Customer Reviews Red Wing Heritage 6" Moc Toe

high-quality boots on every aspect. my suggestion would be to size these boots one size down. normally a 10D or 43 EU so with redwing weekender 9 and these 875's also a 9. They fit well with thick socks and are roomy with normal socks. when fitting, I mainly seek where my foot bends to understand if a boot is a right size. Bent at the widest part of the boot and didn't squash any toes, some heel slip, tight on the sides and plenty of room in my toes, and a little snug. All good signs according to all the suggestions. Currently breaking these in and on my second week wearing full day 4x a week and these are relentlessly tough. I'm barely breaking the footbead and the tops rub against the back of my leg right below the calf. If you're in the market, they are really pretty but don't get them expecting to be comfy right out the box. Will update my review after the break-in. I have tried the Thorogood boots and significantly more comfortable on day one. The leather is much more supple. Those boots will need to break in on the width of your foot. Both are great boots but these fit my foot better like where my foot bends and liked the build quality more than the Thorogood. I posted a picture on day one of the boot and could not lace up like I normally would due to the toughness of the leather.

I ordered one whole size down based on previous reviews (normally wear 11, ordered 10). For me this full size down resulted in a too-tight fit. Had to return. Would have ordered 10.5 but not available at this time. Otherwise loved everything about these boots.

These boots are well built. I usually wear a 12 or 12.5 US in most major brands. With these boots, I found my best fit was 11.5 US. They are a little more narrow than the shoes I usually wear. I'd compare the narrow width to something like a Nike running shoe.

The 6" Moc Toes are a classic Red Wing and must-have for anyone looking for a pair of Red Wings. As many have mentioned in the reviews, the sizing for these are definitely a bit... funky. For example: I typically wear a size 9.5 in Vans, and a 10 in Nike and New Balance running shoes - all standard width. My size for these boots are... *drum roll*... an 8 EE. If I had to give you any piece of advice when purchasing these: if you're lucky enough to have a Red Wing store near you, go in and get fitted! If not, definitely plan to size at least one full-size down your normal shoe size. You may need to experiment a bit to find the right size, but don't get discouraged. These are incredible boots!

Bought these for my boyfriend, and he loves them. He has a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers in an 11, but had to size up to 11.5 in these. The break-in period is pretty brutal, but it's totally worth it.

Perfect fit. Shoe feels great and very soft to walk in. The white sole takes a little to get used to and the boot is like a big box at the toe and not sleek, but looks great with dark jeans

All time favorite boots I've owned. The one thing I've learned about red wings is yea they can take a minute to break in, but it's so crucial that you get your size right. If you don't these boots will definitely fight you, and trust me they will win.

3 weeks in these boots and I love them. The leather is amazing. They look incredible - I get more compliments on these boots than any other shoes. I wear 14 but got 13s do to RWs running large & the fit is spot on. Just buy them.

Bought these as a gift for my husband and he loved them. He wanted a boot that would last the rest of his life, and he thought these would do it. Pretty comfortable out of the box and they'll be better when broken in. The only thing was they do seem to run large. Other reviewers had mentioned it so I bought a half size smaller than his normal 'street shoe' size. They were close-ish to the right size new, but he worried they'd be sloppy after breaking in. Thanks to Zappos great shipping / return policies, we ordered the next size down to compare. He kept the smallest size (so, a full size smaller than what he'd wear in running shoes and the like).

I'm writing this review for those out there who might be new to Red Wings. I'll start by saying that I currently own 9 pair of RWs, and this is based solely on my own personal experience with my feet(not a wide foot, size 10 in sneakers). From model to model, sizing varies greatly with Red Wings, and finding the correct size can be down right maddening.. For example I'm going to compare two Moc Toes, the 1907 and 875, two of the most iconic and popular Moc Toes in RW's lineup. These two boots, although both Moc Toe designs, have completely different Last's. A Last being the solid form or shape that makers use to mold the boot around, that gives the boot its distinct fit, feel, and shape. Last's are incredibly important when it comes to not only sizing the boot properly, but finding a Last that works well with your foot shape. The 1907 is built on RW's #45 Last, while the 875 is built on the #23 last(I think Zappos would benefit from giving the 1907 its own product page, because a lot of buyers assume it is the same in sizing as the other Moc Toes). In my Moc Toes on the #23 Last, I go one full size down from my sneaker size of 10, so a 9. However in the 1907, due to the different Last, triple welt construction, and being one of only two RW models with a removable insert, I feel like a 1/2 size down from my sneaker size would have been best. The custom insert that comes with the 1907 is quite nice and comfortable, but really makes sizing properly a huge pain. I have been wearing my 1907s hard for a few weeks now, and I can tell they just will never stretch to the point where I want them to be. Sorry to drone on so much, but I wanted to provide as much info as possible on this area. Check out Red Wings website when considering a pair of their boots, they have a lot of info on Last's, materials, sizing and construction. And don't be afraid to abuse Zappos lightning fast shipping and incredible return policy to test a few different sizes before making a final decision. Red Wing customer for life!

Buy 3-5 pair. Try them on and walk around. New, good (well-fitted) boots will have an element of discomfort, it's all about how much you can deal with for 6-8 weeks, and how much you can trust the leather will break within that period. The pair that fit right for you will hit your toes and/or heels in a weird way, but not an intolerable way. You're going to have to deal with it for a while. Also, I sized down a size and a half. Kind of. 11.5 D to 10 EE. Buy 3-5 pair.

