Red Wing Connoisseur Question.

[MikeS]

So Im looking to buy my first pair of Red Wings from a a dealer. I basicly want a style like the 3 im going to link with the ridge on the toe (im sure there is a technical term for this). My question is the 3 shoes I have picked out all look identical. I mean there are VERY, VERY minute differences but the prices are all different. Aside from the look, They DO have different specs. 2 are goodyear welts, on is a Norweigan Welt, and then 3 different leather types. What the hell is the difference between these?

As I said, I want something in the style that im providing that will last me forever. I love the way some of the guys on heres RWs look that are super old.

So can anyone give me any insight on the different leathers and welt types? thanks in advance.

Edit, I guess it would help if I linked the shoes i mentioned...

http://www.rwleatherboots.com/leather-boots/875-lifestyle-us/875-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

http://www.rwleatherboots.com/leather-boots/1907-lifestyle-us/1907-red-wing-lifestyle-mens-classic-lifestyle-copper

http://www.rwleatherboots.com/leather-boots/8131-lifestyle-us/8131-red-wing-lifestyle-mens-classic-lifestyle-oro-russett

[soonami]

Moccasin or "Moc" toe is the name for the "ridge on the toe"

875 and 877 are the classic RW boots, they have the distinctive reddish colored leather. If you want vintage looking RW get these. The others are re-inventing the wheel concept