Will My Boots Stretch? Sizing, Breaking in, and How to Stretch Work Boots
We’ll cover how a new pair of work boots should fit, a bit about the break-in process, and some tips for stretching leather boots at home if you’re still searching for that perfect fit. Sizing Your New Boots While there are ways to stretch leather boots at home, we recommend taking the time to choose…
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How Thorogood Work Boots are Made
THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT PUTTING IN HARD WORK. IT INSTILLS A SENSE OF PRIDE AND A FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. AT THOROGOOD, WE CELEBRATE THIS SPIRIT – THE KIND OF GRIT THAT COMES WITH DEDICATION TO QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. CALL US OLD-FASHIONED, BUT WE DON’T SEE HALF-ASSED AS THE WAY TO DO ANY JOB. ESPECIALLY WHEN…
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Lacing Up With Mike Taylor
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.…
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Lacing Up With Brandon Reisinger
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…
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Why Work Boots Are Good for Motorcycle Riding
Are you wearing a ratty old pair of shoes on your bike? Looking for boots that’ll actually last? We’ve heard from both riders and experts like Bill Bryant from Biltwell that Thorogoods make good boots for riding a motorcycle. Investing in quality footwear that will keep you safe and stand the test of time is…
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Lacing Up With Bill Bryant/Biltwell
Bill Bryant, Co-Founder and Brand Manager for motorcycle outfitter Biltwell, wore his Thorogoods for a long-haul ride across Canada and Alaska. While we know that our boots are good for hard work on the jobsite, we’re now happy to say that they also make great motorcycle rain boots since Bill put them through the ringer…
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How to Choose Work Boot Outsoles for Your Job
When you’re looking for work boots for a specific job, it can be tricky to sort through all the different features and options to find the right pair. A great place to start is at the bottom: different types of boot outsoles are designed for the needs of different environments. Learn all you need to…
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Lacing Up With Emma Kinkade
Meet Emma Kinkade, a badass woman and welder who never gives up on her dreams. She believes that hard work and a willingness to learn will take you wherever you want to go. Hear more about her inspirations and career journey below. First & Last Name: Emma Kinkade Location: I am from a small town…
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Best Boots For IronWorkers
It’s pretty fitting that our boots are often compared to walking on clouds by cowboys in the SKY Ironworkers have a career consisting of a daily game of ultimate tetris. Their job is ranked as the #6 most dangerous in the country, building America from the ground up (literally). Following an unexpected boom in American…
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Uniform Boot Guide – Best Safety Shoes by Job
If you’re a first responder, public safety professional, or other uniformed worker, you don’t have the luxury of compromising on quality. You need a work boot that you can count on to perform, protect, and keep you looking professional, day in, day out. And, depending on your specific line of work, you might need a…
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Lacing Up With the Juedes Bothers
Jonathon Juedes and his two brothers, Joe and Jacob, work a third-generation dairy farm in the heart of Wisconsin. They know what it means to work hard, and the cows don’t stop needing care when the weather is bad or equipment breaks. Hear from Jon’s point of view about what working on a dairy farm…
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Boot Basics: Composite Toe vs. Steel Toe
Some common questions we hear from people shopping for new work boots are “What’s the difference between a steel toe and a composite toe?” and “Which type of safety toe boots do I need?” Learn about steel toes, nano and composite toes, alloy toes, plus the pros and cons of each from the work boot…
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