Founded in 1999, The Original Muck Boot Company (casually known as “Muck Boots”) is one of the country’s most popular waterproof boot manufacturers. Over their brief 20-year history, they have quickly become a favorite among farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, and many other folks across rural America. They produce leather and rubber/neoprene boots of all varieties for men, women, and kids. Shortly after their founding, they were acquired by Honeywell. This large multinational conglomerate owns several popular brands and is now distributed by Honeywell’s retail and PPE (personal protective equipment) division. Honeywell also owns Xtratuf boots, which we found out to be made in China recently. So, did Muck Boots follow in the footsteps of Xtratuf and take their manufacturing overseas? We did the research to find out if they are still made in the USA. Our verdict is below.
Verdict: Are Muck Boots Made in the USA?
No, virtually all Muck Boots today are made in China. The company was founded in Connecticut, but shortly after being acquired by Honeywell, they moved all manufacturing overseas.
This is certainly disappointing news, but it is not overly surprising given that the company is now owned by a large multinational corporation. When these acquisitions happen, the first move of those large companies is typically to cut costs and improve profit margins, which often comes at the sacrifice of product quality and domestic manufacturing.
What’s worse, their website doesn’t explicitly state where each of their boots and other footwear is made. You have to look at the tag inside the boot or call their customer service desk.
As you can see from the photo below of their popular men’s Fieldblazer Classic boots, they are clearly marked “Made in China.”
Sadly, this is the case for many of their other popular Wellington boots and other footwear, which we’ve listed below. We also listed links to some better American made alternatives, so be sure to check those out.
Popular American Made Muck Boots
- None
Popular Muck Boots Not Made in the USA
- Women’s Muckster II Mid – China
- Women’s Muckster Low – China
- Men’s Edgewater Classic Mid – China
- Men’s Wetland Pro Snake – China
- Men’s Fieldblazer Classic – China
- Men’s Chore Classic Chelsea – China
- Kid’s Hale – China
American Made Alternatives
- Rubber boots made in the USA
- Hunting boots (rubber and leather) made in the USA
- Men’s work boots made in the USA
- Women’s work boots made in the USA
