Blacksmith 3345 Black Prairie

RED WING SHOES / Blacksmith 3345 Black Prairie

The Blacksmith 3345 boot from Red Wing is a classic 6-inch work shoe made in Red Wing, Minnesota. It dates back to the early years of Red Wing Shoes. During the 1900s, the Blacksmith became popular among many workers in the United States. It was used in fields, farms, and blacksmith shops due to its versatility and reliability. After a day's work, the Red Wing Blacksmith could be cleaned and polished to be worn in the evening.

The Black Prairie leather is a double tanned leather featuring a brown core and a black exterior. It ages very well and will darken to a deep brown over time and wear.

It features an unbreakable, flexible, and oil-resistant Vibram 430 Mini Lug nitrile cork outsole.

- Red Wing Black Prairie leather

- Vibram 430 Mini Lug sole

- Goodyear welt

- Flat waxed laces

- Quick lacing hooks

- Made in Red Wing, Minnesota

- This model is maintained with: Foam Leather Cleaner / All Natural Leather Conditioner

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE?

Red Wing shoes tend to run larger than a regular size. Please consider this before placing an order. We recommend taking one size smaller than your usual size.

Red Wing sizes are in US. Here is the conversion to European sizes (EU):

- 7US / 39EU

- 7.5US / 40EU

- 8US / 41EU

- 8.5US / 41.5EU

- 9US / 42EU

- 9.5US / 42.5EU

- 10US / 43EU

- 10.5US / 43.5EU

- 11US / 44EU

- 11.5US / 45EU

If you have any doubts about your size, you can contact us via Instagram or send us an email at: information@flaneurs.net

CAREFULLY ASSEMBLED

Red Wing Heritage shoes are handcrafted in the USA using traditional construction techniques. The brand uses the finest raw materials to create highly durable shoes and boots. It takes over 230 steps to manufacture each pair of shoes.

TANNING

Red Wing Heritage is one of the few companies to own its own tannery: the S.B. Foot Tanning Company in Red Wing, Minnesota.

The S.B. Foot Tanning Company prepares hides and soaks them in wooden drums with tree oils, tanning agents, and dyes. After soaking, the tanned leathers are rolled, dried, and stretched before undergoing several quality tests and being transported a mile further to the Red Wing factory.

This is a crucial element as the brand's reputation has largely been built on the robustness, durability, and quality of the patina of Red Wing leathers.

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CUTTING

The shoe manufacturing process, largely unchanged since the inception of Red Wing, begins with the cutting of the leather. Highly skilled artisans carefully place sharp cutting dies on each large piece of leather. Selecting the most qualitative parts of the leather is a very important step that requires great expertise and a lot of experience.

ASSEMBLY

The cut leather pieces are then meticulously stitched together by experienced operators to form the shoe upper. They work on the same century-old sewing machines that were already in use at the beginning of the Red Wing Shoe Company.

SOLE ATTACHMENT

The outsole is manually stitched to the midsole. This is a complex action requiring great precision to ensure that the final step in the shoe construction process is perfectly executed.

GOODYEAR WELTING

Most Red Wing Heritage shoes are made using a Goodyear welt. This construction method dates back to 1869. Known for its durability, the Goodyear welt joins a thin leather welt with the upper and the insole of the shoe. Goodyear welted shoes are also easy to resole, ensuring prolonged and continuous use.

FINISHING

All shoes are meticulously inspected twice before being packaged in shoe boxes. Depending on the type of leather, each shoe is cleaned, polished, brushed, and finished by a dedicated team.