Thorogood 1957 Flyway 8 Waterproof Moc Toe Hunting Boots for Men

Briar Pitstop brown full-grain leather Waterproof Removable Ultimate Shock Absorption footbed Composite shank MAXWear 90° slip-resisting outsole. Sole material Leather, Shaft height 8 Inches, Outer material Leather, Closure type Lace-Up.

From the brand, in 1892, Albert H. Weinbrenner, at the age of 27, opened a cobblery in Milwaukee with partner, Joseph Peffer serving "Jobbing" trades. The Albert H. Weinbrenner Co. was formed in 1900, and the first catalog was printed in 1916. At this time, the company had more leather cutting machines than any other in the U.S.

In 1917, the "Job-fitted" concept was introduced, and Weinbrenner became a major contributor of boots to the U.S. Army in WWI. The company took its first steps into safety footwear production in 1938 and celebrated 50 years in business in 1942, converting to all-military footwear for the duration of WWII, producing combat and dress styles. Military footwear also became popular with civilians during this time.

In 1943, the company workers organized under the International Boot & Shoe Workers Union, and management and workers continued their outstanding relationship through today. The Official Boy Scout Boot, the Hike n' Camp, was introduced in 1964 with a wedge sole and moccasin-style stitching, becoming the company's best-selling boot of all time and still available in its original design today.

The company was purchased by a local group, including six employees, in 1988, and the "ThoroGard" division was created, featuring high-tech occupational safety footwear. Weinbrenner celebrated 100 years in business in 1992 with the theme "A Century of Lasting Quality." In 2000, Weinbrenner employees took ownership of the company through an ESOP.

After the September 11 terror attacks in 2001, Weinbrenner donated 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero, followed by another 200 pairs. The 1892 Heritage line of handcrafted, lifestyle boots was introduced in 2014, built on the iconic No. 60 last. Weinbrenner celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2017, demonstrating a renewed commitment to upgrading and improving domestic facilities, machines, equipment, manufacturing methods, and computer systems/programs.

In 2022, Weinbrenner celebrated 130 years as a company with the opening of a new factory in Merrill, WI, and the launch of the first western wear product, Thorogood's Square Toe Wellingtons. Sales continue to increase as Thorogood gains popularity and expands with many new styles on the horizon.

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