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Red Wing

Possibly America’s most iconic boot brand, “Red Wing” denotes two brands: Red Wing Shoes, which makes modern and relatively inexpensive work boots, and the more fashion-oriented Red Wing Heritage, which sells completely American-made casual footwear like the bestselling Iron Ranger and the Classic Moc. Irish Setter and Worx are two other brands under the Red Wing umbrella that also focus largely on modern work boots made overseas.

Red Wing Reviews & Articles


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My 6 Favorite Boots for Traveling In and Walking All Day

Most guys who like boots like them because they are tough, durable, sturdy, and built with thick leather that ages well. Unfortunately, those aren't the

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10 Rules for the Best Men’s Travel Outfits

As someone who recently traveled to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, England, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, and Ohio, I have thoughts on how to dress for long

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Inside Red Wing Boots NYC Store | America’s Most Iconic Boot Brand

In this episode of The Best Places to Buy Boots in New York City, we're visiting the Manhattan headquarters of what may very well be America's most iconic and

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8 Best Red Wing Iron Ranger Alternatives for Comfort, Value, and American Toughness (2025)

The Red Wing Iron Ranger is one of the most iconic American boots in existence, but it’s not for everyone. Maybe the $350 price tag is a bit steep, or the

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The Beginner’s Guide to Engineer Boots: How to Wear Them & Best Brands

The engineer boot originated in the dirty world of Depression-era industrial job sites where workers needed tough boots for sometimes dangerous, sometimes

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The Best Summer Shoes for Guys Who Like Quality Footwear

Just because it’s summer does not mean your footwear should be sloppy. Even guys who dress well in trouser weather often don’t know what to do about summer

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Red Wing’s Beckman Boot Makes its Glorious Return

The Beckman, Red Wing Heritage's line of just-a-little-dressy leather boots, has made its triumphant return to stores after being discontinued in 2018. And

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Red Wing Exos Lite 1-Year Review | The Perfect Warehousing Work Boot

Combining the flexibility of a light hiking boot with the durability of a work boot, Red Wing's 8-inch waterproof Exos Lite is designed for guys who need to

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Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots Review: 6 Years In the Ultimate Casual Boot

If the Red Wing Iron Ranger boots have captivated your attention, you're not alone. They're a hot topic in any online boot forum, and for good reason. The Iron

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Irish Setter Vs. Red Wing Boots: 6 Reasons to Pick One Over the Other

Irish Setter and Red Wing often get mentioned in the same sentence and there’s good reason: they’re the same company. Red Wing owns Irish Setter, both are

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Red Wing 877 Boot Review – The Legendary 8-Inch Moc Toe

As I continue my noble quest to review every Red Wing heritage boot, I have finally arrived at the perhaps the most iconic American boot: the 8-inch tall 877

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How I Got the Only Pair of Pink Red Wing Boots

Expert Verified By: Mike Larson, Product Design & Development, Red Wing Heritage Red Wing is a formidable institution in the world of rugged American

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Introducing Red Wing’s New Hybrid Boot: The Iron Ranger Traction Tred

Expert Verified By: Mike Larson, Product Design & Development, Red Wing Heritage Last summer I had the greatest day of my life: I visited Red Wing,

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Are Red Wings Worth It? What You Should Know Before Pulling the Trigger

The short answer, of course, is “Yes.” Well, maybe. But mostly “Yes.” Red Wing is the most iconic boot brand in the heritage sphere. So how did they get

5 Menswear YouTubers Reveal Their Favorite Boots and Shoes

I invited a ton of menswear YouTubers over for drinks and pizza so that I could take the opportunity to drunkenly ask them about their favorite footwear in a

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11 Best Red Wing Boots (You Can’t Buy)

While the name "Red Wing Heritage" evokes thoughts of a longstanding tradition, the brand actually has a lot of limited edition and discontinued boots in its

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5 Best Red Wing Boots For Men 2024 (Chosen by Red Wing Employees!)

What happens when four self-proclaimed Red Wing experts drink four whiskeys and try to rank the five best Red Wing boots for sale in North America? Fighting.

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The 10 Best Japanese-Exclusive Red Wings (According to Red Wing Employees)

Red Wing embodies American heritage boots perhaps better than any other company, which is why it has such a dedicated following in... Japan. Part of the

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Unboxing Red Wing’s Newest Boots for Summer 2021

I just got two brand new boots from Red Wing and wanted to do a quick write-up of my first impressions. Note that these aren't just a new pair of boots, these

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10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)

A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your

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10 Best Men’s Boots for Wide Feet | Moc Toe, Chukka, Chelsea, and More

It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. It makes more sense when you realize that these businesses need to make

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19 Best Boots for Under $300 (Updated for 2024)

You can get good boots for under $300, but not many. Luckily, I keep a detailed spreadsheet of the best boots under $300, so you don't have to. It’s a real

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What We Know About Red Wing’s Cyber Attack

Editor's note: After more than three months offline, Red Wing's online store reopened mid-February 2021. The following article was published December 30,

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Red Wing Iron Ranger vs Blacksmith – 10 Differences You Should Know

It’s not just the toecap. While they’re made on the same last so they fit the same way, there are more differences than you might think between Red Wing's

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This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more

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