european and japanese red wings finally make their way to the USA

[the_state]

A few weeks back i posted an email that i received from a Red Wing customer rep, regarding the blatent disregard to us providing Americans with the European and Japanese Red Wings models. I was told that in August, Red Wing would start stepping it up and release some overseas models in the USA. Well the day is finally here. There's a few sweet models here that the SuFu Nation might be interested in, namely the Classic Lifestyle and Gentlemen's Traveler sets... the 9014's and 8138's are gonna put a hurtin' on my wallet when fall rolls around...

http://redwingcasuals.com/mens/heritage_collection/index.html

[ang_kangkong]

Maybe if you ordered from Dave's you could get it for less. I got my RWs from them and I don't think it was as much as MSRP. Plus, you could get to try the 875 and get your right size in the 8138.

[the_state]

whoa... dave's can order euro models?

[ang_kangkong]

Don't think so. But these'll be available here, right?

[the_state]

Don't think so. But these'll be available here, right?

hopefully at the end of the month.

PS - Zappos is getting all these models in sept.

feel free to spread some rep around

[ang_kangkong]

Can't rep, but you know I would if I could.

Zappo's huh? And I already know my size....

[baskew]

now if they just release those red wing wallets in the US.

[the_state]

now if they just release those red wing wallets in the US.

red moon wallets?

try a japanese proxy.

better yet, use parachutes. he's fucking top notch.

[baskew]

red moon wallets?

try a japanese proxy.

better yet, use parachutes. he's fucking top notch.

no red wing makes these fancy wallets similar to Wild Swans/Red Moon.

[headcoat]

Is the "gentleman traveler" the same as the 1911?

[HEWSINATOR]

no red wing makes these fancy wallets similar to Wild Swans/Red Moon.

Pics?......

[hawkeye]

Is the "gentleman traveler" the same as the 1911?

Yup, thats the name of the collection for the 1910-1915 models in Europe.

[knucks]

Pics?......

[jiomitori]

Anyone know when the Gentleman Travelers are going up on those websites?

I'm also trying to figure out what size I should get my Red Wings in. How do they compare in numbers to dress shoe size, or Common Projects, or anything? I hear they fit big in general.

[the_state]

I'm also trying to figure out what size I should get my Red Wings in. How do they compare in numbers to dress shoe size, or Common Projects, or anything? I hear they fit big in general.

some say size down a full size, others say size down a 1/2. either way, don't get them in your actual size.

[munkyballz]

Gentleman Traveler's/911's look reeeal nice in that dark cherry color...too bad msrp of $240 is way out of my price range.

And yeah, based on exp. from most boots, usually size down at least a 1/2 size in boots...1 full size if you have narrower or slightly smaller feet than your "actual size".

[fadeaway]

I got tired of waiting for these 1911s to become available in the US and just went through Cultizm. Even with the shipping cost they they were only 205 USD compared to 240 for the ones listed on the Red Wing website. They got here in only 2 days from Germany. Should have done this sooner.

[gimmegimme]

I got tired of waiting for these 1911s to become available in the US and just went through Cultizm. Even with the shipping cost they they were only 205 USD compared to 240 for the ones listed on the Red Wing website. They got here in only 2 days from Germany. Should have done this sooner.

That was my plan too. What sizing approach did you take...the 1/2 or full size down?

[fadeaway]

I went down a half size and they are perfect for me.

[gimmegimme]

I went down a half size and they are perfect for me.

Cool...thanks for the tip.

[Fookums]

Hm? I ordered mine from Cultizm in a US10/UK9 (same as my Doc Martens) but they came definitely way too large. So I returned them, and measured my docs, and they came out to be about 29cm long, and I asked them to find the closest match, and it was a their 8.5, which came out to be 29.5cm long.

So I'd definitely recommend sizing down at least 1. Unless docs are sized small?

Amazing looking shoes though, my new pair is coming on Monday and I can't wait for em.

[fadeaway]

Docs are UK sized so yeah, a 9.5 US is about the same as a 8.5 UK. More or less.

[Fookums]

Well, it was their 8.5 US Red Wings that were the same size as my 10UK docs, so it was kinda weird that the size difference was that large between my Docs and the Red Wings.

[fadeaway]

Well, it was their 8.5 US Red Wings that were the same size as my 10UK docs, so it was kinda weird that the size difference was that large between my Docs and the Red Wings.

That is kinda weird. All I know is I usually wear a 9.5 in most everything, in alden boots I sized down to 9 and in these 1911s a 9 is just about right. An 8.5 might have worked but I wouldn't want to chance it being too small.

[~Stangzorized~]

My Docs and my Red Wings are the same size.. Although my Docs are from like 01' and my Redwings are the 875s, not the 1911's.. Either way, Red Wings are fucking amazing.

[jiomitori]

I slept and now cultizm is out in my size. Where are you US retailers?

[Handlethevibe]

wtb 3141s

[eastcoastrider27]

Can someone help me out with sizing on the 1911's?

I wear a 9 in Wallabees, 9.5 in Vans Chukkas, 10.5 in Half Cabs.

I was thinking of getting a US 9, but will that be too big?

[bankershill]

Can someone help me out with sizing on the 1911's?

I wear a 9 in Wallabees, 9.5 in Vans Chukkas, 10.5 in Half Cabs.

I was thinking of getting a US 9, but will that be too big?

See if you can find a redwing shop in your area to measure your foot. I went a full size down in for my 875's.

[bankershill]

Anyone know when the 9014 (1914?) will be available? The shops here in town have most of the new line up on order, but have no intention of ordering the 9014