Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Style No. 8083

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STYLE

The early history of iron mining on Minnesota’s Mesabi Range is intertwined with that of Red Wing Shoe Company. The miners needed tough but comfortable boots that could stand up to the long days and tough conditions a northern Minnesota mine pit presented. Red Wing responded with a boot made of thick leather with an oil resisting outer sole, speed lacing hooks, and a comfortable cork midsole. The defining characteristic of these boots though, was their double layered toe, capped to protect the miner’s feet from injury as they labored with hand tools and heavy machinery. That boot is still made today, the fittingly named Iron Ranger, and it represents not only Red Wing’s commitment to making boots for working men and women but also its Minnesota origins.

ROUGHOUT LEATHER

Roughout leather is created using a reverse-suede technique at our very 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 avoid splitting or thinning our full-grain hides. This makes our Roughout leather just as strong and durable as our other leathers.

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Leather:	Hawthorne Muleskinner Leather
Outsole:	Vibram® 430 Mini-lug
Insole:	Leather
Hardware:	Nickel Eyelets and Hooks
Construction:	Goodyear Welt
Last:	8

STYLE NO. 8083 : IRON RANGER

A new pair of Red Wing Heritage boots should fit comfortably tight on your foot, with enough room to freely wiggle your toes. Over time the full grain leather upper, leather footboard and cork midsole mold to your feet, creating an enduring and customized fit over time with each wear.

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THE 8083 IS BUILT USING THE NO. 8 LAST: 

• Many customers buy Red Wing Heritage footwear 1/2 size smaller than their normal size
• Trying on Red Wing Heritage footwear in a store is recommended to get the perfect fit
• Features a bump toe for more room up-front
• Fits a variety of foot shapes