Every American-Made Boot Brand (Work Boots, Western Boots, and Casual Boots): Which Brands are Made in the USA?

What does it mean when a brand markets its boots as Made in the USA? It can range from being made from start to finish in the United States with every single component sourced stateside, like most of Origin USA’s boots, to being mostly made in the Caribbean and just finished in the United States, like Thorogood.

Any bootmaker will tell you that “Made in the USA” does not guarantee durability or better construction — some of the best boots we’ve tried are from Indonesia, for instance.

But of course, there are plenty of reasons to prefer USA-made boots, from preserving American craftsmanship to taking a stand against outsourcing. Whatever your reason, there’s a brand for you in this list.

Really, What Does Made in America Mean?

When a brand claims its boots are “Made in America,” the label can mean a few different things — and the bar isn’t as high as many consumers assume.

Under Federal Trade Commission rules, a product can legally carry the label even if many of its components are imported, so long as the final assembly takes place in the United States. In some cases, that means only the outsole is attached on U.S. soil while the rest of the boot is manufactured abroad.

The Berry Amendment, which applies to military contracts, enforces a stricter definition: all materials, from leather to laces, must be domestically sourced, and the boot must be entirely made in the U.S. (There are exceptions for critical components that cannot be sourced in the US) This is why you’ll sometimes see a boot described as Berry compliant. Most civilian bootmakers don’t meet that standard.

Some non-military brands (Origin, Silverado, and Sundance among them) make boots in the U.S. with as many domestic components as possible — to their credit, Origin will tell you what they had to get overseas. (At the time of writing, just the midsole on this boot is labeled as made overseas.)

So for consumers looking to support American manufacturing, the label alone doesn’t tell the full story — it’s worth digging into where both the labor and the materials actually come from.

As guys who know a lot about boots, we should be clear: there are a lot of amazing American brands that make incredibly high quality boots with a lot of skill, and some of the leathers or soles come from leading suppliers overseas. Many will tell you there simply isn’t a better rubber sole than Dainite or a better suede producer than CF Stead, both located in the UK. So we’re not saying a product is bad if it’s in the “Made in the USA with some imported materials” category.

We compiled our list below based on extensive research, but a lot of brands aren’t very transparent. This list will be regularly updated as we encounter new information; please leave a comment if there’s anything you think we should know.

Tier	What It Means
Tier 1	Made in the USA with American materials. All major components — leather, soles, stitching — are sourced and assembled in the United States.
Tier 2	Made in the USA with some imported materials. Assembly happens in the U.S., but parts, like leather or soles, may be sourced internationally.
Tier 3	Some models are made in the USA. The brand may offer a handful of American-made boots, but a portion of its products are made abroad.

Made in the USA Boots

Alden

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Middleborough, Massachusetts

Alden is a New England shoemaker that produces 100% of its boots and dress shoes in the USA (in Massachusetts). The brand uses some domestic materials (e.g., Horween leather), but it also sources certain specialty leathers or components from abroad, like their suede. All Alden footwear is U.S.-made, just not with exclusively American materials.

Allen Edmonds

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Allen Edmonds makes many of its Goodyear-welted dress shoes in Wisconsin, but also sells imported models. Most of their boots and dress shoes are made in the USA, while some (like certain sneakers and some casual boots) are made in Europe or Asia. Because a substantial portion of production is overseas, Allen Edmonds as a brand is no longer predominantly USA-made.

Cydwoq

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Burbank, CA

Cydwoq (pronounced “Sidewalk”) is an artisanal shoe brand based in California. All Cydwoq footwear is designed and handcrafted in their workshop in Burbank, CA. Cydwoq uses leathers sourced from other countries known for tanning, meaning not every material is American. Nonetheless, every stitch and construction step is done in the U.S.

Danner

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Danner runs a factory in Portland, Oregon and makes a select range of its boots there (notably the iconic hiking models and certain work/military boots). Those U.S.-made Danner boots often carry a label “Made in USA with imported components.”

However, Danner also outsources a large portion of its footwear to factories in Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.), especially for their more affordable hiking and hunting lines. In summary, some Danner boots are made in the USA, but the brand overall is far from 100% domestic.

Fish Creek Moccasin

• Tier 2: Made in the US with imported materials (We’ve reached out to Fish Creek for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Fish Creek, Wisconisn

Fish Creek Moccasin is a small, family-owned business known for making moccasins. Founded in 1988 by Jim and Candy Yonker and acquired by Garrett Doubleday in 2018, the company has built a reputation for making classic moccasin-style shoes and boots.

