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.

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.

Anti Freeze

What happened to the times when even ads for 'Anti Freeze' were beautiful? Thanks J for sharing.

Vintage Millitairy Omega

We came across another lovely vintage Omega tonight. Have a look at this stunning watch with an unbelievably clear black dial and nearly spotless steel case. The original stainless steel cathedral hands are in excellent condition. The Omega cal. 410 manual movement has 17 jewels and Incabloc shock protection. Its manual movement allows you to take a close look at it every morning when you wind it.

Vintage Red Wing Boots

Although nothing beats a new start, a blank piece of paper - boots are like denim: the more they are worn out, the better. We often put our vintage Red Wing boots on display and all day, every day, we get ridiculous offers from collectors who wish to buy them from us. We kindly tell them that selling the shoes would feel like turning away from a close friend. Luckily for them the internet is like a 'boot refugee camp' full of pairs that are desperate to find a new home. Like, for instance, the vintage Red Wing Irish Setters above. Show them some love people.

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.

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!

Wooden Crutches

Lately I have been enjoying hunting for all things vintage more and more. It started a few years ago with a focus on vintage Ray-Bans and my Omega watch. This old hobby has grown into an Ebay addiction looking for watches, denim, jewellery, jackets and old army stuff.

Just now I found these old army crutches from the 40's. Buy them and you are able to break a leg and still look cool. I am joking around, but you have to agree contemporary crutches are hideous. Isn't there a designer who can do something about it? In the meanwhile you can buy them at Apothecary Zero as interior decoration.

Queen of Vintage vol.2

A small batch of Rin Tanaka's "Queen of Vintage volume 2" arrived in our shop. It features Kathleen Schaaf - owner of vintage fashion store Meow - as curator and shows an incredible selection of her collection of vintage clothing. Her store will celebrate its 25th birthday this year.

The book includes a variety of overalls, swimwear, western, sports and casual wear. The pictures are great. This book is potentially dangerous if you have an Ebay addiction. Be warned. We only have a few copies, so don't wait if you want to add this to your collection. Available at Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam and Tenue de Nimes for €75,- euro.

Red Wing vs. Uwe Afferden

Our Red Wing friend Fred from Germany (local agent for brands like Red Wing and Nigel Cabourn) has probably one of the coolest showrooms we have ever seen so far. He represents our beloved shoe brand in a store by Uwe van Afferden in Dusseldorf where he is surrounded by incredible design, interior and all kinds of must haves like Roberu, Levi's Vintage and customized Red Wing shoes.

Have a look at his custom Red Wing Iron Ranger which he gave a black toe and heel cap. Ridiculously cool right? Whenever you visit the German city promise us you will drive an extra block to be overwhelmed by this amazing store and the way it fits the Red Wing product. Thanks to Fred for the inspiration.

Vintage Hamms Beer Crate

While hunting on Ebay I stumbled upon this wooden beer crate. I like old crates as means of storage in and around the house, but you can also sit on them or use one as a side table. The old American crates are nice because of the typical branding and signage. This typical one caught my eye because has clearly been in use, but it is in a good state.

The Hamm's brand is also interesting. Not only does this brand come from St. Paul, Minnesota, it also has some history. During Prohibition the brand survived by producing soft drinks and food products. Typical is the fact that Hamm's is more famous for its jingle and mascot than their beverages.

See a vintage commercial below.

Buddy Lee

Always in search of additional vintage must haves for our collection we came across this heavily beaten up Buddy Lee doll. The seller simply mentioned this buddy needed a new home where it would get some extra love and care. This damaged doll supposedly dates back to the 1930's. The jeans the doll wears are incredible, especially because of the classic 'donut' rivets. The shirt fits nicely but is not a Buddy Lee original.