HISTORY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. Fayal underground mine, Number Two Station, MN 2. Farmer with his flock of sheep 3. Building a stairway along the bluff near Red Wing, MN 4. Iron workers on beam at Dayton s Department Store in Minneapolis, MN 5. C.E. Beckman, The Shoe Man at 321 Main Street 6. A view of Red Wing, MN 7. The Boatman Photos 1-4, 6 Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society. Photo 5 Courtesy Goodhue County Historical Society Red Wing Shoes was founded by Charles Beckman, a German immigrant who arrived in America in the late 19th century. When Beckman was 17 years old, he got off the train at Red Wing and found employment at a local leather factory. Working there, Beckman developed an interest in shoemaking. In 1883, he opened a shoe store, inspired by a desire to sell only truly good shoes. The store thrived, but Charles still believed good shoes were too hard to find, so he decided to become a shoemaker himself. In 1905, with 14 like-minded investors, he founded The Red Wing Shoe Company. redwingheritage.com 3
LEATHER smooth finished leather Full finished leathers (Featherstone and Chaparral) have a smooth, polished surface that enhances the true beauty and quality of the leather. Featherstone is Red Wing s premium leather used in our Beckman collection. By hand-selecting only the finest hides, our master tanner produces leather that s not only beautiful but also abrasion resistant. Chaparral is water, stain and perspiration resistant and can be polished to restore color and luster. CHAPARRAL is a classic, full-finished leather. It has a smooth, polished surface that enhances the true beauty and quality of the leather. Chaparral is water, stain and perspiration resistant and can be polished to restore color and luster. Traditional, stylish footwear looks best when made with Chaparral. FEATHERSTONE is the best of the best, used only in our Beckman Collection. By hand-selecting only the finest hides, our master tanner produces leather that s not only beautiful but also abrasion resistant. The result speaks for itself. oil tanned leather Oil tanned leather is water, stain and perspiration resistant. It provides exceptional durability and performance. You can prevent leather deterioration by cleaning, conditioning and protecting the boots on a regular basis. CHROME is a traditional heavyweight leather that is uniform in color and appearance. It is very water, stain and perspiration resistant. The classic smooth finish can wear longer without the scuff and wear showing on the footwear. In some instances, it can even be polished. OIL SLICK is an oiled and waxed full-grain leather providing excellent utility. It is water, stain and perspiration resistant with a natural appearance so nature s beauty marks like scars, scratches, fat wrinkles and insect bites remain visible. It has an excellent surface feel with a soft, mellow temper. ROUGH & TOUGH is a distressed pull up leather with an antiqued or mottled appearance that is designed to appear slightly worn - already broken in. No finishing pigments are used on this leather so the natural beauty shows through to add character. HARNESS is a natural, heavyweight, full-grain leather with a unique combination of oil and wax for enhanced performance and surface appeal. It is 100% natural, pull up leather - no pigments are used so all its natural beauty marks remain visible. MESA is an oiled, HH weight full-grain leather with a soft, mellow temper and excellent surface feel. It is water, stain and perspiration resistant. The natural appearance means nature s beauty marks like scars, scratches, fat wrinkles and insect bites remain visible. ORO-IGINAL is an oiled, full-grain leather with a soft, mellow temper and excellent surface feel. It is water, stain and perspiration resistant. The natural appearance means nature s beauty marks like scars, scratches, fat wrinkles and insect bites remain visible. WORKSMITH is a premium, oil tanned full grain leather made from heavyweight U.S. cattle hides. It is water, stain and perspiration resistant and provides exceptional durability and performance even after exposure to extreme conditions. Worksmith has a soft, mellow temper and excellent, waxy surface appeal and is easily maintained. suede or roughout leather Roughout is a reverse suede leather made in our tannery S.B. Foot Tanning Company. Three of our leathers are roughout leathers Abilene, Mohave and