How are Thorogood Moc Toe Boots Made?

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TOUR THE THOROGOOD USA FACTORY IN WISCONSIN
How does one of the best American shoe manufacturers make their moc toe work boots? Come tour the Thorogood factory in Merrill, Wisconsin with me to learn how these high quality leather goods are produced in the USA.
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@MeghanStark Год назад

Thank you so much everyone, this partnership with Thorogood was many years in the making! My persistence finally paid off and I am officially a Thorogood dealer. You can shop a debut collection of Moc Toe boots on my website now: greatlakesupplyco.com/collections/boots Have any other questions about Thorogood? I'd love to make a follow up talking features, construction, styles, colorways, and more!

@BoycottChinaa Год назад

George went on to make boots that are good to the bone (s)? Do they sell cobra snake neckties and bourbon scotch shots with cerveza side cars that'll cause your brain rots?? Johnny Red if you prefer riding while drinking alone? )))

@MartyG1957 Год назад

Congratulations Meghan, your persistance deffinitely paid off. That was a fun, informative video

@MeghanStark Год назад

@@MartyG1957 Thank you Marty, I appreciate it!

@MartyG1957 Год назад

@@MeghanStark you're welcome Meghan. I'll send you a pic of your bike next week ;-)

@richardgrognard6394 Год назад

Meghan qu'est ce que tu fais ce W.E ?

@Dangler83 Год назад

I have 3 pairs and each one I love. I won't wear anything else!.

@YoYoRaeRae Год назад

Love my Thorogoods! Fantastic tour. I wear them every day at work as an apprenticing cobbler, and I love that they’re American/ Wisconsin made. ❤️

@MikeH-ig5eb 7 месяцев назад

I’ve heard the leather uppers are stitched out of factory. That step is totally skipped over so I’m assuming it’s true :,(

@Chevy-oz7ev Год назад

Been wearing Thorogood boots for 27 years. Outstanding investment for your whole body. Chavez Southern California.

@jltrack Год назад

That’s so awesome that you’re in position to add boots from a classic manufacturer to your store! Killing it Meghan!

@MeghanStark Год назад

Thanks so much! I'm really excited about this new opportunity 😊

@lupevalenzuela6987 10 месяцев назад

I must say that I have worn redwing boots for 15 years and tried the Thorogood wedge boots 3 years ago and never went back to red wing. best boots in my opinion . made in the USA .

@gasmann6746 Год назад

What a great experience good looking boots👍🏻🇦🇺

@MeghanStark Год назад

Thanks a bunch!

@nomaambundy9989 Год назад

Damn fine boot. I recovered a broken foot using Thorogood boots. Excellent leather quality, and unlike REDWINGS; Thorogood's leather didn't wear through at the toe of the boot, even though I work construction and usually wear out boots at the "toe" end. My work requires that I wear a steel toe... I have flat feet and had suffered a broken menial malleolus. Recovery was difficult. It was suggested that I purchase a Moc Toe boot, and throughout the considerable pain from the injury during my rehabilitation, this boot delivered beyond my expectations. I owe the skilled craftsmen, "and women" a debt of gratitude. Without their fine product, I might not have been able to return to work as quickly as I did. I have a second set of boots on the way, and I will re-sole the original pair. Thank you for building a quality product. I appreciate that they are AMERICAN made, and that the quality of this footwear is second to none. I will hopefully continue to purchase my work boots from Thorogood for the rest of my life. Thank you, An Electrician.

@anthonygrella75 10 месяцев назад

I work construction also, how do you work in them with no waterproof?

@Ninja-400-girl Год назад

Cool Tour! I never new how many steps and processes a boot needs/ goes thru to be made. Now i understand why they cost as much as they do.

@MeghanStark Год назад

Neither did I! It's a very intentional and cool process, definitely helped me understand more behind the price tag. And there's much more that I trimmed out of this video!

@leanit5756 4 месяца назад

You guys make the best boots, I absolutely love them, but too many models w/ Moc toe v round toe. Useless for anyone who welds, runs a torch etc. Molten slag and sparks land on Moc toe and burn out seams in no time. I know, just buy a round toe. I do, but they are not offered in the same variety as Moc. Anyhow keep up the great work and keep it American.

