Weinbrenner Shoe Co.

10/01/2026

We're honored to share that Weinbrenner Shoe Company has received WEDA's 2026 Community & Economic Development Award in the Business Retention and Expansion category.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our employees, our commitment to Wisconsin manufacturing, and the continued investment in the people and communities that have supported us for more than 130 years.

Thank you to everyone who makes this possible.

Member Press Release: Weinbrenner Shoe Co. Project Wins WEDA's Community & Economic Development Award

See full press release here: https://www.marshfieldchamber.com/pressreleases

08/27/2026

Good people doing good work. We appreciate you, Lynelle Sampo and Greg McLenithan!

03/27/2025

Jeff Burns, President of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, shares our brand’s rich history, commitment to American-made quality, and innovations in work footwear during his podcast interview with the President and VP of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Listen to the podcast to discover how Jeff explains how we support retail partnerships over direct-to-consumer and fuel our impressive growth.

Website: https://shoeinshow.com/episode/469-thorogood-american-footwear
YouTube: https://youtu.be/yHDi5wsqIpQ

02/21/2025

Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. was named 36th Annual (2024) Manufacturer of the Year by Wisconsin Manufacturing Commerce.

“Weinbrenner has been making footwear in the great state of Wisconsin since 1892, and we are deeply rooted in the communities where we work and live", said Jeff Burns, president of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. “We have worked hard to create a family first culture that supports employee growth. It is an honor to be recognized for all our hard work.”

The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) award program honors businesses for their commitment to excellence, employees, and the state of Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.wimoty.com

10/04/2024

On Manufacturing Day, we recognize the promise and power that manufacturing holds for our communities – and the future workforce. Register your support or official event: mfgday.com/register/

10/03/2024

For those of you who weren't able to attend Monday's groundbreaking of the new Marshfield facility, here is a great video Brad Will put together to capture this great milestone in our company history!

09/28/2024

Genesis. Our most innovative work boot yet. Coming Fall 2024.

09/27/2024

SWEET SIXTEEN BABY! We made to the next round and winners of the beanie giveaway will be directly messaged next week. For now, keep voting! You can vote for us every 24 hours at https://www.madeinwis.com/contests/2024-contest/.

This round of voting ends October 1st and the top 8 products that continue are announced October 2nd. If our boots continue we will be giving away Thorogood Metal Signs to 8 of our followers who have voted for us!

Once you vote for us, comment below "voted" and the date you voted on. Remember you can vote every day, therefore keep commenting below what days you vote on. One vote & comment = one entry. Please be aware of scammers, if you have been chosen as one of our winners, you will be directly contacted by this account.

08/15/2024

Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. is proud to announce the development of a new $14.5 million state-of-the-art facility in Marshfield, Wisconsin, designed and built by Ellis Construction. As an employee-owned company with nearly 90 years of history in Marshfield, this new 70,000-square-foot facility is a major investment in our future and the community.
Set to open in late 2025, this new facility will enhance productivity, create 35 new jobs, and ensure that we continue to produce top-quality Thorogood work boots right here in Wisconsin.
We're thrilled to partner with Ellis Construction, a local company with a strong reputation for excellence, to make this vision a reality.
Here's to the future of Weinbrenner and the strength of Central Wisconsin!
heck out the full press release on our website.
https://thorogoodusa.com/marshfield-0824/

08/15/2024

THANK YOU: Weinbrenner Shoe Company and Thorogood for generously investing in the Boys & Girls Club of Merrill – Prairie River Middle School Site! The support will help provide daily after school programming to young people in Merrill. Kids in Merrill in grades 3-8 can register any time to attend the Club. The site at Prairie River Middle School is open from 3:30 – 6:30 on school days and offers activities, programs and free after school snacks. To learn more about the site or to register to participate, please visit https://www.bgclub.com/school-year-programs

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