ABOUT
The story behind the style.
STYLE NO. 8880 : CLASSIC MOC
Modeled after Red Wing’s original work boot style, the 8880 is a 6-Inch Moc Toe featuring Bourbon Yuma leather, white Traction Tred rubber outsole, triple stitched quality and Goodyear welt construction.
THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STYLE
Red Wing’s Classic Work boots were designed and built to withstand the daily rigors of the work day on the farm and in the factory. The lightweight crepe sole featured a minimal tread design to reduce the mud that would cling to a farmer’s boots but still provide the underfoot comfort the work day required. Red Wing would brand the crepe sole as the Traction Tred sole. These classic boots featured a moc toe design. The name came from the word moccasin, the Algonquian Indian word for shoe. This combination of the u-shaped moc toe leather upper and the white crepe sole would become the iconic boot style for the Red Wing brand. It is one of the oldest Red Wing styles and a best-seller
MATERIALS
How it's made.
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: | Bourbon Yuma Leather |
Outsole: | Traction Tred Cushion Crepe Wedge |
Insole: | Leather |
Hardware: | Nickel Eyelets |
Construction: | Goodyear Welt |
Last: | 23 |
Laces: | 48-inch Tan/Gold Taslan Lace |
SIZING & BREAK IN
What to expect.
STYLE NO. 8880 : CLASSIC MOC
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 8880 IS BUILT USING THE NO. 23 LAST:
- Was created in the 1950s and is Red Wing’s most iconic last
- Includes extra room in the forefoot and instep for easy entry
- Fits a variety of foot shapes
- Fits ½ size large
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