Shoes Made in the USA

Softstar produces extremely comfortable, minimalist sneakers and casual shoes. These shoes are also great for everyday wear. All of Softstar’s shoes are made right in their Oregan facility with American materials!

All American Clothing Co. sells a huge range of footwear for both men and women, including work boots, shoes, sandals, slippers, and rubber boots. They also stock brands such as Thorogood, KEEN, and San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), but stand by their American-made guarantee, ensuring anything they sell is made in the USA. Their work boots are also made for some of the most demanding professions including electricians, farmers, machinists, linemen, and fabricators.

Earth Runners makes unique sandals that are built for physically active individuals. They have different padding levels and styles to choose from, so you can go with something for minimal or with good cushion.

Okabashi makes some of the most comfortable sandals on the market. They have slides, flip-flops, and much more to choose from.

Oka-B makes women’s shoes, all right here in the USA. They support women by employing a female leadership team. The company produces high-quality and comfortable shoes, many of which are waterproof. Oka-B focuses on sustainability,by using recycled materials, and using 93% less transportation in their production line.

Russell Moccasin Co. has been around since 1898! They make wonderful leather boots, shoes, and moccasins – all made in their Wisconsin facility.

Oak Street Bootmakers makes some of the most beautiful handcrafted leather footwear out there that can be dressed up or down. They go further than just producing in America, they also source their materials domestically and even go as far as producing the packaging, boxes, and shoe accessories in the USA!

Helm Boots makes casual and formal wear shoes for men. They produce a pretty extensive range of boots and dress shoes that are durable and stylish.

Belleville has been crafting military and tactical boots since 1904. They’re one of the big American shoe brands. They aim to create the toughest, strongest, most durable boots for those who work in demanding jobs. This 5th-generation family-owned business is the oldest and leading manufacturer of boots for the U.S. Military, and also provides footwear for law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Carolina Boots’ slogan is “built for work”, they craft boots for workers in a wide range of industries. They ensure they use state-of-the-art materials and patented technologies to make footwear for working people that is 100% effective. There is an option to find shoes suited for you based on gender, category (which includes professions), and technology (such as steel-toe or Gortex).

Established in 1901, Chippewa Boots has been making boots for outdoorsmen and workers using only the finest materials. They offer boots for both men and women and include features such as a safety toe, waterproof material, insulation, electric hazard protection, met guard, puncture resistance, and heat resistance, depending on the type of work that you do.

Made famous by their ‘Jump Boots’ that served U.S paratroopers in WWII, Corcoran continues to provide footwear for the military, with their ‘Combat Boots’ most recently being worn by those serving in Iraq. Their Jump Boots continue to feature the classic calf-length lace-up minimalist look, but they also now sell a wider range of footwear designed for security personnel. Corcoran is part of the Carolina brand.

For nearly a century, Danner has been making boots for those who work, hike and hunt. They also sell casual shoes, but ultimately their footwear is made for those looking to explore and work hard in them. They make their boots out of quality materials to ensure they’re built to last, but they also offer a recrafting service. It’s worth noting that not all Danner boots are made in the USA, but they have a filter on their website so that you can find ones that are. These boots feature a small American flag on them, so you can wear them with pride.

Red Wing Boots was founded in 1905 with an aim to supply workers with safety boots in industries such as mining, farming, and logging. Now, Red Wing sells boots in over 990 styles, has 700+ retail stores, and distributes to over 110 countries. In their work boot range, Red Wing offers men’s and women’s boots with a safety toe, insulation, waterproofing, and boots that are CSA-approved.

Unfortunately, Red Wing doesn’t make all of its footwear in the USA; they also have manufacturing facilities across Europe, the U.K, and Asia. However, Red Wing is transparent about this on its site, with a map showing where all of its processes are done. They also have a search function on their site, so you can search for boots that are “made in the USA,” “made in the USA with imported materials,” “assembled in the USA with imported components,” and “made in the USA with imported parts,” making it easier for you to find 100% made in the USA boots.

All of Nicks Handmade Boots are 100% made in the USA using USA materials. They offer boots for men and women for occasions such as work, heritage, safety toe, fire and duty, outdoors, and western.

McRae Footwear manufactures military boots for our armed service members and sells boots to ordinary folks like us too. They’ve been around since 1959 and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Thorogood makes some high-quality men’s hiking and work boots in the USA. They also sell some military and uniformed personnel footwear. All of Thorogood’s boots and footwear are manufactured in the United States. However, some of their materials are sourced from abroad.

