Leather & Fit

Red Wing Heritage

S.B. Foot

S.B. Foot Tanning Company is owned by Red Wing Shoe Company and located a mile from our factory in Red Wing, Minnesota. S.B. Foot was founded in 1872 and specializes in chrome tanned leather.

Hermann Oak

Hermann Oak is a renowned St. Louis, Missouri tannery that specializes in traditional vegetable-tanned leather. Hermann Oak was founded in 1881 and is a trusted partner of Red Wing Heritage.         
Oil-Tanned

OIL-TANNED

Chrome tanned Red Wing Leather made at S.B. Foot Tanning Company.
Smooth-Finished

SMOOTH-FINISHED

Chrome tanned Red Wing Leather made at S.B. Foot Tanning Company.
Roughout/Nubuck

ROUGHOUT/NUBUCK

Dry-tanned Red Wing leather made at S.B. Foot Tanning Company.
Vegetable-Tanned

VEGETABLE-TANNED

Leather tanned by Hermann Oak in St. Louis, Missouri.

Better With Age

Red Wing Heritage footwear is hand built to last for years and even decades. Beyond long-lasting durability, each American-made style develops a personalized fit and beautiful leather patina over time. As boots and shoes are worn and cared for, footwear molds to feet and the leather tells the unique story of where it has been.

HERITAGE LASTS

Our footwear is built using last construction for superior fit. A last is a foot-shaped piece of plastic that the leather upper is pulled over before the boot or shoe is welted or stitched down into its final form. Many of our lasts originated in the 1950s and have been updated over the years.

Men's

No. 8 last

  • Features a bump toe that allows toes to move more naturally.
  • Fits a wide variety of foot shapes.

No. 23 last

  • The no. 23 was created in the 1950s and is Red Wing’s most iconic last.
  • Includes extra room in the forefoot and instep to fit a variety of foot shapes.

No. 45 last

  • Creates enough room in footwear to add footbeds to adjust fit.
  • Developed in 2005.

No. 63 last

  • Based on the iconic no. 23 last.
  • Features a slimmer, more tapered toe profile and shape than the no. 23.

No. 60 last

  • Designed for stitchdown construction specifically for the Weekender Collection.
  • Creates enough room in footwear to add footbeds to adjust fit.

No. 220 last

  • Based off of the iconic no. 210 Postman last, but with a thinner toe profile.
  • A thinner sock will make for a comfortable, true-to-size fit.

No. 210 last

  • Iconic Red Wing last that was created in the 1950s.
  • Designed for increased flexibility and lighter work.

No. 326 last

  • Snug in both length and width.
  • Ideal for medium to high arches.

Women's

No. 110 last

  • Features a slightly tapered round toe for a comfortable fit and timeless look.
  • Used on Red Wing Heritage stacked leather heeled boots.

No. 106 last

  • Based on the no. 8 last, one of Red Wing’s oldest lasts.
  • Modified for a better fit and sleeker feel for women.

No. 105 last

  • Based on our original Classic Moc, Red Wing’s most iconic style.
  • Slimmed down slightly for an ideal women’s fit.

No. 108 last

  • Features a clean almond toe shape.
  • Modern last that was created specifically for women.

No. 107 last

  • Pull-on design, based on the men’s no. 522 last.
  • Fits true to size.

No. 109 last

  • Based on Red Wing’s first women-specific style from the 1920s.
  • Carefully updated for a modern look and feel.

No. 111 last

  • Features a slightly tapered round toe for timeless style.
  • Made specifically to be an Oxford last, ensuring ideal fit.

No. 113 last

  • Features a slightly tapered almond toe for a sleek, low-profile look.
  • Designed specifically for stitchdown Oxford construction.

No. 114 last

  • Pull-on design, based on the men’s no. 522 last.
  • Fits true to size.

Our Story

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Care Guides

Learn how to care for Red Wing Heritage leather.