STYLE NO. 8881: CLASSIC MOC

Product Description

The 8881 is modeled after the original work boot styles that made Red Wing famous. The 6" moc toe style is classic Red Wing work with Olive Mohave leather, white Traction Tred sole, triple stitched quality and Goodyear welt construction.

History

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.

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.

Materials

Leather	Olive Mohave
Outsole	Traction Tred
Insole	Leather
Hardware	Nickel Eyelets
Construction	Goodyear Welt
Last	23
Laces	48" Braided Taslan (Tan/Gold)

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 8881 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

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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