Thorogood Men's 8 In Moc Blk Wedge Boots

Sole material: Rubber Shaft height: 8 Inches Closure type: Lace-Up Boot form type: combat Heel type: Flat Closure type: Lace-Up Pattern type: Solid

The Weinbrenner story began in 1892 when Albert H. Weinbrenner, at the age of 27, opened a cobblery in Milwaukee with his partner, Joseph Peffer, serving the "Jobbing" trades. In 1900, the Albert H. Weinbrenner Co. was officially formed. The company's first catalog was printed in 1916, and by that time, it 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 during World War I. The company then took its first steps into safety footwear production in 1938 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in business in 1942. During World War II, the company converted its entire production to military footwear, including combat and dress styles, which also became popular with civilians.

In 1943, the company's workers organized under the International Boot & Shoe Workers Union, but the management and workers have maintained an outstanding relationship to this day. In 1964, the company introduced the "Hike n' Camp" boot, which became its best-selling boot of all time and is still available in its original design.

In 1988, the company was purchased by a local group, including six employees, and a "ThoroGard" division was created, featuring high-tech occupational safety footwear. Weinbrenner celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1992 with the theme "A Century of Lasting Quality."

In 2000, the Weinbrenner employees took ownership of the company through an ESOP. Just three days after the September 11 terror attacks in 2001, Weinbrenner donated 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero, with an additional 200 pairs following.

In 2014, the "1892 Heritage" line of handcrafted, lifestyle boots was introduced, built on the iconic No. 60 last. Weinbrenner celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2017, demonstrating a renewed commitment to upgrading and improving its 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 its first western wear product, Thorogood's Square Toe Wellingtons. As of 2023, sales continue to increase as Thorogood gains popularity and expands with many new styles on the horizon.

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