At first glance, Fendi, the Roman fashion house, and Red Wing, the Minnesota boot maker, might seem like an unlikely pair.

The brand - which takes its name from its Red Wing, Minnesota, headquarters - has deep roots in the work and outdoor footwear ...

These boots have the chops for hard work, but you can most definitely kick back in them ... Of course, we’d be remiss not to mention the fact that while this collab is pricier than the $190 Cincinnati ...

The Minnesota manufacturer known for work boots cites market changes as it sunsets the 60-year-old hiking brand.

That’s why for personal sentimental reasons alone, the recent news that Vasque’s parent company, Red Wing Shoe Co., has officially decided to discontinue the Vasque brand comes as a disappointment.