Sunday
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Red Wing for J.Crew Rugged Chukka
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November 29, 2009 by Ryan Willms
November 29, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
J. Crew have recently release their latest effort in collaboration with Red Wing Shoes. These are probably my favorite result of the American relationship and I can seem them selling very well – so don't wait if you want a pair. The use of of the waxed canvas looks really nice and feels good. It showed up in Red Wing's SS10 Lifestyle collection, but the J. Crew team actually helped re-work the cut and details of this shoe slightly. The pattern around the eyelets is a bit different to accommodate the canvas and still have the same strength. Also the suede tongue piece looks quite nice. I'm not usually one for two or three tone combinations but this is looking very tasteful and an easy wearing shoe.
Reader Comments (8)
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The odd thing with these shoes is that your heel doesn't stay in place. It lifts no matter what. I think it has to do with the lacing/vamp area - doesn't really lock your foot in place. Design wise, they look great
This model is actually the 3 eyelet wabasha which I haven't seen in store. Though, I know that the men's shops have the 5 eyelet models which actually fit a lot snugger. Thought that might be an alternative for anyone else looking to buy.
I haven't had any slippage with mine, that I have really noticed.
I do like the canvas, but still prefer the original mahogany color.
I feel like we are involved in some kind of 'slippage' every time we focus on J-Crew.
I really like your blog and i respect your work. I'll be a frequent visitor.
Yeah, I have the originals on my feet as I type this, and it's true: the fit isn't ideal, but not uncomfortable. I did have an issue with the front of the (Vibram!!) sole coming apart between the black and gummy parts, six months after buying it.
pair i had started to fall apart within a month of (not very heavy) wear. sold them and got a pair of russell mocs instead.