There’s something about military boots that makes you feel unstoppable. Maybe it’s the solid stance or the confident stride ...

The return of military-style boots in men’s fashion is more than a passing trend. It’s a quiet rebellion against disposable design. Rooted in the utilitarian precision of WWII-era footwear, these ...

A new law that will require U.S. troops to wear combat boots made in the U.S. will drive more work toward U.S.-based rubber ...

This drone image shows the Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. factory at 100 Premier Drive, off Illinois 158, on the east edge of Belleville. It employs about 200 people who make military boots. Joshua ...

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division lace up Gulf War-era boots during a historical war uniform fitting in preparation for the Army’s 250th birthday parade June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

It’s been going on for decades. Every few years, a southern Illinois congressman sends out a news release, announcing that Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. has been awarded a multimillion-dollar ...