THE 10 BEST AMERICAN MADE BOOTS (with
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More than ever, people are valuing the craftsmanship of boots that are made in the USA, so we decided to come together with Trenton & Heath to produce this list of the best American boot brands. Half of the list is brands that make all their boots in the US, the other half is brands that make plenty of their boots in the US but not technically all of them. In either case, it's an American owned company you can be proud to support.
00:00 How we came up with the list
02:06 Best High End Boot: Alden
03:24 Best Value: Parkhurst
04:37 Most Durable: Nick's & White's (tie)
06:25 Most Customizable: Wesco
08:11 Best Leathers: Truman Boot Company
09:42 Red Wing
11:30 Thorogood
13:15 Chippewa
14:08 Thursday Boot Company Vanguard
15:08 Allen Edmonds
See my reviews of these boots!
Alden: • Alden Indy Boot Review...
Parkhurst: • Review: Parkhurst's Sl...
White's: • Review: White's Servic...
Truman: • TRUMAN BOOT COMPANY RE...
Red Wing: • Red Wing Iron Rangers ...
Thorogood: • Thorogood Moc Toe Revi...
Chippewa: • Review: Should Chippew... (note this boot has been discontinued!)
Thursday: • Thursday's Vanguard Bo...
Allen Edmonds: • Allen Edmonds Higgins ...
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Alden shoes are phenomenal. I spent thousands of dollars on high quality shoes working in car sales until I found Alden shoes. I bought two pairs, one black and one brown. I got them in the nick of time because my feet were in bad shape. I'm a polio survivor and one foot was a few sizes smaller than the other. Alden accommodated me by selling me mismatched shoes for a little more than the normal cost. We took careful measurements of both feet and sent them to Alden. When they arrived they were a perfect fit, something I had never experienced in my life. They wore like iron and looked and felt perfect.
I LOVE this story for so many reasons. That white glove support that higher end companies offer make it all worth it. Well, to a lot of guys anyway. Glad they're still lasting you and glad we put them at the top of the list!
Allen Edmonds far better shoe.
@@DavidP793 than Alden??! No sir. I do love Allen Edmonds and own a few pairs. I have one pair of Alden’s that I got at a thrift store used and the quality of materials, attention to detail, and craftsmanship is better. Allen Edmonds has slipped in quality over the years and their products aren’t fully made in the US anymore but with “globally sourced” supplies…
@@fossil-bit8439 I didn't know that. I have 4 or 5 pairs from AE but they were all purchased at least 10 yrs ago. I send them in every 2-3 years to be restored and they come back in great shape. Too bad the quality has slipped.
they’re litteraly made out of dog shit materials 😂
As a power lineman for over 4 decades, I’ve climbed in Knapps, Lehighs, Chipewas, Red Wings, White’s and IMHO the best climbing boots are Wesco Highliner. Wesco will send a ruler and instructions to measure and trace your feet to build a custom shoe and if they wear out, they’ll rebuild them for you. Best boot I ever climbed in.
Wow I haven’t heard Knapp boots in a while.
I have a pair of those I’ve worn less than 15 minutes in the house. They fit well, but because of the way they are constructed, they are painful to wear. I have a pair each of White’s and Nick’s that feel fine because they are constructed differently. Sometime I’ll take them to Trenton & Heath and see if they can straighten them out.
Yes, Wesco are hard to get but I've only heard good things. I added them to the written article, thanks for the push Edge!
You are right my cousins are lineman and that’s what they wesr
Two on my favorite channels on UA-cam! Amazing work guys! Thanks!!!
Love this video and Love seeing you guys together! Over the past couple of years I have developed a passion for boots and Stridewise and Trenton and Heath have had a lot to do with this new interest. Thank you for the education and inspiration!
Thanks for sharing Shayne!! Delighted this was useful for you and glad to meet another boot dude.
Love the Wisconsin connection in many of these brands. I bought a pair of the Thorogood’s with steel toes and didn’t even know they were a Wisconsin brand. Grew up 40 minutes from the factory.
Very well done. Straight to the point. Time stamps. Good information. Thank you!
