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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…
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…
Weinbrenner Shoe Company headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin has been nominated as one of 28 finalists for the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) 34th Annual (2022) 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 Wisconsin. A total of 4…
Rob Elliott of the Blank Canvas Project and Jason Mack of Mack Glass, come from a trades background and know the importance hard work and a positive attitude have when it comes to tackling projects. Even more important is having those traits when you’re out to set records! We’re inspired and excited to see their…
The best way to protect leather boots is with diligent care. Winters, especially up north, can be brutal, and the main reason boots will start to deteriorate is due to salt and moisture. Unprotected leather can crack after drying out, which is why it’s important to properly clean, condition, and weatherproof your boots. Here are…
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Who doesn’t love a new pair of work boots? The smell of high-quality leather, the blemish-free exterior, perfectly clean soles … it’s what dreams are made of. You excitedly put on your boots, ready to tackle another day, until you take a few steps and cringe – you have the “new boot…
The Thorogood logo has gone through some changes since our first steps in 1892, but it has consistently represented our values. The Main Logo The Thorogood® logo represents the Thorogood® brand identity and values. Although the logo has changed overtime, like most do, the symbolic triangle within the logo has been consistent and has kept…
This is the only known image of Albert Weinbrenner This is the remarkable story about the evolution of a brand and the company that bears his name. From a small cobblery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1892 to becoming a catalyst for getting work done. These unique moments in history, have helped create a brand…
Weinbrenner Shoe Company’s newly renovated manufacturing facility, located at 211 S. Genesee Street in Merrill, marked its official Grand Opening on June 3, 2022, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by factory tours of the nearly 130,000 square foot facility. The new facility, formerly occupied by Hurd Window & Door and Great Lakes Alfalfa, had been…
If you’re new to protective toe boots, you might have some doubts about the comfort of steel toe boots. Just the sound and thought of cold steel near your feet can make you dread putting on your boots each day. Luckily, technology has helped develop some of the most comfortable steel toe boots that can…
Celebrate the tradesman in your life with a thoughtful and practical gift for Father’s Day! Need help planning the perfect way to show your appreciation for the dad in your life? A poll from YouGovAmerica found that pleasing the father figure in your life is pretty simple – the majority of America’s dads answered that…
Nothing is more annoying than your boots coming undone again and again throughout the day. The best way to avoid having to tie your work boots repeatedly is to buy a great pair of pull-on wellingtons, but we know these aren’t everyone’s first choice for footwear. Learn how to tie work boots so they STAY…