About this boot: The 8085 Iron Ranger is a paragon of strength and style, featuring a robust 6-inch build, quality Copper Rough & Tough leather, gleaming chrome hardware, dependable speed hooks, reliable Goodyear welt construction, triple stitched excellence, and a durable Vibram® 430 Mini-lug sole to ensure sure-footed strides in a timeless Iron Ranger silhouette.

About this leather: Oil-Tanned leather is resistant to liquids, discolorations, and perspiration, with a raw aesthetic that is owed to the sparse use of finishing materials, unlocking its inherent beauty. Laden with a century of workwear heritage, Oil-Tanned leather is highly resilient and has stood the test of time.

About its roots: Interwoven with the birth of Minnesota's Mesabi Range iron mining stands the story of Red Wing Shoe Company, which crafted a boot that could withstand the toils of a long day in a Northern Minnesota mine. Composed of resilient leather with an oil resistant outer sole, speed lacing hooks, and a cork midsole, this boot was distinguished by its double layered toe caps; meant to shield miners from injury as they plied their trades aided by hand tools and heavy machinery. 

About the fit: 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.