Glad someone appreciates the time stamps :D
I've been wearing my Redwing Irish Setters for years . I get them resoled as needed and they are great. Thanks for sharing.
Great review - thank you for taking the time to make this!
Great collaboration guys....love & subscribe to both of your channels. I've learned so much over the last year about boot making, quality and value. Got burned a while back on a pair of Wolverine chukkas that I thought were stitched, until the faux welt started peeling off and found that they were cemented! Not again. You guys are boot rock stars, you know that, right? Right?? ;-)
Can attest to Thorogood boots, particularly the Moc Toe Wedge being great. Worn it for 3 years, day in and day out in wet, rough conditions and they've held up well. My tan Thorogoods formed a dark patina and are now a fairly dark brown color. They still clean up okay, but I recently bought a second pair to have the originals sent out to be redyed and resoled. For comparison, a pair of Red Wing blacksmith boots worn for a year in roughly the same conditions were letting water in through the stitching and eventually wore a hole in the leather where my pinky toe was. The Thorogoods are also way more comfortable. I don't think I'd work in a heeled boot ever again unless I was up on a latter all day.
All I ever wear are heeled boots you just gotta find comfortable ones. I need the heel because I do line work so the heel makes me feel safer when I climb. I have waterproof red wings with the supersole 2.0 and comfortable are as hell. I'm on my feet all day and I'll wear them over my sneakers on weekends since they feel more comfortable.
Very good video. Comprehensive. I liked how both of you pointed out the working man boots. Good job.
Great collabo. Love you guys do videos together. I think this is number two.
Nice video. I really like my Chippewa boots. Made in the use and super durable and comfortable!
Hope you guys can do a review on Origin boots...
Nice collab! Love Nick and Trenton and Heath!
Great video! I learned a bunch ✌️💚
Video hype! Been keeping an eye out for this since that Instagram post. Parkhurst so deserves the value kudos on there, amazing value and quality.
i was wearing timberland but they were severly hurting my feet ,,,, i got a pair of red wing boots with a nonmetallic safety toe and metatarsal protection on the box they are marked 4456 and they instantly stopped my feet hurting they are very comfortable i work in a foundry and they are holding up very well ,,,,, the best work boot ive ever worn
Great work guys!!
Crazy how I been binging both of your guys channels really hard lately then boom 💥 a collab
We sensed your bingeing Kyle
Two entertaining experts! Btw I recently bought a pair of Allen Edmonds Rainier boots on sale for $199 (!) and they are flawless. No QC issues at all. And, I love my Higgins Mills, so I continue to enjoy Allen Edmonds and that they are American made is a plus.
Being from the Pacific Northwest, I am always gratified to hear mention of WESCOS's, White's and Nick's boots. But I am always baffled that Danners get left off of that list as well! They build some high quality boots, but they have become a big company making shoes for Cabellas, Eddie Bauer, REI and other outdoor stores, at a price point where the retail shop can make a profit and still offer a decent boot.
I used to be mostly interested in hiking boot brands growing up in the 60's and 70's, like Vasque, Asolo and Danners. Now, there are just so many good brands out there that to make up an exclusive list tends to leave off several brands of high quality, rebuildable, long lasting boots.
Great video Nick. T & H are awesome and I love their content.
Loving the collabs mate..keep going strong!
Appreciate it Wade!
Hey Nick. I love it when you do these videos with Trenton and Heath . It always looks like you have a lot of fun. If you ever get over to the UK you should do a video with Dan at Tring shoe repair and key shop. I'd get a front row seat for that one. : )
Very enjoyable video. I'm sure I'll end up watching it again before long. More journalists, former or otherwise, could stand spending some genuine time in heart of America workshops.
Haha did you know I used to be a journalist? I still host/write from time to time, Stridewise keeps my camera skills sharp!
@@Stridewise I believe I heard you mention it in a video somewhere along the line.
Thanks for the reviews. !
Awesome video as always
Hey love the video, but I have to say the audio seems really weird with an odd split between l/r channels. It is a bit jarring.
A problem that occurred during recording and overlooked in post
Well it’s a good thing you included Nicks and Whites. Personally I favor Nick’s overall Quality and attention to detail.
