9 Best American Made Boots (2022)
The popularity of “born” American shoes had been propelled by demand in the US market, but since then has come to represent a diverse category of footwear. At any rate, they had been extensively produced for retail by a wide range of suppliers around the globe. So, here are the top ten best American-made boots.
9 Best American Made Boots
Washington Thunderbird
The Washington Thunderbird is an American Flyer boot, part of the DC Flying Squirrel series. With the release of the Washington Thunderbird in 1998, DC followed the retro designs of the Thunderbird Flyer and the Thunderbird II. The Washington Thunderbird was made for men and women, with large uppers and lined leather.
Technical details include 14 eyelets and an elastic rubber tongue, with an overlock lacing system and an American bolt-on buckle. It is available in a wide range of colors, including chocolate, brown, army green, black, maroon, and also blue. The boots have a 9.5-inch length and a width of about 4 inches. They are made from the original American tan sheepskin leather.
Price: £120
Cortez Authentic
Designed by former Navy SEAL Robert John Markle, the Cortez Authentic (no “I”) is similar to the Thunderbird but slightly different. There is no rubberized tongue and stitching in this boot and no studded edging on the toe. The Cortez Authentic is made of full grain cowhide, with a black rubber sole with a 3/16 inch strap system and a black tip. It has a 9-inch length and a width of about 3.75 inches. This is a slim, unstructured boot, with a 5-inch length, a 7-inch width and a 1.5-inch height.
Price: £144
Granite Mountain
Designed by former Navy SEAL Robert John Markle, the Granite Mountain is also a Flyer boot. It features a full grain cowhide upper and a lace up closure at the toe and side of the boot. The Granite is available in seven colourways, including black, khaki, red and blue. The Granite comes in a size 10.5 and comes with a Navy SEAL velcro fastening for the laces, and two Velcro safety snaps for use as a first aid kit. The Granite has an 8-inch length, a 6-inch width and a 1.5-inch height.
Price: £180
Guide Dog
The Guide Dog is a suede boot, with a signature Vibram outsole and an adjustable back closure. It features the same design as the Cortez Authentic. The Guide Dog is available in nine colorways, including red, black, brown, brownie and white. The boot also has a navy cloth lining.
Price: £159.99
Power Snatch Boot
The Power Snatch boot is also part of the DC Flying Squirrel series. It is fitted with a swivel strap at the toe, and comes in ten colourways. It has a leather upper and 1.5 inch heel height. The Power Snatch is made of full grain cowhide with a suede liner.
Price: £79.99
Thunderbird Express
The Thunderbird Express is another Flyer boot, but a bit different to the two above. It is part of DC’s Arch Gear line and uses a 4-inch version of the Eagle Claw Vibram outsole, which has a studded tip and a 3/16 inch thick heel. There are adjustable hooks for laces and Velcro on the ankle strap and the ankle cuff. The Thunderbird Express is available in two colours, black and green, and a 12.5-inch length.
Price: £89.99
Heavy Metal
The Heavy Metal boot is designed by former Navy SEAL Robert John Markle. It is waterproof and water-resistant with a zip-off upper. There are two zip front laces and no tongue, as this is intended to be a companion boot, meant to be worn over another boot to provide extra insulation against the cold. The Heavy Metal is available in three colorways, including olive, brown and green.
Price: £125.99
Flycatcher
The Flycatcher boots come from one of DC’s best selling boots of all time, the Flying Squirrel. They are part of the DC Combat line and are also designed by Robert John Markle. This boot uses the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Heavy Metal boots, but features a sleeker, more classic look, with a modern design and an eye-catching reflective thread.
The Flycatcher comes in six colourways, including black, black/turquoise, green, olive, camo and heather gray.
Price: £125.99
Suicide Knife
The Suicide Knife was designed by former Navy SEAL Robert John Markle, with a slight alteration to the lacing system. The insole is constructed of waterproof suede with suede inserts. There is a three buckle lacing system at the toe and a Velcro cuff and zipper closure. The boot is water-resistant and features a mid-height topper and a 1.5 inch inseam.
Price: £89.99
Guru Boot
The Guru Boot is a fully-adjustable boot with a carbon steel, Swiss-made, steel eyelet closure. It has the Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and a high ankle insole. The Guru Boot is available in three colourways: charcoal, grey and heather gray.
