Hello all-
I know this question, (or one similar) has been posed 1000 times on this forum, but I didn't see anything in the last year when searching the archive so I thought I would offer my quandary to the current forum populous.
I am in the market for a new pair of boots. I would primarily be wearing these around town and doing light work around my house. Nothing extreme on either end- not looking for a formal boot, nor am I looking for something in which to go logging.
The three boots I currently have on my radar are the Red Wing Iron Rangers, the Alden Indy, and the Wolverine 1000 mile boots. From what I can gather from internet research, the Alden Indy is likely the dressier of the the three, but given my intended use for the boot, it seems it would fit the bill, as would the IR and the 1000 miler.
I have a Red Wing store locally and actually tried on the IRs today. I like the looks of them, though the are extremely heavy. They felt quite rigid (which I expected), but from what I have read from current owners, the IRs will break in over time. They certainly appear to be the most "rugged" of the three.
I also tried on the 1000 Mile boot today. I own a pair of the 1000 mile oxfords and they are quite nice, though I much prefer the Vibram sole on the IRs over the stacked leather sole of the Wolverine.
The Indy is a crap shoot because I have never tried on an Alden product. Many laud Aldens as being the most comfortable shoe/boot they have ever worn, and if they are worth it in terms of build quality and comfort, I have no reservations in spending the additional funds for the Aldens. From what I gather, the Indys are about twice the price of the aforementioned.
IRs $300 (locally)
1000 Mile $315 (locally)
Alden ~$550 (internet)
Given the anticipated use, what say ye? Could I really make a mistake with any of the three?
Thanks in advance for any reply.
Joe
I know this question, (or one similar) has been posed 1000 times on this forum, but I didn't see anything in the last year when searching the archive so I thought I would offer my quandary to the current forum populous.
I am in the market for a new pair of boots. I would primarily be wearing these around town and doing light work around my house. Nothing extreme on either end- not looking for a formal boot, nor am I looking for something in which to go logging.
The three boots I currently have on my radar are the Red Wing Iron Rangers, the Alden Indy, and the Wolverine 1000 mile boots. From what I can gather from internet research, the Alden Indy is likely the dressier of the the three, but given my intended use for the boot, it seems it would fit the bill, as would the IR and the 1000 miler.
I have a Red Wing store locally and actually tried on the IRs today. I like the looks of them, though the are extremely heavy. They felt quite rigid (which I expected), but from what I have read from current owners, the IRs will break in over time. They certainly appear to be the most "rugged" of the three.
I also tried on the 1000 Mile boot today. I own a pair of the 1000 mile oxfords and they are quite nice, though I much prefer the Vibram sole on the IRs over the stacked leather sole of the Wolverine.
The Indy is a crap shoot because I have never tried on an Alden product. Many laud Aldens as being the most comfortable shoe/boot they have ever worn, and if they are worth it in terms of build quality and comfort, I have no reservations in spending the additional funds for the Aldens. From what I gather, the Indys are about twice the price of the aforementioned.
IRs $300 (locally)
1000 Mile $315 (locally)
Alden ~$550 (internet)
Given the anticipated use, what say ye? Could I really make a mistake with any of the three?
Thanks in advance for any reply.
Joe