Yes, I'm an American and yes, I grew up wearing boots with jean shorts as I lived in the country. I pretty much check all the boxes of what people think of when it comes to a Heritage guy (beard, glasses, Red Wings, flannel or wool shirt, etc.). As it's pretty much how I've dressed since I was a kid, it's my 'happy place'.
Red Wing boots aren't the most expensive boots by a long shot. However, if you want a boot to wear daily, they're great! Surprisingly comfortable and long lasting.
Now, I own 5-6 pair. I tend to forget how many. Recently though, they came out with a womens line in which my wife was interested. We walked in to the shop, they guys asked if we needed help and I sent them my wifes direction. They were fantastic! They never talked down to her or treated her any differently as a woman than they would have treated me. In the end, I bought a pair of insoles for another pair of my Red Wings and a Stetson hat. It turns out that they didn't have my wifes size but were quite happy to check the Berlin and Hamburg stores to have them shipped to us.
Great service and great products! Thanks guys! read more