Red Wing Heritage Factory Seconds & Discontinued
Seconds are Red Wing boots with some sort of defect. Usually cosmetic. Good discount but you're taking a chance. Best bet is to go to their flagship store in Minnesota to inspect.
Boots
1000 Mile Plain-Toe Rugged Boot
Quality without being too overpriced Trusted brand.
Falcon | Nick's Boots
Probably over priced but great quality.
Mountain Light Cascade Clovis
I really like this style of boot. Makes you look like a lumberjack. I had a pair of Timberlands that looked like this. Not great quality, though (the tims).
Bull Run Moc Toe 6" Brown
Danner's is great. Always wanted a pair.
What are some quality boot brands? : r/BuyItForLife
Good thread on boot brands.
Higgins Mill Shell Cordovan Leather Boot | Men's Boots | Allen Edmonds
Allen Edmonds is more like a dress boot brand. Great quality. Expensive.
Vintage Brown Premium Leather Chelsea Boots, Men's Classics 2440 - Blundstone
Bludstone has a cult-like following in the lesbian community. I've never owned a pair but they're great quality, comfortable and easy to slip on and off from what I've heard.
Men's Captain Lace-Up Boot in Black Matte - Thursday Boot Company
Pretty sure these are the ones I have. Good quality. Stylish. Great price point. It says it has a Goodyear welt, which you need if you want the ability to change out the soles when they're worn out. But I remember hearing a lot that the Goodyear welt on these are difficult to change? I can't remember.
1460 Vintage Made in England Lace Up Boots in Black | Dr. Martens
These Made in England version of Doc Martens are closer in quality to what the shoe used to be before they cheaped out. I always wanted a pair but not sure if I could pull them off. Very counterculture vibe. Good quality. Instantly recognizable with the yellow stitching.
Men's Heritage Captain Boot In Black Oil Tan Leather - Thursday
Another decent pair from Thursday. These are a bit more beefy and slightly better leather I think. My biggest critique for Thursday is they use a lot of leather correcting stuff and it makes the leather less "leathery" which effect the patina later.
Iron Ranger® | RedWing
These are the sweet spot, imo. Amazing quality, great leather, great Goodyear welt, and not overpriced. If you look through the forums bookmarked in this collection you will see how well Iron Rangers age. Amazing patina. My favorite boots by far.
They run small. It's kinda hard to know what your size will be. They have a store in Ovideo I think?
1000 Mile Plain-Toe Rugged Boot
Wolverine 1000 Mile are probably the most direct competition for Iron Rangers. I've never worn these but heard good things.
Redwing Iron Rangers after 36 countries and four resoles. : goodyearwelt
Look how pretty. 🥾
/r/goodyearwelt —High Quality Footwear
/r/goodyearwelt has some good resources and discussions about quality leather boots.
Tramline Chelsea 917 Major Brown GTX
Your New Do-Everything Boot
Danner boots are built to handle the conditions wherever you are. The Tramline Chelsea boot is versatile and stylish, in its element on adventures both in and out of the city. It has a full-grain leather upper and a GORE-TEX waterproof and breathable liner for all-weather protection. Leave these boots by the door, and wear them whenever; their pull-on design makes them easy to get in and out of.