Wolverine produces men’s and women’s hiking and work boots. All of their footwear is made of the best quality and they really pay attention to the details with this boot. Keep in mind that only a few styles are made and sourced in the USA.

Abilene is based in Pennsylvania and makes some of the highest quality boots in the USA. They produce 100% of their products in America and have a few different cowboy and workboot designs for men and women.

CYDWOQ Boots handcrafts leather shoes that are made to be unique and timeless. They are conscious about providing their employees with an enjoyable and safe place to work, as well as conscious about the environment. Their shoes are made using biodegradable water-based glues and other environmentally-friendly materials. CYDWOQ sells shoes, boots, and sandals for both men and women. Because their shoes are handmade to order after each purchase, shipping times can be 3-4 weeks.

White’s have been handmaking boots for men and women who need high-performing boots since 1853. These boots are hand-sewn, hand-lasted, hand-welted, and hand-bottomed. White’s Boots are made for a range of industries including logging, fire boots, and work boots. You can also buy custom boots and have your boots rebuilt/resoled if needed.

Hoffman Boots provides footwear for those doing heavy-duty work such as construction, logging, or linemen. They also sell boots for hunting and extreme terrains such as freezing cold weather and Wildland. Hoffman crafts their boots from leather and uses industrial-grade waterproof bottoms.

The fourth-generation family-owned business has been operating for nearly four decades and prides itself on offering a personalized service, with its team happy to talk you through choosing the right boot for you.

It’s worth noting that only the majority of their boots are manufactured in the states, but they manufacture some products in Italy, Germany, and Europe, where they also source their leather from.

L.L Bean manufactures shoes for men, women, and children. Their footwear range includes sneakers, shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, and water shoes. Their boots are suitable for hiking and hunting – they specify the level of water protection offered by each of their boots so you can find something suited to your needs. L.L Bean has been crafting shoes for the road less traveled since 1912. Though it’s worth noting that only some of their range is made in the USA, these often have ‘Maine-made’ written on the product description, but they’re not entirely transparent about where other boots are manufactured.

Schnee’s Boots produces some top-shelf hiking and outdoors boots. Many of their products are waterproof and made to withstand tough conditions. Only some are made in the USA, though.

Sloggers makes great women’s boots and shoes for rain and wet weather. While all of the manufacturing and assembling occurs in the USA, some of the materials for Sloggers are imported.

Truman Boot Co. got started in 2014 and makes awesome high-end boots for hiking, work, and more formal occasions. They source some leather from the US, but they also get materials from Italy and the UK.

Justin Boots is a large cowboy boot company based in Texas. A small percentage of Justin Boots’ cowboy boots are made in the USA. However, most are made internationally, though. You can learn more in our separate Justin Boots sourcing investigation.

Established in 1945 by Carl Wilson, Babiones Wilson Boots manufactures high-end cowboy boots that are all made in the USA. They have a wide variety of premium boots and go through an extensive fitting process with each sale to ensure the boot is comfortable and fits well. They even offer repairs to their boots to make certain they last you a lifetime.

Caboots is a Texas-based cowboy boot company that manufactures custom, handmade cowboy boots. These are premium boots made for customers with high budgets that want top quality. They use high-quality leather and make all products by hand in the USA.

Double-H produces cowboy work and outdoor boots for men and women. All of the company’s boots are made in USA, though it is worth noting that they use global parts.

Lucchese Boots makes a few of its high-quality boots in the USA. The entire process of crafting the boots is done by hand to ensure your boot is of the best quality. Check their product details if you’re shopping online or the tag in store.

Only some of their cowboy boots are made in the USA, but their website is easy to navigate to search for boots made in the USA. They have a much larger selection of men’s boots made in the USA, but they have a couple of women’s options as well.

Opie Way Footwear produces some awesome and unique handmade sneakers made in North Carolina. These are premium sneakers that are comfortable, durable, and sustainably sourced from the USA and Italy. Check out our exclusive interview with them!

New Balance is one of the largest shoe manufacturers in the world and is a HUGE company. So, it isn’t surprising that only selected styles by New Balance are assembled in the USA (they use some global materials). More on New Balance in our brand investigation on them.

SAS is a Texas-based shoe company that makes very comfortable sneakers for men and women. These aren’t cheap shoes, but they offer top-quality for the price. Some of their dress shoes are made in Italy, but most designs are made in the USA.

