Thorogood Men's American Heritage 6 Moc Toe Safety Boot

At the age of 27, Albert H. Weinbrenner established a cobblery in Milwaukee with partner Joseph Peffer, serving the "Jobbing" trades, marking the beginning of the Thorogood brand in 1892. The Albert H. Weinbrenner Co. was then formed in 1900, and the company's first catalog was printed in 1916, by which 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 took its first steps into safety footwear production in 1938 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1942, converting to all-military footwear for the duration of World War II, producing combat and dress styles. Military footwear also became popular with civilians during this time. In 1943, the company's workers organized under the International Boot & Shoe Workers Union, but management and workers maintained an outstanding relationship through the present day.

The iconic "Hike n' Camp" boot, featuring a wedge sole and moccasin-style stitching, was introduced in 1964 and became the company's best-selling boot of all time, still available in its original design today. In 1988, the company was purchased by a local group, including six employees, and the "ThoroGard" division was created, featuring high-tech occupational safety footwear.

Weinbrenner celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1992, and in 2000, the employees took ownership of the company through an ESOP. Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, Weinbrenner donated 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero, with an additional 200 pairs following shortly after.

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, now operating under the Thorogood brand, 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, with many new styles on the horizon.

Thorogood's PREMIUM FULL-GRAIN SADDLE LEATHER BOOTS in the moc toe work boot design are both comfortable and durable, with a special wax applied for a vintage, Old West look. The MAXWEAR 90™ TRACTION OUTSOLE WITH HEEL flexes better than other work boot outsoles, absorbing impacts and protecting the feet and ankles while working on difficult surfaces, meeting ASTM F3445-21 slip-resistance standards.

The STEEL TOE BOOTS FOR MEN protect the feet from on-site impact and compression hazards, meeting ASTM F2413-18 safety toe standards, while the design keeps them light and flexible. The boots also meet ASTM F2413-18 electrical hazard resistance safety standards and feature a REMOVABLE ULTIMATE SHOCK ABSORPTION FOOTBED on a Poron Comfort Cushion Insole, providing exceptional comfort.

The FIBERGLASS SHANK CONSTRUCTION and GOODYEAR WELT CONSTRUCTION ensure the tough mens boots maintain their shape under heavy duress and provide superior wear resistance and moisture seal between the upper and midsole, making them extremely dependable, long-lasting, and fully-serviceable work boots.

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