The Red Wing Heritage Series, Part I – Red Wing 8111, the Iron Ranger
Part One of the Red Wing Heritage Series: The Red Wing Iron Ranger! The Red Wing Heritage Collection is very popular, and for good reason. These are the boots that you'd wear on your trip to hell and back - and the boots you'd wear on a first date (hopefully these two events aren't at the […]
7 Waterfall Hikes in Virginia Guaranteed to Amaze
From the curves and switchbacks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the paved nature trails of Chincoteague Island, it's no secret that Virginia has great hiking. With all the scenic locations to choose from, it can be difficult to decide on a trail. However, there is one feature that separates certain hikes from the rest: […]
Red Wing’s Industrial Sales Department
Red 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 […]
What Your Red Wings Say About You!
Red 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 […]
Red Wing Shoes Recognized for Historic Preservation
The 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 […]
How Red Wing Boots Are Made
As 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 […]
The Importance of Steel-Toed Boots in the Construction Industry
People don't really think about how complicated their feet are until they experience injury or foot pain due to stress injuries, overuse and more. Your feet keep you standing, are the reason you walk with ease, and merit the ultimate protection when you do a job as full of external risks as construction. Depending on the […]
Red Wing Shoes: An In-Depth History
Red 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 […]
Interview with Paul House of Red Wing Shoes
Meet Paul House of Red Wing Shoes! Previously we interviewed Bill Gardner, owner of Red Wing Shoes in Richmond, Virginia and got a better insight into the story of how Red Wing came to Richmond and what sets them apart from the competition. Part of that was the amazing staff that they employ, so we […]