Red Wing 8083 Heritage 6" Iron Ranger Boot Hawthorne Muleskinner

The Iron Ranger is an American icon, beloved for its distinctive style 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 tough, yet comfortable, boots that could stand up to the long days and harsh conditions a northern Minnesota mine pit presented. Red Wing responded with a boot made from thick leather with an oil-resistant outsole, speed lacing hooks, and a comfortable cork midsole. The defining feature of these boots, however, was their double-layer 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 its Minnesota origins as well. Roughout leather is created using a reverse suede technique at our very own S.B. Foot Tanning Co. Whereas most tanneries split, thin, and weaken the hide to create the rough suede surface, we simply use the other side of the hide. In 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. -Leather: Muleskinner -Outsole: Vibram® 430 Mini-lug -Insole: Leather -Hardware: Nickel eyelets and hooks -Construction: Goodyear Welt -Last: 8 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 footbed, and cork midsole will mold to your feet, creating an enduring and customized fit with each wear. THE 8083 IS BUILT USING THE NO. 8 LAST: Features a bump toe for more room in the front Accommodates a variety of foot shapes Should size down by a half if worn with an insole or orthotic -Made in USA -Style: 08083