It’s never been easier to take the easy way out. Our boots are made for those who still do it the hard way—right. | Red Wing

Awl Together Leather is Canada's first and only queer- and woman-owned shoe-repair and custom-leather workshop. Co-owner Ariss walks us through how they update a pair of Red Wing boots to fit their style. Ariss starts by removing the sole, then dyes the shoe from brown to black. After the layers of dye have dried, Ariss applies a fresh sole to the shoe and sands it to the perfect size. This update extends the life of the shoe and customizes it to fit their style. Ariss says although transforming