Summer’s heat is finally letting up here in Hampton Roads, but anyone who works outside knows fall in Tidewater comes on fast and fierce. Those cool mornings will soon turn into damp, windy days that chill you right down to your boots.
At Red Wing Hampton, we want you ready before the cold hits. Here’s our quick guide to getting your boots winter-ready!
Don’t Wait for the Freeze. Winter Will Be Here Before You Know It
If you’re out on the docks, in the shipyard, or working new construction, you know the cold here cuts straight through concrete and steel. Don’t wait for the first frost to start thinking about your winter gear.
1. Upgrade Your Armor: Insulated and Waterproof Boots
When that wind comes off the water, regular work boots just won’t cut it. You need real protection between your feet and the weather.
Insulation Matters
We stock boots with top-notch insulation like Thinsulate™. They keep your feet warm without weighing you down.
Keep the Water Out
Wet feet are cold feet. Go for boots with Red Wing Waterproofing or GORE-TEX®. These keep out rain and sleet but still let your feet breathe, so you stay dry all day.
The Right Outsole
Cold weather brings slick surfaces. We’ll help you pick a boot with tough tread that grips wet concrete and steel, so you stay steady on your feet.
2. The Secret Weapon: Red Wing Merino Wool Socks
If you’re wearing insulated boots with cheap cotton socks, you’re not doing yourself any favors. Cotton soaks up sweat and holds it against your skin, which turns ice-cold in winter and cancels out all the warmth your boots provide.
Merino wool is your best defense against the cold.
- Temperature Regulation: Merino wool keeps you warm on freezing mornings and breathes easy when the sun comes out later.
- Moisture Wicking: It pulls sweat away so your feet stay dry.
- Warm Even When Wet: Even if water sneaks into your boots, merino wool keeps its warmth, unlike cotton.
Pick up a three-pack of our heavyweight winter socks. It’s the easiest and most affordable way to upgrade your winter gear.
3. Winterize Your Current Rig
If you’ve got a trusty pair of Red Wings ready for winter, give them a little TLC. Cold, rain, and road salt pull the oils out of leather, which can lead to cracking and leaks.
Bring your boots by for our Free Monthly Service. We’ll clean off the summer grime and condition the leather with our All-Natural Leather Conditioner or Boot Oil. This brings back water resistance and keeps your boots flexible all winter.
Get Ready at Red Wing Hampton
Don’t wait until your toes go numb. Come see us at Red Wing Hampton and let our team get you set for a warm, comfortable winter.
Visit Us: 2040 Coliseum Drive, #23, Hampton, VA 23666 (Near the Hampton Coliseum)
Call Us: 757-848-5733
Call Us: 757-848-5733
