These women and men toiled their entire lives to help create a nation worthy of pride.

To craft and create.

For them, the only acceptable footwear is Americas 14 best boots.

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Here are the 14 best American-made boots we have found in our research.

Okay, it wouldnt, but thats only because Betsy was a baller.

Thorogood is currently the top contender among them.

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In the lineup of this legend, the American Heritage option is handily the best choice for most.

Whatever nomenclature you prefer to spit, do it while youre sticking your barking dogs into these chromed delights.

The features are numerous, as leather heel pockets and Nitrile Cork outsoles come standard on every model.

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The Quarry is an oddity as its only been around for a little over ten years.

Despite its youth, it has become beloved by people who actually have to kick rocks for a living.

Supple and soft, yet hard as barbed wire, these gentle souls are ready for everything.

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Thats true Chromexcel leather from Horween, combined with neoprene cork outsoles, right there.

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Alden Indy - american made boots

Trask Elkhorn - american made boots

Danner Quarry - american made boot

Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger American Made Boot

Allen Edmonds Normandy - american made boot

Red Wing Heritage Blacksmith American Made Work Boot

Justin Original Jmax Balusters Bay 6 - american made boots

Frye Arkansas Moc Toe - american made boots

Thorogood American Made Heritage Boots

Carhartt Made in the USA Boots

Danner Super-Rain Forest - american made boots

Chippewa Rugged - american made boots

Wolverine Plainsman - american made boot

Caterpillar Second Shift - american made boots