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Red Wing reveals the Explorer Bag — its first premium design in years

Red Wing brings back their premium accessories with a new Explorer Bag

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Red Wing Heritage has built its legacy on obsessive attention to detail, premium craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. This combination of factors has raised the brand to become one of the most recognized and lauded boot brands in recent seasons, and the recognition is more than well deserved. Besides boots, the brand has branched out into different footwear silhouettes, making Red Wing even more iconic. However, when it comes to accessories, Red Wing has had less luck in pushing its branding to the masses. 

Despite previous attempts, many of Red Wing’s bags and accessories have fallen flat and disappeared from the brand’s permanent lineup. However, much like the brands’ tenacity in building durable footwear, Red Wing is gearing up to push the envelope once more with a quiet release of a new premium bag —the first in many years.  Instead of switching things up, Red Wing’s newest EDC (everyday carry) bag delivers the quality and craftsmanship one would expect from the brand. While not your next timeless boot, the Explorer Bag is set to be a new piece that outlasts the trends and expectations. 

Red Wing doubles down on accessories with the Explorer Bag

Built to keep your essentials safe and in style, the Explorer Bag is the ideal everyday accessory that gathers your belongings while featuring Red Wing’s timeless, premium craftsmanship and quality. Made from Oro Legacy leather, the bag features flap-top access and a slip strap with magnetic closure. The back snap pocket opens way to an organizational plus, with holders for pens, credit cards, coins, and keychains. The Explorer bag also features a luggage tag and an adjustable tag, ensuring you have everything you need for the work day or a short trip. Perfect for keeping your items in one spot, the Explorer bag is the ideal addition to your everyday looks, especially for those heading into the office. Available via Red Wing’s ecommerce site, the Explorer bag retails for $500. 

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