WORK BOOT LASTS
Modern boot manufacturers use a lot of tools and machines to craft footwear for their customers, from awls and trimmers to die cutters and stitching and sewing machines. But maybe the most important “tool” of all is the last. A shoe last is a mold made of hardwood or high-density plastic that resembles a human…
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Work Boots for Different Environments
When your work takes you onto varied terrains, your boots need to be able to keep you grounded and protected from different workplace hazards. Many of the needs of people who work off the beaten path are similar to those doing electrical work and carpentry, working construction sites, and running warehouse floors. Protection from strikes…
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Common Foot Health Issues & How to Prevent Them
COMMON FOOT HEALTH ISSUES & HOW TO PREVENT THEM Good work boots are crafted with necessary safety features-protections against slips, electrical hazards, impact and compression hazards, etc. Your immediate safety on the jobsite is understandably a top priority. But good work boots should also protect your feet against more long-term dangers. Shoddy or improperly fitted…
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Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. Named Finalist for 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year by Wisconsin Manufacturing Commerce
Merrill, WI (January 14, 2025) – Weinbrenner Shoe Company, headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin, has been nominated as one of 21 finalists for the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year. The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) award program honors businesses for their commitment to excellence, employees, and the state of…
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Innovations in Modern Work Boots
INNOVATIONS IN MODERN WORK BOOTS Work boots for men and women with tough jobs have come a long way since 1892, when Albert Weinbrenner took over his father’s cobbler shop in Milwaukee and the Thorogood story began. While many tried-and-true techniques in work boot manufacturing remain at the pinnacle of quality-such as the use of…
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Job-Fitted: What to Look for in Boots for Different Industries
Every worker knows that there’s no substitute for the right tool, and work boots are no different. The right footwear can keep you comfortable, soften long hours on your feet, prevent foot injuries, or even save your life. Thorogood builds work boots with safety features designed for a wide range of jobs. After all, something…
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Cold & Hot Weather Work Boots
WORK BOOTS FOR EXTREME TEMPERATURES Whether your job has you working in extreme cold or extreme heat or, depending on the time of year, both, it’s important to be aware of the risks of temperature-related injuries and take precautions. In cold winter weather, protective measures include wearing footwear that helps prevent slips and falls; gloves…
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LACING UP WITH DUMPTRUCK STROUPE
Have you ever seen someone and automatically thought, “I gotta meet that guy!” Well, prepare to add Dumptruck to your list. Dumptruck Stroupe is located in Charlotte, NC! Even if you’re not from Charlotte, you might still have a chance to run into Dumptruck on one of his work trips nationwide! As a Brand Manager,…
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Slip Resistance: How Boots Keep You on Your Feet
HOW BOOTS KEEP YOU ON YOUR FEET One of the most important basic safety innovations in modern work boots is the ability of those boots to keep you steady on your feet while doing fast-paced work on a variety of surfaces. Depending on the work you do, this may include wet pavement, oily concrete, or…
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Thorogood® donates over $317,000 in work boots to IBEW and LIUNA Union laborers in hurricane-affected regions of the United States
November, 2024 – Merrill, WI – Thorogood® and its parent company, Weinbrenner Shoe Company, are proud to reaffirm their long-standing commitment to union labor while making a meaningful contribution to the relief efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton. Thorogood has donated 1,221 pairs of its newly launched Genesis series work boots to the International Brotherhood…
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Work Boot Materials
WHY IT MATTERS WHAT YOUR BOOTS ARE MADE OF Modern work boots draw on centuries of experience and innovation. New manufacturing processes and styles have greatly increased the longevity and safety of footwear, while some tried-and-true methods have stood the test of time. You can see this mix of new and old when you look…
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Weinbrenner Shoe Company Celebrates Union Labor Commitment at New Thorogood Manufacturing Facility
Weinbrenner Shoe Company, parent company of Thorogood®, is breaking ground on a new facility in Marshfield, Wisconsin, reinforcing its commitment to union labor by awarding nearly 80% of contracts to unionized firms. The new facility will enhance the company’s manufacturing capacity, support job creation, and uphold its mission of producing high-quality, American-made, union-crafted work boots.…
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