Why Everyone's Obsessed With Red Wing's Moc Toe Boots

* All Episodes of the Most Iconic Boots: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc58LjihD8hc * Go to the @stitchdown Expo every year! https://www.stitchdownexpo.com/ * Get the 875 for yourself: https://glnk.io/3vzrq/stridewise175 ↓ Other videos we mention ↓ Esteemed boot journalist Ben Robinson returns to the channel for this episode of the most iconic boots of all time. This week's entry: Red Wing's 875, the original golden moc toe that inspired countless imitations around the world. Originally an 8-inch tall work boot, the 875 is as much a staple of streetwear as it is on jobsites — and as is the case for a lot of guys, it was my very first resoleable boot. * Red Wing employees choose the best boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOyto5_fHW4 * Why do Australians only wear Chelsea boots? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4WESh8Miv0 * Our 23-minute Red Wing 875 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn6vah2T7hQ * My 5 best moc toe boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJxEzsKT2A * Stitchdown's deep dive on this Oro Legacy leather: https://www.stitchdown.com/brands/red-wing-boots-and-shoes/red-wing-irish-setter-oro-iginal-oro-legacy/ 00:00 What makes a boot iconic 01:41 The history of Red Wing’s Moc Toe 04:00 How authentic are today’s Red Wing moc toes? 05:25 Red Wing 875 patina: Oro Legacy leather 06:36 Why Red Wing is known for the Classic Moc