Boots by Red Wing, Sweet looks from the ground up, Coated finish, Lace-up fastening, Round toe, Lightweight, pliable sole for bending and kneeling, Moulded tread. Founding the Red Wing shoe company in 1905, Charles Beckman produced purpose-built work boots tough enough for the factory floor or construction site. Retaining the same Red Wing durability and quality, re-issued archive styles come in High Grade leather finishes and handcrafted heritage designs.