Price: £89.99
Urban Soldier
The Urban Soldier boot is also part of the DC Combat line. It comes in two colourways, including black and white.
Price: £89.99
Flipflop Combat
The Flipflop Combat is the newest boot from DC and is part of the Jumpstart line. The boot features a Vibram outsole with a 60 degree rubber tread and a lock on the heel. The upper is made of full grain cowhide and has a double reinforced eyelet to prevent abrasion. There is a zip pocket on the inside for storage and two inside leg zippers, with a secure lock. The Flipflop Combat comes in four colourways: green, black, beige and grey.
Price: £89.99
Vengence
The Vengence boot is part of the DC Combat line and was designed by Robert John Markle. The boot features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Suicide Knife, but has a more modern, slim fit. There are zip and open front lacing systems at the heel and a zip to separate the upper and outsole. The Vengence comes in three colourways: black, brown and yellow.
Price: £89.99
Storm Lance
The Storm Lance is part of the Tactical line. It is available in three colourways, including black, orange and heather grey.
Price: £89.99
Winter Broyle
The Winter Broyle is part of the DC Combat line and is part of DC’s Character line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Flipflop Combat, but has a vented, EVA footbed. There are zip and open front lacing systems at the heel and a zip to separate the upper and outsole. The Winter Broyle comes in two colourways, including black and heather grey.
Price: £89.99
Swift Strike
The Swift Strike is part of the Tactical line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Vengence and Swift Strike, but has a rubber stud pattern and a thicker insole. There are zip and open front lacing systems at the heel and a zip to separate the upper and outsole. The Swift Strike comes in two colourways, including black and heather grey.
Price: £89.99
Compound Boot
The Compound Boot is part of the DC Combat line. It has a sturdy, made of 100% waterproof leather upper, with triple overlays. The insole features a mesh area to keep feet warm and dry. The outsole features full TPU EVA outsole with the latest innovations in EVA performance and energy return. The Compound Boot comes in one colourway, including black.
Price: £89.99
Sin Sword
The Sin Sword is part of the DC Combat line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot. It has a high ankle and an open back with an internal boot for extra protection.
Price: £89.99
Nefarious
The Nefarious is part of the DC Combat line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Sin Sword and the Compound Boot. It has a low profile with a zippered mesh liner for extra ventilation.
Price: £89.99
RISE
The RISE is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot, but has a patch sole. There is a rubber insole, synthetic mesh and zip in the heel to separate the upper and outsole. The RISE comes in five colourways: black, blue, brown, orange and heather grey.
Price: £89.99
Samurai
The Samurai is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot, but with a rubber outsole. There is a vented, EVA footbed. There are zip and open front lacing systems at the heel and a zip to separate the upper and outsole. The Samurai comes in five colourways, including black, blue, brown and heather grey.
Price: £89.99
Hammershot
The Hammershot is part of the DC Combat line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot. It has a plastic block insole and rubber outsole.
Price: £89.99
Virulent
The Virulent is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Sin Sword, but with a rubber outsole. There is a vented, EVA footbed. There are zip and open front lacing systems at the heel and a zip to separate the upper and outsole.
Price: £89.99
Dampyre
The Dampyre is part of the DC Combat line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Sin Sword. It has a lightweight, synthetic upper and high ankle.
Price: £89.99
Day Beast
The Day Beast is part of the DC Combat line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot. It has a mid-calf, synthetic upper and a tatty, nylon-fiber outsole.
Price: £89.99
Shadowland
The Shadowland is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot, but with a rubber outsole. There is a zip on the heel.
Price: £89.99
Sleeper
The Sleeper is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot, but with a rubber outsole. There is a zip to separate the upper and outsole.
Price: £89.99
Purge
The Purge is part of the DC Combat line and features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot. It has a rubber outsole and a synthetic mesh outsole.
Price: £89.99
War Dawn
The War Dawn is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot, but with a rubber outsole. There is a zip to separate the upper and outsole.
Price: £89.99
Carnage
The Carnage is part of the DC Combat line. It features the same Eagle Claw Vibram outsole and construction as the Compound Boot, but with a rubber outsole. There is a zip to separate the upper and outsole.
Price: £89.99
So, would you consider yourself a DC Combat man or woman? What would you buy? Leave your thoughts below.