Red Wing Heritage Men's Engineer Boot

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
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443.53622.5
4.54.543723
554.537.523.5
5.55.553824
665.53924
6.56.5639.524.5
776.54025
7.57.574125.5
887.541.526
8.58.584226.5
998.54327
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10109.54427.5
10.510.51044.528
111110.54528.5
11.511.51145.529
121211.54629.5
12.512.5124730
131312.547.531

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather
Sole material
Treaded-sole
Outer material
Leather
Closure type
Buckle

About this item

  • leather
  • solid
  • treaded-sole
  • closed-toe
  • pull-on
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Product details

  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2970
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2013
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002YTHAGM
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

Product Description

Tall and rugged as the engineers that wore them, the Red Wing Engineer is a classic engineer boot. Plain toe styling, premium leather, a Nitrile cork outsole, Goodyear welt construction and silver hardware combine to make the classic pull-on boot. Handcrafted in the Red Wing factories.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
82 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and fit of the boot. For example, they mention it's a great looking boot, it'll last at least 10 years of daily wear and that the stitching seems to be well made. They appreciate the comfort and support. Customers also appreciate the leather, saying it'd be tough and durable.

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25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the boot. They mention that it is a great looking boot that should last at least 10 years of daily wear. They also appreciate the style, workmanship, the color, and the cork soles. Overall, most are happy with the quality and craftsmanship of the boots.

"...All in all, the boots are AWESOME and I personally think they are super chic for men AND women! Now if they only made them in black, red, blue. . . ." Read more

"Since I got my engineers I fall in love with the nice color and way they look. But after a closer look that feeling change...." Read more

"...I can think to give, given, all I have left to say is this is a fantastic boot and my personal favorite I've ever had." Read more

"...The dye color is appealing, however the leather is not well or thoroughly saturated with dye, which makes scuffs on the leather's surface more..." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boots. They mention that the buckles and stitching are well-made, and the boots are long-lasting. Some say that the boots break in nicely.

"Breaks in nicely. After a month of daily wear, the leather has a nice patina finish and crease lines, the cork inner sole is very comfortable...." Read more

"...That said, they are what you'd expect from Red Wing. Incredibly well made, simple and timeless, and well worth the cash...." Read more

"...that are not what they are mean to be: "the most comfortable and durable boots in the market."..." Read more

"This is a lovely boot. The boots have typical Red Wing construction quality which I would describe as better than Timberland but less well built..." Read more

20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers like the fit of the boot. They mention it's very true to size, and not too narrow or too wide.

"...The quality of the leather is amazing, they are comfy, and the fit is pretty good..." Read more

"...These I bought a full size down, and they are pretty much a perfect fit. These reviews are all over the place concerning fit, so...good luck!..." Read more

"...They fit perfectly. The style is adorable with leggings or jeans.The comfort is excellent...." Read more

"...and I ordered a 1/2 size smaller than my regular shoe size and they fit perfectly!..." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the boots. They mention that they are very comfortable, durable, and great for Harley riding. The fit is true to size and the support is great. The boots are a great item to wear and are highly recommended for motorcyclists.

"...SO GLAD I did! The quality of the leather is amazing, they are comfy, and the fit is pretty good..." Read more

"...leather has a nice patina finish and crease lines, the cork inner sole is very comfortable. These are great boots for everyday wear...." Read more

"...with a pair of RW that are not what they are mean to be: "the most comfortable and durable boots in the market."..." Read more

"...wore them was for an entire day of work on my feet and they were very comfortable...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the leather quality of the boot. They mention that it is tough, thick, and durable. The boots are well made and have a nice patina finish. The leather in the inner heels is smooth and the boots are unlined with leather soles.

"...SO GLAD I did! The quality of the leather is amazing, they are comfy, and the fit is pretty good..." Read more

"Breaks in nicely. After a month of daily wear, the leather has a nice patina finish and crease lines, the cork inner sole is very comfortable...." Read more

"...and is Black Boom Leather. The toughest feeling leather I personally have encountered, although much stiffer than the Harness leather on the 2990's..." Read more

"...Above all the quality of this boot is amazing...the leather quality, workmanship, the style and comfort. It's worth every dollar...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the boots. They say they are simple and timeless, and well worth the cash. Customers also mention that the sellers are amazing and the entire shopping experience was perfect.