Victory Sportswear makes unique, custom sneakers that are similar to a lot of popular styles from New Balance. But, what sets Victory apart is that all their footwear is made by hand in the USA. These shoes are a bit pricy, but they look and feel amazing on your feet!

Frye is a historic name in the American shoemaking industry and still has some shoes for men and women made in the USA. The company specializes in boots and dress shoes, and their products look awesome and are crafted out of quality materials.

Aurora Shoe Co. makes casual wear shoes out of their factory in upstate New York. All of their shoes are assembled by hand from the best of the best materials, all sourced from the USA.

CAPPS makes uniform shoes for flight attendants. These shoes are also certified for armed forces, law enforcement, ROTC, and JROTC. The shoes are extremely durable, comfortable, and 100% made in the USA.

Eastland makes a lot of comfortable men’s and women’s shoes. They specialize in boat shoes, boots, loafers, and dress shoes. Not all Eastland footwear is made in the USA, but select styles are.

If you are looking for a comfortable pair of mocassins or leather shoes, we highly recommend checking out Footskins. These shoes are super soft, comfy, and built with durability in mind. Better yet, all Footskins products are handmade in the USA.

Munro makes women’s casual wear as well as shoes and sandals. These are stylish and comfortable shoes. Better yet, some select styles are made in Arkansas.

Onex Shoes is a women’s casual shoe brand that is comfortable and durable and designs by hand. They produce some of the best women’s footwear and sandals in the USA.

Mohop produces all vegan and responsibly made women’s shoes, accessories, and bags. Their shoes have a distinctive and unique design and are made with care. Everything is made, sourced, and produced in the USA.

Allen Edmonds is a men’s footwear and apparel store that designs premium formal and casual attire. Their shoes are well-made and look amazing. While some of their styles are made abroad a solid chunk of Allen Edmonds’ stock is made in the USA. You can easily filter their site to search for the domestically made products.

Pierrepont Hicks makes moccasin-style leather shoes that look similar to Sperry’s. We cannot overstate just how comfortable these shoes are. The company is based in the USA and produces all of its products domestically. They also source sustainable and non-toxic materials.

PW Minor is no longer in business, but you can still purchase their remaining inventory from a few retailers. They make shoes that are great quality orthopedic shoes for people with foot problems and diabetes.

Quoddy makes a wide variety of casual wear shoes handcrafted in Maine. The company specializes in boat shoes, slippers, winter boots, and sandals. These shoes are seriously high quality, and they even have a wide selection of premium shoes that are made to order.

Easymoc has some mocassins that are handmade with domestic materials. Not everything they offer is made here, though. It should be clearly labeled on their website which mocassins are made in the USA.

Scandic produces clogs and unique footwear designs for both men and women. The company was founded by a Danish immigrant who dreamed of bringing a taste of his culture to the US. The clogs and shoes from Scandic are made to last forever and are handcrafted in the USA.

Seger Mukluks and Moccasins make super high-quality footwear built for cold weather. These boots are highly durable, comfortable, and, most importantly, warm!

Another American clog manufacter is Sven, which makes all of their products in Minnesota. The company makes everything from standard Swedish clogs to boots, shoes, winter boots, and even clogs for men.

Palantines produces some super unique casual shoes for women. All shoes are designed and produced in Los Angeles and there is a huge variety of designs to choose from.

If you are looking for some timeless, pre-owned leather shoes we recommend checking out The Vintage Shoe Company. These shoes are high quality and made in the USA.

Alden is one of the oldest shoemakers in the Northeast and has been continuously producing top-caliber shoes in Massachusetts since the 1880s. All components of these shoes are extremely high quality and crafted with care.

Calleen Cordero is a luxury women’s shoe brand making women’s shoes. The company specializes in sandals, but they also sell boots, clogs, heels and just about any women’s shoe you can imagine. These are high-quality and well-made shoes.

Esquivel is a designer shoe and accessory maker that has a huge variety of awesome shoes for men and women. Here you’ll find some beautifully made sneakers, dress shoes, boots, and sandals.

You can still find Gateway Shoes on several retailers, such as Poshmark. The company produces some sleek men’s dress shoe designs.

Jen + Kim makes classic women’s formal shoes with a modern twist. Their shoes are comfortable, stylish, and made in the USA.

Perry Ercolino makes very high-end formal shoes for men. While the boots are assembled in the USA, the leather is sourced from Germany, Italy, and France.

