5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile boot for both office and physical work environments. Plenty of style for nights outside.

K. · August 3, 2017

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love At First Step

T. · December 30, 2023

I've been wanting a nice, classic pair of leather boots for years and finally decided to look into it more seriously. After hours of researching, comparing brands/styles and reading reviews, I landed on the Red Wing work chukka. My hesitation about boots in the past was I was concerned they might be too heavy, and I really prefer lightweight footwear. Seeing that these were advertised as lightweight boots, and comparing their listed weight to that of other brands, I decided to take a chance and give them a shot. I also read various things about fit in the reviews, with people saying everything from they fit true to size to order a size down to order a size up, so with no clear consensus there, I decided I'd just try my normal shoe size, 11, and figured I could exchange them for another size as needed.Well, the boots arrived today, and I couldn't believe it. I opened them up, admired their beauty, took in the intoxicating aroma of the leather, and slipped them on. They fit like a glove! I was prepared for some trial-and-error, and then even when I found the right fit, some discomfort as I endured the break-in period, but it seems I must have struck gold, because these feel absolutely flawless right out-of-the-box! When I hold the bottoms of these boots up to the bottoms of my Vans slip-ons, also a size 11, I do see that the Red Wings are about an inch longer, but this makes sense because of the toe box. Obviously you need some wiggle room, and nobody's toes are gonna cram into the very tip of the boot, so I'm going to join club "order your usual size," as I think that is what Red Wing intended. A size smaller and these would feel restrictive. A size larger and I'd have too much heel slip, so I think I nailed the sizing.Given how comfy these boots already are on day one, I'm eager to see how they only become more comfortable as they break in and the leather starts to mold to my foot shape. I am thrilled with the look, feel, construction and fit of these boots and am so glad I took a chance on them! If you are interested in them but had some of the initial reservations I did, I say go for it. Grab a pair in your usual size and see how they feel. You can always exchange them for another size if needed. Everyone's feet are different, but with any luck, you'll find that they work great for you as they did for me.

4.0 out of 5 stars Top notch footwear

T. · June 12, 2014

I've owned many other Red Wing boots and this one has the same high quality, flawless leather and abnormal fit as the other Red Wing boots I've owned. For some unexplainable reason, Red Wing decided to make all of their footwear half a size bigger than normal. I can't understand why, but when you buy any Red Wing boot or shoe, you should order a half size smaller than your regular size. That is what gives it 4 stars instead of 5. Knowing that, I ordered half size down but many don't know that and Red Wing does not advertise that so I'm sure many people order their size only to return them or wear them and claim they are horrible because they are wearing the wrong size.It is comfortable, good looking, easy to match up to any style chukka that seems to have high quality leather that takes time to "break in". The break-in experience seems to depend on individual feet because some say they can't ever break them in and some (me) claim they can break them in, in a couple of hours. All I did was put them on one morning and by the end of the day, I forgot they were new Red Wings. Walking in the boot is the best way to break them in. Bending the sole and sweating on the leather is the best remedy for stiff boots. You can use all the mink oil and leather voodoo products you want but if you don't wear them until they feel good, you will not break them in.After all is said and done, I would recommend these boots. Just remember that they do run large and that you might have to break them in to start feeling the "wonderful" part that many claim about Red Wing Chukkas.

Five Stars

W.B. · December 19, 2017

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Awesome Chukka

R. · October 24, 2018

This is an awesome chukka. Needs some time to get it broken in tho.

Traumhafte 👞

U. · March 24, 2025

Super Schuhe, sehr gut zu tragen.Werde ich noch einmal kaufen😊

Amazing quality and very stylish

J. · November 16, 2019

I love Red Wing shoes. I currently own four pairs, of which two pairs of these Chukka's: the Briar Oli Slicks and the Oro-iginals.These are very handsome boots. The Oro-iginals get my nod when it comes to style. Wasn't a fan of the original yellow-and-red laces however, so I replaced them with dark brown Blacksmith style laces. This makes them look even more awesome.Like all Red Wings, the quality of these boots is unparalleled. I bought my regular size and they fit great. The break in period was quite short; about ten days. And without any blisters to speak of.

Perfecto

C. · March 19, 2019

Unas botas para toda la vida de gran calidad y excelente cuero.