Red Wing is the brand to buy when it comes to work boots. Many consider Red Wing boots to be the premiere steel toe work boot available on the market. Having been in business for over a hundred years, the Red Wing brand has grown in popularity through production of its many variants of high-quality shoes.
The company does not only focus on manufacturing work boots. They also make shoes for various occasions and purposes.
When it comes to work boots, safety work boots to be more specific, Red Wing steel toe shoes are built with surprising comfort and durability. Ruggedly styled and purposely constructed, Red Wing steel toe shoes have a highly versatile line-up of style choices along with its legendary steel toe protection.
Another popular type of work boot is the metatarsal guard. Standing guard over feet that are under constant daily attack whilst doing the heavy lifting so you can work easier, safer and better, the metatarsal guard provides its wearer complete feet protection.
For the outdoorsy type of person that lives and breathes nature, Red Wing waterproof shoes are the way to go, especially for fishing trips or an unfortunate rainy day. On the other hand, when it comes to hiking, hunting or sports, waterproof shoes provides additional comfort and stability when walking uneven terrain. They're especially perfect for wading through pools, marshes and wetlands.
When Red Wing boots were first put on the market, the city of Red Wing, Minnesota was populated with folks riding horseback! Thus, the boots were built to endure even the harshest weather conditions and most rugged outdoor activities. Charles Beckman, the founder of Red Wing, used to sell shoes back then at $1.75. Once his company grew, soldiers during World War I are issued the Red Wing No. 16.
From 1940 to 1949, the United States Military used Red Wing boots again for their soldiers. Red Wing made a total of 239 boots of varying widths and sizes just for the army alone. From the small shop way back in 1905 to the now world-wide known brand, Red Wing continues to make quality tough boots for everyone.
