Indian Motorcycles and Red Wing Shoes Join Forces: Make Cool Boots
Indian Motorcycles recently announced a limited run of boots in partnership with Red Wing Shoes® (boots?). The line currently has 3 models: Worthington, Spirit Lake, and Connelly. The boots are named after famous figures and places in Indian Motorcycling history.
The Worthington is named for the street on which the original Indian factory was located in 1902. This is an 11-inch tall boot based on Red Wing’s icon Engineer boots, with the addition of a Vibram® 430 sole for better grip, and an instep strap for a better fit. These have a MSRP of $319.99 U.S.
The Spirit Lake is a brown men’s lace-up boot similar to typical “combat boots” I’m told the boot is modeled after the Red Wing model “Iron Ranger.” This boot is named for the Iowa manufacturing facility that currently makes the Indian Motorcycles line. It’s an 8-inch tall boot with the same Vibram® 430 sole for grip and abrasion resistance. This is my favorite boot of the 2 men’s options. I could rock these with jeans at the office, and dress them up with a jacket if I have an important meeting.
The Connelly is a women’s black pull on boot in the same style as the Worthington. It has the same general features but a different sole for a slightly lighter weight. This boot is named after Catherine Connelly, an early Indian Motorcycles enthusiast. These also have a U.S. MSRP of $319.99
I’ve asked for a pair to review, and haven’t yet heard back from the PR folks despite a few polite and begging emails. We shall see. I’d love to see how the new boots hold up compared to my worn out but trusty Sidi All-Roads. I’ve had a get-off in my Sidis, and only had bruised toes, stood in 6 inches of water and my feet stayed dry, and generally put them through hell. These new Indian boots have a similar MSRP. Let’s see if they pass the test as well.
