About
About Red Wing Shoes
For four generations, the Gardner family has been serving the Richmond and Charlottesville areas, building a reputation for exceptional service and a commitment to finding the perfect boot for every customer. We’ve learned from decades of experience how to fit a work boot properly, ensuring comfort, support, and durability. We understand the unique demands of various industries and job sites across Virginia, and we’re bringing that expertise to Hampton.
Now, Hampton Roads can benefit from that same personalized attention and dedication to quality. We’re not just selling boots – we’re providing a complete experience that ensures you get the right footwear for your specific needs, backed by the knowledge and service that only a family with deep roots in Virginia can provide.
The Red Wing Story: Born from Necessity
At the dawn of the 20th century, in the heart of Red Wing, Minnesota, a shoe merchant named Charles Beckman recognized a crucial need in his community. The demanding work of industries like mining, logging, and farming called for footwear that could withstand the harshest conditions while providing comfort to the hardworking individuals who wore them. Beckman’s vision laid the foundation for Red Wing Shoes, setting a standard of excellence that endures to this day.
From Humble Beginnings to Worldwide Prominence
Driven by his vision, Charles Beckman assembled a team of fourteen investors and, in 1905, founded Red Wing Shoes, setting a new standard of excellence in the footwear industry. Over a century has passed since our founding, yet our commitment to producing only the highest-grade footwear remains as steadfast as Beckman’s original vision.
Our products have proven their worth in diverse and demanding environments, from the scorching Mideast oil fields to the vast Midwest corn fields. Red Wing boots protect workers in over one hundred countries worldwide, a testament to our enduring legacy of hard work, resilience, and an unwavering promise to never compromise on quality.
The Heritage Collection
A testament to our unwavering commitment to quality is our Heritage collection, a tribute to the American ideals of hard work and excellence. These boots are designed and built with the same meticulous attention to detail as their predecessors from fifty, sixty, or even eighty years ago. Crafted from premium Red Wing Shoe Company leather sourced from our own S.B. Foot Tannery, each pair embodies the timeless style and durability that have made Red Wing a legend.
When you choose Red Wing, you’re choosing more than just a pair of boots – you’re investing in over a century of experience and a proven legacy of performance and longevity. Whether you’re looking for footwear, socks, or accessories, the Red Wing logo represents an unparalleled standard of excellence.