This is awesome, guys. The video I've been waiting for. Thanks for the depth, haven't heard of many of these!
Our pleasure! Glad you liked it Rex
Great collaboration and information
You guys were the start of my boot obsession. I bought my first set of “nice” boots with the redwing iron ranger in copper rough and tough. I absolutely LOVE them. I’m looking at a pair of nicks as a step up!
how many weeks did it take for them to get more "comfortable"? Just ordered same redwings as you because I am tired of shit falling apart every 6 months.
@@khancrow8212
For me not that long. After about 2 or three days, but I coulda got lucky. I got a redwing store 5 mins down the road so I got the perfect fit.
@@dillonquick5134 intelligent choice haha thanks for the info, i will soon find out
@@khancrow8212
Congrats on the boots and good luck. Those boots have started a boot obsession for me
Great video.. I wish you'd have included Rancourt from Maine.
Though Rancourt is more casual than workwear, and are blake stitched, rather than Goodyear, they are still very underrated in my opinion.
Cheers.
There's nothing wrong with Blake stitching
I love both of y’all’s channels
The collab videos are awesome, really enjoyed the video👊
Appreciate it Chris!!
Wow, I thought just deciding USA made was going to be easy. Now I've got to consider what state I want mine made in. Very cool! 👍
Great problem to have!
1st world problems!😂
Excellent video. So glad to see Parkhurst getting well deserved props. The feature on the Parkhurst Boots that really stands out for me is the actual weight of the boot itself. Solid construction without the weight. Great styling as well.
love my Parkhurst. I know they're experiencing a backlog but I'm hoping it all works out for them and they get back to it. I'd love another pair and I love to represent Buffalo.
Thanks for the very informative video
Love it, Awesome video and you couldn't team up with better people than T&H!!
Awesome collab guys. Weirdly I watch T&H to relax. These guys are the best.
Oh same. I loooove the ASMR boot repair.
I was gonna say, one of the most ambitious crossovers
@@danshakuimo Excellent comment
It's not weird. Watching artisans artisan is a universal pleasure.
I certainly enjoy my pairs of 1000 Mile boots made in Rockford, MI.
I have a pair that I love. I was told Wolverine has them built by Allen Edmonds in Wisconsin, but I have never dug into it.
im surprised Wolverine didnt make the list..ive heard great things about them
I bought 2 pair of Axel 1000 Mile boots. I returned 4 pairs, before I felt I received pairs that were acceptable for a $400 pair of boots (I wanted the Vibram lug soles on the Axels, wish I did more research or saw this video to open my eyes to some real boots) There were quality control issues with straight stitching, blemished leather and crookedness of the leather. I wouldn't buy Wolverines again, they are focused on the "hipster duchbags" as another person said on here.
Sucks about the pollution in Rockford bc of Wolverine though.
Ever heard of Mason Shoes of Chippewa Falls, W I? We were given a pair of high ankle lace-up men's boots, over 1" heel but smooth (no tread) bottom. Are these for certain kinds of work floors?
Very informative video I would love to see a video on the best western boots I know there’s many brands and some brands are made by the same company but I would love to see that one
I have found that Peter Limmer in New Hampshire makes a great hiking boot, The problem is the wait time for a custom boot (a couple of years), the cost (500-750 per pair) and the weight (4-5 lbs per pair)
Would love to see another video like this but with cowboy boot brands!
Hi Stridewise!
Could you make similar video for boots from Europe?
Sometimes is quite tricky to buy boots from USA as the return's policy is not on our favour, additional taxes and shipping can add additional 100$ to boots and also there is no possibility of free return.
It would help a lot of us to find really good bots made in Europe.
Thank you, wish u a lovely day! :D
Thank you for sharing
Parkhurst !! oh yea, West New York Representing! just got my new pair of shoes there. met with one of the owners and tried on multiple pairs. found my size, talked all sorts of shoe and boot talk. Those people are giving it their all to be in the top tier, please consider them everybody. The shoes fit amazing and are absolutely beautiful.
Would love to see a breakdown of Origin boots. They are a fast growing company. I also love their jeans.
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You started out with my personal fave - ALDEN! Admittedly they are more expensive than many of my other boots but I feel that they're worth it. Redwing are my daily go to boots but I have taken it personally that they've discontinued the Beckman model!