Muleskinner. Most tanneries employ a process of splitting and thinning hides to create the rough surface. Abilene uses unsplit, heavyweight leather with proprietary tanning processes that gives it a unique, rough texture. Mohave is a premium waterproof, reverse suede leather used by the United States military. Muleskinner leather is burnished featuring visual texture and great appeal. ABILENE is a reverse suede leather, referred to as roughout. While other tanneries employ a process of splitting and thinning hides to create the rough surface, Abilene uses unsplit, heavyweight leather with proprietary tanning processes to give it a unique, rough texture. In contrast, the soft, supple suede interior creates a natural, breathable lining for the foot. MOHAVE is a premium, waterproof, reverse suede leather (referred to as roughout ) originally designed to withstand the harshest fi eld conditions. Its outer appearance provides texture, character and durability. Mohave provides excellent water repellency and superior resistance to stains. MULESKINNER As the name implies, this leather has the trademark toughness and durability of a Red Wing quality leather. Muleskinner leather is highlighted with a burnished look that has a visual texture and great appeal. There is an art to achieving this distinctive color and it possesses a high degree of utility. 4 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
TANNERY All courtesy Red Wing Shoe Company archives The leather we craft possesses a natural beauty and unmatched durability. We create Red Wing leathers as a signature component of Red Wing footwear. Andreas Rhein Master Tanner S.B. Foot Tanning Company The S.B. Foot Tanning Company was first established along the banks of Trout Brook near Red Wing, Minnesota. Founded in 1872 by Silas B. Foot & George Sterling, the S.B. Foot Tanning Company has been a part of the Red Wing, Minnesota community for generations. the process Tanning hides into leather is the process of converting animal proteins into a stable material that will not easily break down. Once this conversion is attained, the leather can be finished in a number of ways to achieve the desired pliability, water resistance, and texture. Properly tanned leather can maintain its properties in excess of 50 years. S.B. Foot Tanning uses fresh-prepared hides called Wet Blue. Wet Blue refers to the blue tone of the hide derived from a high exhaustion tanning process. This leather product is very stable, pliable and durable a perfect starting point for high grade leathers. To get to a finished state, the Wet Blue hides are re-wetted, shaved, and placed into massive wood drums to soak in tree oils, tanning agents, and dyes. The more time the leather has to soak in the chemicals and oils, the more penetration the leather receives - a helpful trait for concealing future scuffs and maintaining color consistency as the leather is broken in. redwingheritage.com 5
HERITAGE WORK IRON RANGER iron ranger STYLE NO. 8111 6-INCH IRON RANGER Leather Amber Harness Sole Nitrile Cork,14 EE 7-12 STYLE NO. 8113 6-INCH IRON RANGER Leather Hawthorne Muleskinner Sole Nitrile Cork, Mink Oil,14 EE 7-12 STYLE NO. 8114 6-INCH IRON RANGER Leather Black Harness Sole Nitrile Cork,14 STYLE NO. 8115 6-INCH IRON RANGER NEW Leather Copper Rough & Tough Sole Nitrile Cork,14 STYLE NO. 8126 6-INCH BROGUE RANGER NEW Leather Black Chaparral Sole Nitrile Cork Product Care Neutral Shoe Creme,14 STYLE NO. 8127 6-INCH BROGUE RANGER NEW Leather Antique Brown Chaparral Sole Nitrile Cork Product Care Neutral Shoe Creme,14 6 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
200 COLLECTION HERITAGE WORK 200 collection STYLE NO. 212 OXFORD Leather Oxblood Mesa Sole Neoprene Cushion STYLE NO. 213 6-INCH MOC Leather Oxblood Mesa Sole Neoprene Cushion STYLE NO. 214 8-INCH MOC Leather Oxblood Mesa Sole Neoprene Cushion STYLE NO. 9212 OXFORD NEW Leather Black Mesa Sole Black Neoprene Cushion STYLE NO. 9213 6-INCH MOC NEW Leather Black Mesa Sole Black Neoprene Cushion STYLE NO. 9214 8-INCH MOC NEW Leather Black Mesa Sole Black Neoprene Cushion redwingheritage.com 7
HERITAGE WORK moc toe STYLE NO. 875 6-INCH MOC Leather Oro-iginal,14, EE 8-12,13 STYLE NO. 1907 6-INCH MOC Leather Copper Rough & Tough Last No. 45 STYLE NO. 8138 6-INCH MOC Leather Briar Oil Slick Sizes D 4-12,13,14, EE 8-12,13 STYLE NO. 8139 6-INCH MOC Leather Sage Mohave STYLE NO. 8146 6-INCH MOC LUG Leather Briar Oil Slick Sole Vibram Lug, EE 8-12,13 STYLE NO. 8878 6-INCH MOC Leather Java Muleskinner, Mink Oil STYLE NO. 8881 6-INCH MOC Leather Olive Mohave STYLE NO. 9075 6-INCH MOC NEW Leather Black Harness Sizes D 4-12,13 STYLE NO. 9106 6-INCH MOC NEW Leather Copper Worksmith Product Care Leather Cleaner, Leather Conditioner 8 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
