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CUSTOMIZED RED WING SHOES ON SALE | by LIFE TIME GEAR

he guys, it makes me sad selling boots of my collection, but i have to clean up my cupboard because of shortage of space. so 2 customized pairs of the RED WING CENTENNIAL SERIES will be on sale: one #1909 BECKMAN with a white original RWS cushion crepe sole and one #1908 BECKMAN with a brown VIBRAM #2021. the 1909is a 9D , which fits really big, and the 1908 is 9 1/2D my normal size. if someone is interested please email me lifetimegear@googlemail.com . the boots will be online at eBay tomorrow. have a nice weekend! pics | LIFE TIME GEAR


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BOOT OF THE DAY | #109 | RED WING HERITAGE x NIGEL CABOURN COLLABORATION “MUNSON BOOT”

here is the MUNSON BOOT resulting from the new RED WING x NIGEL CABOURN collaboration. the boot will be available at selected retailers in fall 2012. very nice.

the story about the boot told by RED WING HERITAGE: “It all began when Nigel came across some vintage British Army combat boots from World War I. The boots were in excellent condition – it was hard to believe that they were 100 years old – and they captivated him. Although working in different fields,  both Nigel and Red Wing have delved into the heritage of their respective fields for many years, shining a light on them,  and paying exacting attention to both detail and overall quality. Sharing this common approach they felt deep respect for each other. Nigel’s passion about this boot led Red Wing to engage in a joint collaboration of an unprecedented level for the shoemaker. The ‘Munson Boot’ is made using Munson lasts. The most prominent feature of the Munson Last is the shape of its toe which is built to follow the line of the tips of the toes. In 1912 Dr. Munson designed a last for infantry boots. Red Wing,  which manufactured military boots for World Wars I & II used these lasts for its work boots as well till the late 1960s. For both work boots and military boots the priority is the protection of the wearer’s feet. This collaboration with Nigel marks the first time that the Munson Last has been used in Red Wing’s factories in over five decades. The leather used is an oiled roughout leather. Roughout leather is leather which is used with the flesh side facing out. Switching the direction of the leather ensures that even if the rough exterior is scratched,  the grain will remain unbroken,  which results in superior waterproofing. The boot comes in two colors; light-brown Hawthorne Muleskinner (Style #4619) and the darker Chocolate Muleskinner (Style #4618)., They feature army green Harris tweed lining,  deep green thick leather shoelaces and matching eyelets. With Nigel’s deep knowledge of the military-, work- and outdoor fields,  and Red Wing’s over 100 year old heritage the Munson Boot has truly brought out Red Wing’s full potential. pics | Red Wing Heritage Europe


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BOOT OF THE DAY | #108 | RED WING SHOES “BROGUE RANGER”

more really fresh news from the RED WING HERITAGE central europe reached me last night. WHAT A NICE BOOT!!! the RED WING STYLES 8126 & 8127. damn, they look so pretty. great combination: an IRON RANGER with a brogue or working goes chic. i am sure, these boots will be very successful. this is what RWS tells about these styles: “The 6-inch full brogue was first designed as a country walking shoe specifically created for use when crossing wetlands and bogs. For the people in Red Wing and the surrounding areas heading outside often meant trekking through the Minnesota wetlands and river basins. People needed a boot that could withstand constant exposure to water and a boot that when wet would not break down and hurt a person’s feet. The first people to wear brogues were farmers and gamekeepers. Small perforations were crafted into the leather of the toecaps, and quarters of the boot. This design allowed water to drain and the boot to dry at a quickened pace. The perforations, were only punched through the outer layer of the doubled-layered portions of the boots so that the weather resistance of the uppers was not compromised.” available in europe and the US fall 2012. pics | Red Wing Heritage, Europe


STYLE NO. 8126, 6-INCH BROGUE RANGER
Leather Black Chaparral, Sole Nitrile Cork, Construction Goodyear Welt

STYLE NO. 8127, 6-INCH BROGUE RANGER
Leather Antique Brown Chapararal, Sole Nitrile Cork, Construction Goodyear Welt


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RED WING SHOES | “MEMOIRS – GOOD OLD BOOTS”

news directly from the RED WING HERITAGE central europe: in january and february will be a traveling exhibition named MEMOIRS – GOOD OLD BOOTS highlighting fifteen pairs of RED WING boots: “More than a general overview, this exhibition will not only shine the spotlight on those boots, but also on the very personal unique stories behind each pair of them as told by the owners themselves. Over the course of five weeks the exhibition will be shown in five cities around Europe. Each store will have an opening night launching the exhibition in their store. Drinks and music included! Details of these evenings are as follows.”

Red Wing Shoes Berlin |18th January | Munzstrasse 8
American Classics London | 26th January | 20 Endell Street | Covent Garden
Red Wing Shoes Amsterdam | 2nd February | Reestraat 15
Unionville Stockholm | 9th February | Katarina Bangata 69 | Södermalm
Red Wing Shoes Frankfurt | 16th February | Kornmarkt 6

i will join the frankfurt exhibition – KAMI please take some bottles of beer to the refrigerator – thx.

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BOOT OF THE DAY | #103 | Red Wing Shoes CRAZY PATTERN

damn, what’s that? these shoes only could be found on a japanese website. there are other great SHOE REPAIR artisans called SILVER-SILVER. at this place i found these really crazy patterned RED WING moc shape of the iconic 875. made from a mix of differnet style colors. the leathers seem to be original RED WING ones. it looks really eye catching. but the idea is not new. YUKETEN did some shoes last summer called “mismatch”. i had a pair but i didn’t like them really. after wearing 3 times i sold them … pics | CREA, japan


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BOOT OF THE DAY | #102 | Red Wing Shoes THE FRANKFURTER

this one in classic red was my first RED WING SHOE in 1988. it’s style number is 8804. the black one is sold at manufactum.de. they speak about the ”FRANKFURTER” and its style number is 8133. beside  manufactum, they are available at RIDERS ROOM and i think at the RED WING STORE FRANKFURT or B74. ask KAMI for this rare boot. i love it, the pureness and simplicity – awesome. pics | manufactum




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HOW TO LACE A BOOT #02 | HIKING LACING

this is another very easy to practise type of lacing inspite it looks a bit complicated on the boot. it is a sort of STRAIGHT BAR LACING which distributes pressure evenly plus keeps the knots & ends to the side, away from snagging undergrowth. for bikers you must lace your boots the way that the knots will be outside away from chain and cranks. HIKING LACING looks really interesting and technic on your boots. here practised on my beloved classic icon RED WING SHOES 877. pics | LTG _ graphic | IAN FIEGGEN


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BOOT OF THE DAY | #101 | RARE VINTAGE IRISH SETTER RED WING

damn, what’s that? never saw this color combination before. never ever … this 2-colored boot looks lihe a hybrid from a vintage RED WING 877 IRISH SETTER and a RED WING 214. but the sole isn’t a crepe but a rubber sole. hm??? does anybody knows this RWS? i found this spectacular boot on a japanese website and i could not find any style description. the boot must be from the 70s they said. pics | rakuten