Minnesotans are all familiar with Red Wing shoes. The company started in 1905 in Red Wing, Minnesota and has remained there ever since. Photojournalist Bill Middeke went down to scope out the Red Wing ...

Red Wing Shoe Company was ahead of the curve in 1964 when it introduced Vasque as a standalone shoe brand focused on technical hiking, just as the sport was beginning to grow. But as competition got ...

Legendary movie star Steve McQueen loved the fast track, and always wore the same pair of Red Wing boots. Minnesota’s Red Wing Shoes partnered with his family, in particular granddaughter Molly ...

Red Wing turns 120 years old in 2025, and to celebrate, the quintessential American boot brand is rolling out a special collection of three archival designs built to exact historical specifications.

Minnesota gave the world water skis, rollerblades and deep-fried ranch dressing. You’re welcome. But what, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce wondered, is the coolest thing Minnesota is manufacturing ...