Footskins

• Tier 1: 100% made in the USA with American materials
•  Bluff Country, Minnesota

Footwear by Footskins (Minnesota) offers moccasin-style boots and slippers that are completely made in the USA of American leathers​. They handcraft their moccasins using domestic deerskin, cowhide, and sheepskin. The result is a product made entirely in the U.S. with U.S.-sourced hides and materials.

Francis Waplinger

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• New York City, New York

Francis Waplinger is a one-man bespoke shoemaker based in New York. He makes each pair of boots or shoes individually by hand in his workshop. This means every Francis Waplinger boot is made in the USA. Because he caters to a luxury market, Waplinger often uses imported high-end leathers (e.g., French calf, Italian crust leather) and components to achieve the best quality. So while the labor is 100% American, the materials can be a mix of domestic and imported.

Frye

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Frye is an American brand (est. 1863), but today, most Frye boots are made overseas (in Mexico, China, and other countries). Certain models, like their Harness riding boots and casual Prison boots, are currently made in the USA. But Frye’s core product line is not made in the USA.

Gokey USA

• Tier 1 or 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Gokey for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Tipton, Missouri

Gokey is a heritage brand (now owned by Orvis) that handcrafts hunting boots, moccasins, and luggage in Tipton, Missouri. Each pair is still 100% made in the USA​. Gokey uses high-quality leather, notably including American bison leather for some boots, which suggests some of their material is domestic as well. All assembly and stitching are done in Missouri. It’s possible that a few inputs (like hardware or laces) might be imported.

Julian Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Los Angeles, California

Julian Boots (run by designer Julian Imrie) produces artisanal boots out of a workshop in Los Angeles. Julian Boots are known for using quality leathers like Horween’s Chromexcel (USA) as well as select imported hides for certain models. All assembly is done in the U.S. While materials can be of mixed origin, the company’s footwear is fully made in America in terms of construction.

Keen

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Keen Footwear manufactures the bulk of its boots and shoes in Asia, but they have an “American Built” series assembled in Portland, OR. Those select work boots and hikers are assembled in the USA with imported uppers and parts. Apart from that niche collection, all other Keen products are foreign-made.

Kreosote

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• California (maybe)

Kreosote Boots is a bespoke boot venture by one man, J.D. Gabbard, in the U.S. (he has been based in California). Every pair is made-to-measure and handcrafted by him, so production is entirely in America on a per-order basis. He uses traditional methods and whatever leather best suits the project (which can be U.S. or European-tanned). With all labor done domestically but specialty materials often imported, Kreosote boots are fully U.S.-made with globally sourced inputs.

Limmer Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Limmer Boot Co. of New Hampshire is famous for heavy-duty hiking boots. The company has two segments: Peter Limmer & Sons makes custom boots in NH (all by hand in the USA), while the Limmer Boot Company sells stock boots that are actually made in Europe (manufactured by Meindl in Germany)​. Only a few Limmer models (their custom boots and perhaps a limited “American-made” edition) are produced domestically; the off-the-shelf Limmer Light and Standard boots are German-made.

LL Bean

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

L.L. Bean is known for its iconic “Bean Boots” (duck boots), which are made in Maine at Bean’s own facilities. Most other L.L. Bean footwear (hiking boots, casual shoes, etc.) are made overseas. The company’s Brunswick, Maine factory churns out hundreds of thousands of the classic Bean Boots annually, and also a few styles of moccasins and slippers, which are USA-made. Beyond those, the majority of Bean’s boots are imported.

Maya Miel

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Northern California

With a background in sculpture, fiber arts, and upholstery, Maya Miel makes boots in Northern California. Each pair requires over 100 distinct steps, from anatomical measurement and pattern drafting to lasting and sole construction, blending technical skill with aesthetic intent.

Modern Vice

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• New York City, New York

Modern Vice is a contemporary footwear brand that actually owns a factory in New York City. They produce their fashion forward, rock’n’roll themed boots in-house in NYC – all Modern Vice shoes are made in the United States​. Modern Vice sources most leathers from Italy or Latin America, but they cut, sew, and assemble the boots in New York. The brand is completely U.S.-made in terms of manufacturing.

NF Bootmaker

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Chicago, IL

NF Bootmaker (run by Nathan Florsheim) is a one-person custom boot shop. Nathan makes each boot himself by hand, typically in Illinois. Every pair of NF Bootmaker boots is built start-to-finish in the USA by this craftsman. He uses some of the finest leathers in the world, such as Horween shell cordovan (USA) and J&FJ Baker oak bark tanned leather (UK), so materials are both domestic and imported. Nonetheless, the brand’s output is entirely American-made on the labor side, given its bespoke, one-maker nature.