"...Incredibly well made, simple and timeless, and well worth the cash...." Read more

"...It's worth every dollar. These boots will be a long term investment. The sellers are amazing. Quick delivery. I'm very pleased." Read more

"...Packaging was perfect, boots were perfect, entire shopping experience perfect." Read more

"This boot is perfect and worth each cent. The order was delivered bij Amazon very quick and correct...." Read more

These are really excellent Boots. When I first tried them on I ...
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These are really excellent Boots. When I first tried them on I ...
These are really excellent Boots. When I first tried them on I could barely get into them. I at first considered returning them for a half size larger. But after taking off/putting on several times they loosened up. They are very comfortable now after wearing them several hours a day for a week.
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buyerbewarewolf
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOTS EVER
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2011
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Red Wing has a great rep, but as a woman, I never even really thought about getting a pair of boots made for dudes (other than my Doc Martens from my punk rock days as a kid). But these just appealed to me, and after much contemplation figured I'd take the plunge because the price was right. SO GLAD I did! The quality of the leather is amazing, they are comfy, and the fit is pretty good (I'm an 8.5 in women's and normally would wear a men's 7, but took a 6.5 in this boot since the word on the street was that they run large) I only wish there was a little more of a shock padding on the inside-- you really need to customize the foot bed with inserts, as it's a pretty straight-forward "manly boot" with no frills. Especially if you are used to wearing Vans or other sneakers with cushion. All in all, the boots are AWESOME and I personally think they are super chic for men AND women! Now if they only made them in black, red, blue. . . .
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars A great looking boot that should last at least 10 years of daily wear.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015
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Breaks in nicely. After a month of daily wear, the leather has a nice patina finish and crease lines, the cork inner sole is very comfortable. These are great boots for everyday wear. Easy on, easy off. Buckles don't do anything, they are for style only, and the leather patch at the top of the boot easily folds the wrong way, I just cut mine off since it's just there for trim/design. I with that the leather in the inner heels was smooth as these boots have heel lift when you walk. I've been eating through nice socks and finally had to glue in a small smooth leather patch in the rear heels to prevent wearing any more holes in my socks.
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Roi
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy if I never have to buy another pair of boots again.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017
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This is my third pair of Red Wings, and the first pull-on pair. They arrived today in Denver from the UK in absolutely perfect and new condition, looking like no one else had so much as breathed on them before. The fit is even larger than my pair of Iron Rangers and 6" Work Boots. Both of those I wear a half size down. These I bought a full size down, and they are pretty much a perfect fit. These reviews are all over the place concerning fit, so...good luck! That said, they are what you'd expect from Red Wing. Incredibly well made, simple and timeless, and well worth the cash. They will look better with use and age, transforming from their almost too-perfect finish to more of a rustic, truly used boot. I'm happy if I never have to buy another pair of boots again.
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Carlos PH
3.0 out of 5 stars RW Nice boots as always but...
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2012
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Since I got my engineers I fall in love with the nice color and way they look. But after a closer look that feeling change. This is not my first pair of RW. Hand made shoes never are the perfect, but this pair just cross the line. Honestly I think the pair I got is a factory second, they just don't fit right and actually the soles are kind of twisted (is hard to explain but believe me is not right). In my excitement of having them finally here I threw the box and receipt to the garbage so now I'm stock with a pair of RW that are not what they are mean to be: "the most comfortable and durable boots in the market."
By the way this boots run one size larger than regular shoes but they fit the same way as the RW 875 and 8181.
Before you buy a pair of RW at Amazon think about it twice, because the chances you won't be happy with your purchase are pretty high.
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Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite boot I have owned
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2017
