Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
* Shop the Beckman: stridewise.com/red-wing-beckman
* Or try the Blacksmith! stridewise.com/red-wing-blacksmith
* 7 Japanese Red Wings you can't buy youtube.com/watch?v=1bCB3y232I0
* The best dress boots that are actually dress boots: stridewise.com/best-dress-boots
* 8 Best Iron Ranger Alternatives stridewise.com/boots-like-red-wing-iron-ranger
Eight years after being taken off the market, following many unsuccessful attempts at making a better "smart Red Wing boot" (RIP Merchant, Sheldon, Williston) the beloved Beckman boot made its return in 2024 — but it wasn't the same boot that die hards were waiting to return. The resurrected Beckman was in fact a new mutation, but there's a case to be made that it's better! Buckle in as we do an exhaustive, multi-country review of the smart Red Wing.
00:00 What happened to the Red Wing Beckman?
01:29 The history of Red Wing's Beckman
02:37 Red Wing Beckman vs Blacksmith
05:45 Red WIng's old Beckman vs new Beckman
07:11 Red Wing Beckman Sizing and Fit
08:24 Red Wing Beckman comfort
09:00 Does Red Wing's Beckman midsole?
10:25 Red Wing Beckman pros
11:20 Red WIng Beckman downsides
12:58 Is the Red Wing Beckman worth it?
* Shop the Beckman: stridewise.com/red-wing-beckman
* Or try the Blacksmith! stridewise.com/red-wing-blacksmith
* 7 Japanese Red Wings you can't buy youtube.com/watch?v=1bCB3y232I0
* The best dress boots that are actually dress boots: stridewise.com/best-dress-boots
* 8 Best Iron Ranger Alternatives stridewise.com/boots-like-red-wing-iron-ranger
Eight years after being taken off the market, following many unsuccessful attempts at making a better "smart Red Wing boot" (RIP Merchant, Sheldon, Williston) the beloved Beckman boot made its return in 2024 — but it wasn't the same boot that die hards were waiting to return. The resurrected Beckman was in fact a new mutation, but there's a case to be made that it's better! Buckle in as we do an exhaustive, multi-country review of the smart Red Wing.
00:00 What happened to the Red Wing Beckman?
01:29 The history of Red Wing's Beckman
02:37 Red Wing Beckman vs Blacksmith
05:45 Red WIng's old Beckman vs new Beckman
07:11 Red Wing Beckman Sizing and Fit
08:24 Red Wing Beckman comfort
09:00 Does Red Wing's Beckman midsole?
10:25 Red Wing Beckman pros
11:20 Red WIng Beckman downsides
12:58 Is the Red Wing Beckman worth it?