Oak Street Bootmakers

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Illinois & Maine

Oak Street Bootmakers produces all of its footwear in the USA. They partner with American factories and workshops (in Maine and Illinois, for example) to handcraft their boots and shoes. They are well-known for using Horween leather (tanned in Chicago) for uppers, and often Vibram or Dainite soles (the latter is imported from England). So while some sole units or components come from abroad, the construction and the majority of materials (leather) are domestic.

Oldspeed Mfg

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Media, Pennsylvania

Old Speed makes handmade boots in Media, Pennsylvania, using traditional techniques and American and globally sourced materials. Every pair is hand-traced, hand-cut, hand-lasted, and assembled with hours of labor-intensive craftsmanship. The boots are built on wet-molded, vegetable-tanned leather boards, with Blake stitching through the lasting board, midsole, and upper. Materials come from respected tanneries like Horween, Hermann Oak, Wickett & Craig, and S.B. Foot.

Origin USA

• Tier 1: 100% Made in the USA
• Franklin County, Maine

Also called “Origin Maine,” this is a company that explicitly set out to rebuild American manufacturing. All Origin boots are handcrafted in Maine, and uniquely, Origin also sources practically all inputs domestically, even developing their own outsole production in-house.

They are about as American-made as you could ask: the majority of their products have every single component sourced domestically, with just one or two boots containing one imported component, usually a midsole — we’re just giving them the Tier 1 title, as they’ve been working diligently from day one to slowly get every component made in the USA, and we’ve watched the list of exceptions (transparently noted on their site) shrink and shrink.

You’re almost guaranteed your boots will be 100% made in the USA; just check the product page for “100% American Made.” At the time of writing we could only find one boot (the hybrid stitchdown) to have imported components.

Pierrepont Hicks

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• New York City, New York

Pierrepont Hicks is a niche brand that offers limited collections of footwear and accessories, all made in the USA. Emphasizing moc toe designs, the brand ensures domestic manufacturing, using “conscious materials” from both the U.S. and abroad.

Quoddy

• Tier 2 or 3 (Some boots and shoes of unknown origin): Made in the USA with some imported materials and some of the boots might be made overseas
• Maine

Quoddy is a Maine-based company that hand-sews moccasin-style shoes and boots. Some of Quoddy’s shoes and boots are made in Maine. Some models are labeled “made in America,” others are not. Their website states, “the fact of the matter is that more people want Quoddy shoes than our workshop in Lewiston can make in any reasonable time. That is why in-stock shoes are made both in our Lewiston workshop, and elsewhere to our exact specifications.”

They do not specify where “elsewhere” is located, but when it’s outsourced, footwear with this kind of build (called “genuine handsewn moccasin construction”) is almost always made in the Dominican Republic. We’ve reached out to Quoddy for clarification.

Ralph Lauren

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Ralph Lauren is a global fashion brand, and most of its footwear is made overseas (Italy, Portugal, China, etc.). That said, Ralph Lauren has occasionally offered a “Made in USA” boot collection – for instance, the RRL-branded boots made in America by heritage manufacturers. It has a small collection of USA-made boots for men​, often limited editions that “pay homage to classic Americana.” These include items like RRL engineer or cowboy boots made in US workshops. However, these are the exception; the vast majority of Ralph Lauren boots are imported.

Rancourt & Co

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Lewiston, Maine

Rancourt & Co. is a family-run shoemaker in Lewiston, Maine, that makes hand-sewn moccasins, loafers, and boots. All Rancourt footwear is made in Maine, in-house. Rancourt uses a mix of leathers that are mostly from Chicago’s Horween, sometimes from Europe. They use one of the most celebrated latex rubber outsoles, Lactae Hevea, which are made in France. But all shoes are lasted and finished in the US. With 100% domestic production, Rancourt is firmly a made-in-USA brand.

Red Wing Heritage

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Red Wing, Minnesota & Potosi, Missouri

Red Wing’s Heritage line – e.g., the classic Iron Ranger, Blacksmith, and Moc Toe boots – is made in the USA, mostly in Red Wing, Minnesota (and a smaller facility in Potosi, Missouri)​. They use U.S.-sourced leather from the company’s own SB Foot Tannery for most, if not all models, and they’re assembled stateside.

Some components, like the Vibram outsoles, are imported, but all Heritage boots are USA-built​. Just note that Red Wing’s work boots, those that aren’t made under the Red Wing Heritage label, are mostly made in Asia.

Role Club by Brian the Bootmaker

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Los Angeles, California

Role Club is a one-man boot brand run by Brian “the Bootmaker” Truong in Los Angeles. Brian makes vintage-inspired engineer and service boots entirely by hand. Each pair of Role Club boots is crafted start-to-finish in his L.A. workshop. He uses both domestic and imported materials (for example, he might source Japanese horsehide or American steerhide depending on the project).

Russell Moccasin Co.

