"Redback Boots are made in Australia. These comfortable, durable and practical boots are very popular among EMS, police, and firefighters. Redbacks are designed to stand up to the test of nature as well as the test of time. To outlast everything else in your wardrobe! Redback soles offer better grip and extreme physical toughness to splitting & cracking. These boots are designed to support the foot in comfort and provide outstanding shock-absorption to reduce foot fatigue. Upper leathers are 2.5-2.7 mm thick - about 20% more than the usual work boot. All seams are double stitched for maximum strength.