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Thorogood

Thorogood logo

Work footwear with dedicated American Heritage lines made in Wisconsin.

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01 / Buying facts

What you can check.

Warranty & support

Official warranty or guarantee information; confirm the exact product, region and purchase date on the linked page.

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History on record

1892 — Weinbrenner Shoe Company begins in Milwaukee.

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02 / Company & ownership

Behind the brand.

Albert Weinbrenner opened a Milwaukee cobbler shop in 1892. Thorogood became the company’s work-footwear brand and its American Heritage collection continues in Wisconsin factories.

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  1. 1892

    Weinbrenner Shoe Company begins in Milwaukee.

  2. 1918

    The Thorogood name enters the work-boot market.

  3. Today

    American Heritage boots are made by union workers in Wisconsin.

03 / Design & manufacturing

What happens where?

Design and production process

  • Thorogood develops work boots and related products from Wisconsin, USA.
  • The selected products in this guide are manufactured in Wisconsin for selected Made in USA footwear; materials and production steps vary by item.
  • The exact model and its current country-of-origin marking remain the final check before purchase.
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04 / Product guide

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05 / More research

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