NIGEL CABOURN | RED WING 8139 Exclusively at Our Direct Stores
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March 16, 2015

NIGEL CABOURN | RED WING 8139 Exclusively at Our Direct Stores


NIGEL CABOURN
"RED WING 8139" SAGE MOHAVE 6inch Classic Work


Exclusive Direct Shop Release


Developed in the late 1930s and established as a standard, the 10-inch Moc Hunting Boots by "RED WING" were the basis for the 8-inch Moc #877 developed in 1952. A few years later, the 6-inch Moc was developed and has since become a staple. From September, "RED WING 8139" SAGE MOHAVE 6inch Classic Work will be available exclusively at Nigel Cabourn's direct stores, "THE ARMY GYM - Nigel Cabourn" (Nakameguro and Fukuoka).


Text by OPENERS




Made with MOHAVE LEATHER. The eternal classic, perfected in every way.



The 6-inch Moc boasts high-quality leather, exceptional durability, lightness, cushioning, and a sole with excellent arch support. This model was strongly supported as a versatile work boot, gracing the final scenes of American industrialization at its peak.

The leather used for this 6-inch Moc, known as "MOHAVE," is waterproof leather tanned by a Red Wing subsidiary tannery, primarily supplied to the military. While MOHAVE LEATHER comes in several color variations, the "SAGE" color was developed to match the uniforms of the U.S. Air Force, to whom it is mainly supplied.

Using the finest part of cowhide, from the back to the side of the animal, this leather is made waterproof through a special tanning process (a 13-hour waterproofing process!). By minimizing water absorption, it not only prevents water from penetrating the shoe but also ensures the boots don't become heavy and waterlogged even when used for extended periods in wet conditions. The high breathability also allows heat from inside the shoe to escape easily.

The "rough out" finish, where the leather is turned inside out with the grain side intact, is also a method that helps maintain waterproofing during long wear. Mohave leather is popular for its heavy-duty applications.

"RED WING 8139" SAGE MOHAVE 6inch Classic Work
Price | ¥29,820
Scheduled Release | September 2011 onwards (Exclusive release only at THE ARMY GYM in Japan)
*Reservations will not be accepted.

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THE ARMY GYM - Nigel Cabourn Nakameguro
1-21-11 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3770-2186
Opening Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open Daily

THE ARMY GYM - Nigel Cabourn Fukuoka
2F, 2-5-29 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Tel. 092-761-8898
Opening Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open Daily



Nigel Cabourn
OUTER LIMITS
Tel. 03-5457-5631
http://www.outerlimits.co.jp/
http://www.cabourn.jp/