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Berlin, WI

Russell Moccasin (est. 1898) in Wisconsin makes custom-order moccasin style boots, shoes, and loafers. Every Russell Moccasin is made in their Berlin, WI, facility by hand. Russell often sources leather from U.S. tanneries (such as Horween or Hermann Oak), and they can acquire special materials for custom orders (like ostrich, camel, etc. from overseas). All assembly and stitching are done in Wisconsin. The brand is completely U.S.-made in terms of manufacturing, though not strictly limited to U.S. materials in every case.

Schnee’s

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Schnee’s is a Montana-based outfitter known for its pac boots and mountaineering boots. Some of Schnee’s boots are made in the USA – notably, their signature Schnee’s pack boots (with rubber bottoms and leather tops) are made in Bozeman, Montana. These boots are often made with U.S. leather uppers. On the other hand, many of Schnee’s modern hiking boots (e.g., Granite, Beartooth models) are made in Italy by contractors. As a brand, Schnee makes a portion of their product line is USA-made (mostly the pac boots and some specialty hunters), but a significant portion is imported (Europe).

Steger Mukluks

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Ely, Minnesota

Steger Mukluks (Ely, Minnesota) makes traditional mukluks and moccasins. Steger’s boots are handcrafted in Ely, MN​. They use materials like moosehide leather and high-loft wool or felt linings; much of these materials are sourced from North America (for instance, they use Canadian/American hides and liners). The rubber soles on Steger Mukluks are possibly imported, but the boots themselves are cut and sewn in Minnesota. We’re currently confirming with the brand.

Sundance Leather

• Tier 1: 100% made in the USA with American materials
• Guffey, Colorado

Sundance Sheepskin & Leather (Colorado) is a small family business that makes shearling boots and leather moccasins. All their sheepskin boots are American-made by them right in Colorado​. They use U.S.-sourced materials: for example, they use American top-grain cowhide and American shearling in their boots​, with fully domestic manufacturing and mostly domestic material. We reached out to Sundance who explained:

Our boots are made from 100% US sourced materials, with the exception of the molded rubber sole, which we have imported from Mexico in the past.  We lost our supplier during COVID however, and any new soles moving forward will be produced in house from US materials.

Thursday Boot Company

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Thursday Boot Co. manufactures most of its boots in Mexico, but it also has a Made in the USA line that currently offers two models that use imported materials. Currently, most of the Vanguard models use Horween leather, with the exception of the Burnt Copper and Black Waxed Roughout, which are from Mexico. The insoles and laces are also sourced from outside the US.

Truman Boot Company

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Eugene, Oregon

Truman Boot Co. operates out of Eugene, Oregon. Truman boots are all built in Oregon by a small team of American craftsmen, from clicking the leather to Goodyear welting and finishing, the entire process is done stateside. Truman is transparent that they source leather from the US, Italy, and the UK​ — but the owner has told Stridewise that they’re in the process of shifting their sourcing to become a 100% USA-made brand. The transition is expected to be complete by 2026.

Unsung

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Nashville, Tennessee

Unsung is run by two brothers based in Nashville, Tennessee, who repair, customize, and build fully hand-welted boots on Baker leather footbeds, custom-made to your specifications — including upper leather, outsole, thread color, and more. They use imported materials like Dr. Sole outsoles and Myram leather from Italy, but could probably make a boot using 100% American-made materials.

Wesco Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Scappoose, Oregon

Wesco, sometimes called West Coast Shoe Co., has been making boots in Scappoose, Oregon, for over a century. All Wesco boots are made in their Oregon workshop. They use very high-quality materials: heavy leathers (often from U.S. tanneries like Seidel and Horween and occasionally some Japanese horsehide for special editions, and Vibram soles (Vibram has some U.S. production, but many soles come from Italy). In short, every Wesco boot is U.S.-made, and when a component comes from abroad it’s because that’s the best place to find it.

White’s Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Spokane, WA

White’s Boots (Spokane, WA) makes heritage style work boots in Spokane by hand using rare and laborious methods. White’s models use mostly USA components, with some parts (like soles) occasionally coming from abroad.

Wolverine (1000 Mile)

• Tier 2 (just the 1000-mile): Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Most Wolverine are not made in America

Wolverine’s 1000 Mile collection is a line of vintage inspired, lace up boots that the company markets as made in America. The materials include Horween leather (from Chicago, USA) and other components that may be imported (Wolverine openly states “Made in USA with globally sourced materials” for this line​.

Importantly, only the 1000 Mile and a couple of related models are made in the USA; the majority of Wolverine’s product lines (work boots, etc.) are made overseas.

