Thorogood American Heritage 8 Soft Toe Work Boots for Men

Thorogood's Premium Work Boots: Crafted for Durability and Safety

Fabric Type: 100% Leather Origin: Made in the USA

Sole Material: MAXWEAR WEDGE™ TRACTION OUTSOLE This outsole flexes better than other work boot outsoles, absorbing impacts and keeping you stable on wet and oily surfaces. It meets ASTM F3445-21 Slip Test Standards for work boot soles.

Shaft Height: Ankle

About this Item: - AMERICAN MADE with USA and globally sourced components by the skilled craftsmen and women at Thorogood's US plants - PREMIUM OIL-TANNED FULL-GRAIN LEATHER BOOTS in Thorogood's plain toe work boot design, available in Tobacco Brown (814-4364) and Black Walnut (814-4269), are both comfortable and durable for punishing jobs - EH RESISTANCE - these MAXWear Wedge work boots meet ASTM F2892-18 electrical hazard resistance safety standards - REMOVABLE ULTIMATE SHOCK ABSORPTION FOOTBED on Poron Comfort Cushion Insole, with Thorogood's dual-density cushioning that uses air-permeable open cells to resist moisture and absorb shock for the most comfortable men's work boot - GOODYEAR STORM WELT CONSTRUCTION provides superior wear resistance and moisture seal between the upper and midsole, making these extremely dependable, long-lasting, and fully-serviceable work boots - FIBERGLASS SHANK CONSTRUCTION gives these tough men's boots the flex and strength needed to maintain their shape under heavy duress, and 8-inch flexible ankle support keeps you secure up top

Brand History: - 1892: Albert H. Weinbrenner, at the age of 27, opens a cobblery in Milwaukee with partner Joseph Peffer, serving "Jobbing" trades. - 1900: Albert H. Weinbrenner Co. is formed. - 1916: First catalog printed. Company has more leather cutting machines than any other in the U.S. - 1917: "Job-fitted" concept introduced. Weinbrenner is a major contributor of boots to the U.S. Army in WWI. - 1938: Company takes first steps into safety footwear production. - 1942: Company celebrates 50 years in business. Converts to all-military footwear for the duration of WWII, producing combat and dress styles. Military footwear also becomes popular with civilians. - 1943: Company workers organize under the International Boot & Shoe Workers Union. Management and workers continue an outstanding relationship through today. - 1964: The Official Boy Scout Boot: The Hike n' Camp is introduced with a wedge sole and moccasin-style stitching. It becomes the company's best-selling boot of all time and is still available in its original design today. - 1988: Company purchased by a local group including six employees. "ThoroGard" division created featuring high-tech occupational safety footwear. - 1992: Weinbrenner celebrates 100 years in business. "A Century of Lasting Quality". - 2000: Weinbrenner employees took ownership of the company through an ESOP. - 2001: Within three days of the September 11 terror attacks, Weinbrenner donates 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero for those working in the rubble. Another 200 pairs followed. - 2014: 1892 Heritage line of handcrafted, lifestyle boots is introduced, built on the iconic No. 60 last. - 2017: Weinbrenner celebrates its 125th Anniversary, demonstrating a renewed commitment to upgrading and improving domestic facilities, machines, equipment, manufacturing methods, and computer systems/programs. - 2022: Weinbrenner celebrates 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. - 2023: Sales continue to increase as Thorogood gains popularity and expands with many new styles on the horizon.

Safety Features: - All boots featuring a safety toe, either steel or composite, meet or exceed the falling IMPACT and COMPRESSION testing requirements. - IMPACT: Footwear retains a .500 inch (1/2 inch) for men's and .468 inch (15/32 inch) for women's or greater clearance after a nominal impact of 75 foot-pounds (101.7J). - COMPRESSION: Footwear retains a .500 inch (1/2 inch) for men's and .468 inch (15/32 inch) for women's or greater clearance after a compression force of 2500 lbs. (11,121 N). - ELECTRIC HAZARD: Constructed or manufactured with electric shock-resisting soles and heels capable of withstanding an application of 18,000 volts (root mean square (RMS) value) at 60 Hz for 1 minute, with no current flow or current leakage in excess of 1.0 milliamperes under dry conditions. - SLIP-RESISTING: Footwear is tested for ASTM F3445-21 industry criteria for slip-resisting footwear. - OIL-RESISTING: The outsole is designed to withstand or reduce damage due to oil.

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