Red Wing Heritage: Fantastic Men’s Shoes Made in USA
:: Timeless designs :: Multiple colors and finishes :: Reasonable prices::
With excellent durability and style, a good friend of mine finds it a worthy investment to have his Red Wings re-soled after a decade of solid use. Although I haven’t had the pleasure, I must say their selection is gorgeous and timeless, falling in a wide line of styles and functions, from working in the field to a hot date on the town.
Although the Red Wing company does a little importing as well, their Red Wing Heritage line is entirely made in USA, and models couldn’t be easier to discover. Check out all the 5-star reviews on Amazon, and check out their website for the latest.
KB Footwear : Shoes and Boots Made in America Again
:: Workboots, oxfords, service shoes :: Good pricing :: Decent selection ::
KB Footwear has recently had a rebirth after its previous owner, Knapp Shoe Corp. filed for bankruptcy. A few former employees and sales counselor and the web developer pulled the funds together to buy the old tooling, and have resurrected the operation!
KB Footwear has a growing selection of leather shoes and boots, accessories and belts for working men and women, as well as for military, police or other service. Not only do they sell their own shoes, but they carry other makes – search by brand, toe type, style or by other attributes, such as MADE IN USA!!
Prices are very reasonable!
http://www.kbfootwear.com
Carolina Shoe Company: Leather Work Boots
:: Insulated, weatherproof and steel toe options :: Reasonable prices ::
Carolina Shoe Company has a pretty decent selection of men’s leather work boots made in the USA. They also have imports, so be sure to do a little easy research (see below) and unfortunately all their women’s boots are imported. With that said, their leather boots for men are a good selection of the classic work boots.
Their Made in USA models include several dozen boots that cover a multitude of leather colors, finishes, heights, with waterproof and steel toe options for each type. The website has a quick and easy “Made in USA” search button, so that is very handy! In general prices range from $100-$200.
http://www.carolinashoe.com/Category?searchTerm=made%20in%20usa
Double-H Boots: Rugged and Stylish Leather Work Boots
:: For today’s cowboys and cowgirls :: Work boots :: Great prices :: Well-crafted ::
For over 50 years, Double-H has been crafting western boots for men and women that are rugged enough for tough work, but stylish enough to kick around town. They are designed for performance, durability, comfort and style – and we would love to add that they are offered at a fantastic value compared to a lot of imports we see these days!
Check out their huge line of boots, tons of which are made here, but keep an eye out for imports (which are often spotted if you look for the ones with a crazy-high number of fancy doodly-dads on the designs). Their website sports a nifty Made in USA sorting feature (see link below).
Most boots range from $140-$200, which is a fantastic value! We really like the Domestic Harness Motorcycle boots and the steel toe Work Lacer, but there’s surely something for everyone (even dress boots). Fox Creek Leather also carries a few of their boots.
Danner: Rugged Boots for Men and Women
:: Hiking, activity and work boots :: Mixed domestic and import :: Beautiful craft ::
Danner boots has been crafting great boots in the USA since 1932. Beautiful, timeless designs that cover many form factors and activities, and can be found for great discount prices through their website. Currently about half of their designs are imported, but their website makes it really easy to filter and view only the Made in USA items, which are listed under the “Features” menu on their corporate website.
Boot categories include hiking boots, hunting boots, military boots for different climates, uniform boots, and work boots with plain toe or safety toe.
Direct link to their Made in USA selection: every month or so, Danner has an event called the “Break Room” where they offer massive discounts, often 70% off!
http://www.danner.com/boots/#features=79
Another great suggestion with insights from our friend Paul!
Alden: Makes the Finer Shoes in Life for Men
:: Famous world-wide :: Exquisite craft :: Dress and casual :: Many styles ::
Alden is the only original New England shoe and boot maker remaining of the hundreds who once made up the industry there. Family owned, Alden has been making the very best shoes money can buy since 1884. This is one of those brands that are sought after internationally, and yes they are made in the USA! Heads up, you will be paying more for these than for your average shoe.
Other fine leather goods include belts, key fobs, key rings, key and coin cases, knife and cases, note and business card holders, pen cases, credit card holders, luggage and briefcase tags, letter opener and sheath, and our favorite the hinged magnifying glass / with case. Thanks to Paul for the recommendation (he wears his Alden shoes to work and claims they are the best shoes ever!).
http://www.aldenshoe.com/history.htm
Huge selection of Alden Shoes and Boots on Amazon
Fox Creek Leather: Jackets, Bags, Boots, Accessories
:: Great prices :: Attractive designs :: Wide variety :: Great gifts ::
Fox Creek Leather is a family run business that makes the full spectrum of leather products and motorcycle leathers for men and women at reasonable prices – all jackets, vests and chaps are covered by their lifetime guarantee! Most all leather products are Made in USA except for a few boots which are clearly labeled.
Leather jackets are in several form factors, including dress jackets. Other products include gloves, belts, wallets, purses, three brands of great affordable boots, hats, motorcycle luggage and bags, trunk bags, tool bags, key fobs, horse gear and more.
Prices are very very reasonable… very impressed with the glove, wallet and belt options. We will always look here first when buying leather products and gifts for friends! Some of the non-leather accessories may be imported, but are clearly labeled.
Terox: Flip Flops and Comfortable Orthotic Footwear
:: All day comfort :: Arch support :: Orthotic :: Soft and springy :: Recycle program
They may look like Crocs, but word on the street is that these are super soft, have great support and can be worn all day long. Some users have reported knee pain going away after wearing these for awhile. The Terox elasto-polymers absorb shock and have a noticeable bounce-back effect, and reacts to your body temperature. Terox are continuously adding new designs.
Terox are designed to recharge and rejuvenate. Repurposed Terox are donated to Soles4Souls, and they are also recyclable and can be returned for a $5 credit towards your next pair. Made in USA!
http://www.terox.com/index.html
Johansen: Classic Men’s Shoes Made in USA
:: Timeless classics :: Real leather construction :: Great prices :: Multiple colors ::
Johansen makes all the men’s classics right here in America! Most shoes are just over $100 so it just goes to show you that we can make shoes here with competitive pricing. Johansen also makes shoes for Military applications, so you know they are well made.
http://www.usmadeshoes.com/johansen/mens-shoes?brand-code=airlite
Sloggers: Comfortable Rain Boots and Shoes
::Alternative to Crocs ::Great prices ::Shoes, Boots, Hats :Slip resistant
LA-based garden clogs, boots, and rain boots for Men, Women and Children. Fantastic pricing, due to efficient molding processes, and the plastic material is specially formulated to be soft, flexible, yet durable. Insole is made of open cell polyurethane, so it wicks away moisture. Fun patterns and translucent material, as well as more conservative blacks or muted colors.
The shoes and boots are guaranteed waterproof, and new designs are coming all the time. Not just for outdoors, these shoes are great for Cooks, Teachers, Waitstaff, Veterinarians, Nurses and Medical Staff. Due to the all day comfort of these shoes, 40% of all Sloggers sold in 2011 were to the Medical industry).