I currently have a new pair of 1412 8-inch work boots and a pair of 2156 hiking boots from Red Wing Shoes, both made in the USA with USA materials. They are simply the greatest! In the winter the 1412 boots keep my feet very warm, even when working outside in the most extreme cold. The 2156 hikers are like walking on a cloud. I’ve still have older RW boots that I’ve worn so much that they need new soles, and they will outlast any other boot on the market. Yes, these boots aren’t the cheapest, but when you consider the quality and how well they wear, in addition to their comfort, you simply can’t go wrong!!