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Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam - Online Soon

Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam is excited to announce it will soon open its online Red Wing Shoes Store. This September, to be more precise. The store is going to stock a unique, broad range of Red Wing Heritage shoes, as well as a truly one of a kind range of accessories. Some of the brands on offer include Double RL, American Optical, Duluth Pack, Heritage Leather Company, Royal Republiq, Tanner Goods, The Hill-Side and Nigel Cabourn.

The Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam crew would like to make special mention of the daily updates on the new Red Wing website that they will provide. Aside from the evident focus on all things Red Wing, the site will also shine a light on any things that boots and workwear aficionado's alike would love to gather.

More soon at Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam.

Red Wing Shoes Leather for Burton

Red Wing Shoes provided top-notch snowboard brand Burton with some characteristic Red Wing leather. The gents at Burton created a shoe with it that really compliments the work boot heritage. It feels great to be able to board on shoes that strongly reminds us of our favorite boot brand. Thanks Mitch for sharing. Via HS, originally posted by Fred at RW1905.

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.

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.

The Hallett Docks

Last week Red Wing Shoes published another lovely video. This time Red Wing shines a light on the Hallett Dock Company. The workmen of the company that dates back to 1959 have been depending on Red Wing Shoes for as long as they can remember. The video shows the boots in some characteristic American action. Just the way we like it. Source: SlamXhype.

Stop in the Name of Burgers

The Red Wing 'Dream Team' is heading towards Red Wing, Minnesota for this season's collection presentation. Our main man Matthijs is in good company when you consider Dan Dahl, Fred Bschaden, Gabor Magyar and Michael Williams at A Continuous Lean are all part of the crew. But not one meeting in the US can take off before one ate America's finest: A Burger.

Please share some sneak previews with us here guys!

Project Smallholder - Take 1

My good friend and former classmate Ravi started a business a few years ago. He grows organic vegetables on his own allotment of about an acre in the centre of the Netherlands, selling the harvest on the market in Utrecht. He would forever complain about the quality of today's work boots so we decided to support him with a proper pair of Red Wing Shoes. Yesterday we enjoyed a lovely summer evening on the land. Sharing good stories and sweet memories around the fireplace. Here's Take 1, the start of a sequel with the Red Wing Shoes Store Amsterdam.

Pecos

The problem with putting stuff on display in the shop is that it typically only takes 5 minutes before somebody would like to buy it. This is what happened when we wanted to take some pictures of my Red Wing Pecos at Tenue de Nîmes. Because they aged really nicely and the indigo of Menno's Naked & Famous Broken Twill denim gave the boots a blue shade we thought it would be a nice pair to share on the blog. Unfortunately these images serve another purpose since one of our customers would not leave the shop without buying them from me. I guess I have to start all over again.

Deadstock Red Wing Shoes

Dead-stock products are what all us denim and boots aficionado's love to possess. When the Red Wing team hit Tokyo recently they came across an unexpected basement full of the brand´s treasures from the past at Made in the World. The store had an impressive range of 1950's Oxfords and black and brown 'Postmans'. For those of us who are not willing to pay nearly ¢1000,- for such a pair of treasures, Red Win, to our great relief shared an interesting tidbit with all of us: "Thankfully, we’re still making many of these identical boots to this day, the same way they did way back then." More images at the Red Wing site. Photo Credit: Michael Williams at ACL.

Master Engineer

The 2268 11" Engineer is the toughest work boot in the heritage collection of Red Wing Shoes. It is inspired by the old work boots designed for engineers and truck drivers. We call it the Master Engineer. Heavy, rugged and enduring. The first engineer, the 919, was released in 1941.

The 2268 is made of 2.2mm Black Chrome leather. The Neoprene Cord outsole is extra thick,  includes a 2-piece heel and a steel re-inforcement. An engineer needed those characteristics to be able to do his job securely. With sources of extreme heat, burning ambers and dangers of heavy machinery you can't be  protective enough. The boots are still favorite among bikers and surprisingly also photographers.

As one of our customers stated: "Being a photographer is less romantic then it seems. It involves a lot of carrying heavy stuff from one place to the other. I destroy almost any type footwear in no-time. That is why I like this boot, it lasts and it protects my toes." Available for 319,95 at Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam.

Vintage Irish Setter US20

Here is my latest find from the magical world of Ebay. Just purchased this humongous prairie boot from Irish Setter. It is a size 20D, standing 26cm tall and 40 cm long. It looks completely different because of the dimensions. To compare: my size 10D is 23 cm high and 32 cm long.

