IRON RANGER TRACTION TRED IN ORO LEGACY
The Iron Ranger Traction Tred is a contemporary hybrid of our most iconic Red Wing styles. Built with the signature Iron Ranger upper and paired with a Traction Tred outsole, this distinctively durable and comfortable boot is the ultimate take on two American classics.
Leather | Oro Legacy |
Outsole | Traction Tred |
Construction | Goodyear Welt |
Last | 8 |
Width | D |
Leather Type | Full Grain, Oiled |
Hardware | Nickel Eyelets And Hooks |
Shank | Steel |
Resoleable | Yes |
Country of Origin | Made In USA |
The Iron Ranger is a term that refers to the miners who worked in the iron ore mining region called "Iron Range" in northern Minnesota, where Red Wing Shoes is located. They wore cap-toe boots, which had a single piece of leather added to the toe to protect their feet. These cap-toe boots were named Iron Ranger boots.
This cap-toe design was widely adopted for work boots in the early 20th century, and looking at Red Wing Shoes' catalog from 1910, out of the 37 work boot models featured, 33 were cap-toe designs. As time passed and the steel toe became the standard safety shoe design, cap-toe boots began to decrease in popularity. However, some steel-toe boots retained the cap-toe design until the 1990s as a feature for toe protection and reinforcement. The refined cap-toe design that has been passed down to today is the Iron Ranger.
The Iron Ranger features the widely-used Red Wing's round-toe boot 8 last. The roomy design of these boots ensures a comfortable fit. Additionally, the sole incorporates a traction tred sole with a comfort grip.
The leather using Oro Legacy leather, a pull-up leather that contains plenty of oil. When scratched, wrinkled, or soiled, it deepens the leather's character. It is a perfect leather for the Iron Ranger, which inherits the design of the work boots originally used in harsh work environments.
About IRON RANGER TRACTION TRED IN ORO LEGACYWhen the leather surface is dry, apply a thin layer of Mink Oil or All-Natural Leather Conditioner. After 30 minutes later, wiping off any excess oil with a dry cloth. Oro Legacy leather is not painted at all but only dyed, the color of the leather will become slightly darker after application, however, it will gradually return to its original color.
In addition, regular brushing is effective in preventing dirt and mold build-up on the boots. Use Red Wing Brush to effectively remove dust and debris.