There are a few sartorial staples that no man should be without: the navy blazer, the white dress shirt, and of course the classic oxblood penny loafer. We mean the old-school, rounded-toe, brushed burgundy loafer, the kind your grandfather wore to his college graduation and yours.
Since its creation in 1935, the modern boat shoe has been an obscure sailor’s footwear, a prep staple and, since the ’80s, a mainstream fashion icon. They’ve come back into vogue recently and are available in hundreds of fabrics and colors; for the true boat shoe experience, though, you’ve got to look towards Maine.
Red Wing’s heritage department has just relaunched the company’s classic 875 and 877 boots with the same Oro Legacy leather as the 1952 originals, bringing character and patina back to the line. Whether you choose the 875 or 877, you’ll get the same Minnesota-made quality that Red Wing has always been known for — and a boot that will last you through countless adventures.
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