Tactical Boots Made in America

Bates Footwear

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Bates is known for tactical and military footwear, most of which is imported. They do have a limited selection of boots made in the USA for specialized lines (e.g., uniform-compliant boots), but those are built with a mix of domestic and foreign components. The vast majority of Bates boots are made overseas, with only a few “USA-made” exceptions, so the brand is largely not USA-made overall.

Belleville Boot Company

• Tier 1 & 2: Made in the USA with American materials, with the exception of a few models that use imported materials
• Belleville, IL

Belleville is a leading supplier of U.S. military boots and manufactures all its footwear domestically. Their TAA lines include “boots that utilize global sourcing” but they’re an overall reliable source of 100% USA-made boots — their website lists most as “Made in USA – Berry Compliant​.”

Corcoran

• Tier 1 & 2: Some made in the USA with American materials, some use imported materials
• Headquarters: Martinsburg, Pennsylvania

Carolina owns Corcoran and specializes in jump boots and military-style footwear which are still manufactured in the USA. For example, their iconic jump boots are made in Pennsylvania. Some Corcoran military boots are Berry compliant (100% US materials), while others use imported components — but all Corcoran-labeled boots appear to be assembled in the States.

McRae Footwear

• Tier 1: 100% made in the USA with American materials
• Mt. Gilead, North Carolina

McRae Footwear is a U.S. military boot manufacturer in North Carolina. McRae manufactures 100% of its boots in the USA with domestically sourced components​. They have been doing so for decades, supplying combat boots that are fully Berry-compliant.

Made in America Western Boots

Abilene Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Texas

Abilene Boot Co. has manufactured its western boots exclusively in the U.S. since 1980​. They sell “American-made boots” that are specified as “Made in USA with domestic & global parts.”

Anderson Bean

• Tier 1 or 2: (We’ve reached out to Anderson Bean for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Mercedes, Texas

Anderson Bean is a Texas bootmaker that makes all its cowboy boots in Mercedes, Texas. Notably, every part of an Anderson Bean boot comes from a USA-based supplier, and the boots are assembled by hand in Texas. Their Exotic Boots are made of imported leathers such as Ostrich, Caiman, Alligator, Elephant, and Lizard — but imported by an American supplier.

Babione’s Wilson Boots Emporium

• Tier 1 or 2: Some made in the USA with American materials (their website doesn’t specify where they source their materials from, but we’ve reached out for more info.)
• Sheridan, Wyoming

Wilson Boots is a smaller custom bootmaker. Wilson Boots are made in the USA, just not necessarily from all-American materials.

Back at the Ranch

• Tier 1 or 2: Some made in the USA with American materials (We’ve reached out to Back at the Ranch for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Santa Fe, Texas

Back at the Ranch is a luxury boot retailer in Santa Fe that also produces its own line of cowboy boots. These bespoke boots are crafted domestically in small batches. While they often use high-end exotic leathers (which may be imported), all manufacturing and assembly take place in the United States.

Beck Boots

• Tier 1 or 2: Some made in the USA with American materials (We’ve reached out to Beck Boots for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Amarillo, Texas

Beck Cowboy Boots (Amarillo, TX) has been handmaking custom boots for over a century. Every pair is built in Amarillo and is notably made with American-tanned leather. This means the leather uppers are sourced domestically (often from U.S. tanneries). Beck Boots bespoke orders can incorporate exotic hides per customer request.

Black Jack Boots

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Black Jack Boots for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• El Paso, Texas

Black Jack is a cowboy boot company that makes boots in El Paso, Texas​. Since 1996 they have made boots in the USA using traditional 100-step construction. They use premium leathers, including exotics like alligator and ostrich, which are often imported, but every boot is built start-to-finish in Texas.

Caboots (Champion Attitude)

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Caboots for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• El Paso, Texas

Caboots is a family-run custom boot shop in El Paso, Texas. All Caboots (short for Champion Attitude Boots) are made in the USA by hand, often as one-off custom pairs. The brand focuses on unique designs and customer specifications, so materials can range widely – from domestic cowhide to imported exotic skins – but the assembly and craftsmanship are entirely American. The brand is 100% U.S.-made in terms of labor.

Cobra Rock Boot Company

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Cobra Rock Boot Company for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Marfa, Texas

Cobra Rock is a small two-person boot company in Marfa, Texas. They handmake all their boots in their Texas workshop in limited batches. All production is done in the USA (by the owners themselves), so every pair of Cobra Rock boots is American-made. The leathers and materials they use are high quality and could be domestic or imported (whichever best suits their designs), but the brand is entirely U.S.-built.

Fenoglio Boot Co.

