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To the Red Wing of 2145,
When you read this letter, 120 years will have passed. That thought is both humbling and a little daunting. We don’t know what the world will look like when you read this. In ours, there’s plenty to be anxious about. Even so, we’re hopeful this letter reaches you in a time of peace, and that the principle that built this company, the Red Wing Way, has held true: when you do something, you do it right, no matter what. Inside, you’ll find four pairs of boots representing three styles that have carried Red Wing across more than a century of change. Boots originally made for the people who built railroads, skylines, bridges, farms, and families. Boots whose legacy gives them meaning for people everywhere. They are built the same way we’ve always built them: by hand and with purpose. They are timeless not just because of their place in history, but because of their power to enable people to express themselves and to feel a part of their story. Everything that makes these boots special is sealed inside with them. The craft, the details, the meaning behind them, the look and feel of 2025. Our hope is that when you hold them, they’ll feel just as right, just as relevant in your hands as they did in ours. We ask that you carry them forward by releasing them again, proof that a good boot, like good work, never goes out of style.
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With best wishes for the next 120 years,
All of us at Red Wing
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THE ENGINEER
ARTIFACT 01
BOOT NAME: THE ENGINEER
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 1936
MATERIALS: FULL-GRAIN LEATHER, ORIGINAL PULL-ON ENGINEER PATTERN, DOUBLE BUCKLE CLOSURE, GOODYEAR WELT CONSTRUCTION
DATE OF MANUFACTURE (PAIR): 2025
Echoing in these boots is the low thunder of a locomotive charging to the horizon. The Engineer was built for people who knew how to coax machines to life and hold the line under pressure. It still carries that same spirit — scuffed, stained, and all. First introduced in 1936 as a pull-on boot for horseback riders and hunters, the style found new footing in 1941 with surveyors and mechanical engineers. Its name stuck. And so did its purpose. This version revives the original pattern, honoring the same uncompromising fit and silhouette. Past attempts to modernize it were rejected — not by us, but by the people who wear it. Preserved here just as it was nearly a century ago, the Engineer remains a monument to craft and conviction. Some designs evolve. Others arrive complete.
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ARTIFACT 01 | ENGINEER
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Artifact 01.10 | ½” veg tan leather welt coming from Barbour Welting in Massachusetts, our vendor for many decades. Artifact 01.11 | Black Klondike Leather is expertly tanned at S.B. Foot Tanning Company in Red Wing, Minnesota. The pull-up leather is smooth finished with a bright luster. As the leather ages, the brown tones are revealed from beneath the black finish, creating a unique patina. Developed by Dave Hill, Aki Iwasaki, and Mike Larson in 2010. Artifact 01.12 | The leather midsole is welted and attached to a neoprene outsole made with the same cord structure as it has been for the past century. Artifact 01.13 | This is a rubber heel made by Vibram ® . A plastic heel stack, resembling leather, is attached to the heel to create the iconic Engineer heel height. During shoemaking, the heel is scoured with a concave grinding wheel to create the traditional Engineer heel cut. Artifact 01.14 | Durable, USA-made nickel hardware carefully selected to withstand decades of buckling along the upper of the boot. Mike Larson and Aki Iwasaki worked to recreate the original stamped steel buckles that our original Engineer boots used back in the day. Artifact 01.15 | The #2966 contains a replica of the original tags used in its predecessors over the past century.
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1984
RED WING SHOE STORE
1959 CATALOG
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
1952 BACK TO SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
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1959
AD MAT
PHOTOGRAPHY
INCLUDED IN SET OF RETOUCHED BW PHOTOS CREATED FOR 1960 AD MATS. COURTESY OF THE RED WING SHOE COMPANY CORPORATE ARCHIVES.
MASON CITY, IA PHOTO BY ART REYNOLDS
1960
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STYLING THE ENGINEER IN 2025
Self-expression isn’t something you borrow. It’s built from the ground up. Each of our talent styled themselves to show how the Engineer fits seamlessly into their own story.
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ARTIFACT 01 | ENGINEER
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BEN
ENGINEER STYLE NO. 2966
BLACK KLONDIKE LEATHER
BEN’S STYLE LEANS INTO MODERN CRAFT WITH A NOD TO TRADITION. HIS WAXED CANVAS RIDGELINE JACKET, JAPANESE-MADE SELVEDGE DENIM, AND JACQUES MARIE MAGE FRAMES BUILD A LOOK THAT’S BOTH RUGGED AND REFINED. THE ENGINEER FITS RIGHT IN — WORN AS NATURALLY ON CITY STREETS AS IT WOULD’VE BEEN ON JOBSITES IN DECADES PAST.