As a Canadian I really like buying boots made by my neighbours to the south.
I only regret that I can only wear one pair at a time...
Spoke with Redwing most likely releasing Beckmans later this year on a different last!
Love Alden’s cordovan boots.
Not surprised to not see wolverine in the lineup. They were my first pair of nice boots I purchased. The 1000 mile boot looks nice and broke in pretty easily but I ended up getting a small rip in the leather on the side of the boot. I know I can repair it but I ended up buying a pair of Chippewa boots and they've been holding up better for a few years now. The leather is better than in the wolverine boots and with my work I don't have to worry about it falling apart.
Great video guys!!! I bought a pair of Thursday boots and I feel that they're a little shallow and tight on the toe area!!!
Frank's boots are also made in Spokane and to my eye look like they are constructed identically to Nick's (many of the employees have worked at both companies)
I wore danner when working ( L E ) , still wear them . ive had them re-soled at the factory 2 x. I believe they are all USA . ~ JDS/CT
I've been wearing Danner GTX Footwear for 12 years . I'll honestly never change .
I absolutely love Danner Boots
Love my Chippewas have had them for almost 6 years. Just replaced the heel rubber but that’s it
Came across your channel awhile ago, I always loved boots. I have never bought a goodyear welted boot before always get them at Macys, Kohls or another big box store. I finally got my first pair of good boots, I bought a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers. I am now ruined for life and refuse to go back to cheap boots, thanks I blame you and now looking for my second pair. I can tell this is goping to get very expensive for me lol. Love the channel, need a video on some good leather jackets.
Little update: Chippewa's Heritage boots have been discontinued and Parkhurst moved production to Spain and increased in price! Also White's is technically Japanese owned, but American made.
Also, check out THE TOP 10 BOOTS you can buy (in under 10 minutes!)! ua-cam.com/video/9kuHyyefNGE/v-deo.html
I really enjoy OakStreet Boot Company. A small company, that has multiple limited editions; so you can have a boot that you may never see someone else wear.
Great quality, and looks. 100% made in USA.
Love their boots! :)
Yeah I have a 2 pair of trench oxfords, 2 pairs of derbies and a pair of storm boots. I plan on getting a pair of natty cxl trench with dainite soles for my next purchase with them. I also have 2 cxl belts from them.
I’ve worn Whites work boots for work work, their packer boots for farm work. I’ve worn Red Wing iron rangers for daily wear and their super sole 606’s for work (still US made) these are the most comfortable work boot by far. Danner Quarry USA for work and their Bull Run for daily wear. Danner are great too but, I tend to lean toward the whites and Redwing because I don’t like lined boots and they have a larger selection of unlined actual work boots. They’re all great though.
I also have a pair of Allen Edmonds shell cordovans that I love but their a bit dressy for me and a bit too casual for dress up if you know what I mean.
I have the Vanguards and the Loggers by Thursdays and they are really nice.
You guys need to take a look at Origin boots. Made in Maine.
Origin are trash. I'd rather have a pair of JK 300's
Love my Wolverine 1,000 Mile Boots. Classic, handmade in the USA!
Love mine also!
Same here. Have had mine for many years and they still look great. Not surprised they weren't included as Stridewise has negatively reviewed them in the past due to having purchased a pair that have ''loose grain" problems in which the leather develops weird unsightly wrinkles that happens sometimes with Chromexel leather. My pair have no such problems.
i recently got a pair of Chippewa boots on sale for $80, and i am extremely impressed
Love you guys...! Watch both of you and really enjoy the video's...! GG... Indiana
The crossover we all deserve
I started wearing Danner's hiking boots in 1975 and I've never looked back. They are extremely well made with top quality leather and other materials. But, the most important attribute is they fit well. I have wide feet and high arches and Danner just seems to get it right. The reason I don't try other boot makers is fit and comfort. I've never been disappointed with Danner's and I don't want to spend $300+ dollars for a "fashion" boot. I want comfort, support, and durability in the terrain that I use them. I'm 77 and I just got a new pair of Danner 650's for my birthday and they are super.
