Bates® Boots and Safety Footwear Celebrates 125 Years of Inspiring Innovation.

When it comes to service, every company has its own motivation, its own mission. At Bates® Footwear (Bates), that mission is perfectly summed up in its brand promise: Honor Bound®. About to celebrate its 125-year anniversary, Bates® is now, more than ever, committed to those words and to the countless individuals who depend on the company's products.

Our 125th anniversary is an extremely significant milestone for Bates®. It would be considerable for any company, but it is especially amazing when you realize everything Bates® has accomplished during its history serving those in the military and public service ," said Ron Woznick, Vice President and General Manager of Bates® Footwear.

A leading supplier of Men's and Women's work and safety footwear to the U.S. federal government and the Department of Defense, the Bates® brand is synonymous with innovation and expertise. Its foray into uniform footwear first took place.