Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam 1 Year

On July 22nd we celebrated the one year anniversary of our Amsterdam based Red Wing shoes store. We would like to thank everybody for a legendary event.
For those of you who were not able to make it, we made a video report. It was a night of beers, burgers, bourbon and of course a few brownies (we love you Queen of Tarts).

This autumn will be all about boots and denim people. Let the rain begin!

Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam 1 Year Anniversary

Today we celebrate the one year anniversary of our Amsterdam based Red Wing store. The shop in the nine streets pays tribute to the rich history of the brand, which was launched in 1905 by Charles Beckman, having spotted a growing demand for sturdy work boots.

For those of you have never stepped foot in the store, the shoes are displayed on top of steel and antique glass show cases, which are filled with coal. The dark, concrete walls have been decorated with workman's tools that date back to the days when Red Wing was a fledgling company. One wooden wall, which itself was made from materials from an old Amish water tower, is used to exhibit most of the accessories on offer. Everything between these walls reminds you of the history of Red Wing, but in a contemporary setting.

Soon Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam will offer their complete assortment online too. The first official web-store of the brand will be launched next month. More about that soon. Check out all the images for a more complete interior impression or visit SXH to see more.

Tenue de Nîmes Indigo-dyed Chuck Taylor All Star

This Friday Tenue de Nîmes are launching a collection of special, hand-dyed, natural indigo, customized Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoes. The Chuck Taylor All Star serves as a perfect muse for Tenue de Nîmes. With deep roots in style and culture, both the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe and indigo denim have led somewhat parallel lives. The Chuck Taylor All Star shoe and a pair of jeans have long been a staple of youth culture and music and have served as a symbol of independence for decades. Fittingly, Tenue de Nîmes asked the legendary denim experts, the Manabe family from Okoyama in Japan, owners of the Momotaro brand and Rampuya dyeing factory, if they would be able to indigo-dye a limited amount of 50 pairs. More info here.

Red Wing Shoes at Bread & Butter

Our friends at Red Wing shoes were in Berlin this week to attend the Bread & Butter show. The brand presented its new highlights for the next Spring Summer season. Amongst many other highlights we hereby present the finest shots from their L.O.C.K. booth. Please beware of the new hand-sewn boat moc (made in Maine), the new Chukka in the Wabasha family and the blueberry boat shoe. Enjoy!

Vintage Red Wing Boots

If any of you are planning to go on a nice hunting trip have a look at this rare, vintage pair of Red Wing Irish Setter Camo Boots. But even if you're not, have a look too. These rare boots are the perfect buy for the upcoming winter season or just for the ever expanding vintage collection. More vintage Red Wing finds soon.

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Vintage WWII Fireman Jacket

We came across this stunning vintage fireman jacket from the 1940's. The 'Fall City' jacket is in beautiful, used condition but still solid as a rock. Do not miss the great clip fastening that allowed the fireman to unfasten his jacket without taking his gloves off. The jacket seams to be made of a super-solid duck material and shows a great wear out. I'm sure Nigel Cabourn would love to have a closer look at this puppy. Thanks Jonathan for sharing.