On the hunt for comfortable, durable work boots that will hold up to the demands of your daily grind? Investing in a pair of American made work boots might be something you are considering after blowing through pair after pair of cheap foreign made ones. I have compiled this list of made in the USA works boots, uniform boots and shoes, and military boots to make your search easier.
Best American Made Work Boots
This list includes twenty American-made work boots brands, but which ones are the best? Easy answer: All of them.
I used to work for a retail store that sold work boots. I know how challenging it is to find work boots that have all of the features that are needed. Some people need steel toe, some soft toe. Some need 6 inch boots, some 8 inch and higher. Other shoppers are looking for leather work boots, pull on work boots, or fabric work boots.
Certain jobs require specialty work boots which can be hard to find. I have included American made logging boots, fire fighter boots, military, police and EMT boots, even postal worker boots are included in this list.
There are soooooo many options!! All of the made in USA work boot brands on this list are known for being the best in the boot industry.
What Work Boots Are Made in the USA?
You might be surprised to see popular work boots brands on this list like Wolverine Boots, KEEN, Red Wing and Carolina. There might even be some brands you have never heard of, yet have been making work boots in the USA for over one hundred years like West Coast Shoe Company and White's.
Not all of the brands on this list manufacture all of their work boot styles in the USA. I have made it clear to note when extra detail needs to be made to verify which styles are American made. At USA Love List, we recognize every effort a company makes to keep jobs on American soil.
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American Made Work Boots, Uniform Boots & Military Boots
All American Clothing Co. Work Boots
All American Clothing Co. offers a large selection of union made work boots, which include slip resistant, safety toe, electrical hazard, and waterproof styles. American made brands they carry include KEEN, Heartland Footwear and Thorogood.
Bates Military and Uniform Boots
Bates tactical military boots and uniform shoes come in styles suitable for all temperatures.
Belleville Boot Manufacturing Co. Military and Tactical Boots
Belleville has been making a wide variety of tactical and military boots in Illinois since 1904. The tactical boots are built to last and are suitable work boots for law enforcement, corrections, EMS, and fire and rescue.
Note: Not all Belleville boots are made in USA, but those that are are clearly labeled.
Capps Shoe Co. Uniform Boots
Capps Shoe Co. employs over 175 people between their warehouse & office in Lynchburg, Virginia, and their factory in Gretna, Virginia. Capps Shoe Co. Uniform Boots are made in the USA from US sourced components. They are approved by the uniform boards of all divisions of the armed forces and by Police and Sheriff departments nationwide.
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Carolina Work Boots
Carolina manufactures a variety of styles of traditional work boots in the USA. Union made boots include 6 inch and 8 inch boots, steel toe, soft toe, electrical hazard rated boots, and oil and slip resistance boots.
Note: Only select styles of Carolina boots are made in USA.
Corcoran Military and Security Boots
Made in Pennsylvania, Corcoran boots are military boots and security boots and include styles of jump boots and field boots.
Note: Not all Corcoran boots are made in USA, bought those that are are clearly labeled in the description.
Danner Work Boots
Danner manufactures a large selection of American made work boots in Portland, Oregon. Some styles are made from imported materials, and some are Berry Amendment Compliant. Selections include Plan Toe, Alloy Toe, Electrical Hazard Certified, insulated, and non-insulated.
Note: Not all Danner work boots are made in USA.
Double-H Boots
Double-H Boots boots look and fit like cowboy boots, yet have the features that are looked for in a work boot. If you are looking for a pull on work boot, then Double H-Boots might be for you. Lined, Electrical Hazard Rated, and Oil & Slip Resistant options are available.
Note: Not all Double-H Boots are made in USA, but typing 'Made in USA' in the website search reveals a large selection.
Footwear Industries of Tennessee (FIT)- Manufacturer
Footwear Industries of Tennessee (FIT) is the manufacturing company behind several of the made in USA work boots on this list. The manufacturing facility cuts, stitches, assembles and packs and the operations are highly automated. They offer a choice for production- Berry Compliant (100% made in USA), or assembled in USA with domestic and imported parts. Popular work boot brands made at this facility include Wolverine and Carhartt.
Hoffman Boots Powerline and Pac Boots
Hoffman Boots Powerline boots are "built for climbing" and are the boot of choice for linemen. The XT Powerline Composite Toe, pictured here, is the newest Powerline lineman boot. It has arch flash protection and a leather toe cup for durability. The sides are supportive, breathable, and durable. This work boot meets the ASTM F2413-11 EH standard.
Note: not all Hoffman Boots are American made, but those that are clearly state 'Made in USA' in the boot description.
KEEN American Built Work Boots
KEEN's Utiliity's collection of American build work boots are available in sizes for both men and women. This collection includes The Troy, a flexible boot that is made for jobs with squatting, bending and knee down work. The Dearborn is another work boot in the Utilitiy's collection that is made from a seamless knit upper that is very breathable. The Braddock is the last boot style and it is a leather work boot with a steel toe and slip resistance.
Matterhorn USA Built Mining Boot
The USA built Matterhorn 10 inch mining boot is made of breathable black full grain leather. It is water resistant, has a steel toe and Kevlar® liner.
McRae Footwear Military Boots
McRae Footwear makes select styles of all leather and warm weather military-style combat boots in the USA. Available in men and women sizes.
Note: Not all McRae Footwear boots are American made. Those that are are labeled on the website with an American flag.
Nicks Boots Handcrafted Work Boots
Nicks Boots high end work boots are handmade in the USA and come in hunting, ranching, and logging styles. There are also selections of all-purpose work boots, safety toe boots and firefighter boots, Made in Spokane, Washington.
Red Wing Boots
Reebok Postal Shoes and Military Boots
Yes, Reebok has a line of made in the USA work boots; military boots, postal approved boots, and athletic work boots.
Rocky Public Service Boots & Work Boots
The made in USA selection of boots by Rocky include military boots, postal approved boots, and waterproof insulated boots.
Thorogood Boots
Thorogood Boots has an extensive line of work boots made in USA that include leather boots, steel toe boots, Electric Hazard Rated boots, Wellington work boots and more. The Wellington boots are made in USA pull on work boots, if that is a feature you are searching for.
West Coast Shoe Company Specialty Work Boots
For over 100 years West Coast Shoe Company has been making high quality footwear, including high end work boots, in Oregon. Wesco Boots can be custom made to order. Styles available include specialty boots for forestry workers, fire fighter boots, arborist boots, and linesman boots.
White's Work Boots, Logging Boots, Fire Boots
White's high end work boots, logging boots and fire boots are made by hand in Spokane, Washington. White's Legacy Boots are the original work boot and have been made in the USA since 1853.
Wolverine USA Built Work Boots
Select styles of Wolverine boots are made in Michigan and other factories across the USA. The Wolverine Ramparts CarbonMax work boot (picture) is available in 6" and 8". This traditional work boot is available in soft or safety toe and is made for comfort.
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