I saw the advertising for Red Wing boots. Then I read the reviews at Amazon. I needed good boots for work since my feet are  more and more a cause for concern as I age. Noting that Red Wings are made in China, and that is not always a good thing, I took a look at the reviews for these Thorogoods.  I wanted a boot with high quality leather, and these do not disappoint. I had trouble with the stitching coming loose on Wolverines, so I had a close look at the handiwork on these Thorogoods....hmmm...excellent.  My Caterpillars are stiff and uncomfortable, so how about comfort and break-in time?  No break in time at all---and comfortable the first time I put them on....made in USA tag prominently placed. Looks like this time I got it right. These boots are built for comfort.