Irish SetterWingshooter, Men’s, 9", Waterproof, Hunting Boot

These boots are awesome! Two years ago I bought a pair of Red Wing work 8" boots (style #411) that I've lived and worked and slept in so much they're due for resoling and reconditioning... so decided to treat myself to these. Irish Setter is a Red Wing line that's been made since 1950. What I really like about these (and Red Wing) is that they're made to be watertight. Not only is the sole/welt and stitching all waterproof, but the tongue is gusseted with tough nylon webbing, which attaches it to the body of the boot. I've been up to my ankles in water and not had a drop leak in. Really like the color of the leather on these, which is kind of a deep orange-tan color, the company calls it russet but it's almost more the color of a yam. They're really comfortable and I can wear them all day, the crepe rubber sole are great for all-day wear. Because they are 9" boots, they take a little breaking in but after just a couple of days the ankle shaft didn't feel bad at all and I really like the added ankle support. I also like the combination of eyelets and hooks -- the 4 levels of hooks are great so I don't have to thread laces each time. The laces on these are very tough too and I think they'll last a long time -- they must be Kevlar laces or something. Much stronger laces than the ones that came with my Red Wings. Also, the back strip of leather w/ the finger loop that covers the back to the bottom of the boot where it meets the sole is one piece, unlike my Red Wing 411's (that I still love even though they stink now) which have more pieces of leather, meaning more stitching and more stress points (which came undone a little bit). Bottom line, these boots are sturdy and well-made, look great for casual wear and will hold up for work or hunting. Price is right too, and is actually less than Red Wing. I expect to have my Irish Setters and Red Wing boots for the rest of my life -- you can send them to the repair shop in Red Wing, MN and they'll resole and recondition by hand. Haven't done it yet with the 411's but I hear they come back good as new. I couldn't be happier with these and I recommend them over Red Wing (which makes them) and Thorogood and Danner boots. I researched them all and tried them all on. Everyone has different preferences on style and brand, but I love these. I did not pay extra for the 400g insulation but these are going to be nice and warm for the winter and keep me dry. Note on socks: Buy good-quality, wool socks -- I bought a 6-pack of merino wool socks, they keep my feet driest which also keeps the boots and my feet from getting smelly. Don't get cotton or acrylic blend. Also take care of these boots with oil and waterproofer and they'll last forever, which they're intended to do.

True to size, comfortable and good arch support. Recommended. If you like to use heavy socks go up half a size.

These feel great. After waxing and waterproofing them, I have walked around the neighborhood quite a bit in them and they are very comfortable. I’ll try them out in the field this weekend.

Great boots

My husband refuses to wear any other boots to work. He works in construction doing sheet metal and has nothing but good things to say about these boots. They last him about a year and a half to two years with decent upkeep. The first thing he notices that wears out quickly is the sole, but they are still comfortable to wear.

I love these boots. There very comfortable and very durable. Highly recommend

I've been wearing "WingShooters" for almost 20 years. Over the last 2 years Irish Setter has changed the boot. If you are expecting the current, better version that's been what we've been wearing the last 2 years this isn't them. If i didn't wear them one time to work i'd be returning them.KB

Great boot for the price good quality leather

Love the boots there amazing. I have been wearing this almost every day for 4 months and there amazing sooooo comfy. Shipping was pretty fast aswell. Only down fall I got hit with duty and costum charges like no tomorrow. May not have been the sellers fault but I was not happy what so ever. The seller did end up paying for half the charges and apologied for the troubles. So pretty happy over all, just if your from Canada keep this in mind that’s all

Very comfortable. They fit a bit narrow at first but adjust to your feet after wearing for a week or two. Too early to see how they hold up under rugged hunting conditions. Overall very satisfied.