CONTENTS 19
A Letter from Allison
About Red Wing Shoe Company
CSR Strategy
Caring for People
Investing in the Work
Designing for Decades
Reducing Our Footprint
Appendix
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL IMPACT
STEPPING UP FOR THOSE IN NEED A huge focus of our community impact is donating durable footwear to individuals facing hardship, extending the life-changing benefits of our high-quality products to the people who need it most. Since 2007, we have partnered with Our Hearts to Your Soles , a nonprofit organization that provides footwear and foot care to individuals experiencing homelessness. Through this long-standing initiative, we donate Red Wing boots to support shelters in communities across the country. In 2024, we donated 2,616 pairs of Red Wing boots across 19 states, equal to $227,928 in value. Taking into account additional footwear and accessories donations, our total contributions for the year reached 23,338 pairs, valued at $544,021—helping tens of thousands of individuals step forward with confidence. Every year, we also join Our Hearts to Your Soles for an annual foot care event at Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2024, we worked alongside medical professionals and volunteers to provide nearly 400 people with on-the-spot foot exams, new socks, and durable footwear—delivering immediate relief and long-term support to those experiencing hardship.
We expand our impact through additional donation programs. In 2023, we donated 16,487 pairs to Good360 , which connects communities in crisis with essential goods and helps businesses responsibly redistribute excess inventory so that people on the front lines of disaster relief can count on reliable footwear. Additionally, we partner with the National Odd Shoe Exchange , a nonprofit that helps individuals who need single shoes due to injury, disease, or genetic conditions. The half- pair samples we donate help people gain greater mobility and comfort while reducing waste and keeping excess inventory out of landfills.
2023–2024 FOOTWEAR DONATION IMPACT
45,899 items donated to individuals
facing hardship through non-profit partnerships, equaling $2,777,142 in invoiced value.
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE CSR ENGAGEMENT
In 2024, we launched the CSR Champions Program to engage employees across Red Wing Shoe Company in driving meaningful initiatives that amplify our impact. CSR Champions turned our values into tangible community impacts by leading food and coat drives, organizing volunteer events—including service initiatives like Operation Gratitude —hosting mental health trainings, and driving department- led sustainability and employee engagement initiatives.
2,600+ people served with foot exams, new socks, and durable boots through Our Hearts to Your Soles donation events. 20+ locations hosted donation events as part of our longstanding partnership with Our Hearts to Your Soles.
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