877 HERITAGE WORK round toe STYLE NO. 877 8-INCH MOC Leather Oro-iginal Sizes D 6-12,13,14 STYLE NO. 8144 6-INCH ROUND Leather Slate Blue Abilene STYLE NO. 8152 6-INCH ROUND Leather Gray Rough & Tough Product Care Leather Protector, Mink Oil STYLE NO. 8181 6-INCH ROUND Leather Hawthorne Muleskinner, Mink Oil STYLE NO. 8196 6-INCH ROUND NEW Leather Briar Oil Slick STYLE NO. 9105 6-INCH ROUND NEW Leather Copper Worksmith Product Care Leather Cleaner, Leather Conditioner STYLE NO. 9111 6-INCH ROUND Leather Copper Rough & Tough Sizes D 4-12,13 redwingheritage.com 9
HERITAGE WORK chukka STYLE NO. 3140 CHUKKA Leather Oro-iginal Sole Euro-Traction Tred Last No. 210,14 STYLE NO. 3141 CHUKKA Leather Briar Oil Slick Sole Euro-Traction Tred Last No. 210,14, EE 6-12 STYLE NO. 3144 CHUKKA Leather Sage Mohave Sole Euro-Traction Tred Last No. 210,14 STYLE NO. 3145 CHUKKA Leather Burnt Orange Muleskinner Sole Euro-Traction Tred Last No. 210,14, EE 6-12 STYLE NO. 3146 CHUKKA Leather Blueberry Muleskinner Sole Euro-Traction Tred Last No. 210,14 STYLE NO. 3147 CHUKKA Leather Black Abilene Sole Euro-Traction Tred Last No. 210,14 oxford STYLE NO. 8105 OXFORD Leather Maize Abilene STYLE NO. 8106 OXFORD Leather Black Chrome Product Care Leather Cleaner, Black Leather Conditioner STYLE NO. 8109 OXFORD Leather Mahogany Oro-iginal 10 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
HERITAGE WORK POSTMAN postman STYLE NO. 101 OXFORD Leather Black Chaparral Sole Cushion Crepe Wedge Last No. 210 Product Care Black Shoe Creme Sizes D 6-12,13 STYLE NO. 9196 CHUKKA Leather Black Chaparral Sole Cushion Crepe Wedge Last No. 210 Product Care Black Shoe Creme Sizes D 6-12,13 redwingheritage.com 11
CLASSIC DRESS BECKMAN beckman collection STYLE NO. 9042 OXFORD Leather Antique Cigar Featherstone Last No. 224 Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9043 OXFORD Leather Black Featherstone Last No. 224 Product Care Leather Cleaner, Black Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9017 CHUKKA Leather Antique Cigar Featherstone Last No. 224 Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9024 CHUKKA Leather Black Featherstone Last No. 224 Product Care Leather Cleaner, Black Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9029 6-INCH EMBOSSED MOC Leather Black Featherstone Last No. 224 Product Care Leather Cleaner, Black Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9030 6-INCH EMBOSSED MOC Leather Antique Cigar Featherstone Last No. 224 Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme 12 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
BECKMAN CLASSIC DRESS beckman collection STYLE NO. 9016 6-INCH ROUND Leather Cigar Featherstone Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9011 6-INCH ROUND Leather Black Cherry Featherstone Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9014 6-INCH ROUND Leather Black Featherstone Product Care Leather Cleaner, Black Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9010 6-INCH MOC Leather Black Cherry Featherstone Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme STYLE NO. 9015 6-INCH MOC Leather Black Featherstone Product Care Leather Cleaner, Shoe Creme redwingheritage.com 13
AUTHENTIC CASUAL red wing shoe genuine handsewn collection The Red Wing Genuine Handsewn collection features durable, rugged soles and thick leathers that soften and develop the perfect patina with age. Made in Maine the traditional home of moccasin style shoes with our leather and our signature details, Red Wing s Genuine Handsewn collection is crafted using century-old techniques that have been passed from hand to hand, generation to generation. Skilled shoemakers fit the leather to the last and hand stitch the pieces together to form the moccasinshaped upper. This style of shoemaking is one of the oldest and most traditional methods of constructing shoes. Each stitch reflects the quality that generations of customers have come to expect from the Red Wing Shoe Company. Maine, once America s footwear capital, has a rich shoemaking history that dates back to the mid 1800s. The Androscoggin River supplied power to many of the tanneries and factories of the early 20th century. Today, the few workshops that have survived are proudly carrying on the legacy and tradition of making shoes one stitch at a time, by hand. 14 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
