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Created in 1905 in Red Wing, Minnesota, Red Wing Shoe Co. have been making tough durable work boots for over a 100 years. From the prairies and farms of the US to the trenches of World War 1 Red Wings are here to stay. Buy a pair of their boots and they will probably out live you!

Red Wing Shoe originally developed the Classic boots with the legendary white crepe sole for some very practical purposes. The Oro-riginal leather is supple, rich and created to be barnyard acid-resistant. The colour was inspired by the bark of the mighty redwood trees. The sole was designed so that it would not pick up debris, such as manure, from fields and barns and the white crepe sole allowed the farmers wife to see if his boots were clean when entering the house. In addition, the shallow lug sole was perfect for upland hunting, a favourite hobby among farmers. The sole also made this boot a favourite of construction workers walking on high steel to build America's skyscrapers - a good grip with nothing to catch and cause a trip!