@spynles7947 Год назад

Must be so refreshing to have a durable quality boot made domestically as opposed to the contradiction sourced from China that more or less self destructs before you know it.

@MeghanStark Год назад

Seriously! I swore off low-quality boots years ago, and I cannot go back.

@lgroves336 Год назад

Ya made a great video. I have 4 pair of Thorogood Moc Toes.

@jameslovitt994 Год назад

Love my Thorogood boots, awesome for actual work, not just a zoomer fashion statement.

@full_metal2452 11 месяцев назад

My first pair of 8” moc toes are showing up Monday 🎉

@joelpacheco4748 Год назад

I got mine for work, I love them

@kirra77 11 месяцев назад

At 1:58, she takes a boot off the rack, a RU-vidr claims these racks of boots are from China, the Thorogood USA staff, just do the final trim, sole and packaging. To say “made in America”. I’m not sure if that’s true or not, but the tour didn’t include making the boot itself.

@garysprague2009 10 месяцев назад

They skip it for a reason. Buy american boots. Jk,, nicks, whites etc

@spencerd1079 11 месяцев назад

Maybe do some research on Heritage boots and Goodyear Welted footwear before becoming a dealer and going on a factory tour. You just stood there holding your hands awkwardly. Why did you not ask any questions or make any comments or share any of your experience with your heritage footwear? (Assuming you actually wear the product you are now selling….)

@gregoriojuarez1579 10 месяцев назад

She doesn't need to do anything.

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Год назад

The tongue is too big. The laces are cheap

@penar4987 7 часов назад

Not a fan of synthetic goodyear welt, nothing beats leather.

@theodoreteo8646 Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Good to see the factory where my boots come from. One point to note for future location process tour videos like this: be brave about the camera. Get the camera person to shoot at the persons working, doing the process itself. The voice of the tour guide can be recorded separately with lapel mic. We don’t really need to see the guide all the time. Only at the introduction of each section. But the process she is describing needs to be seen. Lots of it were lost because the camera didn’t catch them or from too far away. Overall. Still helpful to feel the Thorogood factory. It would be good to also get the sense of what it means by unionised workers and employee owned company. They are known to be one. Milk that too!

@danwein Год назад

Love these boots! Going to pick up a pair.

@ThorogoodUSA Год назад

Well done. Happy to have you on the team. Cheers!!!🤜💥🤛

@nicksboots Год назад

Is the sewing done at that facility? Seems like that got skipped over in the video.

@garysprague2009 10 месяцев назад

Good question! I’ve saw in another video they said the Amish sew the upper and another said they are done overseas. Never can get a direct answer. Kinda deceitful if not. They put the little flags on them and the union made stamp but aren’t made 100 in America or by union employees. I hope I’m wrong but doubtful. They are on the low end of quality boots so I wouldn’t honestly be surprised.

@ramonvega6106 Год назад

You missed the whole step of putting to leather together?

@irritablearchitect Год назад

Those stitching machines were designed and built to last forever.

@0NIN7 Год назад

they need to make a motorcycle boot with ankle cups and stiffer ankle support to prevent twists and bends.

@zzwatts 3 месяца назад

I have 4 pairs of thorogood. My most recent pair I just got this week from Amazon and I’m worried they might be fake. Do you know if the flag on the side of the boot always has USA under it. My other thorogood boot flag says USA under it but this one doesn’t it’s just a flag.

@robertupchurch8088 Год назад

I love watching how products are made. Thanks for the great video

@MightyMouzMoto Год назад

Very cool! 👍🏽 I like these. I currently have the Timberland Wedge Boot and am looking for a replacement. Thx for this video.

@MeghanStark Год назад

Thorogoods are a great upgrade!

@jdsalinger73 10 месяцев назад

I lived in Wausau for 4 years and never knew about this brand? Bet is smells heavenly in that factory.

@josezambrana5773 3 месяца назад

I liked the view you give of the factory. I have seen that they use a conditioner for the Moc Toe Tabaco boot, do you know what conditioner it is? I have a pair of these boots and I don't want them to change color.