The triple threat of adding the Kavalier is needed!
UA-cam dork.
@@edmundooliver7584 you are so right.
You next.
Gokey boots are also incredible. Made in Missouri
Russell boots are very similar to Gokey but hand made.
I have the mock toe TG boots . Best pair I’ve ever had period.
Have you ever though of trying Waldviertler Tramper Flex boots? They are hand-sewn in Austria and still very affordable. Soles can be changed of course. Really long living boots and not made in Asia, but by hand in Austria
Wolverine 1000 Mile are super comfortable once you break in the leather footbed
Not to mention they're affordable and not overpriced like the boots in this list.
OriginUSA is making 100% USA boots. Would love to hear your thoughts about them. They are doing a lot of good stuff up in Maine and now North Carolina.
Their midsoles are sourced from Brazil.
Great collab video! Is the Higgins Mill a good work boot?
Russell Boot company in Wisconsin. Handmade, custom boots with a moccasin build. Amazing boots. Have been wearing them daily for a decade
Can't go wrong with Wesco, Nick's or White's. Basically comes down to style, as quality and durability is a non issue.
So which has a better footbed out of the three?
I'm still undecided out of the three my Red Wing loggers are a little small for me now the steel toe caps do not stretch hahaha and they've taken forever to break in and are now just getting comfortable being in for 8 hours I think I'm going to have to go to Washington State and get a custom fitment but I'm undecided on which of the three I want to go with.
Pretty thorough, although I would include Danner in this lineup, awesome boots.
Absolutely 🇺🇸
Filson make great boots also
The majority of Danner's lineup is made in the far east now. They still make a few here though. But that might have been an influence in these rankings.
I have a few pairs of Danners I wear weekly. My pair just of Recons celebrated their 20th birthday this year and they still look nearly new. Once broken in, they're so comfortable I could easily sleep in them. The hiking boots were built on the same last and look similar to my Recons but in DARK chocolate leather and are the best hiking boots I've owned, and I think I've owned every brand of hiking boots REI has to offer. I owned a pair of imported Danner boots and although decent, didn't measure up to Danner's boots that are handmade in Portland, Oregon.
Just picked up Nicks/Rose Anvil boot.
Look at origin boots. Made in Maine. Love my bison boots.
Love the audio setup sounds cool with Airpods Pro atleast
I would love to see a video of the most comfortable boots. I am on my feet all day but not in construction. I am always looking for American made have looked at some Redwings but the leather is as stiff as steel.
Takes a while but they break in
Oh boy and when they do nothing beats redwings
Digging the leather jacket!
Cool guys, great review! 👍🏻
Thanks so much Elmar!
Both of my favorite channels together...Down Under meets Down South....A very good collaboration. I have gained a lot of valuable information on something I used to take for granted...
Down Under meets Down South! I love it Billy, hope you got some boots you love
Man, I love my Danners, but I also really understand why they aren't anywhere on this list. Really wish they tried harder to compete with redwing and thorogood in general.
I agree but associate Danner with "hiking" boots vs work boots. I have a pair of Danner Mountain lights that are amazing after they have been broken in.
I think Danner makes great boots. They just serve a different market. I would never take Red Wings into the mountains.
Danners aren't worn by hipsters.
@@Kingfisher1215 I wear fort Lewis's so you're clearly wrong
krian13 so pavement pounders. They never see mud, sawdust, or grease and oil stained work floors.
Caught this one brand new. Have you ever heard of Kreosote boots? I learned about them from Carl Murawski, and he just made this video about a fantastic interview with the owner of Kreosote, I think those boots are amazingly unique and impressive.
I put Kreosote in the article! stridewise.com/best-american-made-boots/
@@Stridewise Thank you, that’s a great article. I love that you included a category for “best chicago boot”, that’s pretty funny.
Hi. Great Video. Thanks for Making this Video. Sad a lot of USA Made Products are not made here anymore.
@@nunkoboys2865 I couldn’t think of something specific for oak street but I still wanted them in there lol, that’s internet marketing for you
Were they introduced by Mr.Creosote?
I wish to wear Red Wing Iron Ranger or Moc Toe. Feel happy to wear it later. Hope can buy it during the end of this year.
