Thorogood GEN-Flex2 8” Side-Zip Black Tactical Boots for Men and Women – High-Shine Leather Heel & Toe with Goodyear Storm Welt and Slip-Resistant Outsole

Price: $128.95
(as of Jul 08, 2024 17:21:12 UTC – Details)

From the brand

1892: Albert H. Weinbrenner, at the age of 27, opens a cobblery in Milwaukee with partner, Joseph Peffer serving “Jobbing” trades.

1900: Albert H. Weinbrenner Co. is formed.

1916: First catalog printed. Company has more leather cutting machines than any other in U.S.

1917: “Job-fitted” concept introduced. Weinbrenner is a major contributor of boots to U.S. Army in WWI.

1938: Company takes first steps into safety footwear production.

1942: Company celebrates 50 years in business. Converts to all-military footwear for duration of WWII, producing combat and dress styles. Military footwear also becomes popular with civilians.

1943: Company workers organize under International Boot & Shoe Workers Union. Management and workers continue outstanding relationship through today.

1964: The Official Boy Scout Boot: The Hike n’ Camp is introduced with wedge sole and moccasin-style stitching. It becomes the company’s best-selling boot of all time and is still available in its original design today.

1988: Company purchased by local group including six employees. “ThoroGard” division created featuring high-tech occupational safety footwear.

1992: Weinbrenner celebrates 100 years in business. “ A Century of Lasting Quality”

2000: Weinbrenner employees took ownership of the company through ESOP.

2001: Within three days of the September 11 terror attacks, Weinbrenner donates 300 pairs of durable work boots to Ground Zero for those working in the rubble. Another 200 pairs followed.

2014: 1892 Heritage line of handcrafted, lifestyle boots is introduced, built on the iconic No. 60 last.

2017: Weinbrenner celebrates its 125th Anniversary. It is demonstrating a renewed commitment to upgrading and improving domestic facilities, machines, equipment, manufacturing methods and computer systems/programs.

2022: Weinbrenner celebrates 130 years as a company. with the opening of a new factory in Merrill, WI and the launch of the first western wear product, Thorogood’s Square Toe Wellingtons.

2023: Sales continue to increase as Thorogood gains popularity and expands with many new styles on the horizon.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 4 x 12 inches; 1.81 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 834-688840M
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2009
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Thorogood
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001RPEXHI