From Red Wing to Vancouver

Skates
Several varieties of ice and roller skate boots are produced at Riedell in Red Wing, Minnesota. Riedell Shoes Inc. was founded by Paul Riedell and his wife Sophie in Red Wing, Minn. more than 60 years ago, and produces skate boots for everyone from beginners to Olympians.
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For more than three decades, Riedell Shoes has made skate boots for national, world and Olympic athletes. This year, the Red Wing-based company made custom skates for five figure skaters competing in the Vancouver games.