Red Wing Shoes opens first store in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Leading safety footwear maker, Red Wing Shoes Company Inc, has expanded its footprint in South-East Asia with the grand opening of an outlet in Avenue K Shopping Mall, the first in Malaysia.

In a statement on Tuesday, Red Wing Eastern Hemisphere managing director Paul Olson said the US-based company had grown to become a top provider of head-to-toe employee footwear and workwear safety solutions for the international energy industry for over 50 years, and the leader in the footwear industry for over 110 years.

"From oil rigs to shipping docks, factory floors to refineries, we have supported the Malaysian oil and gas workers for over three decades through our distribution services.

"We are now excited to offer workwear products, as well as new offerings for lifestyle and hiking footwear, through our Kuala Lumpur retail store," he added.

Established in 1905, Red Wing Shoes has a presence in more than 110 countries, with over 2,000 employees worldwide. - Bernama