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Red Wing Shoe Company FW09
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February 15, 2009 by Ryan Willms
February 15, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
It might be a little hard to get excited about Red Wing Shoe Company's fall offering as they have pretty much done the same boots for several decades now. One thing that is worth looking forward to is that the Wabasha collection will be landing in North America. I'm really a fan of this chukka boot, as I noted earlier, so I'm happy to know it will be available stateside in the near future. Also the company will be adding the chunky sole to the 875, as we saw J. Crew do together last year. A lot of people have been putting Red Wing on the top of the 'trendy work wear' list but I still have no problem wearing mine several times a week. It's a great American brand that has contributed a lot to the US and continues to make great boots today. Work wear trend or not, come this fall, I am definitely standing behind (and in) Red Wing. The collection will be showing at Capsule, LV next week.Photos by Jacob Krupnick
Reader Comments (4)
My J Crew Red Wings get their miles in at least 4 times a week. I even slap them on for leisurely recovery (from trail running and hikding) walks under 30 minutes duration.
I didn't buy them solely based on "trend". All my construction/labor friends swear by Red Wings for durability and comfort. This summer I'll be on the lookout for a round-toe RW boot maybe in a lighter shade than my darkwoods.
ps: what's the model number/name of the non-darkwood boot?
I had no clue red wing shoes were on the 'trendy' alert. everyone here in the d either rocks them or they rock timbos.
I like those tan gentleman travelers I have 3 pairs of RW Boots love them all for the comfort