About Anna Schmidtke
Anna Schmidtke is the Digital Marketing Specialist on the Thorogood team, leading our social media efforts and interactions with our customers. After growing up just north of Minneapolis, MN, she studied at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. She landed in Merrill not long after graduation and has come to love Thorogood’s home state of Wisconsin as we do.
Anna brings unique insights to our team by getting to know our customers on a personal level. Taking care to learn about their needs and what they’re looking for in footwear, she helps us deliver the best product experience with every pair of Thorogoods. And she takes this job seriously – she even handles the interviews and development for our “Lacing Up With…” blog and social media series which features real, hardworking people and their stories.
When not at work, Anna is an avid traveler. Whether she’s visiting family, catching up with college friends in other states, relaxing at her lake cabin, or off to the next vacation adventure – she’s always looking forward to the next experience. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Nova and Goose, at home and on the go.
Anna’s favorite pair of Thorogoods is the American Heritage 6″, Crazyhorse Moc Toe Wedge Boot, 814-4203
Anna Schmidtke's Articles
Walking the Walk towards Diversity For the nearly 15 million hunters across the United States, Fall traditionally symbolizes the start of hunting season, but for many minorities, hunting is seen as an unfamiliar and out of reach activity due to limited exposure and not knowing how or where to get started. Sometimes hunting can also…
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What is your “Go To” Thorogood hunting boot and why? My “Go To” hunting boot is the Thorogood Infinity hiking boot. It is lightweight, extremely comfortable, and is waterproof. What is the most memorable hunt you have ever been on? My most memorable hunt was a 2005 Buffalo hunt that I did in Colorado. It…
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Shayne Salinas is passionate. From starting his own business creating workwear for blue collar folks to leveling-up his emergency response career by becoming a firefighter and EMT, he is constantly working to better serve his community. While juggling all of this, he still manages to remain a dedicated family man. Learn more about what lights…
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They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Steven Pratt found his love for electrical work as early as twelve years old, carrying on a legacy started by his father and grandfather – but the best part is still helping people in need in his community after…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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