Haha, my first pair of boots were indeed Red Wing Heritage brand. They're still not that old, maybe three years old. They're the Sheldon 9071 model which I don't see on their website anymore but they look basically like the current Blacksmith model.
I like them a lot but I see the very tip of the left boot has delaminated slightly. Right one's perfect though; not even starting to do that.
I think now that I finally found another frickin job after months of being laid off I'll at some point pick up a pair of chukka boots. I have a pair now and while they look decent and I like them, they're just cheap faux leather ones. Time to upgrade those mofos and I'll probably use this list for reference. Thanks guys!
You guys didn't mention anything about Kreosote boots...🤔
I've tried Red Wing. My feet where never so sore as being in those.
Red Wing went to hell about 30 years ago.
Give them a few months and keep conditioning them. They'll fit like slippers
Edit: I'm only familiar with their heritage boots. I can't speak to the quality of their standard work boots.
Excellent stuff bro
Thanks Clarence!
I just bought a new pair of *Chippewa Ellison* 6" lace-up boots about 2 or 3 weeks ago. So far I love them, they're breaking in well. :)
I was turned on to Chippewas and now I don’t buy anything else
The guy in the leather coat is near totally in coherent or understandable.
Manhattanite to Volunteer: What do you call a place where you repair things?
Volunteer: A shop.
alternate convo:
Manhattanite 1 to Manhattanite 2 : What do you call a place where you repair things?
Manhattanite 2: This is my Atelier.
Got my sz12 Danner USMC stichdowns for $85 new. Waxed them up real good. They will last forever doing moderate forestry work.
After destroying a few pairs of cheaper motorcycle boots I bought some custom Wescos 20+ years ago and was pretty amazed. Haven’t tried Whites or Nicks but I might try them.
Thanks for the video guys! But a point of clarification....The Red Wing "Iron Rangers" is a reference to the Iron Range in Northern MN where they mine iron ore, not coal.
(That's what was in the script, Trent misremembered it!!!!!)
Yup, my first quality boot.
Red Wing Iron Ranger
It's been great very durable and comfortable.
Iron Rangers are my first as well. What comes next? God knows! All I know is that there is no going back!
Due to recently going to business for myself I’ve been able to buy some premium American made boots. I appreciate the craftsmanship.
What boot did you go with?
Love my Georgia steel tips, great insoles too.
While I love my red wing weekender chelseas, I feel like they got away with selling us a $150 boot for $250 because it is in the heritage lineup. Again, love them, but do feel they are overpriced, especially when considering the type of stitch out construction
Yeah don’t forget the cardboard insole layer 🤦🏻♂️
As we are talking about American made boots. What are your thoughts on Role Club boots? They are Made in California. Find them on the you tube Channel called Brian the boot Maker.
They are really bespoke or close. I have heard great things because they are custom but they take a while, I think there is a huge waiting list. I really love the lace to toe but went with Txture instead.
They're great! I actually included them on the full list: stridewise.com/best-american-made-boots/
@@jeffreygoss8109 can confirm the lead times are in the 2 year plus right now. Their shop is near me and I can say Brian is very passionate about what he makes!
@@frankvillatoro2331 plus he is working on his truck😂. I’m sure they are worth it.
@@Stridewise cool and thank you. About a year or so ago I did try and order red wings after finding they were made in America but I didn't know what I was doing and the ones I got say they are made in Vietnam. They also say Irish setter red wings not just red wings. The first boot I bought that I know of that was over 100. Also first real leather boot I bought that I know of. They are very warm though even with no insolation. Great for winter it seems though. I recently bought a Carolina brand boot also made in Vietnam that almost looks the exact same as that red wing Irish setter boot from a Christian store that was selling them. Not sure what you think of Carolina boots. Maybe I will search your channel later and see if you have anything about them. :) Thanks again.
Excellent video …what’s your opinion about the Schott boots?
I use whites for construction in the pnw. I've had them rebuilt once and they hold up great highly recommend them
Ive bought 3 pairs of Whites starting in 1981. The second and third pair I still have. They are great boots if you need heavy boots. Btw my last name is King and I have a brother Todd King.