Red Wing supposedly developed these boots with the legendary white crepe sole for some very practical purposes...the sole was designed so that it would not pick up debris, such as manure, in fields and barns; and the white sole allowed a farmer’s wife to see his boots were clean when entering the house.
Not sure if that is BS or what..have a call into Red Wing Boots (not joking) checking on that little nugget, will let you know.