Bought these boots with hopes they would be suitable for working in classroom where I would be on my feet all day. Very glad I went ahead and purchased a pair of Red Wing boots- The style of these boots makes them very suitable for both the classroom and after hours, matching well with khakis and jeans. The fit on these boots is also just as they say; you may want to get a half size down or so to ensure a good fit and be ready to have slightly sore feet for the first couple days as you break them in, but the small amount of discomfort is worth the fit you will get after a while. I would highly recommend these shoes and am hopeful they are durable enough to last me a couple years before I buy another pair of the same Red Wing boots.

These are the highest quality boots I have ever owned. They hurt like heck the first few times I wore them but once they are broken-in they are like a glove.

It took just five rounds of exchanges to find the boot size that fit me best. Pro-tip: you’ll more than likely want to size down a half- or full size. Wear hiking or boot socks vs. thinner dress socks when you try them on, and note that new Moc Toes should feel very snug (though not pinch-tight) on the sides. The sides are where the boots will eventually soften and expand as they’re broken in, so if yer comfy in the toes/heels you should be good to go. As for the shoe itself, the 8849 is a beautiful matte warm black color with dark brown trim that can be worn dressed up or down. PS: Zappos allows only one round of free exchanges, but the CS Zapponians I chatted with were freakin awesome and helped to expedite each exchange. But—if you don’t have two weeks to spend on size-finding, best to visit your local Red Wing or boot store and get best fit in one go. After all, you’ll probably wear these boots for the rest of your life.

I’ve only been wearing them for a couple of weeks now, but they are already breaking in nicely. Once the leather footbed molds to my feet, I can’t imagine how comfortable these things will be. I’ve heard a lot of nightmares about breaking in any red wings. These were stiff at the beginning, but I think if you get the sizing right you shouldn’t have to deal with blisters or anything too bad. The quality of the leather is very good. I won’t say these boots are the best quality boots I’ve ever seen, but they are on par if not slightly above par for the price point. I started wearing them all day to work from day 1 with no issues. With that said, I have an office job and don’t have to walk a lot. If you are buying these for a manual labor job, I would suggest wearing them around the house for a week or 2 before trying to wear them to work. Anyway, it is still pretty early, but I think these will be a great boot that will be in my collection for many years.

Great boots, very stylish, good quality and performance!!! Break-in period takes a few days but after that they are comfortable!

I had to return my order. The toe box narrows quickly, so a half size down would not be an option for me. I ordered E (wide) width but they felt too tight at the ball of the foot, too loose at the heel. The pair I received felt mismatched, with the left being much tighter than the right, and the left tongue not lying flat when laced.

For background I measure 11.5D on a brannock device. In sneakers I wear a 12. In boots I wear anything between 11D and 12D depending on the brand. I own a pair of Iron Rangers in 11D and found them very snug early on. However with break-in they got better. On the other hand I sold a pair of Beckmans in 11D as they were too snug and a year or so I gave up. I had read that the 875 Moc ran narrow. As such I specifically ordered an 11EE. The length on these is fine, being similar to my Iron Ranger. The width however is odd. Even being a EE, these still feel more snug than my D width Iron Rangers. Not too snug, but clearly an 11D would have been unbearable. These do feel like the right size for me. The sole is great and bouncy. These also feel lighter than I would imagine. My only gripe, which I didn’t notice until I started wearing them off carpet, was that the left boot is about 2mm wider than the right boot. This sizing inconsistently is pretty poor. I’m sure it is down to Red Wings being mostly hand made, and variance in employees. Still it’s disappointing. You can clearly see how the left boots toe box is wider (see pic). Without this issue I would have rated them higher. Oddly I also see some odd discoloration on the left boot. It’s almost like the left boot should have been a “factory second”, while the right boot was spot on. Not worth a penny more than the asking price. I like Red Wing, but I don’t love them. Still, this is a better boot than it’s competitor that starts with a T.

Fits good. I’m a 12 D and these are 11 1/2 D. I’m disappointed the original box was not provided. As a collector that’s a big negative.

I don't understand the degree of loyalty people have to these boots. They are terribly uncomfortable out-of-the-box; I agree with a previous reviewer's characterization of them as "torture devices." Why I should put myself through several weeks (or more) of extreme discomfort when there are so many other well-made boots for less money that feel good when you first put them on?

These boots are not original, they are completely wrong, it's a completely bad scam

This is my first RW Heritage moc toe boot I ever purchased. I always wore RW loggers on the job and around town. Current pair of loggers are 8 years old. So these look great. I'll wear them with pair of jeans. But there's no liner so wear thick wool socks if you wear them in the winter. Next, the leather is thick and stiff, high quality too. I've been using RW leather conditioner twice per week to soften them up... Finally I snagged this pair 45% off otherwise regular price is $299.99!

This is my first RW Heritage moc toe purchase. I snagged a pair of rough & tough black for 40% off! They are stiff, there's gonna to be a break in period. I've already began oiling them each night. They look great tho. Not uncomfortable and no blisters...

Great looking boot

I wear a 10D in Nike, 9.5D in MIUSA New Balances. I ordered these boots in a 9 and they fit spot on the length, they were in fact a little tight on the sides, but after wearing them for a week they’re become more comfortable. This is my second pair of red wing Mocs this year my first is the 8881 and they fit a little tighter on the sides than the 8849s but now they fit perfectly.