Red Wing makes hundreds of styles across work, safety, heritage, and outdoor categories — but a handful of boots consistently rise to the top year after year. Here’s what sells most, both nationally and in our Lafayette store, and what makes each one a perennial favorite.
Most Popular Safety Toe: Red Wing 2406 — 6-Inch Safety Toe Boot
The 2406 is Red Wing’s best-selling safety toe work boot nationwide. It’s a classic pull-on-and-go work boot: full-grain leather upper, steel safety toe, EH-rated, oil-resistant Nitrile Cork outsole. It’s the boot that oil and gas workers, construction crews, and manufacturing workers across the country reach for first. Straightforward, proven, and built to last.
Most Popular Moc Toe: Red Wing 2231 — Classic Moc
The Classic Moc is one of the most iconic work boots ever made. The distinctive moc-toe stitching, the wide toe box, the soft full-grain leather — it’s been a staple of American workwear for decades. For workers who don’t need a safety toe or who prefer soft toe for comfort, the 2231 is the go-to. It’s also one of the most popular heritage-style boots among people who wear Red Wings off the job site.
Most Popular in Louisiana: Irish Setter 83658 — Marshall
In our Lafayette store, the Irish Setter Marshall is consistently one of our top sellers. Louisiana workers deal with heat, humidity, wet conditions, and long shifts — and the Marshall handles all of it. Waterproof leather, composite safety toe (no metal detector issues at plant gates), and a comfort level that Louisiana’s workforce has responded to enthusiastically. It’s become the unofficial boot of Acadiana’s industrial workforce.
Most Popular Heritage Boot: Red Wing 875 — Moc Toe (Heritage)
The Red Wing 875 is arguably the most recognizable work boot in American culture. The amber harness leather, the classic moc-toe silhouette, the lug sole — it’s been in continuous production since 1952. Workers wear it on the job. Architects wear it to the office. It shows up in movies, TV shows, and on every “best boots of all time” list. If you asked most people to picture a Red Wing boot, they’d picture something close to the 875.
What’s Popular Locally Might Surprise You
The boots that sell best at our Lafayette store reflect the specific demands of Acadiana’s industries. Waterproof construction, composite safety toes (for plant access), and EH ratings dominate our sales because those are the requirements our customers face every day. When you come in, we’ll ask about your job, your environment, and your specific hazards — and recommend the right boot for you specifically, not just the most popular one.
Ready to find the right boot for your job? Our UFX-certified staff fits every customer in our Lafayette store — no appointment needed.
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