Red Wing 2906 Lineman in Briar Oil Slick 9.0D

Never Worn Never Used Rare STYLE NO. 2906: LINEMAN Lineman boots are the style of work boots for electric line workers. As compared to other Red Wing boots, Lineman boots consists of eyelet rows that pass through shoe laces extending till the toe. This alllows adjustment for the boots to hold the feet tighter whioch is believed to improve the safety of lineman working at high places. This boot style of Briar oil slick leather is a revival of Red Wing classical work boots standard style, combining white crepe sole and Goodyear welt construction, original only to Red Wing. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STYLE In the early 20th century, lineman was known as one of the most dangerous jobs. It was said that one out of three linemen was killed by accident on duty. Linemen thus needed high degree of safety from their equipments. The style of footwear that they preferred was lace-to-toe. The design makes shoe lace goes from toe part, ensuring tight holding of feet. Early boots that had this lace-to-toe system appeared in Red Wing's catalogue in early 1940's. Red Wing Lineman Boots inherit the lace-to-toe design from the boots.