Alden Shoes (Middleborough, MA): the ultimate men's dress shoes, with a price to match (as L'Oreal says, you have to believe you're worth it!). Available from The Alden Shop of San Francisco and other fine shoe stores.
All American Clothing (Arcanum, OH): this great retailer of American-made and Union-made clothing now carries a nice selection of footwear, including SAS running shoes, Thorogood and Keen boots (steel toe or non), Okabashi men's sandals and more. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Allen Edmonds (Port Washington, WI): elegant men's dress shoes, made in Wisconsin and Maine (In July 2006, the majority stake in the company was sold to a private investment firm from Minneapolis, but no changes in domestic sourcing philosophy appear imminent.)
Chaco: the only Chaco sandals that are still made in USA (in Rockford, MI) are the Custom Chaco Sandals that you "design" by selecting style and colors.
Crary Shoes (Portland, OR): custom footwear for those needing orthotics, diabetic inserts, or other special needs. Handcrafted in USA, these shoes are not cheap but may be just what the doctor ordered (literally).
New Balance (Boston, MA): although a number of NB athletic shoes are imported, the company still has manufacturing sites in MA and ME, and has over a dozen styles of running and walking shoes that are labeled "Made in USA" (at least 70% of materials are domestic).
Okabashi (Buford, GA): PVC sandals and garden clogs with "comfort massage", for men, women, and kids. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Queen City Footwear (Williston, VT): this maker of soft leather indoor shoes now also makes leather sneakers, designed, cut, and sewn in the USA at their Vermont workshop. Sweet!
Rancourt & Co. (Lewiston, ME): a full line of handmade men's leather dress shoes, loafers, mocs, sneakers and boots. Also moccasins, boat shoes and slippers for her.
San Antonio Shoe Co. (San Antonio, TX): SAS Shoes makes orthopedic or comfort shoes, great for walking and for men and women on their feet all day. Available from zappos.com. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Sloggers (Gardena, CA): garden clogs, rain/garden boots and ankle boots that are flexible, durable and fun. Perfect for the garden, barn or urban streets! Made in USA since 1948. Available from the Sloggers Store at Amazon[Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Walk-Over Shoes (Greenwich, CT): men's saddles and bucks, handmade in USA since 1758. (Currently a brand owned by H.H. Brown Shoe Company.)
Allegiance Footwear (Mountain City, TN): the company used to repair defective imported footwear, but in 2007 launched its own line of USA-made boots for work, hunting or casual wear, with uppers made in Tennessee and bottoms made and applied in Wisconsin--no repairs needed!
Belleville Boot Co. (Belleville, IL): men's and women's military and work safety boots, including steel toe.
Carolina Shoe Co. (Martinsburg, PA): men's work boots, including logger and steel toe. Shop from their "Made in USA" tab, other styles imported. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Chippewa Boots (Ft. Worth, TX): from Logger, to Street Warrier, to steel-toed work boots, Chippewa has a boot for you. ( Some products imported, so check origin .) Available from American Made Work Boots
Danner Boots (Portland, OR): boots and shoes for hunting, hiking, and work since 1932. (Some models imported, so use keyword USA in the Danner searchbox)
Double H Boots (Martinsburg, PA): western style work boots, including styles with steel or composite safety toe, slip-resistant soles, and other features. Shop from their "Men's Domestic" and "Women's Domestic" pages to find boots made in USA with imported materials. (Other styles are imported.)
Drew's Boots (Klamath Falls, OR): work, cowboy and western boots; westernwear by Schaefer, outwear by Filson, Pendleton blankets and more
Gokey (Columbia, MO): men's leather boots, oxfords, boat shoes and hiking boots, hand made in USA since 1850.
Hoffman Boots (Kellogg, ID): lineman, logging and hunting boots, plus hiking boots for men and women, built to last. Most styles are made in the USA, though I noticed a few styles were made in Italy or elsewhere, so check product descriptions.
KEEN Footwear (Portland, OR): manufacturing boots at their Portland facility, but other footwear produced in Mexico and Asia. The company focuses on civic engagement and volunteerism in support of conservation, eco-friendly manufacturing and other causes. Shop from their American Built Collection.
