'Beckman' Boot

Wonderful craftsmanship on this good looking made in the USA boot. Sturdy, durable, good looking and constructed with very nice leather, stitching and sole. I did go down half a size as suggested and have no problem with the fit. The foot bed will mold to your foot as you wear them. The upper may take some breaking in--mainly around the inner ankle for me. I'm looking forward to many years of stylish and comfortable wear out of these boots!

The Pro's: -One of the finest domestic USA made boots to be found. Triple Stitching, Goodyear Welt, etc. -Unbeatable price during the anniversary sale. - Versatile, looks sharp uptown or can easily be worn in the park or a short hike over the river and through the woods, thanks to the rubber combat boot type tread, which many heritage boots don't have. - Leather is high quality, very stiff and thick. It has been noted that the black leather is the most difficult to break in do the dying and tanning processes. - Heritage line is still made here in the states (Minnesota), however their lesser quality work boots are made overseas now. - Overall, probably the best choice for a winter type boot for ice and snow (in Heritage line). I also own the Red Wing Iron Rangers and the smooth sole is a detriment in adverse conditions. The Con's: - At regular price ($340.00) these boots are probably a bit out of reach for the average consumer. - Red Wing boots are notoriously difficult to size for the average consumer. Many different styles, lasts and other factors. These boots are built on a more streamlined and slightly more narrow last. If you have a "D" width or slightly wider then foot you should be fine. If you have a truly wide foot stick with your regular size or skip all together. Personally, I ordered a 1/2 size down from my regular shoe size. - Thick high quality leather takes many weeks of irregular use to fully break in. - This model, the Beckman or "GT" - Gentleman's Traveler, doesn't come in E/EE widths, a concern for many especially to the slightly narrow nature of this style. - A compromise between a true work boot and a fashion boot obviously being marketed at a high end department store this model is decidedly of the later category. - Boot is made a little large, presumably, due to the fact that it comes with no insole. It is up to the consumer to purchase one or in my case to leave it out all together. Also, most shoes and boots in this price range come with a fully leather lined inner. No such luck, the inner on these boots are unfinished, sans the banding across the top. - The vamp and tongue are all one piece making the boot hard to get on for some. Conclusion: Anyone in the market for a sleek and rugged " high-quality" fashion boot should give these a try, especially if on sale. Nordstrom has a wonderful return and exchange program if sizing does indeed become an issue.

I wear Redwing Pecos cowboy boots and flat heeled work boots. I have worn several pairs through the years and they are my "goto" boot. I wanted some dress casual boots for the office so I tried two pair of the Beckman round toes. I have short wide feet and usualy wear a 7.5 to 8 E. These boots ordered in a 7 seemed to be at least a 9 D. The ball of my foot just did not sit well and they would have creased wrong and caused pain to my upper foot. There were no options for a smaller wide boot so I returned both pair. Too bad because I think they were nice. Good quality boots. I will order truely custom hand made semi dress boots from Spokane Washington called White's Boots. It will take about 5 weeks though. Nordstrom may carry these as many stores do....but I went straight to the source. Nordstrom has great customer service and this return does not reflect badly upon them or Redwing Boots. Thank you.

Very well made, comfortable, and looks terrific! However, it has a fixed tongue, which is so tight that it is almost impossible to get your foot inside. Also, however, it's easily fixable: you get out your X-Acto knife and CUT the tongue to make it a free tongue!!! I expected better for $330.

This was my second red wing purchase and fourth boot purchase from Nordstrom, I am extremely pleased with my red wing Beckman boots. As with most red wings they require a break in period to get a comfortable fit, these boots look and are very well made. I'm sure I'll enjoy my purchase for many years to come.

Very stiff and uncomfortable. Might be OK after breakin period. Very overpriced for comfort level although good materials used.

I bought the Beckman in the Walnut color. The quality and construction of these boots are second to none. These will last forever and will always look good. They are a bit dressier than your average work boot, but have an element of casual ruggedness. I have already received numerous compliments in a short amount of time. They are made rock solid and will last through anything you put them through (like all Red Wing boots), but I think that the old-school construction (goodyear welted leather midsole) and polished style makes them less suitable for physical work; and there are cheaper, more comfortable work boots out there if that is what you intend on using them for. I personally got them to wear casually and they are perfect for that. The leather of these boots is very high quality and beautiful, but does take some time to break in. So be prepared for some initial soreness, but it is worth it once they take the shape of your foot. The boots are mostly unlined (the forefoot and heel are lined), but don't need a lining give the heft and harness quality of the leather (other boots that have leather linings, such as Frye or dress shoes, have such because they use thinner, less durable leather for the exterior). It has nothing to do with comfort or breathability, so don't mistake the lack of lining in these boots as a comfort, quality, or cost issue. There is one notable flaw in my particular pair that I should note - the tongue in one of the boots in my pair was of a poor cut of leather for some reason and was very brittle and was not breaking in (only reason for 4 stars). Instead of exchanging the boots for another pair (due to laziness), I just soaked the tongue a bit using a wet towel and that at least helped mold the tongue to my foot and soften it some. As for fit, the other reviews are dead on. I have a pretty narrow foot and the standard width fits me perfectly, so a regular width foot would probably be better off with the wide width in these boots. Also, they do tend to be a bit of work to get on, but once on they fit well and are comfortable. As for size, I went a half size down from my typical sneaker size. I also opted to put in a pair of the blue Superfeet insoles to add a bit of cushion and support, as the insole of this boot is non-cushioned, irremovable leather and unforgiving. I had no problem fitting the insoles in my boots comfortably, but if you have meaty feet, size up a half size if you want to insert additional insoles. In conclusion, great style and quality at a fair price.

Bought these for my husband at Nordstrom's last year! They have proven to be a wise purchase as they are durable and comfortable. He continues to wear them every day and still brags about the comfort. Hubby installs elevators and works in many construction sites; therefore he needs boots that stand up to his rugged workday!

I bought these beautiful boots for my son. They are gorgeous! The leather is of high quality and the boots are very well made. They have sturdy soles and I know he will get years of use out of these. I highly recommend them!

They looks just like as advertised. Somewhere it stated get it one size down I stuck with my size and they do fit true to its size. I wear my boot with jeans at work they look awesome. Very happy with the product. I do lace them like regular shoes, when I laced them all the way to the top it was very tight since they are not broken in. Worth the money and I feel great owning an American made product.

Been a long-time wearer of Red Wing boots for work.These Beckman's are way too nice for work and will be used casually as will most people who purchase this boot, in my opinion. The boots are well made, typical of the brand, and should last many years. I normally wear size 12's, so I purchased the 12's but were too large, ended up replacing them with 11.5's for the perfect fit. Thanks Nordstrom for the awesome anniversary sale price.

These boots are perfect for everyday wear. They're made from thick hide and they're made to last. I have 3 pairs and the first one I bought was about 4 years ago. They've all lasted me until today with minimal to no wear. Fantastic craftsmanship, fantastic attention to detail. They do run JUST a little bit big and wide, so I would recommend buying half a size down. I normally wear a 10.5 but the 10's fit me perfectly. If you're looking for a good winter boot that'll last, these are the ones. Rain, snow, sunshine, anything. These will last through a zombie apocalypse.