• Tier 1: 100% Made in the USA
• Nocona, Texas

Fenoglio Boot Company builds cowboy boots that are “truly Texas made,” continuing the bootmaking tradition in Nocona, Texas​. All Fenoglio boots are handmade in Nocona. They use all-leather construction and take pride in their Texas craftsmanship. While materials like exotic skins or certain soles might be sourced from outside the U.S., Fenoglio boots are entirely produced on American soil.

As to if we use any imported goods it would be next to impossible to not import exotic leathers as they are only available from the region and tanneries they are sourced.

Fenoglio Boot Company

Flora Knight Bootmakers

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Guthrie, Oklahoma

Flora Knight, originally from Canada and raised in New Zealand, is a skilled bespoke cowboy bootmaker based in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She trained under renowned bootmakers Lisa Sorrell and Ray Dorwart. Her approach to both bootmaking and music reflects a deep appreciation for pre-industrial artistry.

J.B. Hill Boot Company

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to J.B. Hill Boot Company for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• El Paso, Texas

J.B. Hill Boot Company makes high-end cowboy boots in El Paso, Texas. All J.B. Hill boots are built in El Paso. They specialize in luxury boots often made from exotic leathers (alligator, ostrich, etc.), which means material sourcing is global, but every pair is built in the USA. J.B. Hill’s output is 100% American-made in terms of labor and manufacturing, with the expected use of some imported inputs due to the nature of their product.

John Allen Woodward

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to John Allen Woodward for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Boulder, Colorado

John Allen Woodward is a bespoke bootmaker (now based in Boulder, Colorado) known for ultra-premium, exotic skin boots. He personally makes custom boots for clients, so each pair is handcrafted in the USA by John and his small team. Given the bespoke nature, materials are typically client-driven: high-end exotic leathers (crocodile, python, etc.), which are imported.

Justin Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Justin is a major western boot brand that operates both U.S. and overseas production. Some Justin cowboy boots are made in the USA (for example, certain high-end or classic styles still come out of their factory in El Paso, TX), but a large number of Justin boots are made in Mexico and Asia. The brand doesn’t clearly label all products, so consumers often have to check tags or descriptions. Overall, Justin Boots cannot be considered predominantly made in USA – they maintain a partial domestic range amidst a lot of imports.

Little’s Boots

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Little’s Boots for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• San Antonio, TX

Little’s Boot Company is a custom bootmaker in Texas. They make all boots by hand in the USA, built to the customer’s measurements and design choices. They often work with exotic leathers and intricate inlays, which means some material comes from abroad, but every boot is constructed and finished in the U.S.

Lucchese Boot Company

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Lucchese is a Texas boot company. They still build their premium “Classics” and many “1883” line boots in El Paso, TX (with lemonwood pegged soles, etc.), but they also produce others (like some Lucchese since 2000 series and casual boots) in Mexico. In general, the top-tier Lucchese boots are USA-made, and lower-cost models are often Mexican-made.​

M.L. Leddy’s

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to M.L. Leddy’s for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• San Angelo, Texas

M.L. Leddy’s is a legendary Texas bootmaker (with stores in Fort Worth and San Angelo). Each pair of Leddy’s boots is completely handmade in downtown San Angelo, Texas​. Leddy’s been making boots since 1922. The boots are custom-made for each customer, often using exotic skins or special leathers. All the work is done in the USA. While those exotic materials may come from overseas.

Nocona Boots

• Tier 3: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• El Paso, Texas

Nocona Boots, another Justin Brands label, used to make boots solely in the U.S., but today only a portion of its boots are made in the States. Nocona operates a factory in El Paso (shared with Justin/Tony Lama) that turns out some western boots under the Nocona name, especially legacy styles. However, many Nocona-branded boots are made in Mexico.

Olathe Boots

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Olathe for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Mercedes, Texas

Olathe is a cowboy boot brand that is part of the Rios of Mercedes/Anderson Bean family. Olathe boots are made in the USA, in the same Texas facilities that produce Anderson Bean boots. They specialize in rough-stock and rodeo boots. All assembly and finishing is done in Texas. As with its sister brands, Olathe will use a mix of leathers – domestic cowhides for many boots, and imported exotics for some – but every Olathe boot is built on American soil.

Olsen-Stelzer Boots

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Olsen-Stelzer for clarification on where their materials are sourced from)
• Dallas, Texas

Olsen-Stelzer is a historically significant Texas boot company (famed for making custom boots for Hollywood stars in the 1930s-50s). Bootmakers in Texas make them. Olsen-Stelzer’s tradition is American craftsmanship, and no part of their limited production is outsourced overseas.

Rios of Mercedes

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Mercedes, Texas

Rios of Mercedes is a bootmaker in Mercedes, Texas, that’s been operating since 1853. All Rios of Mercedes boots are hand-made in Texas. The brand uses a variety of leathers; many are domestic, though they also use exotic skins (imported) for custom orders. All assembly and finishing is U.S.-based.