LL Bean: men's and women's Bean Boots made in Maine with leather uppers and waterproof rubber bottoms. I found them heavy to wear but they definitely are sturdy and will keep your feet dry.
Lucchese Bootmaker (El Paso, TX): men's and women's Western boots and footwear, handcrafted in Texas using tried and true construction techniques and quality leathers. Famous for their cowboy boots, they also craft work boots, moccasins, cowboy hats, leather rain boots and handbags.
Nicks Custom Boots (Spokane, WA): handcrafted work boots, motorcycle boots and more.
Parkhurst (East Amherst, NY): stylish men's boots and derbies, Goodyear welted, machine sewn guided by hand using leathers from the Horween Leather tannery in Chicago.
Red Wing Shoes (Red Wing, MN): making Red Wing brand work boots at their factory in Red Wing. (Other brands, and even some of the Red Wing brand, imported so check before you buy.) Find a local store using the Retail Locator
Russell Moccasin (Berlin, WI): motorcycle boots, plus boots, moccasins, and shoes for hunting and other outdoor pursuits. (But, please go easy on the South African large game animals!) [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Truman Boot Co. (Eugene, OR): men's and women's boots, oxfords and derbies handmade with Goodyear welted construction using leathers from the US, Italy, and UK.
Wesco (Scappoose, OR): in addition to their trademark logging boots, "The West Coast Shoe Co." also makes boots designed for fire fighters, farmers and ranchers, and motorcycle patrol officers
White's Boots (Spokane, WA): from its earliest days making boots for loggers, this company has a tradition of quality all-leather boots that can even be rebuilt and refurbished at the factory after years of wear.
Wilson Boots (Livingston, MT): handmade Western cowboy boots, in-stock or custom orders, work or dress styles.
Ener-Gel Insoles (Penn Run, PA): impact-absorbing gel inserts for athletes, or anyone that is active and on their feet all day. Unlike Dr. Scholls, these inserts are made in USA.
Levitator Lifts: removable shoe insoles that provide cushioning and height. Made in USA by Canfield Plastics (Canfield, OH)
Powerstep (West Chester, OH): some products only available from medical professionals, but the website carries a number of insoles for support and stability. I use them in my walking/running shoes. All of their insoles are made in USA, but sandals and slippers are made overseas.
Donovan Slippers (Scobey, MT): ballet-style slippers handcrafted from lambskin uppers, with cow suede sole and lambskin chamois lining.
Footwear by Footskins (Spring Grove, MN): moccasin slippers, shoes, and boots made of deerskin. Styles for men, women, and children.
Island Slipper (Pearl City, HI): fabric and leather flip flops in slide and thong strap styles, with shock-absorbing rubber outsoles, arch support and zero-drop heel cups. Handmade in Hawaii since 1946.
Itasca Leathergoods (Lake George, MN): moccasins for the whole family, made from soft natural leathers and specializing in custom sizes made from your foot tracing, as well as a full range of leather accessories.
Queen City Footwear (Williston, VT): makers of Vermont House Shoes, soft leather indoor shoes (loafers, mules and hi-tops) with suede soles and merino wool insoles. Also available as an outdoor shoe with a rubber sole.
Russell Moccasin (Berlin, WI): custom made leather moccasins and boat shoes.[Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Softstar Shoes (Philomath, OR): soft-sole leather moccasins, sandals and boots in youth and adult sizes, plus adorable baby and kids soft-sole shoes. Many styles can be customized with a choice of colors. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
Sundance Sheepskin & Leather (Guffey, CO): sheepskin slippers for men, women, and children, plus sheepskin and deerskin hats and accessories.
The Leather Works (Coeur d'Alene, ID): sheepskin slippers for men, women, and kids, plus hats, mittens, leather bags and purses. All American-made products are clearly marked.
Wassookeag Moccasins (Dexter, ME): moccasins hand-sewn from buffalo hide, bullhide, moosehide, and cowhide leathers.
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