Thorogood Deuce 6 Waterproof Side-Zip Tactical Boots for Men & Women

Thorogood: A Century of Lasting Quality

In 1892, at the age of 27, Albert H. Weinbrenner opened a cobblery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his partner Joseph Peffer, catering to the "Jobbing" trades. This marked the beginning of what would become Thorogood, a legacy of industry-leading footwear.

The company, formally named Albert H. Weinbrenner Co., was established in 1900. In 1916, the first catalog was printed, and the company had more leather cutting machines than any other in the United States. The "Job-fitted" concept was introduced in 1917, 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 business in 1942. During World War II, the company converted to all-military footwear, producing combat and dress styles, which also became popular with civilians.

In 1943, the company's workers organized under the International Boot & Shoe Workers Union, but management and workers maintained an outstanding relationship that continues to this day. The iconic "Hike n' Camp" boot, the Official Boy Scout Boot, was introduced in 1964 and became the company's best-selling boot of all time.

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 with the theme "A Century of Lasting Quality."

In 2000, Weinbrenner employees took ownership of the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In 2001, just three days after the September 11th attacks, the company donated 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero, followed by an additional 200 pairs.

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 its domestic facilities, machines, equipment, manufacturing methods, and computer systems/programs.

In 2022, Weinbrenner, now known as Thorogood, celebrated 130 years as a company with the opening of a new factory in Merrill, Wisconsin, and the launch of its first western wear product, Thorogood's Square Toe Wellingtons. As of 2023, sales continue to increase as Thorogood gains popularity and expands with many new styles on the horizon.

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