Drew's Boots

The company is currently owned by Baker's Shoe Company and operates from Eugene, Oregon. Drew's Boots is known for its all-leather construction, high arch support, and rebuildable designs that can be re-soled and re-welted. The manufacturer focuses primarily on firefighting boots, logger boots, and western styles, maintaining its original mission of providing durable footwear to those working in harsh outdoor conditions.

N.B. Drew established the company in the early 1900s as a men's work and outdoor clothing store in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Drew initially traveled to fire camps and commissaries throughout the Klamath Basin region of Oregon and Northern California, selling goods directly to logging and firefighting crews. After experiencing success with on-site sales, Drew expanded his selection to include work clothing and eventually specialized footwear.

By the mid-1950s, Drew's had become well-known throughout the Klamath Falls area and beyond as a destination for quality footwear and clothing. During this period, Mr. Drew's grandson took over operations and later sold the business to Carl Drew and her husband Pat Cavanaugh.

Under Pat Cavanaugh's leadership, the company expanded by adding rugged, American-made footwear brands and became known for custom buckaroo and hand-crafted western boots. Cavanaugh frequented trade shows and rodeos in Pendleton, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, and Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo.

In 2011, Pat Cavanaugh retired and approached the Baker family from Eugene, Oregon about acquiring Drew's Boots. The transition occurred in October 2011, with the Baker family integrating Drew's operations into their existing footwear business. The following year, Baker launched a new Drew's Boots website with improved navigation and customer experience.

Drew's Boots employs traditional handmade construction methods using all-leather materials. The manufacturing process incorporates a double ribbed steel shank and the company's distinctive high arch construction, which differentiates their boots from mass-produced alternatives that typically use paper or cardboard insoles and plastic components.

The company sources leather from the US-based Seidel Tannery for its Logger Series, which is hand-lasted and designed for easier break-in periods. All handmade boots feature solid leather arches, shanks, and insoles, construction methods that allow the boots to be rebuilt, re-soled, and re-welted when necessary.

Technical specifications for firefighting models include 10-inch tall construction with fire-rated Vibram soles, Hot Zone Kevlar stitching and laces, and high-traction deep-lugged Vibram Flame Fire outsoles. The boots feature fully leather-lined interiors with extra-padded collars, full-length tapered nylon midsoles, and defined heels for stability.

Drew's Boots specializes in three main categories designed for demanding outdoor professions. The firefighting boot collection includes wildland firefighting models such as Roughout and Roughshot varieties, with the All Brown Roughout and Original Rough Shots being among the most popular styles. These boots comply with fire safety standards and feature specialized construction for extreme heat resistance.

The Logger Series targets the logging industry with boots refined for durability and comfort during extended outdoor work. These models are priced competitively while maintaining the hand-lasted construction and quality leather sourcing that characterizes the company's manufacturing approach.

Western boots represent the company's heritage in ranching and cowboy applications, offering both traditional and custom options. Custom boots can be made to individual specifications for sizing, leg patterns, and aesthetic preferences, with build times typically ranging from eight to ten weeks depending on seasonal demand and leather availability.

Pricing across the product lines ranges from $299.95 to $619.95 for firefighting models, with various options priced at $379.95, $579.95, and $599.95 depending on specifications and construction details.

Drew's Boots produces several specialized boot models designed for different work environments and applications.

Drew's Boots currently operates from Eugene, Oregon, where it relocated following the 2011 acquisition by Baker's Shoe Company. The company maintains its focus on serving firefighters, ranch hands, farmers, lineworkers, ranchers, and loggers through specialized footwear designed for harsh working conditions.

The business continues the founder's original approach of understanding and meeting the specific needs of outdoor professionals, though distribution has expanded beyond the direct sales model that characterized the early decades. The company emphasizes its heritage of over 105 years of continuous operation while adapting to modern manufacturing and distribution methods.