i were timberland pros. i dunno where there made but they last me a long time. never had them tear. had one pair for 4 years. had to get a new pair after the insoles completely wore out and the smell was pretty bad. had another pair for 3 years now and there still going strong. i wear them alot. landscaping/carpentry, fishing, out and about. just got another pair last year. i love them.