![]() Embossed means that they pressed an artificial pattern into the leather. The leather on these is a full grain embossed leather. Let’s check out some of the most important components on the exterior of these boots. The outside of the Wingshooter ST work boots Non-Metalic safety toe cap ( composite cap) Irish Setter Wingshoot safety boots features Model number One is about the history of Irish Setter and the other is about the features of the boots. Upon opening the box you’ll find the boots wrapped in paper and two cardboard cards attached to them. On the front of the box, you’ll find the Irish Setter logo and the Red Wing name. Sometimes walking, sometimes standing in front of a press brake, sometimes standing on one foot while the other foot is working a pedal when I’m doing some out-of-position tig welding( I know I know, I should be using a torch-mounted amp control for out of position).įor me comfort is key and a wedge sole is typically more comfortable than a boot with a heel. Why do I think they’ll be good? The wedge sole. ![]() Walking around on metal shavings and being exposed to sparks and splatter from welding, grinding, and plasma cutting. I’m in welding and sheet metal fabrication so some of the hazards these boots will face are abrasions and gouges (lots of sharp and pointy objects at the shop). This is very helpful when it comes to choosing the right boot for your work. The environment in which the boots are testedīefore we go into the review I’d like to share with you the type of environment I’ll be working in when wearing these boots. So in 2017 Irish Setter/Red Wing launched the WingShooter ST, a safety toe version of its popular hunting boot geared more towards construction work.Īnd that boot is what we are reviewing today. But it became popular at job sites across the country. The WingShooter was introduced in 2003 as a hunting boot. Original Irish setter logo sewn to the tongue of the boots That Oro-Russet color was the inspiration behind the name Irish Setter because, well, it looks like the color of the fur on an Irish Setter dog.Īs you may have guessed it, that 9in 854 style boot was essentially today’s 877 with a heel. In 1950 Red Wing introduced a 9 inch lace up sportsman boot, style 854, for hunters in the now world-famous Oro-Russet color that the 875s and 877s come in. In fact, the current flagship and world-famous 875 and 877 heritage boots were once Irish Setters. Irish Setter is owned by Red Wing Shoe Company. Update: Wearing the Wingshooters ST for 1 monthįor those of you who don’t know.Last thoughts on these Wingshooter ST work boots.Are they lightweight? How heavy are these boots?.Are they comfortable? Do they need to break in?.Inside the Irish Setter Wingshooter boots.The outside of the Wingshooter ST work boots.Irish Setter Wingshoot safety boots features.The environment in which the boots are tested.A quick intro to the Irish Setter brand.Reviewing The Irish Setter Wingshooter Safety Toe Work Boots.
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