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STYLE NO. 8061
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- AboutThe story behind the style.
- MaterialsHow it's made.
- Sizing & Break InWhat to expect.
- CareProtect your investment.
C.E. Beckman, “The Shoe Man” at 321 Main Street. Photo courtesy of Goodhue County Historical Society.
STYLE NO. 8061 : Merchant
The historical work boot most similar to the Merchant is style 245 from 1920, which was made without a toe-box, but instead featured a plain toe and raw cut at the quarter edge. The Merchant is built on the 8 last, which is also used for the Blacksmith. But because of the missing toe-box, the Merchant has a slimmer look and a lower toe profile than the Blacksmith. Sole: The Merchant is built on a Chemi Gum sole, which Red Wing has been using for work boots since 1964 and is now introducing in the Heritage line. Featuring a lower cork content than the Nitrile Cork sole. The Chemi Gum sole creates a clean, slim, and lightweight boot. Leather Ebony Harness
THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STYLE
When Red Wing Shoe Company was founded in 1905, streets were still muddy, travel was still largely by train or horse-drawn and daily life a little more demanding. So footwear had to be versatile—even a shop owner or banker needed shoes that could keep feet safe and dry but brush off and look good while doing business. The Merchant is a direct descendant of those earliest boots we made, like the style 245 from 1920.
Oil-Tanned leather is a very durable and vivid leather.
Oil-Tanned Leather
S.B. Foot Tanning Co. is best known for Oil-Tanned leather which is used to build a variety of timeless Red Wing styles. This leather is water, stain and perspiration resistant, and has a more natural look and feel because less finishing materials have been applied, allowing its natural beauty to shine through. Oil-Tanned leather is exceptionally durable and has been used to build countless work boots throughout Red Wing’s 110+ year history.
| Leather: | Ebony Harness Leather |
| Outsole: | Chemi Gum |
| Insole: | Leather |
| Hardware: | Brass Eyelets |
| 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. 8061 : Merchant
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 8061 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. 8061REPAIR 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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