United States Footwear Manufacturers Association
Putting America's Best Foot Forward
The USFMA is the heart of the domestic footwear industry;
it is the hub for domestic footwear innovation, networking
and collaborative efforts between domestic manufacturers and suppliers.
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USFMA welcomes Ward & Kennedy to growing footwear supplier network
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2026 - The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Ward & Kennedy as the newest supplier member in our historic expansion in capacity and influence. Ward & Kennedy, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been supplying major brands since 1928 and is expanding its footwear...
American & Efird (A&E) joins USFMA in push for Berry Amendment-compliant boots
WASHINGTON, DC, July 27, 2026 __ The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome as its newest supplier member American & Efird, a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread. Founded in 1891, A&E operates over two-dozen manufacturing facilities worldwide, including four in North...
Rocky Brands Joins USFMA
WASHINGTON, DC, July 13, 2026 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Rocky Brands as its newest manufacturer member, giving the association even more momentum in its push for greater investments and incentives that strengthen the domestic market for military footwear. The company, founded in 1932, is a...
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