Berkshire Hathaway Shoe Holdings is the parent company of H. H. Brown and Justin Brands, whose affiliated businesses make footwear. H. H. Brown traces its shoemaking history to a factory west of Boston in 1883, while Justin Boots began as a custom boot shop in 1879; the group describes its brands as serving customers worldwide.
Georgia BootFounded in 1937, Georgia Boot makes rugged work and outdoor footwear for people who spend their days on job sites, farms, and in the field. The brand is known for pairing durable construction with all-day comfort, including its long-running Georgia Giant Romeo line and newer Carbon Flex work boots. Georgia Boot operates as part of Rocky Brands, a hard-working, multi-generational company.NELSONVILLE, OH
Abilene Boot CompanyAbilene Boot Company manufactures footwear at its Somerset, Pennsylvania factory, which has been making boots since the 1940s. The company describes its work as a continuation of generations of American craftsmanship and operates the Abilene, Silverado, Rawhide, and Sage boot brands. Its products include Western footwear and work boots, with the company highlighting American-made production for Abilene and Silverado.SOMERSET, PA
Drew Shoe CorporationFounded in 1875 along the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Drew Shoe Corporation makes therapeutic comfort footwear for people whose feet require special care, including diabetic and orthopedic shoes. The company moved to Lancaster after the 1937 flood and still operates an Ohio facility that houses its warehousing, distribution and administrative functions. Its Drew collection is recognized for handmade craftsmanship, removable insoles and an unusually broad range of sizes and widths, while Barefoot Freedom adds a fashion-focused women’s line.LANCASTER, OH
Next Step GroupNew York-based Next Step Group develops and manufactures fashion footwear abroad through a portfolio of lifestyle brands. Its labels range from the long-running Cover Girl, which dates to 1957, to Cushionaire’s comfort-focused styles and Jazzberry’s trend-led footwear, giving the company a distinct mix of established and contemporary fashion identities.NEW YORK, NY