Men
GQ recently published an illustrated map of a handful of companies that manufacture goods domestically. The map features Minnesota's own Red Wing Shoes, as well as few other companies responsible for some of my favorite boots and shoes, i.e. L.L. Bean and Alden. A classic, well-made pair of shoes (or any other item of clothing) is something you'll likely have for a long time; consider buying something Bruce would be proud of.
1. PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS
Pendleton, OR
Est. 1909
Best known for its vibrant blankets, but no slouches in the way of plaid shirts, either.2. FILSON
Seattle, WA
Est. 1897
These outdoorsy goods are a staple of urban woodsmen nationwide.3. RED WING
Red Wing, MN
Est. 1905
Iconic producers of resurgent, Rust Belt-ready work boots.4. ALDEN Middleborough, MA
Est. 1884
Stalwart of respectable brogues and loafers; rare company with legit claim to having never gone out of style.
5. QUODDY
Lewiston, ME
Est. 1909
Its handmade moccasins are so popular that they're often on back order.
6. L.L.BEAN
Brunswick, ME
Est. 1912
The iconic mail-order outfitter's duck boots are ubiquitous, and with good reason.
7. BILLYKIRK
Lancaster Co., PA
Est. 1999
Amish-made leather shoulder bags, wallets, and key fobs.8. GITMAN BROS.
Pilot Mountain, NC
Est. 1978
Some of the most solid (and, uh, patterned) ties around, made in a county known for its quarries.9. HAMILTON
Houston, TX
Est. 1883
The dress shirts are from the Lone Star State, but they're classy enough for offices on the coasts.10. TONY LAMA
El Paso, TX
Est. 1911
Because you don't want cowboy boots that were stitched anywhere but the Wild West.11. LEVI'S
Los Angeles, CA
Est. 1873
If you're an authenticity junkie, you're after Levi's Cali-born, archive-based Made & Crafted line.
- Hubert Goes Out For A Hunt & Caring For Your Red Wing Boots:
Took the Red Wing 877 out for a grouse hunt the other day, my feet were comfortable and dry the entire day. Did't see many birds but it was a gorgeous day and the dog always has a excellent time. After the hunt my boots were quite dirty,...
- Ryan Gosling In Red Wing Boots
Your girlfriend's favorite actor looking mad rugged on that American-heritage-urban-wilderness-explorer tip in the Red Wing 875 :From Red Wing: "This boot is one of the two key styles that elevated the Red Wing brand to worldwide renown. The ...
- Kevin Systrom's Big Boy Shoes
GQ met up with Instagram founders Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom on their 10 essentials: I got my first pair of Red Wings when I went to the Sundance Film Festival. Sundance is this brief moment in time when every bougie person from L.A. comes to the...
- Bills Khakis / "most Traditional"
If you're looking for a really classic item of clothing, there are certain brands/manufacturers that are known for specific, iconic pieces with which you can't go wrong. E.g. if you want a classic pair of sneakers, you can pick up some Chuck Taylors,...
- A Closer Look / Horween Leather
If you like old school handmade shoes and boots, you've probably heard the name Horween before; Alden, Wolverine, and Rancourt & Co., are just a few of the manufacturers that buy from Horween. This Chicago tannery...
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Made In The U.S.A. / GQ's Illustrated Map
GQ recently published an illustrated map of a handful of companies that manufacture goods domestically. The map features Minnesota's own Red Wing Shoes, as well as few other companies responsible for some of my favorite boots and shoes, i.e. L.L. Bean and Alden. A classic, well-made pair of shoes (or any other item of clothing) is something you'll likely have for a long time; consider buying something Bruce would be proud of.
Est. 1909
Best known for its vibrant blankets, but no slouches in the way of plaid shirts, either.
Est. 1897
These outdoorsy goods are a staple of urban woodsmen nationwide.
Est. 1905
Iconic producers of resurgent, Rust Belt-ready work boots.
Est. 1884
Stalwart of respectable brogues and loafers; rare company with legit claim to having never gone out of style.
Est. 1909
Its handmade moccasins are so popular that they're often on back order.
Est. 1912
The iconic mail-order outfitter's duck boots are ubiquitous, and with good reason.
Est. 1999
Amish-made leather shoulder bags, wallets, and key fobs.
Est. 1978
Some of the most solid (and, uh, patterned) ties around, made in a county known for its quarries.
Est. 1883
The dress shirts are from the Lone Star State, but they're classy enough for offices on the coasts.
Est. 1911
Because you don't want cowboy boots that were stitched anywhere but the Wild West.
Est. 1873
If you're an authenticity junkie, you're after Levi's Cali-born, archive-based Made & Crafted line.
Check out the original article here.
Text by the editors of GQ. Illustration by Jon Han.
- Hubert Goes Out For A Hunt & Caring For Your Red Wing Boots:
Took the Red Wing 877 out for a grouse hunt the other day, my feet were comfortable and dry the entire day. Did't see many birds but it was a gorgeous day and the dog always has a excellent time. After the hunt my boots were quite dirty,...
- Ryan Gosling In Red Wing Boots
Your girlfriend's favorite actor looking mad rugged on that American-heritage-urban-wilderness-explorer tip in the Red Wing 875 :From Red Wing: "This boot is one of the two key styles that elevated the Red Wing brand to worldwide renown. The ...
- Kevin Systrom's Big Boy Shoes
GQ met up with Instagram founders Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom on their 10 essentials: I got my first pair of Red Wings when I went to the Sundance Film Festival. Sundance is this brief moment in time when every bougie person from L.A. comes to the...
- Bills Khakis / "most Traditional"
If you're looking for a really classic item of clothing, there are certain brands/manufacturers that are known for specific, iconic pieces with which you can't go wrong. E.g. if you want a classic pair of sneakers, you can pick up some Chuck Taylors,...
- A Closer Look / Horween Leather
If you like old school handmade shoes and boots, you've probably heard the name Horween before; Alden, Wolverine, and Rancourt & Co., are just a few of the manufacturers that buy from Horween. This Chicago tannery...