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Thorogood 1957 Series 6 Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots for Men

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Weinbrenner Shoe Company: A Century of Lasting Quality

1892: At the young age of 27, Albert H. Weinbrenner opens a cobblery in Milwaukee, partnering with Joseph Peffer to serve the "Jobbing" trades.

1900: The Albert H. Weinbrenner Co. is formed.

1916: The company prints its first catalog and boasts more leather cutting machines than any other in the U.S.

1917: The "Job-fitted" concept is introduced, and Weinbrenner becomes a major contributor of boots to the U.S. Army during World War I.

1938: The company takes its first steps into safety footwear production.

1942: Celebrating 50 years in business, the company converts to all-military footwear for the duration of World War II, producing combat and dress styles. This military footwear also becomes popular with civilians.

1943: The company's workers organize under the International Boot & Shoe Workers Union, but the management-worker relationship remains outstanding.

1964: The iconic "Hike n' Camp" boot, featuring a wedge sole and moccasin-style stitching, is introduced and becomes the company's best-selling boot of all time.

1988: The company is purchased by a local group, including six employees, and the "ThoroGard" division is created, featuring high-tech occupational safety footwear.

1992: Weinbrenner celebrates 100 years in business with the theme "A Century of Lasting Quality."

2000: Weinbrenner employees take ownership of the company through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

2001: Within three days of the September 11 attacks, Weinbrenner donates 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero, followed by an additional 200 pairs.

2014: The "1892 Heritage" line of handcrafted, lifestyle boots is introduced, built on the iconic No. 60 last.

2017: Weinbrenner celebrates its 125th anniversary and demonstrates a renewed commitment to upgrading and improving its domestic facilities, machines, equipment, manufacturing methods, and computer systems/programs.

2022: Weinbrenner celebrates 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.

2023: Sales continue to increase as Thorogood gains popularity and expands with many new styles on the horizon.

Thorogood: Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Comfort

Thorogood has relentlessly focused on craftsmanship, innovation, and comfort, recognizing the importance of footwear to one's livelihood and job performance. The company makes job-fitted boots for various occupations, offering extended sizes, metatarsal guards, and styles ranging from lace-to-toe to side zip and wellington footwear.

The MAXWear Wedge and MAXWear 90 outsoles, developed in collaboration with industry professionals, offer superior comfort and durability, outlasting the competition by 30%. Thorogood's Made in USA footwear is either Berry Compliant (100% Made in the USA with USA components) or Made in the USA with domestic and globally sourced components, all assembled at the company's two union factories in Wisconsin.

product information:

AttributeValue
item_package_dimensions_l_x_w_x_h14.33 x 13.23 x 4.49 inches
package_weight2.32 Kilograms
item_dimensions_lx_wx_h8 x 4 x 12 inches
item_weight2.4 Pounds
brand_nameThorogood
country_of_originChina
model_name6" Waterproof Safety Toe
colorBriar Pitstop
materialLeather
suggested_usersmens
number_of_items1
manufacturerThorogood
part_number804-3600-201-8 D US
style6" Waterproof Safety Toe
outer_materialLeather
size8
customer_reviews
ratings_count555
stars4.3
best_sellers_rank#179,613 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
#302 in Men's Industrial & Construction Boots
date_first_availableApril 26, 2017

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