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The Iron Ranger is an American icon prized for its standout styling and durable construction. With its toe cap, speed hooks and Vibram® outsole, this leather legend is unmistakable. THE STORY BEHIND THE STYLE The early history of iron mining in Minnesota's Mesabi Range is intertwined with that of the Red Wing Shoe Company. Miners needed rugged yet comfortable boots that could withstand the long days and harsh conditions that a mine shaft in northern Minnesota presented. Red Wing responded with a boot made from thick leather with an oil-resistant outsole, quick-lace hooks, and a comfortable cork midsole. However, the defining feature of these boots was their double-layered toe cap, covered to protect miners' feet from injury while working with hand tools and heavy machinery. That boot is still made today, appropriately named the Iron Ranger, and represents not only Red Wing's commitment to making boots for working men and women, but also its Minnesota origins. The rough leather is created using a reverse chamois technique in our own S.B. Foot Tanning Co. While most tanneries split, thin and weaken the hide to create the rough suede surface, we simply use the other side of the hide. By doing so, we prevent our full-grain leathers from splitting or thinning. This makes our Roughout leather as strong and durable as our other leathers.-Leather: Muleskinner-Sole: Vibram® 430 Mini-lug-Insole: Leather-Hardware: Nickel eyelets and hooks-Construction: Goodyear Welt-Last: 8A A new pair of Red Wing Heritage boots should fit your foot comfortably, with enough room to wiggle your toes freely. Over time, the full-grain leather upper, leather stirrup, and cork midsole mold to your feet, creating a custom fit that lasts with every wear. THE 8083 IS BUILT USING THE NO. 8 LAST:Features a toe box for more room in the forefoot.Fits a variety of foot shapes.Should measure midway if worn with an insole or orthotic-Made in USA-Style: 08084
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