STYLE NO. 2906: LINEMAN

Product Description

Lineman boots are the style of work boots for electric line workers. As compared to other Red Wing boots, Lineman boots consists of eyelet rows that pass through shoe laces extending till the toe. This alllows adjustment for the boots to hold the feet tighter whioch is believed to improve the safety of lineman working at high places. This boot style of Briar oil slick leather is a revival of Red Wing classical work boots standard style, combining white crepe sole and Goodyear welt construction, original only to Red Wing.

History

In the early 20th century, lineman was known as one of the most dangerous jobs. It was said that one out of three linemen was killed by accident on duty. Linemen thus needed high degree of safety from their equipments. The style of footwear that they preferred was lace-to-toe. The design makes shoe lace goes from toe part, ensuring tight holding of feet. Early boots that had this lace-to-toe system appeared in Red Wing's catalogue in early 1940's. Red Wing Lineman Boots inherit the lace-to-toe design from the boots.

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 108+ year history.

Materials

Leather	BRIAR 'OIL SLICK'
Outsole	traction tred
Insole	Leather
Hardware	Nickel Eyelets
Construction	Goodyear Welt
Last	8
Laces	54" Braided Taslan (Black)

Sizing

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 2906 IS BUILT USING THE NO. 8 LAST:

• Features a bump toe for more room up-front
• Fits a variety of foot shapes
• Should be sized up ½ if used with a footbed or orthotic

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.

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