Built for the Trades, Trusted on the Toughest Jobs
This 8″ safety toe boot was made to take on heavy lifting, long hours, and everything in between. Steel toe protection pairs with a black MAXWear Wedge™ outsole for slip-resistant stability on rough sites and smooth surfaces alike.
A removable Ultimate Shock Absorption footbed backed by a Poron® comfort cushion insole helps reduce fatigue from the ground up. Built tough with a Goodyear welt and premium tobacco leather, this boot brings heritage durability to the modern jobsite.
Key Features of the Thorogood 804-4288
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Tobacco Full-Grain Leather: Oil-tanned for durability and a rich look that improves with wear.
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Steel Safety Toe: Protective toe cap built to ASTM F2413.
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Goodyear Welt Construction: Fully serviceable and resoleable.
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Composite Shank: Flexible support that holds up through long days on your feet.
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Black MAXWear Wedge™ Outsole: Slip-resistant traction with a wide, stable platform, finished in black for contrast against the tobacco upper.
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Poron® Comfort Cushion Insole + Removable Ultimate Shock Absorption™ Footbed: Cushioning that fights fatigue.
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Unlined Interior: Breathes well — ideal for warm-weather or indoor work.
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EH Rated: Non-conductive protection against electrical hazards in dry conditions.
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Made in USA: Built domestically with U.S. and globally sourced components.
Heritage Durability, Modern Jobsite
Premium tobacco leather and Goodyear welt construction bring the same durability American Heritage is known for, in a build made for heavy lifting and long hours.
A Two-Tone Look
The black outsole against the tobacco upper gives this boot a bit more contrast than the standard tobacco-on-tobacco build, without changing anything about the protection or comfort underneath.
Why Choose the Thorogood American Heritage 804-4288?
If you want steel-toe protection, classic tobacco leather, and a bit of two-tone style from the black outsole, this is the pick — built for heavy lifting and long hours on the job.
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer Crazy Horse leather? Check out the American Heritage 8″ Crazy Horse Steel Toe MAXWear 90 (804-4398). Don't need the safety toe? See the American Heritage 8″ Moc Toe (814-4201).
Shop more: Thorogood 8 Inch, Thorogood USA Made, Thorogood Safety Toe, Thorogood Moc Toe, Thorogood Wedge
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety standard does this boot meet?
The 804-4288 meets ASTM F2413 for safety-toe footwear, and is EH rated for protection against electrical hazards in dry conditions.
Can this boot be resoled?
Yes. Goodyear welt construction means the upper is stitched to the welt rather than glued, so it can be resoled multiple times instead of replaced.
What's different about the black outsole?
It's the same MAXWear Wedge™ construction and traction as the standard outsole, just finished in black rather than the natural tan color for a bit more contrast against the tobacco leather.
Is this boot good for warm-weather or indoor work?
Yes — the unlined tobacco leather is built to breathe, so steel-toe protection doesn't come at the cost of comfort on hot days or long indoor shifts.
How does the American Heritage 804-4288 fit?
It runs true to size — order the size you wear in athletic shoes, and choose Wide if you normally need an EE width. Steel toes fit slightly closer than composite, and the unlined leather relaxes with wear; the footbed is removable.
How do I care for the 804-4288?
Knock off dirt, wipe the leather clean, let the boot dry away from direct heat, and condition the leather every few months. Unlined boots dry out faster than lined ones, so condition regularly; the Goodyear welt means a cobbler can resole it.
