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.
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Riedell advertising pieces displayed in the company's lobby feature their clients including Olympians Joannie Rochette and Jeremy Abbott. 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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Lee Olson works on a mold for a pair of custom figure skates at Riedell in Red Wing, Minn. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Olson said he has made more than 4,000 pairs of custom skates in his 37 years at the company, including those worn by Olympians such as Johnny Weir and Rachel Flatt.
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A Riedell skate boot is stitched together at the Red Wing, Minn. business Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. 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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