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Red Wing 8173 Heritage Moc Toe Sand x Huberds

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As some of you know, these were readily available at Nordstrom Rack for $44.90. As they're light colored suede they didn't sell all that well, nor do they (in my opinion) look all that great. Since they were so cheap however I thought I'd play around with them a bit. So I threw two coats of Huberds Shoe Grease on them and will probably drop a layer of dubbin on as well. The result (so far) seems to be pretty awesome. Might try to snatch up another pair or two.

http://imgur.com/a/XUxo3

Thoughts?

Posted Apr 16, 2015, 3:58 PM UTC

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Critter10•

I think they look great. I'd buy a pair for $50 and do the same....in fact....

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Critter10•

Didn't see any available online. Probably better that way. My wife might kill me if I buy another pair of boots anytime soon.

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slutOP•

They're still out there, you have to order by UPC, but since your wife has already sent me death threats at the thought of you getting more boots, I'll hold off for now.

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blue_dreams•

Is there a way to order these from a Nordstrom Rack over the phone?

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slutOP•

Yes, that is the only way to do it (unless your store has them, which very few do). Everywhere that is showing stock of them is showing 1 unit so they'll tell you that they may or may not ship. In my case everything I ordered shipped. Either way it should be about $53 shipped.

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stanleyfarnsworth•

How do these run compared to Beckman's? IR's are too wide for me.

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TheDapperDoctor•

They're wider and a bit longer.

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slutOP•

Finished/dried result: http://i.imgur.com/4ltBQyG.jpg

UPC for size 8D is SP MEN TRE: 8173 (000333681549)

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JackBrush•

Bought a pair and sno sealed them. Yours look way better.

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HGpennypacker•

The only way to purchase these is via phone, correct? Just give the operator the above UPC code and see if sizes are available?

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slutOP•

That is correct

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HGpennypacker•

Don't mean to be a bother but what number did you use? I see online that Nordstrom Rack doesn't do phone sales and I received the same message after speaking to their customer service agent. Did you purchase the shoes from a store and have them shipped? If you're uncomfortable answering here just shoot me a message. I've never purchased anything from Nordstrom Rack and any information is much appreciated!

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slutOP•

Called my local rack, asked if they had that UPC in stock. They said no, I asked if they could check if any other Racks had them and if I could order one, then I gave them my cc info and address.

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wantsomepie•

Jesus $45?!?! And I already thought $100 was low. How much stock does Nordstrom have of these, and why are they selling them so cheap? They've been on deep discount for months now, since the start of winter at least I think.

In other news, if anyone goes to their Nordstrom and sees a pair in 10D and want to proxy to Canada (or US, I have a mailbox) let me know and we can discuss details. This is too good a deal to resist.

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slutOP•

Not a ton of stock 1 unit per size in each store at most. They're selling them cheap because no one has been buying them. I doubt they get much cheaper than $45. I had to order by phone every pair I got. I can see if I can order a few more pairs.

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j_agos•

thats an insane deal! i have the exact same model. have had them for almost 3 years now. i had them resoled once professionally and then resoled them again myself, but decided to use a more heavy duty sole.

this is them after almost 3 years of daily use. (right after i resoled them)

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TRBlizzard121Red Wing (875 & 8111), Santalum (GMTO WF), OSB Trail Oxford•

what model is this?

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j_agos•

the same as the ones he posted. 8173's

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royaIcrown•

I'm really glad someone decided to do this. I picked up a pair of the 8173's this winter (for ~$70) and thought about dubbing them, but never followed through with it. Wondering what they would've looked like if I did dub them had always bothered me, and I'm glad I can see what they look like after. I'm glad I didn't dub mine - the brightness has faded and I like the fact that it's my only light-colored boot - but they look much more conventional dubbed, and I don't dislike the look at all.

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larvitar•

I did the same but with kiwi neutral creme and a coat of brown polish. I think yours look better though.

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EPrest90•

They look pretty good. I have a pair, and I kinda like the way they look as is too. I might see if I can pick up a second pair cheap and do this. It'll be interesting to see how they wear now.

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whiskey_neat_•

I saw a pair at my local Nordstrom Rack a few months back but they were too big so I passed on them. Didn't like the color but at the time they were $60 and I'd be able to overlook the color for that price. I saw this same color posted in an inspiration album and they actually look pretty good once they're a little worn in.

That said, I do dig what OP did to them.

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ChuckP93•

How do I find a pair on Nordstrom Rack?

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BigBayesian•

I think they look good. And I think you got a pretty serious deal. I think if they came greased from the factory, they'd never have dipped that low. Nice work.

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wongasaurlurking in yo' windows•

These look great! What method did you use to apply the Huberts? Brush? Gloves? Bare hands? And did you lather it on thickly with each coat, or do 2 thin coats?

Just looking to improve my process when I dub my next pair! (:

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slutOP•

Bare hands and a tooth brush for some of the crevasses. I put on enough to cover it and moved excess to areas not yet coated. So I guess I'd say a relatively thin layer.

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Neurophil9.5D, LLBean, Rancourt, RW, Rider, Meermin, need mo' shoes•

the actual color name for these is abilene. These are abilene roughout moc toes. Several people here have them, including u/TichoBlanco. Personally I actually think they look pretty good especially when they start to get beat up but they look interesting (albeit COMPLETELY different) with the huberds as well.

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TichoBlanco•

Agreed. They were so bright out of the box, it's not a great look. Beat them up and they look great. Dubbing them kindof avoids the awkward teenage stage before they start looking good.

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