Introducing the Red Wing Shoes Iron Ranger - Hawthorne Muleskinner Boot. The Iron Ranger is an American icon known for its standout style and durable construction. With its cap toe, speed hooks, and Vibram outsole, this leather legend is unmistakable. The early history of iron mining in Minnesota`s Mesabi Range is intertwined with that of Red Wing Shoe Company. Miners needed tough yet comfortable boots that could withstand long days and harsh conditions in the northern Minnesota mines. Red Wing answered with a boot made of thick leather, featuring an oil-resistant outsole, quick lace hooks, and a comfortable cork midsole. However, the defining feature of these boots was their double-layered toe cap, designed to protect miners` feet from injuries while working with hand tools and heavy machinery. That boot is still manufactured today, appropriately named the Iron Ranger, representing not only Red Wing`s commitment to crafting boots for hardworking men and women but also its origins in Minnesota. The roughout leather is created using a reverse suede technique in our own S.B. Foot Tanning Co. While most tanneries split, thin, and weaken the leather to create the rough suede surface, we simply use the other side of the hide. By doing so, we prevent our full-grain leathers from splitting or thinning. This makes our Roughout leather as strong and durable as our other leathers. -Leather: Muleskinner -Sole: Vibram 430 Mini-lug -Insole: Leather -Hardware: Nickel eyelets and hooks -Construction: Goodyear Welt -Last: 8 A new pair of Red Wing Heritage boots should fit comfortably on your foot, with enough room to freely move your toes. Over time, the full-grain leather upper, leather heel pocket, and cork midsole will mold to your feet, creating a personalized and long-lasting fit with every wear. THE 8083 IS BUILT USING THE NO. 8 LAST: It features a roomier toe box and accommodates a variety of foot shapes. It should be sized down half if worn with an insole or orthotic. -Made in the USA -Style: 08083. Fabric details: .