Born from the craftsmanship of our founder Nathan Swartz, who first developed waterproof boots with his son Sidney, who then went on to brand the boots. Sidney’s son Jeff took the company on a journey of purpose that drive the values today.

In 1955, Nathan took full control of Boston-based Abington Shoe Company and moved operations to a damp and drafty riverside factory in a quiet New England town in the U.S.

Today we are one global brand with three distinct categories: Work, Life and Outdoor. They encompass all our products, whether on the job, trail, street or stage.