![]() ![]() I should mention that my Iron Rangers are very old, and I conditioned them with a waterproofer years ago. These boots come in a ton of leathers, but they’re really well known for this Amber Harness leather on the 8111 Iron Rangers. Older pairs of Amber Harness Iron Rangers Red Wing Iron Ranger The upper is nubuck leather, which I’ll discuss further in the next section, and you’ve otherwise you’ve got Taslan nylon laces, 7 pairs of hexagonal eyelets, a Timberland logo stamped on the outer heel, and a leather collar up the top of the cuff to help with insulation. My point is the boot keeps your toes dry and warm.) It’s true that Notorious BIG, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and a lot of the other artists known to wear the shoes used to be drug dealers… but it’s not really my specialty. (As an aside: it’s said that the reason Tims got so popular among ’90s rappers is that they keep your feet warm for those times when you’re standing on a street corner dealing drugs all night. These three qualities make it really functional in the real world, something that’s rare for boots that look this good. It’s fully insulated to keep the toes warm.It’s got serious grip on the rubber lugged outsole, and.Not just water resistant, like most old fashioned boots are, but waterproof, The aesthetic of the Timberland is world famous, and before it became massively popular in hip hop in the early 90s - which tripled the company’s sales, by the way - the boot was actually a favorite of manual laborers in New England, and there are a few reasons why: (Which is already pretty well known for its chunkiness.) This is a relatively chunky boot, moreso than the Iron Ranger. Red Wing vs Timberland Aesthetic Timberland Let’s dive into the boots’ aesthetics before taking a closer look at the leather and the sole. (Perhaps you’re more interested in the Red Wing Blacksmith it’s basically the same boot as the Iron Ranger but with no toecap and duller eyelets. Both of these boots are the flagship models from their respective brands. The reason I landed on these two boots - the Red Wing Iron Ranger and the Timberland 6″ Premium Waterproof Boot - is that if you’re trying to decide between a Red Wing boot or a Timberland boot, you’re probably thinking about the Red Wing and the Timberland boot. (As opposed to wearing them for patching potholes.) They both fall into the category of the All American Work Boot that most guys, let’s be honest, are probably wearing because they look cool, they last forever, and they keep your feet dry. These are two seriously iconic boots that are famous for completely different reasons. ![]()
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