@zeus982 8 месяцев назад

After an extensive search, I bought my first pair of quality work boots, and decided to get some Thorogoods. I’m a mailman in a rural area and I wear through my 60 dollar boots in less than a year. Excited to see the different with these.

@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen 11 месяцев назад

I am a fan. I just wish they used leather welts and midsoles. Id be willing to pay more for that upgrade.

@MrBendayho 7 месяцев назад

Fuck, a whole lot of those people aren’t wearing boots! What gives?

@YYTRiD Год назад

Love my thorogoods and love my scrambler

@umbertosmith7014 4 месяца назад

Plastic welts is stupid...you get a re-sole job that costs twice as much because a new welt needs to be put in.

@Georgia4Low 10 месяцев назад

I wear the Crazy House 6in Moc Toes and they are the best thing I have ever worn. Look forward to buying the 1957's series this year.

@MeghanStark 10 месяцев назад

That colorway doesn't get enough love, it's so good!

@BERETTA9mmUSA 10 месяцев назад

I have 2 pairs of 1957’s on the way to my house this Saturday. B9USA Sr.

@anthonygrella75 10 месяцев назад

Wish they were water proof,love the design and comfort but need them to be waterproof

@bikerbrinrac Год назад

They look like great quality boots 🥾👍

@kimsmith6974 11 месяцев назад

Why isn't the girl conducting the tour wearing Thorogoods instead of athletic shoes?

@2TrillSenna Месяц назад

She wants to be comfortable.

@bonacci01 Год назад

I just ordered a set of boots through my work. I knew nothing about Thorogood before. I saw they were made in the USA and felt extremely well made. I did a quick search online and found your video , what a great look at an American boot manufacturer ! Great video . Excited to get them !

@michaelleaperGreyhound 10 месяцев назад

ARE they any use for hill walking

@JasonYergin Год назад

Congrats on your hard work paying off. 😀

@ezraestrada4992 2 месяца назад

Is there a distributor here in Canada?

@elpidioespaeza2484 10 месяцев назад

Do you have any store in los angeles ca I like see these shoes

@alanbrown5593 Год назад

It is always interesting to see what goes into making quality products. And that you now sell them 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@MeghanStark Год назад

Thanks Alan, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@MrBendayho 7 месяцев назад

Why isn’t that girl wearing a pair?

@elpidioespaeza2484 10 месяцев назад

Address of any store in los angeles ca

@DaveAlex2507 7 месяцев назад

What is the price of those boots?

@whateverrrrrr123 Год назад

Fake stitch is a shame

@snailsfrogslegs119 5 месяцев назад

Cute girls... excellent tour through the stages of boot-making at the factory. Nice video; best of luck in your business.

@proper60 10 месяцев назад

I started wearing thorogood boots in 2016 at that time the boot was costing me just under $220 dollars. Every time after that when I would purchase a new pair the prices would go up and up and up right now here in Los Angeles that boot is checking out at just over $290. I’m sorry, but I refuse to pay that much. Shame on thorogood for spiking their prices so much it was and is my absolute favorite boot, but I will never purchased it again not at that price point.

@user-po9sg3ks4p 11 месяцев назад

Megan is a babe 😅

@emanueljosuerodriguezcasti4328 3 месяца назад

You are very cute.

@captainamer71 Год назад

I own two pair both failed before needing to be reoled aboit 6-8 months in complete failure. And these were just daily boots walking around not at a jobsite. Toebox plastic cap between leather and the canvas came loose and pishes down on my toes Was told unable to benfoxed without taking boots completely apart so they are just disposeable trash

@AmenCornerRider Год назад

These look so quality. Do you personally wear them for riding? Are they comfortable yet protective on a motorcycle? Thanks.

10 месяцев назад

Probably my favorite boots. Super low break in and very comfortable. They last a little over a year in AZs high temperatures and long hours.

@ericgardner3020 Год назад

I was watching a video by As the Magpie flies and your channel.popped up. Nice Ducatti by the way, these look like great boots. went back and watched some videos Zip ties do save lives! as all riders know, just subscribed

@danielmiller6983 9 месяцев назад

Best boots I’ve ever owned are a pair of thorogood’s. They where comfortable from day one wearing them 10 hours a day for work. No break in period

@garysprague2009 10 месяцев назад

So can you confirm the boot is actually sewn in the USA at the union shop? They have stated before that the upper is sewn overseas and only bottomed here in USA at the union shop.