From the pictures alone I would say the boots are made from Oro-Russet Portage leather, but it might be Oro-iginal. It is hard to tell though. It was originally used by shops as display material. A big boot always makes a good impression. Sorry for the bad pictures. They came straight off Ebay.

Black Chrome Oxford

The Work Oxford is the little brother of the famous 6" and 8" Mocs. It was intended for factory managers who moved from the office to the factory floor. The low silhouette provides a feeling of instant freedom around the ankles when sitting behind a desk. The construction is a bit different from the higher Mocs. The toe area is made from a single piece of leather instead of two and it features a welt construction looking similar to a Norwegian welt.

The Black Chrome is a sturdy black full grain leather with a shiny look. The patina will change over time and will become more matte. It comes with black laces but as you can see the gold/tan laces are adding flavor to the boots. Available for €259.95 at Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam. (picture via redwing1905)

Moc Toe Classics

Our friend Wytse from Red Wing Shoes came to our store for a quick interview and to take some pictures. He also took the opportunity to shoot some of our vintage pairs. The 877 and the 875 displayed above and below are amazing. They are some of the ultimate classics in our store. 

Follow Red Wing Shoes via their new blog on redwingheritage.eu. It will be updated frequently. The Q&A will be released soon. Have a good weekend!

Beckman Black Cherry

We are familiar with the Beckman model as a dressed work boot. This shoe deserves a bit of  extra recognition. The Black Cherry stands out from the 3 other colorways in originality. It gives some Rock&Roll attitude to the boot and has some similarity with Cordovan leather. Only because of the burgundy color, because it is not made from the same animal. 

When I mentioned this in the S.B. Foot Tannery our guide told us that a few years back Red Wing Shoes had the intention of using Shell Cordovan for their shoes. They ordered the Cordovan leather but the delivered hides could not match their quality standard. That was the moment RW instructed the S.B. Foot to produce their own dressed leather. The result is now referred to as Featherstone from which the Beckman collection is made.

Europeans by Yamandu

Our friend Yamandu Roos is currently traveling in Scotland for his ongoing project called 'Europeans'. As always he travels alone, mostly driving his red Peugeot 205 called the "Eagle". On his trips he takes photographs of the people he meets and the European landscapes he crosses. Yamandu does it the oldfashioned way: without a digital camera so the output remains a mystery until he is back in Amsterdam. The result of his previous trips around Europe is simply amazing and can be seen on his Flickr page.

For his current trip to Scotland Yamandu took a pair of Red Wing Shoes 877's with him. He is giving them a rough time in the highlands. Luckily he takes pictures regularly with his phone. We have already seen him ride horses, walk through the mud and pick wild garlic. Follow Yamandu on his ongoing Europeans project with us through twitter and his website.

Resoled Red Wing Engineers

Boot Repair Shop Hukurokuju is an authority on the repair of boots. Something I can pretty much only tell by looking at their blog, as their website is entirely in Japanese. However, the pictures of their resoled boots are stunning. This is actually an understatement- the images speak for themselves.

Take a look at this pair of resoled 2268 Engineers. They replaced the original rubber outsole with a thick leather one, with a layer of rubber underneath. Amazing. This takes breaking in your shoes to a new level. Follow the Hukurokuju blog here.

Hallet Docks Video by Red Wing Shoes

The next episode of the Red Wing Shoes video series is a testimonial from Hallett Company. This company from Duluth, Minnesota enters its fifth decade in the business of transloading, stockpiling and delivering a variety of bulk commodities for the maritime industry. President Jerry Fryberger , with the company for 47 years, explains why work boots are mandatory on the work site where cranes, trains and heavy equipment pose safety hazards. Even Carhartt gets some unexpected exposure..

Red Wing Boat Shoe Navy

We are preparing ourselves for a day in the park. On my packing list are my American Optical sunglasses, a Pendleton Motor Robe, a book and a new pair of boat shoes. We are ready to enjoy the spring weather!

For your own preparation, two colorways of the Boat Shoe by Red Wing Shoes arrived in the shop. A classic boat shoe silhouette with boot durability. This type of light shoe can be a real "treat to the feet" on a hot summer day. It comes in Navy and Mahogany for €179.90. The Sand Yuma colorway will arrive any day now.