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Thorogood Boots

Goodyear storm welted and crafted by union workers in Merrill and Marshfield, WI.

100% employee-owned union manufacturer (UFCW locals) operating two factories in Wisconsin, producing durable Goodyear-welted work boots with American leathers.

Shop Thorogood Boots Reviewed 17 Aug 2026

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Verified active factories in Merrill and Marshfield, WI. 100% employee-owned (ESOP) through Weinbrenner Shoe Company.

Owned here

100% US employee-owned (ESOP) through Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill, Wisconsin.

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Weinbrenner Shoe Company, maker of Thorogood boots, is proudly 100% employee-owned and headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin since 1892.
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Made here

Goodyear storm welted and crafted by union workers in Merrill and Marshfield, WI.

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Thorogood boots are crafted by union craftspeople in our Merrill and Marshfield, Wisconsin factories.
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Materials

Oil-tanned full-grain leather from Seidel (Milwaukee, WI) and S.B. Foot, with MAXWear wedge outsoles.

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We build our boots with premium full-grain oil-tanned American leathers, steel shanks, and slip-resistant MAXWear outsoles.
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Shipped from here

Dual Wisconsin manufacturing plants, distribution center, and corporate offices in Merrill, WI.

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Headquartered at 108 S Polk St, Merrill, WI 54452.
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Reviewed 17 Aug 2026. Next check by 17 Feb 2027.