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Two young children wearing rain boots and outdoor clothes stand at a rustic wooden play kitchen, seen from behind, with metal pots and pans on the counter and dirt and leaves on the ground.

Red Band

Born in New Zealand in 1958 and handcrafted from 19 individual pieces, Red Bands are built on a legacy of durability and tradition.

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A man sitting on wooden steps outdoors, smiling as he puts on rubber boots. A black dog sits beside him, and another pair of boots is visible in the background on the porch.
An icon since 1958

Loved by generations

From high country paddocks to sports sidelines, Red Bands have been trusted by generations to take on life’s adventures. Rugged, reliable, and unmistakably iconic, they’re built to keep pace with every challenge - wherever the journey leads.

A child in light blue jeans and black rain boots with red soles balances on a fallen tree branch outdoors, surrounded by gravel and leaves.
The perfect all-rounder

From garden jobs to the worksite, Red Bands deliver enduring durability and reliability for every step

A pair of black rubber boots with bright red bands around the soles and tops. The boots have SKELLERUP RED BAND labels near the top front. They are clean and placed on a plain light background.

Red Band Men

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A pair of black rubber boots with red soles and red trim at the top, positioned side by side on a plain white background.

Red Band Low Women/Youth

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A pair of black rubber boots with bright red soles and toes, standing side by side on a plain white background.

Red Band Junior

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A pair of black rubber boots with red soles, red trim at the top, and a label reading Red Band on each boot, photographed against a plain white background.

Red Band Women/Youth

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A pair of black rubber work boots with red soles and trim, positioned side by side on a plain white background.

Red Band Children

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The Red Band story

Crafted to stand the test of time

Two women wearing black rain boots and jackets push strollers with children along a wet street. Parked cars and trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background.

Community connection

Cover of the 1990 Skellerup Rural Products Catalogue featuring a close-up of two people wearing black and red gumboots. Bold yellow and blue text advertises prizes and a Young Farmer contest.

Built on heritage

Two young children with light hair, seen from behind, play at a rustic outdoor mud kitchen with metal pots and pans. Homemade animal crafts decorate the wooden structure. The kids wear jackets and rubber boots.

A true Kiwi classic

A black and pink rain boot with a pink ribbon symbol rests on a pink surface next to a newspaper titled PINK BANDS ARE BACK, featuring articles and images about the boots.
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Pink Bands are back

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A new take on a classic

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Illustration of two people in Red Band gumboots, one leaning on a red pickup truck and the other sitting in the back. Text reads, Red Band Wearers Club - The Sole of New Zealand by Skellerup since 1958.

Red Band Wearers Club

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Why Red Bands?

The qualities that have made Red Band gumboots a Kiwi favorite for generations

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Expertly handcrafted

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All ages, all adventures

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Built to last

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A true classic