@JJOrozcoMedia 7 месяцев назад

I bought my first pair yesterday at boot barn... they feel very confortable.

@andrewmilen3462 11 месяцев назад

I have a pair of 300 dollar thorogood moctoes and they are the most uncomfortable boot I own.

@tbone2871 3 месяца назад

Best boots

@salomonsanchez4237 Год назад

Work roofing, I feel comfortable and stable while on top! My boots made it through the year which is a lot to say, will definitely get another pair

@Ainttnoway 5 месяцев назад

union made

@Zavier3413 Год назад

I just got my pair of american heritages and their amazing hihgly recomend thoroughgood

@tonymackey370 8 месяцев назад

Great Boots

@yesdeere1376 7 месяцев назад

Best boots I’ve ever worn in 20 years of hard work. Hands down. Mine are gonna get new soles if I can find a place to do it.

@fdee6998 Год назад

Thanks for the amazing tour. Terrapin Station - priceless.

@ahmed2527 Год назад

Cool.👌Thanks for sharing Meghan.❤️ Take care and stay safe.🤙

@zephyrguzman6462 Месяц назад

I only got one pair of laces wth

@MeghanStark Месяц назад

You can reach out right to Thorogood and include your receipt info. They'll definitely send you a set if you're missing one. I do believe it depends on the shoe style whether or not they come with two.

@KeViNMCMXXCIX Год назад

This was really interesting to see! Great tour! Well done in achieving the partnership as well. Congrats!

@yohkodevilhunter8292 2 месяца назад

Not a very good "How its made" video.

@scottc77 2 месяца назад

they left a lot out for a reason “Made in USA with USA & Globally Sourced Components" FINAL CONSTRUCTION on those boots is always completed in our Union factories in Wisconsin. Through our commitment to American manufacturing, we proudly declare that we produce the finest footwear money can buy. Final construction because they are pre assembled in places like the Dominican Republic and the kits are shipped to the “American” factory for final assembly!

@tcs2508 Год назад

i like my thorogoods an even better thorogood would be if it was sewn with kevlar thread

@eyeball4779 Год назад

The only complaint I have for mine is the sole didn't last I walk on concrete all day and in less than a year they need to be resoled

@BlakesPipes Год назад

Owned 150 running shoes and love foot wear. Thanks for the tour

@sbentsen2714 10 месяцев назад

Really diggin the black moc toe, might be my next pair

@mohdadib1661 11 месяцев назад

hi what website or which shop u buy the blacksmith in KL?

@fogit4668 Год назад

That was really good. It is really interesting to see how things are made.

@seanlowkey9388 10 месяцев назад

You should carry ee wide sizes on your site. Considering you have the lowest price i have seen thus far. I spent about 290 at boot barn for my midnight’s, but they also carry wides

@MeghanStark 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the suggestion, I've just added them to the website! We can special order wide sizes and have them shipped out just a day or two slower than usual since Thorogood is a few hours away from us.

@marloubandayrel Год назад

How to order the boots size 42mm or 9 or 9 1/4 inches?

@odd29918 Год назад

69th like. Nice. 👍

@MeghanStark Год назад

69 is divine

@miken2686 11 месяцев назад

Tour guide no bueno. The boots, so good. Love mine.

@carson2646 Год назад

I have a pair of Thorogood boots and they feel great. My only issue is I wish they didn't have so much synthetic material. They compete with Redwing with a lot less leather.

@YoYoRaeRae Год назад

When your soles wear out you can have a cobbler re-sole them and change the synthetic welt to a leather one.

@se7encureton Год назад

Been my boot for a good manny years now.

@BlakesPipes Год назад

Great video of some boots I am looking at!

@benderbender1233 Год назад

😘🤙

@larryvelasquez662 11 месяцев назад

Don't believe anyting any manufacturer says about their boots. Rose Anvil shows exactly how these boots are made. He cuts them in half and shows how great or poorly they are made. Thorogoods are slacking at least.