Rancourt makes men’s boots, loafers, and dress shoes for men and women. They also have some nice casual wear sneakers. All products have been made and designed in Maine since the 1960s!

Gurkee’s makes some really unique rope sandals. There are few brands like Gurkee and everything is handmade in the USA!

Island Slipper is a Hawaii-based company that makes some of the most comfortable sandals and flip-flops in the world. Not only are these premium sandals extremely durable and made to last, but they are all produced in Hawaii!

Jack Rogers is a women’s shoe company that produces an extensive range of footwear. While not everything is made domestically, you’ll find some styles that are still produced in the USA.

Cade&Co produces baby booties in the USA. These shoes are ethically sourced and are safe for your baby. They aren’t the cheapest baby shoes in the world, but you can rest assured that your child is wearing some comfortable shoes!

The MyChacos program is the only Chaco sandals that are made in the USA – other Chacos are not made in the USA.

The Piper Sandal Company makes extremely comfortable handmade leather sandals. The company is a small family owned business that still produces the sandals in their home garage in San Antonio, Texas.

Kepner Scott has been handcrafting children’s shoes in Pennsylvania since 1888! These shoes are comfortable, stylish, and crafted with care by American hands.

Gokey makes high-quality leather hunting boots that will last you a lifetime. These boots are insanely comfortable and made by hand in the USA. All materials are domestically sourced as well!

Sundance Sheepskin & Leather makes amazing sheepskin slippers, mocassins, boots, and shoes from American-sourced sheepskins and leather.

Shamma Sandals manufactures minimalist, barefoot-style running sandals. They are a family-owned and operated business and source all of their materials domestically. They also have some “lifestyle” sandals to choose from that have a more casual, non-athletic style for everyday wear.

Pingree Detroit is a worker-owned business that makes shoes and other goods from reclaimed leather straight from the automotive industry in Detroit.

NuuSol makes sandals and recovery footwear for men and women that is very affordable. The footbed in each pair is podiatrist-approved and supposed to help relieve pain.

Anderson Bean makes cowboy boots right here in the USA. They have been an independent boot manufacturer since 1989.

Beck Boots has been around since 1916 and handcrafts every pair of cowboy boots it makes. Their boots aren’t cheap, but if its quality you are after, this is an excellent company!

Carson Footwear manufactures sneakers, although uses some globally sourced materials. They have a lot of colors and styles available.

D2SHOE manufactures shoes for cyclists from durable synthetic and carbon fiber materials. These shoes are for serious cyclists that want the best shoes for the sport, they come at a high cost, but you know you are getting premium quality.

Only some of Dunlop’s protective footwear is made in the USA. They are a global company, but there aren’t too many American-born options for rubber safety boots.

Grundens makes high-quality rubber fishing boots that will keep you warm, protected, and balanced while you’re out on the water.

Itasca Leathergoods makes handcrafted mocassins for people of all ages. They are a family-owned business that has been running for over 30 years.

JB Hill Boot Company handcrafts custom cowboy boots in Texas. Everything is hand-cut and hand-sewn, leaving you with a top-shelf product.

JL Mercer Boot Company produces high-end custom cowboy boots and has been in business since 1923. The company custom makes cowboy boots in their Texas facility.

Kat Mendenhall Boots is a vegan cowboy boot manufacturer that makes unique boots in small batches. Their boots come at a high cost, but if you are looking for American-made boots from alternative materials, this is your best bet.

North Star Trading Company makes a variety of leather goods, including some super comfortable sheepskin slippers.

Rocky Boots has some great boots for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. They only have a few styles made in the USA with domestic and imported materials, so be careful checking those tags to make sure the ones you’re looking at are assembled here.

WindWalkers makes boots and slippers for men and women using sheepskin. Everything they produce is handcrafted in California.

Woolrich goes all the way back to 1830 and is one of the oldest apparel companies in the country. They have a few shoes in their inventory, along with a lot of other apparel.

Queen City Footwear produces leather shoes for wearing around the house. They have high, mid, and low-top style options in a few colors. Everything is made from super soft, yet durable leather.

COMUNITYmade manufactures sneakers and casual shoes for men and women – all made locally in the Los Angeles area. What’s really neat about them is they will donate 20% of their revenue from every purchase to the charity of your choice when you buy a pair of shoes from them.

made+ is a really cool shoe manufacturer in Maryland that focuses on simplifying the production process and making a shoe that is environmentally responsible. They have a few styles that resemble your casual, everyday wear sneaker.