Lacing Up With
Luke Draeger is based in Aniwa, WI. He grew up as a farm kid and like most – was pressured to join college soon after graduating high school. After feeling a lack of direction, Luke decided to attend NTC for an associate’s degree. Even after attending higher education for 2 years – he still felt…
Josh Walker is the co-founder of 1620 Workwear: makers, sellers, and distributors of high-performance technical clothing for working people. Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Josh and partnering co-founder Ted De Innocentis are on a mission to set high standards for the manufacture of workwear worn by American workers. Like ourselves, 1620 Workwear share a commitment to…
When it comes to understanding the value of hard work and maintaining an open, positive mindset, Sarah Matthews could probably teach us all a thing or two. Raised out on the western slope of Colorado, this life-long resident of New Castle spent most of her formative years honing a passion for welding and ironwork, becoming…
While Trevor Valdez may not be the sort of person who’d claim he can move mountains, in reality he isn’t all that far off from having such an ability – at least, while he works. An operator of heavy machinery from the town of Knapp, in our home state of Wisconsin, he’s an experienced hand…
Meet Edgar Aceituno: a veteran of the rodent and pest control industry who runs his own business out of Norwalk, in sunny SoCal. Edgar understands the importance hard work plays in reaching his goals. Of course, we were excited to learn more about his successes, and the role his Thorogood boots play in his achievements….
We’ve found and interviewed Thorogood wearers across the country in a variety of professions, but this group may be one of our most unique connections yet. Pet Needs is a U.K.-based punk band taking big risks to follow their dreams. Hear from the group about their inspirations, tough times, and how our Thorogood work boots…
Twon Haugen is pursuing his passion in Music City, USA, and working as a bartender to pay the bills until he makes it big. Read about his passion, struggles, and advice for others hoping to follow the same path. On the Road to Becoming a Full-Time Musician Twon made the move towards becoming a musician…
Meet Brian Nguyen, a self-made welder based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a level of dedication you don’t often find anymore. Brian didn’t take “no” for an answer when he decided which career he wanted to pursue. And there were a lot of no’s along the way. Hear from him about how he overcame obstacles, learned…
Justine didn’t take the “easy” route when she chose her career. She decided to put her willpower to the test in the pursuit of a steady paycheck (just like so many of us) and ended up learning the trade skills of masonry. Read more about Justine May’s challenges and triumphs as she learned what being…
Christopher Scully is an experienced, second-generation commercial diver and U.S. Navy veteran based in San Diego, California. He followed in the footsteps of his father and uncle, who were both Navy divers as well, then began working in underwater ship husbandry and attending school full time after his service. Christopher took the time to share…
We sat down with Mike Taylor, a man living his American dream at the beach in Galveston, Texas, where he uses his background in carpentry to craft custom outdoor entertainment pieces that help people “make their beach life experience even better.” Read more about Mike’s experience starting a contracting business, his inspirations, and his struggles….
Brandon Reisinger is an electrician and second-generation tradesman working in Star, Idaho, working towards his Journeyman’s License. He’s a firm advocate for trade school, especially for those who want to pursue a solid career but didn’t quite fit in the traditional educational system. He admits, “I was not very good at school and thought I…