Red Wing Shoe Program & Truck Schedule – continued FM‐OHS 4.17.2017 Distribution of Safety Shoes 1. Centennial Milestone: Red Wing Shoe Company celebrates its 100th anniversary with the construction of the world’s largest boot, size 638 ½ D. Shared History of Classic Style: Red Wing Heritage for men launches with a collaboration with J. This helps establish Red Wing as one of the best-known safety footwear manufacturers. WW II:  Paratrooper boots are produced for the U.S. military under the label “Skytroopers.”. The boot quickly becomes a legend in the hiking community.

Safety Footwear: Footwear specifically designed for occupational safety is introduced for heavy industry. Arkansas: Benton, Hot Springs, Little Rock, Rogers. Family Ownership: JR Sweasy is hired as superintendent, and by 1919 he becomes the first of four generations of the Sweasy family to own and operate the Red Wing Shoe Company. Our men’s work boots have been tried and tested on industrial work sites for over a century.

Family Heritage:  WJ “Bill” Sweasy becomes president of the company, making Red Wing Shoe Company one of the few remaining owner-operated American shoe companies.

Once eligibility is confirmed via email by FM‐OHS, the eligible employee can pick up safety shoes at the Red Wing Shoe Truck, scheduled to be at Urethane Sole Technology: Later called the SuperSole, this new technology joins blown urethane directly to the shoe. Footwear for Oil Fields: The Oil King (#804) makes an imprint in the oil fields of Texas, and Red Wing soon becomes a fixture in the oil and gas industry. Call 501-538-1357 for dates, times and services available in your area.

We put the needs of people, communities, and the planet at the heart of how we work today, to help build a better tomorrow. We carry a wide assortment of Red Wing, Irish Setter, Worx, and Vasque.We also carry a great selection of socks, mink oil, gloves, hats, and safety wear. While our assortment and expertise have grown since our founding in 1905, our legacy of quality will never change. Family Legacy:  WD “Bill” Sweasy, son of JR Sweasy who led the company for 35 years, becomes president. Copyright © 2019-2020 Tops Shoes.

Recreational Footwear: New styles are introduced and marketed specifically for hunting. In response to growing customer demand, a shoe repair shop opens in the factory.

The branch handles orders, correspondence and bookkeeping for the western sales territories, as well as daily shipment of boots and shoes from its warehouse. We embrace our rich heritage and look to our future by putting our customers at the center of everything we do. Sustainable Construction: From the beginning, quality construction of Red Wing Shoes has enabled product to be re-soled and last longer. WW I: Red Wing makes footwear for WWI soldiers using the popular “Munson Army Last.”. Environmental Steward:  RWSC commits to using solar energy with signing a 25-year contract to power all Red Wing, Minnesota facilities by solar power. St. James Hotel: As part of a long-standing commitment to community investments, Red Wing Shoe Company purchases and renovates the historic St. James Hotel in Red Wing, Minnesota.