OUR HERITAGE

CAT Footwear is the partnership between two well-established leaders in their field ­ Caterpillar Inc and Wolverine World Wide. One is the lead manufacturer in heavy equipment, the other the leader in non-athletic footwear. Both established over 100 years ago, both operating on the global playing field since the 1950¹s...

What began with the innovative ideas of Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best in 1904 has since grown into Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment, with annual sales topping $30 billion. As one of the world¹s most recognizable brands, product licensing of everything from footwear to apparel, eyewear to safety products is a natural extension.

Wolverine World Wide Inc, founded in 1883, became the sole global licensee for CAT Footwear in 1994. Since that time business has grown to yield 6 million pair annually, and is sold in over 140 countries. Our product line has evolved from basic work boots to a wide range of industrial and industrial-fashion patterns that appeal to a global consumer base. Attracting work and work-inspired consumers, CAT Footwear is the brand of choice for today¹s global youth.