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They list these as just "Engineer Boots" but obviously they make a few, these are the 2990's for reference. I own these and also the 968's (the American ones!). If you live in the US, as I do, this is one of the few ways to get your hands on the 2990's (all Heritage collection boots are American made with American leather). If you are after the 968's, go to your local Red Wing Store as the ones you find online are almost always the Chinese version (the Chinese version will have the plastic looking red wing emblem on the outside of the shafts. American ones are just black leather with the Red Wing logo pressed slightly into the leather on the fronts of the shafts.).... The main reason for mentioning the 968's is they are the only engineer boots "available in the US" atm. Heritage boots run 1/2 size down from the normal line, my 11.5's take a size 12 Red Wing insole. To compare, the 2990 is standard to maybe a bit wider toe. The 968's have a more narrow toe and a higher "Cowboy" style heel. Personally I prefer my 2990's. The 968 though does have a vibrum (spelling?) outsole, has a functional ankle strap (2990's is pretty much cosmetic as at its tightest it still doesnt tighten the actual boot. You can add additional holes though to make it.), and is Black Boom Leather. The toughest feeling leather I personally have encountered, although much stiffer than the Harness leather on the 2990's..... For the people thinking Chip's or Red's? While Chip's are made in the US, they are made with imported materials. Red Wing, on its American made boots, are hide from Texas steer, tanned in Red Wing, Minnesota then brought 2miles down the road to the Red Wing factory...... With all the info I can think to give, given, all I have left to say is this is a fantastic boot and my personal favorite I've ever had.
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Georgia
4.0 out of 5 stars The boots have typical Red Wing construction quality which I would describe as better than Timberland but less well built than W
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
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This is a lovely boot. The boots have typical Red Wing construction quality which I would describe as better than Timberland but less well built than Wessco. The dye color is appealing, however the leather is not well or thoroughly saturated with dye, which makes scuffs on the leather's surface more noticeable. There is value in this boot if you pay $200-250 for it, in my humble opinion.
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Amanda Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars Review for women.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015
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I bought these boots after much consideration. I love the look, but couldn't find a lot about the style and fit for women.
I wear a US women's 9. For running, 9.5. EU 40. Usually I order 7 or 7.5 in US men's. After reading reviews, I decided to go down an additional half size and I bought 6.5. They fit perfectly. The style is adorable with leggings or jeans.
The comfort is excellent. My arches barely fit through the first time, but already on the second time it was easier. The second time I wore them was for an entire day of work on my feet and they were very comfortable. They are not roomy in the toe or heel, but I can see how they will loosen with time.
Women, don't hesitate!
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Rodrigo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2018
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The best pair of shoes I have ever own!! full stop
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jp1980
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boot for women too!
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2016
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Purchased these as I wanted something shorter than the women's tall engineer boot, but higher than the shorter women's option. Read that many other female shoppers had success with these mens boots. I am a women's size 7-7.5, have a fairly wide foot, and found the 5M to be a perfect fit. Enough room to get a thicker sock in, yet not swimming. Note these boots are quite stiff leather (a good thing) and will require a few weeks breaking in to get them to fit like a glove. (I also wear a Blundstone size 5 which is nice and roomy for me in case others are comparing sizes).
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Markus Schmidt
5.0 out of 5 stars super schuhe
Reviewed in Germany on February 28, 2017
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passen genau. natürlich sind das für mich keine jeden tag schuhe. ich nutze sie zum motorradfahren. man kann damit schon rumlaufen, aber längere stadtbummel eher nicht. dafür schön robust.
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Emmanuel Olivier
5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendi!
Reviewed in Italy on November 2, 2016
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Innamorato di questi stivali, li ho acquistati. Che dire, se non che sono stupendi? Qualità americana, comodi, caldi e belli. Certo, tutto questo si paga, ma ne vale decisamente la pena! Il venditore poi è stato cortese durante tutta la fase dell'acquisto, rispondendo alle mie richieste in tutte le occasioni. Consigliatissimo!
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doublebe
1.0 out of 5 stars artikel fällt zu groß aus ..... rückgabe nur gegen kosten
Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2016
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habe normalerweise seit vielen jahren schuhgröße 44 ...... produkt in dieser größe bestellt .... fällt viel zu groß aus ..... rücksendung nur auf eigene kosten möglich ... absolut ärgerlich
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