For some people, buying domestic products is essential. The USA is a top 10 producer of quality leather. Therefore, you can find a pair made in the USA, from work boots to cowboy boots to casual boots.
Red Wing Shoe Company was founded in 1905 in Red Wing, Minnesota to supply quality leather footwear to the local workers, and the company still has the same goal. Red Wing Heritage footwear is built in the USA using traditional construction and leather from the company's tannery, S.B. Foot Tanning Company.
The classic Bean Boot from L.L. Bean is handmade in Maine using full-grain leather and waterproof rubber using the same construction as the 1912 original. Stitchers are trained for 26 weeks to master the trademarked triple stitching that ensures durability.
Leather degrades over time because of exposure to sunlight, dirt, water, and regular wear and tear from use. However, you can prolong the life of your leather boots by keeping them clean and dry. Wipe them down after use or dust them with a boot brush if dirt and mud are on them.
To make sure your leather boots get the proper care even while on the go, consider this Leather Care Travel Kit by Bickmore that you can easily stow in your luggage.