Rocketbuster Boots

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Rockbuster for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• El Paso, Texas

Rocketbuster is a custom boot company in El Paso, Texas. Every Rocketbuster boot is handmade to order in El Paso (they’re known for elaborate inlays and hand-painted designs done in-house). The production is entirely American. They use a lot of exotic and specialty materials (snake, lizard, custom dyes) to achieve their signature look, which means materials can be globally sourced.

Saboteuse

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Rockbuster for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Massachusetts

Saboteuse is the bootmaking atelier of Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin, a trained architect and Cordwainers College alum who builds Western boots. Based in Massachusetts, her work integrates traditional bootmaking with historical research, sculpture, and public engagement. Each pair of boots is built entirely by hand over 100+ hours, using heritage techniques and a meticulous, material-driven approach. Guerin’s practice also serves as a commentary on craft, labor, and access to technical knowledge, particularly within American footwear traditions. Her boots have been exhibited in institutions such as the New Orleans Museum of Art and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Wait times currently average 15 months.

Sorrell Custom Boots

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA, possibly with some imported materials (We’ve reached out for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Guthrie, Oklahoma

Sorrell Custom Boots was founded in 1996 by master bootmaker Lisa Sorrell in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Known for her intricate inlay, overlay, and topstitching work, Sorrell creates fully custom cowboy boots that blend traditional craftsmanship with fine art. Her boots have been featured in books, magazines, and the PBS series Craft in America.

Texas Traditions Boots (Lee Miller)

• Tier 1 or Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials (We’ve reached out to Lee Miller for clarification on where their materials are sourced from.)
• Austin, Texas

Texas Traditions is a famed custom boot shop in Austin, Texas, run by bootmaker Lee Miller. Every pair of Texas Traditions boots is individually made by Lee and his small team in Austin. These boots are entirely American-made; the legendary Charlie Dunn trained Lee Miller, and he’s carried on that legacy. Materials vary per custom order (clients might request exotic skins or special hides), so while the work is done 100% USA, some leather could be imported.

Tony Lama Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Tony Lama, a sister brand to Justin, has a long history of U.S. bootmaking in El Paso. Today, Tony Lama makes some of its premium and exotic boots in the USA (for example, the Signature series and certain handcrafted styles). These American-made Tony Lamas are often marketed as such and carry higher price points. However, a considerable portion of Tony Lama boots – especially entry and mid-level boots – are produced in Mexico or Asia.

Made in America Work Boots

Allegiance Footwear

• Tier 1: 100% made in the USA with American materials
• Mountain City, Tennessee

Allegiance Footwear makes work boots in Mountain City, Tennessee, and prides itself on using American-sourced components. The entire boot (and all its parts) is made in the USA, which suggests a fully domestic supply chain. In practice, their boots are 100% made in the USA with U.S.-origin materials, placing this brand at the highest “made in USA” standard.

Carolina Shoe

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Carolina offers a subset of its work boots as “Made in USA,” but most of its models are imported. The USA-made Carolina boots (such as certain logger and safety toe boots) are assembled in the USA from globally sourced components.

Chippewa Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Chippewa is a heritage work boot brand that produces some boots in the USA and many overseas. They maintain a “Handcrafted in USA” line (for example, some logger and motorcycle boots), which are built in the US, typically with a combination of domestic leather and imported parts (e.g., outsoles). However, a large portion of Chippewa’s models are made in China or Mexico.

Double-H Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Double-H produces western and work boots, and they maintain a limited USA-made lineup. Select styles of Double-H boots are union-made in the USA (in Pennsylvania) using a combination of American and globally sourced components. The majority of Double-H’s styles, however, are made in Mexico or China. Consumers must identify the American-made Double-H boots by the “Made in USA” tags, but as a brand, Double-H is split, with only a minority of models qualifying as made in the USA.

Drew’s Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Drew’s is an Oregon-based boot retailer that also has some boots under its own name. A few Drew’s-branded work boots are made in the USA (often in collaboration with White’s or Nick’s Boots for their fire boots, for example). Those specific models are American-made, but Drew’s sells many other boots (from various manufacturers) that are imported. As a brand, Drew’s isn’t a manufacturer per se, and its in-house offerings include both U.S.-made specialty boots and other non-U.S. products. Therefore, only “some models” from Drew’s are made in the USA.

Frank’s Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Spokane, WA

Frank’s Boots is a Spokane, WA company founded by former craftsmen from Nick’s. They build heavy-duty logger and work boots entirely in the USA. All Frank’s boots are hand-lasted and stitched in their Washington facility using techniques similar to White’s and Nick’s. The brand is fully American-made in terms of production. They source leather from both U.S. tanneries and globally (whatever meets their quality specs, e.g., they might use U.S. hides or import specialty leather), so not every input is U.S.-origin, but the brand’s products are all USA-built.

