THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STYLE

In the 1950’s policemen still walked their beats and the postman walked his mail route. They needed comfortable and sturdy footwear for the eight hours spent on their feet. In 1954, Red Wing responded with style #101, a sturdy black oxford with a moldable insole. It could be polished to meet their uniform requirements, but tough enough for everything their day encountered. The 101 would go on to be part of the Red Wing brand for 46 years and sell over 2 million pairs. It became one of the best selling styles in company history.

Inspired by the legendary 101, the 9196 follows closely in its footsteps. Chukka inspired styling replaces the 101’s classic oxford style. Everything else stays the same. The Black Chaparral leather and the black cushion crepe, wedge sole combine to yield a stunning variation of a classic.

Leather

Black Chaparral Leather

Last

210 

Outsole

Black Cushion Crepe Wedge

Sizes

D 6-12,13

Note re Sizes:  size 13.0 is a specail order. Approx 3 weeks