The Painful Break-in of the Red Wing Classic Moc

The Red Wing Classic Moc Toe Boots have a painful break-in. Is it worth it?

*A Few of My Favorite Things*

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[waterfordrs]

I think the Classic Moc lives up to its name for sure. The first month, I’d only wear them for a couple hours before and after work. Then I started wearing them to work on my short days and I’d bring a pair of well broken in shoes and a couple times I made the switch. After a month, I wouldn’t say they are fully broken in, but they are quite comfortable now. Patience is the key.

I’m glad RW has kept a true heritage product relatively untouched. They offer the 1907 which offers an easier break in. The Classic Moc is offered in some very nice leathers, they really do a good job with their leather for a boot produced in such numbers. The 1907, I believe it’s offered in only one leather at the moment.

The funny thing about my Mocs, they are the Shoo Moc shoe in a light colored rough out, for as tough as they are, at the end of the day, they are a great looking shoe and arguably too nice to get beaten up at work. Once that insole has confirmed to the form of your feet, it’s a beautiful thing, a very solid feeling.

[jorge]

Oh yeah, the rolled collar could be a torture device in its own😅. The RW Blacksmiths too, and oh boy! it's just as painful. Ironically I feel the Iron Rangers are more comfortable.

[brother_wesley]

That collar is my pain point too. Has it gotten better for you?

[johnmutton]

The instep on all my new moc toeboots, 875, roughneck is crippling! Cannot even break them in!

[satchelofdoom]

Honestly do not know this struggle. Mine are 1 size smaller than normal shoes, had them a week and been wearing them maybe 14h a day. No soreness, no rubbing just felt really snug and a little uncomfortable the first few days. Maybe sock choice is the difference, I’m wearing high quality medium weight merino hiking socks.

[Iiemp]

Actually wear them for work and theyll break in easier

[Dominicreviews]

I don't get the Redwing hype. Theyre not my cup of tea. But wearing boots that are uncomfortable for a long time just isnt at the top of my priority list.