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A few words about
quality.
When it comes to quality footwear, there is simply no better way to take
care of your feet than a pair of Red Wings. Since 1905, we’ve taken great
pride in making the finest quality footwear you’ll find anywhere. This is
why at every stage of creation, all Red Wings are put through test after
test after test. We test the leather. We test the soles. We even test our
tests. As tough as you are on your boots, we have to be twice as tough when
it comes to testing. |
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Inspecting Leather. The first step in making
quality footwear is making sure our leather is of the finest quality. Every
inch of leather that comes into our shop is inspected and graded for durability
and flex before we decide to use it in our boots. |

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Cutting. After careful inspection, our premium
grade leather hides are cut and sorted into pieces, then inspected once
again before being sent to the next step. |

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Stitching. In the fitting department, the leather
pieces are stamped, formed then stitched together. Once again, we test and
inspect all leather against our high standards before sending them on. |

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Lasting. This is where the boot truly begins
to take shape. The upper portion is formed and shaped over a temporary "last"
(basically, a replica of a foot) which allows us to attach the insole. It
bears mentioning that in this stage, as in all stages, the process is done
primarily by hand. |

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Bottoming. With the fitting and lasting complete,
it’s time to attach the sole. When a shoe is bottomed, it means one of our
durable, long lasting soles is permanently attached, then once again tested
for durability. |

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Finishing. Finally, the shoe is trimmed, cleaned
and treated in the finishing department. Each shoe is hand inspected before
being given the blessing to go on. |

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Final Inspection. Before we box and send our
boots and shoes to our stores, we check and re-check everything from stitches
to soles to make sure they meet our high standards of quality and durability. |
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