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Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts. Alden specializes in handcrafted men's leather boots and dress shoes, such as Oxfords, Blüchers, loafers, and Chukka boots.

Alden Shoe Company

Middleborough, MA

Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts. Alden specializes in handcrafted men's leather boots and dress shoes, such as Oxfords, Blüchers, loafers, and Chukka boots.

The Aurora Shoe Company produces shoes using American materials. Hand Crafted in the USA. Made to Last.

Aurora Shoe Co

Aurora, NY

The Aurora Shoe Company produces shoes using American materials. Hand Crafted in the USA. Made to Last.

High-quality socks made with premium materials at an unparalleled value. Proudly made in USA of domestic and imported yarns.

Boardroom Socks

Charlotte, NC

High-quality socks made with premium materials at an unparalleled value. Proudly made in USA of domestic and imported yarns.

Premium USA made merino wool work socks that stop sweaty feet. Camel City Mill work socks prevent blisters, stay up all day, and give you all-day comfort.

Camel City Socks

Winston Salem, NC

Premium USA made merino wool work socks that stop sweaty feet. Camel City Mill work socks prevent blisters, stay up all day, and give you all-day comfort.

Minimalist zero drop running, hiking, living shoes. Inspired by the world made in the USA.

Carson Footwear

Grass Valley, OR

Minimalist zero drop running, hiking, living shoes. Inspired by the world made in the USA.

Durable footwear. Outdoor & In. Waterproof and slip resistant.

Chillbies

Salt Lake City, UT

Durable footwear. Outdoor & In. Waterproof and slip resistant.

Sweet, premium-made shoes handcrafted in Los Angeles. Use code: SLH (for 15% off)

Comunity Made

Los Angeles, CA

Sweet, premium-made shoes handcrafted in Los Angeles. Use code: SLH (for 15% off)

Merino wool socks made in Vermont, darn tough. “Unconditionally guaranteed for life.”

Darn Tough

Northfield, VT

Merino wool socks made in Vermont, darn tough. “Unconditionally guaranteed for life.”

Small-batch handsewn mocs by craftsman with decades of handsewing experience.

Easymoc

Lewiston, ME

Small-batch handsewn mocs by craftsman with decades of handsewing experience.

Beautifully made western boots hand constructed with an expertise and craftsmanship you only get from Nocona, Texas

Fenoglio Boots

Nocona, Texas

Beautifully made western boots hand constructed with an expertise and craftsmanship you only get from Nocona, Texas

Frank's Boots manufactures handmade, custom-fit boots, in Spokane, WA.

Franks Boots

Spokane, WA

Frank's Boots manufactures handmade, custom-fit boots, in Spokane, WA.

George Esquivel

Los Angeles, CA

A brand that combines a modern aesthetic with a timeless sensibility, all with a Southern California, casual sophistication.

Goods & Services combines shoe repair with custom re-designs and resoling for sneakers.

Goods & Services

Los Angeles, CA

Goods & Services combines shoe repair with custom re-designs and resoling for sneakers.

Comfy leather footwear for people who work hard and play nice.

Hardworking Phil

Lancaster County, PA

Comfy leather footwear for people who work hard and play nice.

50% of proceeds are donated to homeless youth. Eco friendly socks made in the U.S.

Hippy Feet

Minneapolis, MN

50% of proceeds are donated to homeless youth. Eco friendly socks made in the U.S.

Alpaca Socks for any adventure - Temperature regulating, moisture-wicking, made in the USA

Hollow Socks

Appleton, WI

Alpaca Socks for any adventure - Temperature regulating, moisture-wicking, made in the USA

Hand made in Hawaii since 1946.

Island Slipper

Oahu, HI

Hand made in Hawaii since 1946.

“Hand crafts the highest quality work boots in the world.”

JK Boots

Spokane, WA

“Hand crafts the highest quality work boots in the world.”

Handmade leather sandals crafted in the USA, designed to form naturally to your feet with time and wear. Simple, original, and made to last.

Kiwi Sandals

Lucerne Valley, CA

Handmade leather sandals crafted in the USA, designed to form naturally to your feet with time and wear. Simple, original, and made to last.

Legendary bootmaker of the American West. Handmade since 1883. Cowboy boots, western boots, and traditional footwear.

Lucchese Boots

El Paso, TX

Legendary bootmaker of the American West. Handmade since 1883. Cowboy boots, western boots, and traditional footwear.

"Every pair of made+ shoes is made with 6.5+ recycled plastic bottles and free of wasteful materials. handcrafted and made-to-order in our Maryland microfactory."

Made+

Annapolis, MD

"Every pair of made+ shoes is made with 6.5+ recycled plastic bottles and free of wasteful materials. handcrafted and made-to-order in our Maryland microfactory."

"Embrace the spirit of the American footwear. Every pair crafted with style and quality for your everyday life."

Meridian Footwear

Meridian, MS

"Embrace the spirit of the American footwear. Every pair crafted with style and quality for your everyday life."

“The toughest handmade boots since 1964.” Another top tier PNW footwear legend.

Nicks Boots

Spokane, WA

“The toughest handmade boots since 1964.” Another top tier PNW footwear legend.

“MADE IN USA footwear, meticulously designed with innovative EVASOL foam."