ROSE
ENGINEER STYLE NO. 2966
BLACK KLONDIKE LEATHER
ROSE’S OUTFIT REFLECTS A SHARP EYE FOR HISTORY AND A FEEL FOR WHAT LASTS. HE BROUGHT TOGETHER STRIPED WOOL TROUSERS THRIFTED IN PARIS, A DRAKE’S SHIRT, AND A 1950 s WORK JACKET, FINISHING WITH A POLO TIE AND A LAULHÈRE BÉRET. THE ENGINEER ANCHORS IT ALL, CONNECTING HIS HERITAGE STAPLES WITH TIMELESS EDGE.
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THE PECOS
ARTIFACT 02
BOOT NAME: THE PECOS
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 1953
MATERIALS: HAWTHORNE MULESKINNER ROUGHOUT LEATHER, BROWN CHEMIGUM OUTSOLE, GOODYEAR LEATHER WELT, FOAM HEEL CUSHION
DATE OF MANUFACTURE (PAIR): 2025
Born on the ranch, built for the trades. The Pecos moved with purpose across railyards, jobsites, and the open plains. No flash, no fuss, just a pull-on that worked as hard as the people who wore it. Introduced in 1953, the Pecos began as a roper-style cowboy boot, defined by its almond toe and low heel. While other brands followed trends, Red Wing held steady — sticking with the original No. 17 last, honoring the form that made it timeless. This version is true to that heritage, with only one subtle change: a cushion under the heel for comfort that doesn’t compromise character. Preserved here in roughout leather, the Pecos stands as proof that simplicity wears well. Sometimes the best way forward is to stay the course.
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ARTIFACT 02 | PECOS
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Artifact 02.10 | ½” veg tan leather welt coming from Barbour Welting in Massachusetts, our vendor for many decades. Artifact 02.11 | Veg tan leather insoles. Artifact 02.12 | The bottom fill material has been used by Red Wing Shoe Company since the beginning. It is used to fill the space between the ply rib and leather insole. This material is ideal for using as a bottom filler because it is natural, renewable, breathable, moldable, and naturally anti-microbial. Artifact 02.13 | The nylon/ polyester blended threads are made in the USA. The 69 and 138 weight threads hold the upper together. The Puritan stitch is made with 150 weight waxed cotton thread. Artifact 02.14 | This leather has been used continuously in the Heritage line since its introduction in 2005. Artifact 02.15 | The brown rubber sole and heel use iconic molds created by Red Wing in the 1970s.
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1970 s MANUFACTURING
1970s
PECOS MANUFACTURING
1970 s MANUFACTURING
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1964 RETAIL
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
1959 DEALER DISPLAYS
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
1960 AD MAT
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STYLING THE PECOS IN 2025
Style is a kind of shorthand, a way to tell your story without saying a word. Each of our talent styled themselves to show how the Pecos fits naturally into their own expression, whether dressed up or worn casually.
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ARTIFACT 02 | PECOS
HAWTHORNE MULESKINNER ROUGHOUT LEATHER
NICHOLAS
PECOS
NICHOLAS LEANED INTO UTILITY, LAYERING A J.CREW PUFFER OVER A UNIQLO TEE WITH VINTAGE WORKWEAR DENIM. THE PECOS GROUNDS HIS LOOK WITH AUTHENTICITY, TURNING A SIMPLE UNIFORM OF CLASSICS INTO SOMETHING WITH HERITAGE WEIGHT.
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HAWTHORNE MULESKINNER ROUGHOUT LEATHER
CHRIS
PECOS
ARTIFACT 02 | PECOS
CHRIS TOOK THE PECOS INTO SHARP TERRITORY WITH A TODD SNYDER GABARDINE SUIT, TEMPERED BY A VINTAGE TANK. THE MIX OF TAILORED LINES AND CASUAL EASE MAKES THE BOOT FEEL RIGHT AT HOME, BRIDGING REFINEMENT AND WORKWEAR WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
HAWTHORNE MULESKINNER ROUGHOUT LEATHER
JAKE
PECOS
JAKE STYLED THE PECOS WITH A VINTAGE LEE STORM RIDER, A BRYCELANDS WESTERN SHIRT, AND WIDE CHINOS, FINISHED WITH A CUSTOM DUKE MANTEE BELT. IT’S A LOOK STITCHED TOGETHER FROM HISTORY AND PERSONAL TOUCH, PROOF THE PECOS DOESN’T CHASE TRENDS, IT STEADIES THEM.
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THE LOGGER
ARTIFACT 03
BOOT NAME: THE LOGGER
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 1940
MATERIALS: BRIAR OR BLACK OIL SLICK FULL-GRAIN LEATHER, STEEL SHANK, LUG OUTSOLE, GOODYEAR WELT WITH STORM BEAD, PURITAN TRIPLE STITCHING
DATE OF MANUFACTURE (PAIR): 2025
Ahead of towns, roads, railways, and power lines, the Loggers went first. And still, they stand. These boots thrived in forests and fields, on dirt roads and jobsites, carving out the future for America. Never meant as fashion, but as foundation. May they remind you that timelessness isn’t about style. It’s about standards. First introduced in 1940, the Logger was designed for lumberjacks who needed firm footing, support for long hours, and protection from the unforgiving terrain. With its 8-inch height, steel shank, lug outsole, and leatherboard doubler, the boot was engineered to meet the harsh demands of the logging industry. Preserved here in its original silhouette, the Logger remains a symbol of rugged durability and honest craft. Even 85 years after its debut, it continues to be built with the same materials and methods — a rare example of functional design that never needed rethinking.
