New Red Wing laces

Gas Man · 12-17-2011, 06:47 AM

I went out to pick up my annual/bi-annual safety boots...

Found these boots.... they are water proof, non-metalic toe (good in winter cold), a super grip soul, and this new lace thing.

Red Wing Safety Boots - 4216 Red Wing Men's - 6-Inch Boot Brown

You twist the knob on the tongue and it tightens the aircraft braided cable that acts as laces. It tightens the entire shoe, and you are basically "tieing" your laces with 2 fingers NOT 2 hands. Plus it never loosens like laces do.

Want to take off your boots? Pull the knob out and keep pulling to put the tongue and put slack to your boot. Kick em off.

All of it is backed with a lifetime warranty. It's super cool. I like em... only negative... where they are made, which I just noticed when I looked up the link. Grrrr

TYEster · 12-17-2011, 09:30 AM

Sidi's new boots have that twist cable lock mechanism also.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4511

And there's a pair of MX knee braces with them as well... Looks pretty trick.

http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/AS...NEE-BRACE-PAIR

Corey · 12-17-2011, 09:50 AM

I like that. it's different. I may have to hunt down a pair to try on. I wonder how long that little twist knob setup will hold up for.

Particle Man · 12-17-2011, 10:04 AM

I like that a lot as well. Wonder how much I could get them for without having to order online - have to shop around here.

Trip · 12-17-2011, 10:17 AM

I need to get me a new pair of government paid work boots, may have to try these on.

azoomm · 12-17-2011, 10:21 AM

China???!? REDWING boots made in China? Fuck.

My husband needs new work boots, I'll show them to him. But, where they're made bugs me...

Particle Man · 12-17-2011, 10:47 AM

Damn. Didn't see that.

jtemple · 12-17-2011, 03:49 PM

You guys really avoid stuff made in China? How is that even possible?

Dave · 12-17-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtemple

You guys really avoid stuff made in China? How is that even possible?

It isint

caveman · 12-17-2011, 04:52 PM

I hope that you don't think that that concept of the twist cable tie method of securing shoes is new. Its been out for quite some time now. I think I tried a pair like that on about 8 years ago when I first got back to Michigan.

12-17-2011, 06:47 AM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	New Red Wing laces I went out to pick up my annual/bi-annual safety boots... Found these boots.... they are water proof, non-metalic toe (good in winter cold), a super grip soul, and this new lace thing. Red Wing Safety Boots - 4216 Red Wing Men's - 6-Inch Boot Brown You twist the knob on the tongue and it tightens the aircraft braided cable that acts as laces. It tightens the entire shoe, and you are basically "tieing" your laces with 2 fingers NOT 2 hands. Plus it never loosens like laces do. Want to take off your boots? Pull the knob out and keep pulling to put the tongue and put slack to your boot. Kick em off. All of it is backed with a lifetime warranty. It's super cool. I like em... only negative... where they are made, which I just noticed when I looked up the link. Grrrr __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

12-17-2011, 09:50 AM	#3
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I like that. it's different. I may have to hunt down a pair to try on. I wonder how long that little twist knob setup will hold up for. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

12-17-2011, 10:21 AM	#6
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	China???!? REDWING boots made in China? Fuck. My husband needs new work boots, I'll show them to him. But, where they're made bugs me... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

12-17-2011, 04:52 PM	#10
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	thats old shit I hope that you don't think that that concept of the twist cable tie method of securing shoes is new. Its been out for quite some time now. I think I tried a pair like that on about 8 years ago when I first got back to Michigan. __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

12-17-2011, 09:30 AM	#2
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	Sidi's new boots have that twist cable lock mechanism also. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4511 And there's a pair of MX knee braces with them as well... Looks pretty trick. http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/AS...NEE-BRACE-PAIR

12-17-2011, 10:04 AM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I like that a lot as well. Wonder how much I could get them for without having to order online - have to shop around here.

12-17-2011, 10:47 AM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Damn. Didn't see that.

12-17-2011, 03:49 PM	#8
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	You guys really avoid stuff made in China? How is that even possible?