Nuusol

Caldwell, ID

“MADE IN USA footwear, meticulously designed with innovative EVASOL foam."

Exceptionally fine leather boots and shoes out of Chicago.

Oak Street Boots

Chicago, IL

Exceptionally fine leather boots and shoes out of Chicago.

Solid, inexpensive sandals. Proud to be in the remaining 1% of US footwear manufacturers.

Okabashi

Buford, GA

Solid, inexpensive sandals. Proud to be in the remaining 1% of US footwear manufacturers.

Quality leather shoes made in the USA. Crafting shoes and leather goods in Asheville, NC.

Opie Way

Asheville, NC

Quality leather shoes made in the USA. Crafting shoes and leather goods in Asheville, NC.

American made boots for the modern cowboy. Opie Way sister company.

Pearl Boot Co

Asheville, NC

American made boots for the modern cowboy. Opie Way sister company.

“Toughest. Laces. Period.” Handmade shoelaces - guaranteed for life.

Pisgah Range LTD

Brevard, NC

“Toughest. Laces. Period.” Handmade shoelaces - guaranteed for life.

Handmade footwear. Designed and manufactured under one roof in Vermont.

Queen City Footwear

Williston, VT

Handmade footwear. Designed and manufactured under one roof in Vermont.

A family business established in 1947. Maine is our home and our inspiration. Building footwear the traditional way, by hand.

Quoddy

Lewiston, ME

A family business established in 1947. Maine is our home and our inspiration. Building footwear the traditional way, by hand.

Handmade, custom leather loafers, boots, and boat shoes to moccasins.

Rancourt & Co.

Lewiston, ME

Handmade, custom leather loafers, boots, and boat shoes to moccasins.

Classic boots, timeless tannery (S.B. Foot Tannery) since 1872.

Redwing Heritage

Redwing, MN

Classic boots, timeless tannery (S.B. Foot Tannery) since 1872.

Long-running outpost for classic, custom-made leather shoes, moccasins & boots, plus wallet’s & accessories.

Russell Moccasin

Berlin, WI

Long-running outpost for classic, custom-made leather shoes, moccasins & boots, plus wallet’s & accessories.

Handcrafting quality, comfortable shoes, & handbags since 1976

SAS Shoes

San Antonio, TX

Handcrafting quality, comfortable shoes, & handbags since 1976

Elite performance running sandals - for running, sports, hiking, camping, ultralight backpacking, travel, and of course, relaxing.

Shamma Sandals

Santa Cruz, CA

Elite performance running sandals - for running, sports, hiking, camping, ultralight backpacking, travel, and of course, relaxing.

70's SoCal styling and long-lasting comfort. Keeping your feet comfortable and dry, no matter what journey you’re on.

Socco Socks

Wilmington, NC

70's SoCal styling and long-lasting comfort. Keeping your feet comfortable and dry, no matter what journey you’re on.

Handcrafted high quality zero drop, minimalist leather shoes for all of your life's adventures. Acquired SOM in 2025.

Softstar Footwear

Philomath, OR

Handcrafted high quality zero drop, minimalist leather shoes for all of your life's adventures. Acquired SOM in 2025.

Hand crafted sandals, made in America. Inspired by a relaxed coastal lifestyle, but durable enough to carry you through life's adventures.

Southern Polished

Nashville, TN

Hand crafted sandals, made in America. Inspired by a relaxed coastal lifestyle, but durable enough to carry you through life's adventures.

“Lasting Quality Leather Boots Built in Eugene, Oregon"

Truman Boot Co.

Eugene, OR

“Lasting Quality Leather Boots Built in Eugene, Oregon"

Unsung is a shop specializing in handwelt construction boots, shoes, and leather goods. We strive for the ideal balance of form and function in everything we make, the highest quality materials, designed and crafted to be lifetime pieces. Everything is made by hand in our Nashville, Tenn. workshop.

Unsung House

Nashville, TN

Unsung is a shop specializing in handwelt construction boots, shoes, and leather goods. We strive for the ideal balance of form and function in everything we make, the highest quality materials, designed and crafted to be lifetime pieces. Everything is made by hand in our Nashville, Tenn. workshop.

Top quality, full grain leather. World Class. Handmade proudly since 1918.

Wesco Boots

Scappoose, OR

Top quality, full grain leather. World Class. Handmade proudly since 1918.

Extremely hard wearing boots with a long legacy of serving the PNW. Made by hand since 1853.

White’s Boots

Spokane, WA

Extremely hard wearing boots with a long legacy of serving the PNW. Made by hand since 1853.

Quality American Made Socks — Expert technology for a superior fit. Quality socks for running, hiking, hunting & skiing.

Wigwam Socks

Sheboygan, WI

Quality American Made Socks — Expert technology for a superior fit. Quality socks for running, hiking, hunting & skiing.

Handmade from full grain USA tanned American Bison leather

Wildstride Leather

Chicago, IL

Handmade from full grain USA tanned American Bison leather

Woman-owned business, where socks are made with care using U.S. grown organic cotton and low impact dyes since 1991.

zkano

Fort Payne, AL

Woman-owned business, where socks are made with care using U.S. grown organic cotton and low impact dyes since 1991.

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