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STYLE NO. 8083
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Iron Ranger
STYLE NO. 8083
Hawthorne Muleskinner Leather
Fit Recommendation - Many customers size down ½ to 1 full size.
Fit Recommendation - Many customers size down ½ to 1 full size.
- AboutThe story behind the style.
- MaterialsHow it's made.
- Sizing & Break InWhat to expect.
- CareProtect your investment.
Mining boomed in the 19th century, but the job was dangerous and miners needed boots that could stand up to the harsh conditions. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society.
STYLE NO. 8083 : Iron Ranger
The rugged 6-inch 8083 Iron Ranger features premium Hawthorne Muleskinner leather, chrome hardware, speed hooks, Goodyear welt construction, triple stitched quality, plus a durable Vibram® 430 Mini-lug sole for grip while maintaining the classic Iron Ranger construction and silhouette
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 is a reverse suede leather made in our S.B. Foot tannery.
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.
| Leather: | Hawthorne Muleskinner Leather |
| Outsole: | Vibram® 430 Mini-lug |
| Insole: | Leather |
| Hardware: | Nickel Eyelets and Hooks |
| Construction: | Goodyear Welt |
| Last: | 8 |
In order to build a Red Wing boot to an exact size and width, the boot is constructed around a shoe last.
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.
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
Protect and lengthen the life of your boots with our Made in USA, specialty care products; specifically designed to help maintain the unique qualities of Red Wing leather.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Red Wing's sturdy soles, premium leathers, triple stitching and Goodyear welt construction all work together to make quality boots that will last a lifetime. It takes more than 230 steps to hand craft each pair of Red Wing Shoes but it only takes three steps to keep them clean, conditioned and protected.
LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR STYLE NO. 8083REPAIR SERVICE
Red Wing Shoe Company operates our very own repair shop at our Red Wing, Minnesota, manufacturing facility. Find out how to have your shoes repaired.
FOOTWEAR SIZE COMPARISON CHART FOR MOST COMMON INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS
| USA MEN'S | USA WOMEN'S | EUROPEAN | BRITISH | MEN'S cm | WOMEN'S cm |
| 4 | 33.5 | 1.5 | 21 | ||
| 4.5 | 34 | 2 | 21.5 | ||
| 3.5 | 5 | 34.5 | 2.5 | 21.5 | 22 |
| 4 | 5.5 | 35 | 3 | 22 | 22.5 |
| 4.5 | 6 | 36 | 3.5 | 22.5 | 23 |
| 5 | 6.5 | 37 | 4 | 23 | 23.5 |
| 5.5 | 7 | 37.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 | 24 |
| 6 | 7.5 | 38 | 5 | 24 | 24.5 |
| 6.5 | 8 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 24.5 | 25 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 39 | 6 | 25 | 25.5 |
| 7.5 | 9 | 40 | 6.5 | 25.5 | 26 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 41 | 7 | 26 | 26.5 |
| 8.5 | 10 | 41.5 | 7.5 | 26.5 | 27 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 42 | 8 | 27 | 27.5 |
| 9.5 | 11 | 42.5 | 8.5 | 27.5 | 28 |
| 10 | 12 | 43 | 9 | 28 | 28.5 |
| 10.5 | 43.5 | 9.5 | 28.5 | ||
| 11 | 44 | 10 | 29 | ||
| 11.5 | 45 | 10.5 | 29.5 | ||
| 12 | 46 | 11 | 30 | ||
| 13 | 47 | 12 | 31 | ||
| 14 | 48 | 13 | 32 | ||
| 15 | 49 | 14 | 33 | ||
| 16 | 50 | 15 | 34 |
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