Irish Setter Men's 801 Havoc Waterproof 9" Upland Hunting Boot

These boots I personally believe to not be “real” RedWing Boots! First of all I received them in some replacement box. It claimed the box had been damaged in shipping?! I’ve included a photo. I never approved this, as they were full price of around $205. I already owned an exact pair that I loved and simply wanted to replace. I compared the 2. They appeared to be the same at first. Logo looked correct. Yet something still seemed off. Like where was my Official REDWING WARRANTY??? There wasn’t one. I called our local Redwing retail store and luckily they had since gotten my size back in. So I took the boots with me to compare the 2. Or 3 should I say? My original. The pair from This online retailer thru Amazon and the pair at the Redwing store. Mind you ALL the EXACT same size make style! Both My original pair and the ones at the official store were both of a - -much heavier weight. -much more quality material (actually leather)everywhere! -a warranty no less -the only difference I can find tag wis is the tag on the inside. They both read made in Vietnam. The online has the numbers 12/19 VN and the store one reads 12/20 VN . So other than weight, some questionable leather a warranty and a no guarantee of the box that kinda helps a little with authenticity? If the correct size isn’t available, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Probably would not have noticed anything different had I not already had a pair.

If you want a quality hunting/outdoor boot, look no further than the Irish Setter Havoc. As an avid pheasant hunter, I have been wearing Irish Setter leather boots since 2012. I started with Wingshooters (also fantastic), and when those finally wore out, I opted for the Havoc. As mentioned before, this boot is actually very comfortable and ready to go right out of the box. My first weekend hunting, I wore them for 10 hours of walking and had absolutely no foot issues or blisters. In addition, I cannot fathom some of the reviews that have stated that these boots are not waterproof. THEY ARE WATERPROOF. Both of the initial weekend mornings I wore the Havocs, I walked for hours through soaking wet ditches, grass, and bird cover. My feet stayed totally dry, as they did with the Wingshooters I wore previously. Now, while these boots are not insulated, if you have sweaty feet, your feet are definitely going to sweat in temp's above 50 degrees. Perhaps that's why others have thought that these boots leaked. Well, they are definitely waterproof. Also, even without insulation, these boots are very warm. Throw on a pair of wool socks, and the Havocs can be worn in snow and in temp's easily down to 30 degrees or lower. Every positive I found in the Irish Setter Wingshooters, I have also found in these boots. I would say the Havocs are a bit more comfortable. I can see no reason to ever change my boot brand, unless Irish Setter someday compromises the excellent quality footwear they now so proudly manufacture. Keep up the great products, Redwing & Irish Setter!!!

I got these on a warehouse deal for $120. They were listed as returned and used a couple of times. They came in the Irish Setter box and were in great shape. They looked like they had been worn a couple of times so I assume they did not fit the previous buyer.They fit me great in the 13EE which is what I wear in most shoes and boots. They are light and very flexible. The foot bed provides good cushioning makes these a pleasure to walk in.The tread is not very deep so if you will be using your boots on muddy, rocky or hilly terrain you might want to get the Big Game Havocs instead.My one complaint is that the soles are so flexible that sometimes my left big toe starts to hurt because of the extreme arthritis in the joint. If you don't have arthritis in your foot this should not be a problem for you.I used these on a three day deer hunt with temps ranging from 34-55 F with rain and my feet stayed dry and warm wearing Wigwam wool blend socks.For me this was money well spent.

Amazing the years and what I've put these boots through, and they ain't done yet! I'm a monster on footwear...6'2", 280 pounds and active as a 16 year old kid...I spend at least half of my life stomping through the forest, climbing trees, cutting wood, tracking deer through everything the Indiana forest has, and somehow these things haven't even busted a stitch, much less came apart. I'm so used to replacing a pair of shoes about every 6 months, at best. Probably been that many years with these. I can't remember when I bought them...I just know they never give-up!

I've struggled with plantar fasciitis and in finding boots that fit and these are fantastic. I have a variety of brands including Danner and the Irish Setter build quality is excellent. I size to a EEE so at first I was concerned that the 2E width was going to be too narrow though I've found that the Irish Setter widths are thankfully generous. I've had them out many times both hiking and hunting and I was able to storm through some very rugged terrain with confidence. They are very comfortable and are my go-to boot. My only criticism is that the "waterproof" label is more of a concept rather than a reality. This seems true for all leather or leather/fabric boots that aren't rubber or neoprene. I frequently apply Red Wing's acrylic leather protector to maintain the water proofing. http://www.amazon.com/Red-Wing-Naturseal-Liquid-95144/dp/B003ZU3IKG/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=01DVXVV887YNS5G55A3W

Best boots I have ever owned!!!! It took about 3 hours to break them in. I wear boots everyday to work and recently went away from a steel toe to these. They are way lighter and very comfortable even after 12 hours straight in them on the first day on mixed terrain: concrete and dirt. I got a deal on these boot thanks to an Amazon promo for an extra 20% off, but WILL gladly pay the difference the next time I am due up for a pair. The fit and width are dead on. Maybe a scoach roomy in the width as compared to my old Timberland Pros but that could as be due to the soft toe, regardless a great fit and comfy boot. Hope this helps!