If you’re looking for high-quality Goodyear Welt Construction, there are relatively few operating factories in America who can reach this standard of quality. Their low volume approach makes them particularly popular with collectors and foreign buyers in markets like Japan. It also means that US-made pairs tend to have more character than your average pair, which is part of why producing these is so much fun.
For a great American boot, we recommend starting with our best-selling Vanguards. A take on the class US service boot from the 1940’s, these are made at the same factory that supplied the US military for decades. While not easy to make or keep in stock, they have a rugged character all their own.