There is something wonderfully absurd about heavy leather boots. They are engineered to survive oil spills, iron ore, and the slow grind of human labor, yet left unattended in a closet through one dry Scandinavian winter, even full-grain hide will start drying out like beef jerky.

Give Your Boots 20 More Years of Life

Red Wing Shoe Care Day is back at HepCat Store on November 7th! We strongly believe in buying quality products once and taking care of them for a lifetime.

Bring down your beat-up 875s, Iron Rangers, or whatever well-worn pair you’ve been marching through the mud with. We’ll sit down together, break out the brushes, mink oil, and boot cream, and guide you step-by-step on how to properly clean, condition, and waterproof your leather. By teaching you the right techniques, we help you extend the lifespan of your favorite boots so they keep surviving winter after winter.

The Great Boot Throwing Competition (12:00)

Because learning how to keep your footwear alive for twenty years is only half the fun, we’re also turning heavy boots into a field sport!

At 12:00 sharp, we hold our Boot Throwing Competition. It sounds simple, until you realize a triple-stitched boot with a lug sole doesn't exactly fly like a frisbee. It takes technique, leverage, and a total disregard for sensible arm mechanics. Whichever glorious weirdo launches a boot the farthest walks away with a brand-new pair of Red Wing shoes, completely on us!

Cobblers & Fish & Chips

Skomakaren Henry: Our friends and master cobblers are setting up shop all day. Drop off your Red Wings for a fresh resole, new welt stitching, or whatever serious repair your boots need before winter sets in.

KJ’s Foodtruck: Parked outside serving up hot, proper Fish & Chips to keep your throwing arm fueled!

Leather is meant to outlast us all, but only if we give it proper care. Swing by, give your boots the love they deserve, throw a boot through the air, and grab some lunch. Fresh coffee is always on us in the store!

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