Find the Best American Made Hiking Boots for your Next Outdoor Adventure
The best American Made Hiking Boots 2025 edition features our favorite American Made boots for hiking, backcountry camping, and rugged outdoor work. We researched top quality boots made in USA and ranked our favorites based on durability, versatility, style, and overall value. Its important to keep in mind that everyone’s feet are unique and each boot will fit differently. You should consider your foot width, shape, and intended use. Some boots may take longer to break-in than others. We recommend trying on boots first to find the best fit.
#5
Nicks Ridgeline Hiking Boots
Nicks Ridgeline Hiking Boots feature stitchdown Welt construction for added water resistance all year round, flexible and lightweight ride, sierra outsole, and padded collar for added comfort.
#4
Thorogood American Legacy Waterproof Boots
Thorogood’s American Legacy series are durable, full-grain leather boots with a fully waterproof booty that lets the boot breathe, while holding up in rough conditions. Made with top-quality American leathers, an ultralight Nano safety toe, Goodyear storm welt construction, a removable Ultra Shock Absorption footbed, and super grippy Vibram® Olympia rubber outsoles for confident traction when you need it. Made in Wisconsin.
#3
Danner Mountain Light Waterproof Boots
The Danner Mountain Light is built with full-grain leather, Vibram Kletterlift outsoles, and waterproof GORE-TEX liners. Great looking boot with excellent comfort and support. Made in Portland, Oregon.
#2
Keen Durand II Waterproof Boots
The Keen Durand hiking boots are breathable, comfortable (not much break-in required), and very durable. They have a wider toe box, a contoured heel lock, a waterproof Keen.Dry membrane, a supportive midsole for stability on rugged trails, and a toe bumper to protect from rocks and debris. Made in Portland, Oregon.
Why buy American Made Boots?
American bootmakers uphold a commitment to craft and tradition that spans generations. Many of them starting as blue-collar shops catering to logging mills, American Boot companies have a deep understanding of bootmaking and an aherance to quality that is second to none.
Traditional Craftsmanship
Big brands that outsource manufacturing to poor countries rarely pass those savings on to their customers. Their primary goal is to maximize profits for shareholders, which means that product quality inevitably diminishes over time. When you buy American Made boots, you’re investing in companies that are held to higher standards. With strict environmental and quality standards, American bootmakers are incentivized to bring only the highest quality products to market. As a result, there has been a revival of traditional craftsmanship in America that values skilled artisans and time-honored techniques passed down through generations.
Traditional craftsmanship combines heritage bootmaking techniques with meticulous attention to materials, construction, and fit. American Made Boots typically source only the finest materials. Origin Boots, for example, are all handmade from American cow hide. Thorogood and Danner are also known for using top-quality full grain American leathers.
Low Carbon Footprint
When you buy local, your products don’t travel as far. This reduces your carbon footprint considerably. For example, if you live on the West Coast – you may want to buy American Made boots from West Coast companies like Danner, Nick’s, or White’s. East Coast? Origin is right around the corner. Also, most cheap export countries lack basic environmental standards and have little to no regulatory enforcement. When you buy cheap throwaway gear, not only is your product traveling farther to get to you – but its also coming from a place that is most likely trashing the environment to keep costs low.
Basic Human Rights
Its no secret that countries like China routinely disregard basic human rights. If you want proof, look into the Foxonn complex in Zhengzhou where they make your iPhone. Many overseas factories completely neglect safety and health standards in order to keep costs ridiculously low. We prefer not to send our hard-earned money to places where basic human rights are ignored.
Customer Support
When you buy American Made boots from a quality brand, you’re investing in that company for the long term. That’s why reliable service and support can make all the difference. Most American Made Boots offer at least a 12 month warranty, and some (like Origin) offer limited lifetime warranties. Companies like Red Wing and Danner also offer repair and refurbishing services.
