During our last visit to the southern tip of Malaysia for the launching of the very first ever Red Wing Shop in the South East Asia, we managed to check out and get an in depth look at the iconic brand’s latest releases to commemorate their 110th anniversary.
The Huntsman 2015 is made of premium “Black Klondike” leather that received a lighter treatment as a way to pay homage to the method of leather dying used on the original hunter boots. The lighter coat of black will result in a “Rub-Off” effect where the leather is known to age beautifully as it will gradually come off and reveal the inner base layer of the rich brown leather as you worn them overtime. In addition, the pair also uses the combination of leather and Gro-Cord outsoles that features a rubber heel for anti-slip.
This time, Red Wing Heritage introduced new Lineman boots styles 2995 and 2996 that inherited the infamous Red Wing “Blucher” design and that draws inspiration from the details, outsole type and stitches of the Red Wing style #606 launched back in 1952. The popular safety shoe for one of the most dangerous professions is spotted in Retan leather enhanced with top coat of resin for more polished surface and a durable heel Nitrile Cork outsole.
Red Wing Shoes are now available exclusively at all Crossover Concept Store.
