The Minnesota manufacturer known for work boots cites market changes as it sunsets the 60-year-old hiking brand.

That’s why for personal sentimental reasons alone, the recent news that Vasque’s parent company, Red Wing Shoe Co., has officially decided to discontinue the Vasque brand comes as a disappointment.

It most closely resembles Style 8138, which costs $299.99, and Style 1907, which goes for $329.99. In other words, while Red Wing might not be shaking in its proverbial boots just yet, it might want ...