GENUINE HANDSEWN AUTHENTIC CASUAL genuine handsewn STYLE NO. 9142 CHUKKA Leather Amber Harness Sole Euro-Traction Tred Construction Handsewn Last No. 516-2 Product Care Boot Oil Sizes E 6-12 STYLE NO. 9143 CHUKKA Leather Oro-iginal Sole Euro-Traction Tred Construction Handsewn Last No. 516-2 Product Care Boot Oil, Leather Cleaner Sizes E 6-12 STYLE NO. 9157 OXFORD Leather Copper Rough & Tough Sole Plantation Crepe Construction Handsewn Littleway Last No. 516-2 Sizes E 6-12 STYLE NO. 9158 OXFORD Leather Camel Muleskinner Sole Plantation Crepe Construction Handsewn Littleway Last No. 516-2 Sizes E 6-12 redwingheritage.com 15
AUTHENTIC CASUAL GENUINE HANDSEWN genuine handsewn STYLE NO. 9172 OXFORD Leather Mahogany Oro-iginal Sole Vibram Mini-Lug Construction Handsewn Littleway Last No. 516-2 Sizes E 6-12 STYLE NO. 9184 CHUKKA Leather Copper Rough & Tough Waxed Canvas Olive Brown Sole Vibram Mini Lug Construction Handsewn Littleway Last No. 516-2 Sizes E 6-12 STYLE NO. 9185 BOOT Leather Copper Rough & Tough Waxed Canvas Olive Brown Sole Vibram Mini Lug Construction Handsewn Littleway Last No. 516-2 Sizes E 6-12 16 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012
INDEX SIZES 101 Postman Oxford...11 212 Oxford...7 213 6-Inch Moc...7 214 8-Inch Moc...7 875 6-Inch Moc...8 877 8-Inch Moc...9 1907 6-Inch Moc...8 3140 Work Chukka...10 3141 Work Chukka...10 3144 Work Chukka...10 3145 Work Chukka...10 3146 Work Chukka...10 3147 Work Chukka...10 8105 Work Oxford...10 8106 Work Oxford...10 8109 Work Oxford...10 8111 Iron Ranger...6 8113 Iron Ranger...6 8114 Iron Ranger...6 8115 Iron Ranger...6 8126 Brogue Ranger...6 8127 Brogue Ranger...6 8138 6-Inch Moc...8 8139 6-Inch Moc...8 8144 6-Inch Round...9 8146 6-Inch Moc...8 8152 6-Inch Round...9 8181 6-Inch Round...9 8196 6-Inch Round...9 8878 6-Inch Moc...8 8881 6-Inch Moc...8 9010 Beckman 6-Inch Moc...13 9011 Beckman 6-Inch Round...13 9014 Beckman 6-Inch Round...13 9015 Beckman 6-Inch Moc...13 9016 Beckman 6-Inch Round...13 9017 Beckman Chukka...12 9024 Beckman Chukka...12 9029 Beckman Embossed Moc...12 9030 Beckman Embossed Moc...12 9042 Beckman Oxford...12 9043 Beckman Oxford...12 9075 6-Inch Moc...8 9105 6-Inch Round...9 9106 6-Inch Moc...8 9111 6-Inch Round...9 9142 Handsewn Chukka...15 9143 Handsewn Chukka...15 9157 Handsewn Oxford...15 9158 Handsewn Oxford...15 9172 Handsewn Oxford...16 9184 Handsewn Chukka...16 9185 Handsewn Boot...16 9196 Postman Chukka...11 9212 Oxford...7 9213 6-Inch Moc...7 9214 8-Inch Moc...7 FOOTWEAR SIZE COMPARISON CHART FOR MOST COMMON INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS USA MEN S 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 13 14 15 16 USA WOMEN S 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 12 EUROPEAN 34 34.5 35 35.5 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 44 44.5 45 46 47 48 49 50 BRITISH 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 12 13 14 15 MEN S cm 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 31 32 33 34 WOMEN S cm 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 redwingheritage.com 17
TERMS MERCHANDISE RETURN POLICY Defective Merchandise: Red Wing Brands of America accepts returns of defective merchandise. There is no prior authorization required. A return merchandise memo must accompany defective merchandise returns. The return merchandise must be shipped prepaid and via the most economical means. Transportation credit will be issued on defective merchandise and prompt credit will be issued on returned defective merchandise. Shipping Errors: Red Wing Brands of America accepts returns on merchandise that is sent in error. This product must be returned within 30 days of delivery. A return merchandise memo must accompany the return along with a copy of the invoice or packing slip indicating the returned shoe(s). Shoes returned without a packing slip will be returned to the dealer. The returned merchandise must be shipped prepaid and via the most economical means. Transportation credit will be issued on returned shipping errors and prompt credit will be issued. Special Orders: Special order merchandise may be returned within 30 days of delivery. A return merchandise memo must accompany the return along with