Red Wing

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Owner: Christl Mahfouz

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About Red Wing Shoes

Excellence is a standard which transcends the test of time. For over a century Red Wing purpose-built footwear has been at the spearhead of innovation in the standard of excellence for work boots.

Around the turn of the 19th century a Red Wing, MN shoe merchant named Charles Beckman saw a local necessity for shoes specifically designed for the demanding work of industries such as mining, logging and farming. The rigors of these jobs required footwear which was tough enough to outlast harsh working conditions, but Beckman envisioned a shoe that was also comfortable enough for the hardworking people who wore them. Beckman set out to develop work boots to fill this need and in 1905 he and fourteen investors opened a company that would change the market. Beckman named his company Red Wing Shoes, and thus a new standard for excellence was born.

Over one hundred years has passed since our founding and our commitment to producing only the highest grade footwear remains as unwavering as Beckman's vision. Our products consistently perform in environments spanning from the Mideast oil fields to the Midwest corn fields. Red Wing boots protect workers in more than one hundred countries across the world, an accomplishment built by years of hard work, endurance and the promise to never compromise on our quality.

A testament to that promise can be found in our Heritage collection which is made up of footwear that represents the American ideals of prosperous work and excellence. All the styles in the Heritage collection are designed and built just as they were fifty, sixty and even over eighty years ago and are all made using premium Red Wing Shoe Company leather from our very own S.B. Foot Tannery. They are handcrafted to the specifications which made each style timeless when they were first introduced.

Red Wing products are proven to perform and outlast. Behind each pair of shoes exists over a century of experience. So whether you are buying footwear, garments or accessories, rest assured that the Red Wing logo stands for a standard in excellence like no other.

Red Wing Shoes: Work is our work.

The one thing we pride ourselves on at our Red Wing Shoe Store is service. In an age where full-service is a forgotten idea, we go out of our way to provide the highest level of service. We’ll sit you down, measure your feet and make sure you have the right fit and the right footwear for your job. After the sale, we’re equally eager to please. We offer a range of services to keep you and your footwear satisfied long after the initial sale.




Free Oiling

The best way to protect your premium Red Wing leather boots is to keep your boots oiled. Stop in and we’ll oil your boots for free with genuine Red Wing boot oil.




Free Laces

Even though every Red Wing boot lace is tested to last for 50,000 repetitions, we know eventually they’ll need to be replaced and we’ll replace them for free.




Shoe Repair

Even Red Wing boots eventually need a little care and attention. From minor hardware repairs to re-soling, we can perform the necessary repairs that will make your Red Wings last even longer. We think you’ll agree, it will be a great investment to keep your Red Wing boots working even longer.




Insoles

While our premium Red Wing boots last almost forever, the insoles can start to de-grade. You’ll start to notice a little loss of comfort. We can replace your insoles and instantly re-store your underfoot comfort for a modest investment.




Custom Needs

We have the ability to make special shoes to fit your unique needs. One foot bigger than the other? Our mis-mate program can provide you two different size shoes. Suffered a foot injury? Red Wing can re-craft a shoe to meet your unique needs. All at a modest cost and done without a long wait.




Special Orders

Red Wing and its line-up of brands, offers over 500 styles of footwear, so we can’t possibly stock them all. However, if there is a style you’d like to try, we can order it for you and call you when it arrives.