Bates

Founded in 1885, Bates has grown and flourished as a result of our advancements in footwear technologies and our unwavering commitment to those who depend on our products. What was founded as a small dress footwear business has become a leading footwear manufacturer for uniformed personnel today.

Today, Bates proudly serves as one of the largest suppliers of footwear to the U.S. federal government, the Department of Defense and public service departments throughout the United States. Thanks to our parent company, Wolverine World Wide, we benefit from a strength in R&D, purchasing and manufacturing that is paramount. Bates enjoys priority access to the finest components and materials, including GORE-TEX ® and Vibram®, as well as superior commodity products. And while the materials we use have changed throughout the years, our commitment to making the finest footwear for military, police, and other uniformed public services hasn’t. As a result, every one of the 1.5 million pairs of Bates boots and shoes we sell each year ultimately benefits those who deserve it most: men and women in uniform.

Our future, like our past, continues to be inspired by market-leading innovations that reinforce our dedication to craftsmanship, integrity, and value. Always driven by a desire to excel, to be our best, like the countless men and women we proudly serve.