@scampione6018 Год назад

No size 13’s?

@MeghanStark Год назад

We don't have it on hand shipping within 1-2 business days, but I've just updated the website for pre-ordering size 13! Thorogood is just a few hours north of our HQ so we can stock up and ship them out in no time.

@kittatinnytree 3 месяца назад

I can’t help but laugh at how they actually skipped over the lasting process and actual construction. It’s a convenient way to avoid showing that Thorogood moc toes aren’t actual moc toes; they just have the appearance of moc toes. That’s a one-pieces vamp with a long ridge sewn to deliberately deceive the buyer into thinking that it’s a more complicated process than on its surface. 😂

@jotterson1156 Год назад

I recently bought two pairs of thorogood mock toe boots warrantied to be water proof...the first pair leaked horribly and the second pair leaked instantly. The warranty was good on the first pair and I didn't bother to trade in the second pair...these boots are not water proof at all. The stitches leak like a bucket with holes in it or something

@Dirtyol12valve 10 месяцев назад

That’s kinda weird. I have moc safety toes but no waterproof and unless I stand in deep enough water even my feet don’t get wet in mine.

@jotterson1156 10 месяцев назад

@@Dirtyol12valve nice

@chrisram8334 Год назад

None of their workers are wearing their boots

@markdavissbarber5629 Год назад

None of the employees rocking the boots?

@marioalvarez3780 Год назад

Is this China? 🤔

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Год назад

Thorogood Boots are made in the USA 🇺🇸! Merrill, Wisconsin

@bn3764 Год назад

Also union made

@garysprague2009 10 месяцев назад

It seems the only part that is union made is the bottoming of the boots.

@northrider8628 Год назад

How come I have 2 different color 6" boots? One is darker than the other 😢 I didn't notice this right away or I would have returned them ....

@Yelladog78 11 месяцев назад

Love their boots, funny the workers all were wearing shoes and nobody had on their boots

@pauloluzart 11 месяцев назад

Lots of people working there is not wearing their boots that is made for standing all day...Why?...bad marketing

@darkofps 10 месяцев назад

Why would they wear heavy work boots to work at an inside and out of the weather job when they could wear comfortable and lightweight tennis shoes?

@Drewski423 10 месяцев назад

@@darkofpsI wear them to work every day. The steel toes are heavy, but I just get the soft toe. Supposed to have a steel or composite toe at work but I cheat. The soft toes are a lot lighter than the steel toes. I know one thing. Standing on concrete all day they make a difference. Idk if I could wear the steel toes all day. They are definitely too heavy.

@darkofps 10 месяцев назад

@@Drewski423 I get that. I wear composite toe boots all day at work but they have no need to wear boots at their job. That was what I was trying to say.

@Drewski423 10 месяцев назад

@@darkofps yeah I doubt they’re required to wear a composite toe or steel toe making the boots. I’d say they all wear whatever tennis shoe they want to wear. 100%. Hell I’m supposed to wear a composite or steel at my job and I just get a soft toe. The only way they’ll know the difference is if I get my toes ran over by a forklift and in that event I think I’d rather be ran over in a soft tie vs a steel toe because I’m pretty sure the steel toe would whack my toes off lol. Hopefully that never happens but you get what I’m saying!

@darkofps 10 месяцев назад

@@Drewski423 yeah I've heard some gruesome stories about steel toes getting crushed onto people's feet lol

@betterdeadthanred839 7 месяцев назад

I remember growing up my dad wearing Thorogood boots and Carhartt jackets...he was proud to be a blue-collar fella (diesel mechanic)...he wore his dirty jeans and flannel shirts with pride, and he thought us kids the same. I grew up to be a truck driver, and It really annoys me to see how hipsters hijacked the blue-collar workwear and turned it into a fashion... they did the same with Dr. Martens brand.....they ruined flannels and beards....please go back to wearing oversized cardigans, sandals, and greasy hair

@manuelaraica3216 Год назад

I find it ironic that none of the workers are wearing the work boots they are manufacturing. I am always proud and actually wear every day the product of the company that I work for.