PS - Here are the details RE: Red Wing's Premium Resole Service.

The Premium Repair Package:
$125.00 USD (Actual Value: $150.00 USD)

    Resole (Including new heels, if applicable)
    Repair hooks/eyelets
    Repair minor stitching
    Replace welting if needed
    Replace the cork layer under the insole
    Replace laces
    Recondition the uppers
    Receive a full-size container of leather conditioner

@ chatsworth osborne, jr.:

I've never taken my Bonneville trail riding or onto dirt roads for any length of time, so I don't have too much experience dealing with thick mud.  I ride almost exclusively on paved roads and I have ridden in all types of weather and riding conditions.  That being said, I have found the soles to be responsive and to have excellent control and traction while stopping and during parking maneuvers.  These Red Wings have a lot better traction than a pair of vintage combat boots that I sometimes wear while riding.  The combat boots are fine, but it takes a bit more effort to plant my feet firmly during parking maneuvers.

I also like that the one-piece sole doesn't have a defined heel edge because I can position my foot the way I like it under the shifter and on the peg.  When I wear my combat boots which have a defined heel edge I have to cock my foot out to the side a little to position my foot the way I like it because the heel edge rests on the peg in a way that puts my toe out of the position under the shifter.  (I hope I explained that in a way that makes sense, lol.)

Great work T_J, great to see the before and after pics.

I'm about to send in a pair of 'Cameron' loafers for 'Prestige Re-crafting' package ( $150) with Allen Edmonds, so I'll endeavour to do some similar shots.

Paul Newman was the better actor, the more open minded, and at least McQueens Satorial equal. Unfortunately I can't find photographic proof of him wearing the right kind of Redwings for this thread.

I could prattle on about motorcycling protective gear minutiae on how soles should be oil-resistant and not too grippy lest they lead they "catch" during a tumble...but anyway I'm not an off roader and was mentioning that this sole doesn't inspire confidence in a soaked muddy field.
Anyway, I must note that they didn't pull the typical cobbler screw-up of returning the things several shades darker to hide some damage they inflicteded.