CELEBRATING 120 YEARS WITH THERE-INTRODUCTION OF A LEGACY STYLERED WING HERITAGE MENS COLLECTION In 1936, Red Wing released the first pull-onEngineer-style boot for horseback riding andhunting. In 1941, the style started to gainpopularity with surveyors and engineers,leading to its current name - the Engineer.Black Klondike leather is made from a brown core leather with a double tanned black finish. This type of leather ages to a beautiful patina with every wear. The black paint will gradually wear off to reveal the brown color underneath, creating a great vintage look.The Neoprene cord outsole emerged as a practical innovation in mid-century work boots, offering flexibility, durability, and grip in various conditions. Originally designed to meet the demands of industrial workers, the combination of natural rubber and synthetic neoprene provided reliable allweather traction and long-lasting performance. Over time, it became favored non-in character, embodying Red Wings tradition of blending craftsmanship with utility. - Style: Engineer - Color: Black Klondike - 2966 - Material: 100% leather - Made of premium Black Klondike leather - 50 last - Genuine leather insole - Neoprene cord outsole - Metal shank - Nickel buckles - Goodyear Leather Welt construction - Made in the USA Red Wings are oversized - For the right size please size down at least a half or o