Here’s a little vintage can of Red Wing Boot & Shoe Oil, 1oz of American grit trapped in a tin. Red Wing, yeah, they knew what they were doing and still do. This tin of oil was made to keep their boots alive, keep them going when the world tried to tear them down.
The years it’s seen? Who the hell knows. But it’s held up, better than most of us, still looking good, still ready to do its job. You could put it on a shelf, let it catch the light, let it tell its story. Or you could crack it open, let that oil work its magic, keep your own boots from giving up the ghost. It’s not just a tin; it’s a piece of american workwear history.
Material
Metal, plastic, oil
Conditions
In good vintage condition. Some rust and stains on the surface. There is still oil in the tin.