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ARTIFACT 03 | LOGGER
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Artifact 03.10 | Hooks are stamped steel with a nickel finish. Eyelets are stamped brass with a nickel finish. Artifact 03.11 | This boot uses the iconic lug sole created by Vibram ® in the 1960s. This Logger uses the TC4 compound, which is an oil-resisting solid rubber sole. Artifact 03.12 | The leather welt is shaped with a bead that sits on the edge of the upper. This helps prevent water from entering the upper. Artifact 03.13 | The black and briar Oil Slick leather is oiled and waxed to resist the elements. Time and wear reveal natural marks with a soft, rich feel. Artifact 03.14 | Cork fill and steel shank. This steel shank provides arch support under the foot. We tape it so that it has good adhesion in the shoemaking process. Artifact 03.15 | The nylon/polyester blended threads are made in the USA. The 69 and 138 weight threads hold the upper together. The Puritan stitch is made with 150 weight waxed cotton thread. Artifact 03.16 | These taslanized nylon laces have been a staple for Red Wing footwear and provide excellent strength and abrasion resistance.
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1979 ADVERTISEMENT
1952 BOOKLET
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
1989 ADVERTISEMENT
1989 ADVERTISEMENT
1952 BOYS LABEL
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RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
1961
RED WING SHOE CO. CORPORATE ARCHIVES
1977 BROCHURE
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STYLING THE LOGGER IN 2025
Self-expression is in the details, in how a person brings heritage pieces into their own rotation. Each of our talent styled themselves to show how the Logger finds its place in both rugged and refined looks.
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ERIC
LOGGER
BRIAR FULL-GRAIN LEATHER
ERIC STYLED WITH 1969 SELVEDGE GAP JEANS, A BLUE OXFORD, AND A PLAID WOOL WAISTCOAT — A LOOK THAT BALANCES WORKWEAR AND POLISH WITH CONFIDENCE.
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ARTIFACT 03 | LOGGER
CHRIS
LOGGER
BLACK OIL SLICK FULL-GRAIN LEATHER
NICHOLAS
LOGGER
BLACK OIL SLICK FULL-GRAIN LEATHER
NICHOLAS KEPT THINGS PARED-BACK AND PURPOSEFUL WITH A VINTAGE BARBOUR LINER AND AUTHENTIC MILITARY CAMO TROUSERS. THE LOGGER LOCKS IT TOGETHER, TURNING STRIPPED-DOWN UTILITY INTO A LOOK THAT’S TIMELESSLY TOUGH.
CHRIS LEANED FULLY INTO DENIM, WEARING RAW JAPANESE DENIM JEANS DESIGNED IN WILLIAMSBURG BY MATTHEW COLON AND HIMSELF. THE LOGGER GIVES THE LOOK A GROUNDED EDGE — BUILT FOR LEISURE, BUT SHARP ENOUGH TO CARRY INTO CRAFT.
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RED WING SHOE COMPANY
CEO: Allison Gettings CMO: Dave Schneider Corporate Archivist: Clare Pavelka
Heritage Design Manager: Mike Larson Heritage Product Line Director: Amy Peck Heritage Product Line Manager: Jase Swalve
Sr. Product Designer: Aki Iwasaki Sr. Product Developer: Mark Enges
Associate Creative Director: Ani Djaferian Associate Creative Director: Nate Morales Design Director: Milton Un Marketing Manager: Hannah Dirks Brand Marketing Specialist: Makayla Gilbert Program Manager: Sarah Bryant Director, Brand Marketing: Jamie Kvamme Sr. Director of Brand & Experience: Aaron Seymour-Anderson
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PRODUCTION
Photographer/Videographer: Dallas Currie Video Assistant: Dan Tyler Lighting Tech: Nathan Lee Lighting Tech: Spencer Nelson Lighting Tech: Hector Adalid Production Assistant: Dimitri Nair Photographer: Aaron Rice Photo Assistant: Greg Naaktgeboren Photo Assistant: Jared Watsabaugh Photo Assistant: Mike Ryan Retoucher: Chapin Stitt Prop Stylist: Maren Anderson Prop Stylist: Barb Ries Assistant Stylist: Karla Triska Producer: Dean Topliff Producer: Benjamin Currie
TALENT
Benjamin Currie Roosevelt Nguyen Jake Tillbrook Eric Rodriguez Nicholas Bailey Chris Millington
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