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Red Wing’s Norway Moc 8213 reaches the US collection

Pair of Red Wing Norway Moc 8213 Copper Rough & Tough boots at an angle.

Red Wing’s Norway Moc 8213 is now part of the US offering, bringing its winter-oriented take on the moc-toe boot to a wider audience. US retailer REVOLVR lists the model at US$369.99.

Ryan Calder’s October report for HiConsumption drew attention to the stateside introduction. The Norway Moc idea itself is not entirely new; the story is this model and its broader availability, rather than the invention of a new boot category.

Pair of Red Wing Norway Moc 8213 Copper Rough & Tough boots at an angle.
Pair of Red Wing Norway Moc 8213 Copper Rough & Tough boots at an angle. Photo: Red Wing Amsterdam. Source.

The changes are underfoot as well as on top

The 8213 uses Scotch-grain Copper Rough & Tough leather, with an embossed surface, gunmetal eyelets and a Vibram Fire & Ice Lug outsole. Red Wing Amsterdam’s model-specific listing identifies a Norwegian-style storm welt, padded Dri-brelle canvas lining and a removable felted-wool footbed.

Rear and side view of the Red Wing Norway Moc 8213 pair.
Rear and side view of the Red Wing Norway Moc 8213 pair. Photo: Red Wing Amsterdam. Source.

It is built on last 45. That is worth noting when comparing it with another moc-toe model: a familiar outline does not mean an identical fit. Use the exact model’s sizing guidance rather than transferring a size from a different boot without checking.

Red Wing 8213 boot beside its lug outsole.
Red Wing 8213 boot beside its lug outsole. Photo: Red Wing Amsterdam. Source.

The combination puts this release firmly in a cold-weather context. Readers looking for a boot for winter travel have a more relevant reason to investigate it than someone simply wanting another everyday pair for tropical weather.

Padded collar detail on the Red Wing Norway Moc 8213.
Padded collar detail on the Red Wing Norway Moc 8213. Photo: Red Wing Amsterdam. Source.

Where it stands

The REVOLVR product page identifies the 8213 and its US price. Regional stock, sizing and delivery arrangements vary, so check the destination retailer before ordering.

Lug outsole of the Red Wing Norway Moc 8213.
Lug outsole of the Red Wing Norway Moc 8213. Photo: Red Wing Amsterdam. Source.

The maker’s water-resistance and cold-weather traction descriptions remain manufacturer claims, not findings from a simpl. wear test. We are also not describing the boot as waterproof or promising slip-proof performance on ice.

Embossed leather and stitching detail on the Red Wing 8213.
Embossed leather and stitching detail on the Red Wing 8213. Photo: Red Wing Amsterdam. Source.