Georgia Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Georgia Boot (a division of Rocky Brands) produces the vast majority of its boots offshore, commonly in the Dominican Republic and China. They do have a small USA-made line (e.g., a couple of logger and wedge work boots). In fact, an investigation by Allamerican.org found only four models that were made in the USA, and even those explicitly stated they use imported materials​. Everything else in Georgia Boot’s catalog is imported.

JK Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Spokane, Washington

JK Boots is a Spokane, Washington, boot company making logger, lineman, and wildland firefighter boots. It is a family-owned business that builds all its boots in Spokane. Their boots are U.S.-made, and they strive to source leather and components domestically (for example, they often use USA-tanned leathers). The brand delivers American-made boots; even if a few minor inputs must be imported, they emphasize domestic sourcing.

Justin Work

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Justin Work is a line under Justin Boots that focuses on work boots. Like the main brand, it has select styles that are made in the USA – specifically, some Western work boots are built in El Paso, Texas, using globally sourced components. These U.S.-made models represent a small portion of the Work line. The rest of Justin Work boots (including many steel-toe and industrial styles) are imported.

Matterhorn

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Matterhorn (a brand under the Carolina Shoe Co.) specializes in heavy-duty mining and military boots. Matterhorn does manufacture a number of its boots in the USA – for example, certain miners’ boots are union-made in their Pennsylvania factory and labeled “Made in USA with global parts.”​ However, Matterhorn also sells models that do not carry the USA label, implying some are imported. Some of their line (particularly lighter tactical boots) may be made overseas.

Nicks Handmade Boots

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Spokane, WA

Nick’s Handmade Boots (Spokane, WA) produces all its boots in the USA. They are known for thick leather work boots (firefighting boots, logging boots, etc.) that are hand-lasted in their Spokane workshop. Nick’s uses a lot of U.S.-sourced leather (e.g., from Horween and Seidel tanneries) and components, though they may incorporate some imported leather options for custom orders. Every Nick’s boot is built domestically by American workers.

Reebok Work

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Reebok’s work boot line has a few specific models that are made in the USA – typically tactical boots or military-style boots that need to be Berry compliant for government contracts. For example, certain Reebok rapid response military boots are U.S.-made. These often use U.S. materials to meet requirements, though some may say “USA made with foreign materials” depending on the model. The majority of Reebok Work boots and shoes, however, are manufactured in Asia (just like Reebok’s athletic shoes).

Rocky Boots

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Rocky (of Rocky Brands) produces a wide range of work, hunting, and military footwear, and most of it is produced overseas. Rocky maintains a few lines of boots that are made in the USA – for instance, some military boots and a couple of work boot models are U.S.-made to meet Berry compliance or to appeal to the “Made in USA” market. Those often say “Made in USA with USA & globally sourced components.” The vast remainder (hiking boots, commercial work boots, western boots under the Rocky name) are made in China, Vietnam, or the Dominican Republic.

Silverado Boots

• Tier 1: 100% made in the USA with American materials
• Somerset, PA

We reached out to Silverado asking if they assembled all of their boots in the US, and they told us, “Yes, we make our boots here in the factory in Somerset, PA. Here is a list of the major parts of the boot. Now, some things, such as tacks or cleaners, we do get from American Companies, but where they get the materials, we don’t know. But they are such a small part in the boot that we don’t worry about it too much.”

Thorogood

• Tier 3: Some models are made in the USA

Thorogood (Weinbrenner Shoe Co. of Wisconsin) is known for its work boots, many of which are made in the USA. Thorogood’s popular American Heritage line (like the moc-toe wedge sole boots) is labeled as union-made in Wisconsin and it’s legally made in the USA, though most of their construction takes place in the Dominican Republic.

Their website labels boots as either “Made in USA with USA & globally sourced components”​ or “Imported,” occasionally specifying a country of origin like Guatemala. Roughly speaking, about half of Thorogood’s styles are U.S.-made and the rest are imported. They do use primarily U.S. leather even on many imports, but brand-wise, it’s a mix.

Treds

• Tier 2: Made in the USA with some imported materials
• Cincinnati, Ohio

Treds is a unique case – they make rubber over-boots (overshoes) for work and concrete use. Treds products are made by a family-owned business in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company’s rubber overboots are manufactured entirely in the USA​.
They use natural latex rubber (which is imported in raw form, since rubber isn’t produced in the U.S.) to mold these overshoes. Essentially, there is only one primary product here (available in different heights), and it’s made domestically; the only non-American aspect is the material source (natural rubber latex from abroad).