The Beckman is named after the companies founder: Charles Beckman, a German immigrant who founded the Red Wing Shoe Company in 1905. When Mr. Beckman was walking the unpaved and mudddy streets of Red Wing, MN he needed a solid and sturdy boot that could be polished to match his status as a business entrepreneur. The Featherstone leather is the highest quality leather, made from the finest hides available. The Red Wing 9014 Beckman has a layered leather Roccia outsole with rubber traction which provides grip on any surface and comes with black waxed flat laces. Original shoebox not included. Worn once. Sole is new with no wear. Premium Red Wing Featherstone leather (Smooth Finished) Roccia outsole Width D (Medium) Product Care: All Natural Leather Conditioner, Leather Cleaner