a copy of the invoice or packing slip indicating the returned special order shoe(s). Shoes returned without a copy of the invoice or packing slip will be returned to the dealer. A $10 per pair re-stocking fee will be charged on all special orders returned after 30 days. All Other Returns: No other merchandise returns will be accepted without prior authorization from your Red Wing sales representative. After authorization is granted, a return merchandise memo must accompany your return along with the original packing slip and the return authorization number from your Red Wing sales representative. Shoes returned without the return authorization number and the original packing slip will be returned to the dealer. A $10 per pair re-stocking fee will be charged on all authorized returns. All Defective and New Merchandise Must Be Returned To: Red Wing Brands of America Attn: Returns 135 Cannon River Avenue Red Wing, MN 55066 LIMITED WARRANTY RELATING TO RED WING BRANDED FOOTWEAR Red Wing branded footwear products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials. If within 6 months of purchase, a defect occurs in a Red Wing branded footwear product as the result of normal use, Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. ( Red Wing ) will repair the defect or exchange the product. If a product defect occurs as the result of normal use within 6 to 12 months after purchase, Red Wing will repair the defect or issue a credit for 50% of the purchase price. If a product defect occurs as the result of normal use 12 months or more after purchase, Red Wing may, at its option, issue a fair and reasonable credit that can be applied to the purchase of Red Wing branded footwear. The amount of the credit will be determined in the dealer s sole judgment. Product failures caused by excessive or abusive wear conditions do not qualify for exchange or purchase credit. This warranty is available only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. No adjustment will be given without the original receipt of purchase. You must return your footwear to the Red Wing Shoe dealer from which the footwear was purchased. Disclaimer: The limited warranty relating to Red Wing branded footwear is in lieu of any other express warranty. No agent, employee or representative of Red Wing has any authority to bind Red Wing to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning Red Wing branded footwear products, except as stated herein. Red Wing shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages. This limited product warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Any implied warranties shall be effective for a period not exceeding 12 months from the date of purchase. Some states do not allow manufacturers to impose time limitations on certain implied warranties, so the above limitation may not apply to you. DISTRIBUTION POLICY It is the policy of Red Wing Shoe Company to sell its Red Wing Heritage products directly to selected retailers for resale only at or from the retailer s retail and/or online outlets approved in writing by Red Wing Shoe Company, and only to the retailer s end user customers. Red Wing Heritage retailers are not authorized to sell to or ship to any end users outside of the United States or Canada. This policy further prohibits resale or shipment of Red Wing Heritage products by a retailer to any other business location inside or outside of the United States. Violation of this distribution policy may result in the immediate termination of a retailer s right to sell any Red Wing branded products. Notice: We have made every effort to make this catalog accurate. Due to improvement of product performance and availability of materials, there may be specification changes made during the year. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Red Wing Brands of America reserves the right to discontinue or drop products, sizes, widths or styles without prior notice. TERMS & CONDITIONS 1% 15 days. Net 30 days. 12% annual interest on past due accounts (1% per month). A service charge of $5.00 per order on orders of less than 6 pair will apply. Prices are subject to change without notice. All prices listed are FOB Red Wing MN. ORDERING INFORMATION To order Red Wing Footwear, contact us at the following: Red Wing Brands of America 314 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 USA Toll Free: 1-800-842-1301. Fax: 1-800-423-7463 18 RED WING HERITAGE NORTH AMERICA FALL/WINTER 2012