Engel said he has been with the company for 15 years and this is the first recall for Red Wing Shoes that he can remember. Red Wing Shoes produces about 2 million pairs of boots of various types annually. The company alerted the Safety Commission to the defect, Engel added. "There are about 2,000 on feet that we need to get back," he said. "This toecap would not withstand the impact."Įven though the recall applies to 114,000 pairs, Engel said the company believes there are about 3,000 pairs that actually have the faulty toecap, with roughly 1,000 still in inventory. For the complete list, visit the company's website: The defect in the German-made toecap was discovered "as part of our normal quality-control process random testing of footwear for impact performance," said Red Wing Shoes' marketing director, Peter Engel. The U.S.-made boots have 6- to 11-inch ankle heights and were sold in brown, black and maroon. Our Quality Statement: Make Great Product, Deliver On Time and. There are 45 styles of boots - sizes 11 to 18 and widths B to H - subject to the recall. Our shoes are built with premium Red Wing Shoe Leather from our very own S.B. The recall covers 105,000 pairs in the United States and another 9,000 in Canada that were sold from $185 to $340 at Red Wing stores and other outlets from October 2012 through November 2013. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that the protective steel toecaps on some models of work boots made by Red Wing Shoes "could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact."Īnyone with those leather boots should stop wearing them immediately and either return them to where they were bought or contact the manufacturer at 1-80 for a free replacement pair. We offer free UK delivery on all Red Wing boots, as well as easy 60 day returns for added convenience.One of the nation's leading makers of work boots, Red Wing Shoes of Minnesota, is recalling 114,000 pairs in the United States and Canada because of a faulty toecap that leaves wearers vulnerable to injury. If you have any questions about Red Wing products, don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you're looking to invest in some quality life-long footwear, Red Wing supplies leather goods that are committed to American craftsmanship. Knowing how to care for your Red Wing boots means that with a small amount of effort, they should be able to provide many years of faithful service. As well as boots, we also stock a range of accessories and shoe care products. From classics like the Moc Toe Boot with crepe soles for all day comfort, to options like the Iron Ranger and Blacksmith which offer a timeless, go-anywhere style that can be dressed up or down, all Red Wing boots are crafted to the same high standard. At Red Wing’s factory in Minnesota, the puritan machine is accountable for the well-known triple stitch seams, offering the strength and durability that customers love so much about the Red Wing brand.įind Your Perfect Red Wing Heritage Boots & Accessories Here at Fat Buddha we’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of Red Wing boots.
Firmly committed to making footwear that lasts, Red Wing makes use of traditional and modern techniques to achieve the high quality product that the brand is known for. Red Wing has developed some superb boots throughout its history, and the current heritage lineup draws on these iconic models from the past to offer stylish and durable products - all hand made in the USA and crafted to last a lifetime.īoth the men’s Red Wing Heritage models and the Women’s Red Wing Heritage models include a choice of classic styles to suit a variety of purposes. To this day, customers can still expect to find a century of family-owned inspiration and hard work stitched inside each sole of Red Wing's boots and shoes. Beckman: a shoe merchant who understood that there was a demand for durable, tough footwear for farmers and miners. Red Wing was founded in Minnesota in 1905 by Charles H.
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