HELP - Red Wing 2268 - Engineer boots

[ceresce]

Guys,

I need some clarification while searching for a pair of engineer boots by red wing model 2268.

I'm a bit confused since I'm looking for the black model which fades into brown.

Not sure if the PT91 is a must or which other info I should look for on the label when searching for it.

Attached the photo of what in an extreme case looks like when I mentioned 'fade into brown'...

Thanks for any help in advance and Happy new year everyone!!!

 

[ceresce]

for example this one which I found:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/296225263938

will fade into brown? If not, from what can you see it?

thanks!!!

 

[handymike]

I think you are looking for the Redwing 9268 in Klondike.

Red Wing 9268 Mens Black Klondike Steel toe Engineers size 10 **2nds | eBay

Red Wing 9268 Mens Black Klondike Steel toe Engineers size 10 **2nds. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

This leather was a tea-core style designed to turn brownish with age. The 2268 is chrome tanned. The vintage PT91 boots do turn brown, but they are also 20-30yrs old.