Ranking 21 American Made Boot Brands from WORST to BEST

0:00 Introducing Camel City Mill Socks
1:10 Disclaimer
1:48 21st
2:09 20th
2:27 19th (tie)
2:53 17th
3:13 16th
3:38 15th
3:58 14th
4:35 13th
5:04 12th
5:32 11th
6:26 10th
6:58 9th
7:20 8th
7:50 7th
8:15 6th
8:35 5th
8:58 4th
9:25 3rd
10:04 2nd
10:32 1st

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[nicksboots]

"Probably the toughest, most sturdy boot I've ever put on my foot". Love it! I'd take that over the #1 spot 👍

[knowlesbagwell]

Having grown up wearing steel toed Red Wing work boots for highway construction, I found myself in need of new boots for hunting a few years back and bought a pair of Red Wing Super Sole 2.0 work boots. After my hunting trip I put them in the back of my closet and forgot about them for at least three years. But about 8-9 months ago I pulled them back out and put them on again (mostly from curiosity to be honest)and have worn them nearly every day since. I've never worn a more comfortable pair of boots in my life. I expected you to put Red Wing somewhere in the middle of the pack in your rating. Was completely taken aback when you named them first. But my Red Wings are definitely first on my list. Thanks, BootSpy!

[nagillig]

I just watched you do a factory tour at JK boots. Was very surprised they didn’t make your list, actually as far as quality of boots I was shocked they didn’t make the list?

[daithi]

Props to you for actually ranking Nicks, Whites, and Wesco. I think most people would have chickened out and declared a 3 way tie.

[ker]

Over the last 50 years ( damn, when did I get old ), I have worked in boots daily. For Lace ups in Shop use; Red Wings, - Patrol; Danner, - Outfitting; Wesco. These 3 have given me good service, and have been worth every dime that I have paid for them. Cheapo boots will hurt your feet, hips, knees, and back over time. Do yourself a favor and save money elsewhere. Your feet are your body's foundation, treat them well and wear quality boots. Your whole body will thank you.

[Condor]

Wesco, Nicks, JK, and Whites deserve to be in the top 4.

Red Wing should really be around #12-13 for quality and price point. To be honest, for their quality, they are a bit overpriced.

Carolina also deserves to be bumped up a few spots. Carolina Birch loggers are way better than everything listed up to about #15. Almost as good as Thorogood.

[georgeoed]

What about Frank's Boot Company in Spokane, WA showing the owner helping customers himself sizing boot's, why aren't they on your list? I personally don't own a pair, but I have heard only good things about the company and owner giving outstanding customer service!

[charleyschmidt]

Totally blown away that you didn't rank Russells boots. I've seen, used an d tried on many including Nick's and Whites and Russell's are a step up for certain!

[RichardsWorld]

I was driving through and stopped in Spokane for 2 nights. I went to Nick's and the salesman did several measurements of my feet and said my feet are actually extra wide I never knew that. They also gave me a veteran discount. I got my boots in about 4 months. You can send them the boots if they don't feel like the right size and will fix modify it. I also went to a Red Wing store and they did a 3D scan of my feet and had me walk on a floor sensor. They emailed me the results. They then told me the proper size to buy. I bought some that were in stock.

[RichardsMovies]

Does this guy do actual work that requires work boots such as construction outdoors in winter or manning an off-shore oil rig?

[footfixerrunning]

I used to wear my Iron Rangers most consistently until I got a pair of Truman oxblood double shot with the cap toe. I love the thickness of the leather and the overall look of these boots.

[hawkeye]

You missed the 5th and 4th best American made boot manufacturers: Yuketen and Rancourt. Great field and dress boots. All the other brands you listed basically produce the same style work/service boot. The materials used by Rancourt and Yuketen are second to none and they actually wear super comfortable due to their construction.

[saleemwaheed]

Luchesse should be on any top American boot list. Good list.

[frederickthompson]

How could you forget Russell's? Berlin, WI.

[waynederby]

Some list you put together. You did not include WC RUSSEL MOCCASIN FROM BERLIN WISCONSIN. Hand made to order if you like.

[kyleBlittle]

Red Wimg work boots have taken a dump. Just ordered my first non-Red Wing work boot ever.

[IVMTAB]

Thought for a minute the Iron Ranger wasn’t going to be on the list. I was pleasantly surprised you put Red Wing Iron Ranger as #1. Truly great boots.

[timothmacalistaire]

While I appreciate the American Made list, it seems that 75% of these boots were only being modeled as Fashion. When I think of boots, I think of grease, oil, mud, rain, logging, hiking, etc. Most of the boots you showed I would never wear outside the house because A: they looked too prissy, and B: the soles wouldn't offer any traction, C: they cost too damn much to subject to the elements. The PNW brands you listed of all the manufacturers should know that us whom live in the PNW expect something durable while dealing with the climate around here. Thanks for your time, but next time I will search "work boots".

[scottboettcher]

I've got at least 25 pairs of various styles of boots. The boot I grab when I don't want to think is the Red Wing Muleskinners. They're just insanely comfy and will last longer than me.
That said, I have some vintage Chippewa and a bunch of Thorogood 1892 which are insanely great too.
Nice thing is we have choices.

[paulne]

I wore wolverines for years. A good, waterproof boot that was comfortable. As a laborer in an intermodal yard, all day was walking, climbing up and down on the rail cars. Then I went to get a pair and they were half price. I bought 2 pairs. When I finally went to buy another pair, they were made in china and twice the cost. I switched brands. When did the company come back to the USA?