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Newer posts →Red Wing’s Irish Setters
August 6, 2014In 1950, Red Wing Shoes introduced a new boot – style 854. Crafted by experts out of the beautiful Red Russet leather, Irish Setters were born. The name would go on to be synonymous with quality, durability, and comfort for generations of hunters and workers by proving itself in the field and on the job site. Over it’s 60 years, the Irish Setter line has expanded to include completely purpose-driven footwear. If you’re a believer that … Continue Reading →
Posted in Irish Setters, Red Wing Shoes | Tagged hiking, hunting, irish setters, our collections, outdoors, red wing shoes |Red Wing Shoes of Richmond – Our Repair Shop
June 6, 2014Our Shoe Repair and Boot Repair Services reflect our commitment to quality.
Our Repair Services Are Currently Unavailable – More News Soon!
There was a time when America was awash with good cobblers. There were artisans in shoe stores all over town that would put time and care into what they sold, then help their customers keep those shoes alive and kicking for as long as possible through conditioning and repairs.
Today, we live in a … Continue Reading →
Posted in Boot Care, Red Wing Shoes, Services | Tagged boot repair, red wing shoes, repair, service after the sale, services, shoe repair |Red Wing’s Industrial Sales Department
April 21, 2014Red Wing Richmond’s Industrial Sales Department – Proudly Serving Central and Western Virginia If you’re the type of employer that thinks that taking care of those that work for you makes them work harder for you (hint: it does!) than we’ve got just the thing for you – our industrial sales department! Our industrial sales department is focused on getting a pair of the best work boots on each one of your valued workers, while … Continue Reading →
Posted in industrial sales, Red Wing Shoes | Tagged commercial accounts, easy billing, group pricing, industrial, industrial sales, mobile, red wing shoes, work boots, worksite |The Uncensored Guide to Red Wing Heritage
March 28, 2014Red Wing Shoes earned their reputation through hard work and perspiration. The entire brand was borne from the need for durable, high-quality boots that could stand up to America’s toughest jobs. The Red Wing Heritage Collection speaks to that industrious legacy. Every boot built today mirrors a style from Red Wing’s early years.
Material and construction are key in Heritage boots. Red Wing sources heritage leathers from their own S.B. Foot Tannery in Featherstone Township, Red Wing, … Continue Reading →
Posted in Heritage Boots | Tagged beckman, chukka, engineer, handsewn, heritage, heritage boots, heritage collection, Iron Ranger, lug, moc toe, oxford, postman, red wing shoes, round toe |What Your Red Wings Say About You!
October 29, 2013Red Wings Shoes can tell you something about a man.
When you’re on the job site, and you see a hard working fella rockin’ a pair of Red Wings Shoes… you know quite a few things about him. First: this guy values quality. Second: American-Made is something he cares about. Third: he works hard, and values a product like Red Wing that works hard for him. Fourth: he ain’t no rookie! Most of our guys … Continue Reading →
Posted in Red Wing Shoes | Tagged dependable, durable, make a statement, red wing shoes, what red wings say about you |Red Wing Shoes Recognized for Historic Preservation
August 27, 2013The Red Wing Shoe Company has been selected to receive an award from the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, recognizing the century-old shoe company’s dedication to historic preservation.
The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, a non-profit organization, has been awarding Minnesota Preservation Awards for 29 years as a way of honoring exceptional preservation projects across the state of Minnesota. The Red Wing Shoe Company was selected for an award due to the company’s sustainable contribution to the … Continue Reading →
Posted in Red Wing Shoes | Tagged Historic Preservation, Minnesota, Recognition, red wing shoes, Shoe Company |How Red Wing Boots Are Made
June 19, 2013As more and more people took jobs in the mining, farming, logging and railroad industries, Charles Beckman, a Red Wing, MN-based shoe merchant, started thinking about a durable, comfortable shoe that would protect the feet of those workers. He gathered 14 investors and opened his company in 1905 with the vision of the perfect work shoe dancing in his head. It wasn’t long before he was making Red Wing Boots!
Today, Red Wing shoes are … Continue Reading →
Posted in Red Wing Shoes | Tagged making boots, making of, red wing shoes, stitching, tanning |Red Wing Shoes: An In-Depth History
May 21, 2013Red Wing Shoe Company’s vision throughout history was to be the world’s most respected brands of performance footwear for work and outdoor’ We’ve accomplished this for over one hundred years. From men’s steel-toed boots, to women’s comfortable work shoes, Red Wing Shoes has a rich history and we’ve been a leader in the footwear industry since the turn of last century. But where did they come from and how did they grow to be … Continue Reading →
Posted in Red Wing Shoes | Tagged history, Industry, our history, red wing shoe company, red wing shoes, red wing through the ages, wartime | Newer posts →