# 16-Foot Boots Red Wing Shoes Celebrates Store Launch With Supersized Footwear By Rachel | Published 2009-08-11 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wing-shoes-boot References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/red-wing-shoes-worlds-largest-boot/) & [redwingshoes](http://www.redwingshoes.com/) To celebrate the launch of a [flagship Red Wing Shoes store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-and-red-wing) in Minnesota, the company created a size 638 1/2 shoe and wheeled it down Main Street. The giant Red Wing Shoe is a replica of their [887 boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-footwear-1). The boot measured 16 feet high, 2300 lbs, and 7 feet wide. The shoe came complete with proper sole, shoelaces and tongue label. Take a look at the Red Wing Shoes design that is big enough for even Paul Bunyon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant Replica Products:** Creating oversized versions of products for promotional or celebratory purposes can generate buzz and capture attention. - **Larger-than-life Marketing Stunts:** Creating massive versions of products or attention-grabbing stunts can generate excitement and draw crowds. - **Spectacle Marketing:** Leveraging spectacle, such as giant replicas, to create memorable brand experiences and increase brand recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the use of giant replicas to create excitement around new store launches or product releases. - **Promotional Products:** Companies specializing in promotional products can offer giant replicas as a unique and attention-grabbing option for clients. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can incorporate giant replicas as part of their marketing strategies to create memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Flexible Cartoon-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-black-boot.md) - [Heritage-Driven Boot Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wing-made-the-hard-way.md) - [Actor-Honoring Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wing-x-steve-mcqueen-classic-moc.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Elegant Protective Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millwright-steel-toe.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Premium Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-mile-boot.md) - [Dynamic Enlarged Sole Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-loafer.md)