Belleville Shoe Mfg Co

What Belleville Shoe Mfg Co does

Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company (d/b/a Belleville Boot Company) is a privately held, Delaware-incorporated American footwear manufacturer headquartered in Belleville, Illinois. Founded circa 1904, the company designs and produces tactical, military, and training boots, operating four manufacturing facilities across Illinois, Arkansas, and Missouri through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Belleville Boot South, Belleville Boot-Mid-South, Belleville Boot-Carthage). It supplies all six branches of the U.S. armed forces — Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force — alongside law enforcement, EMS, corrections, and fire & rescue buyers.

The company's product portfolio is organized into distinct series built around proprietary and co-developed technologies: the FLYWEIGHT line of ultralight combat boots (e.g., C320 at 20 oz per half pair, FX2, MXG, C315 ST, C312Z CT); the AMRAP athletic training series featuring expanded TPU midsoles for 50% greater energy return than standard EVA; the Mini-Mil zero-drop minimalist line (TR105, MM001-MM005 WP); the KHYBER hot-weather multi-terrain TR550; the SPEAR POINT tactical line (BV911, BV518, BV508Z CT); CANOPY jungle boots; Navy steel-toe boots (495 ST, F495 ST); Marine Corps-certified boots (510 MEF, 520 MOTO); and extreme cold weather boots (C755-B). The technical foundation combines athletic strobel-stitch construction, exclusive co-designed Vibram outsoles (Incisor, Ibex, Carrier, 360 Fire & Ice, Tarsus), GORE-TEX waterproof linings, Berry-Compliant domestic manufacturing, and certifications including AR 670-1, AFI 36-2903, USMC EGA, U.S. Navy Flight Deck Approved, U.S. Army Flight Approved, Safe-to-Fly, and ASTM F2413.

Belleville monetizes through three parallel channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at bellevilleboot.com (price range $99.99–$319.99 per pair with free standard U.S. shipping), federal procurement via GSA Advantage and Federal Supply Schedules (DUNS 006277974, CAGE 90976), and an authorized dealer/retail network. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, maintains an active catalog distribution motion, and has a TikTok brand presence — collectively indicating a hybrid B2G/B2B/B2C commercial model anchored on certified, domestically manufactured military footwear.

Name

Belleville Shoe Mfg Co

Legal name

Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company

Website

http://bellevilleboot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company is a privately held American boot manufacturer (founded c. 1904) that designs, produces, and distributes tactical, military, and training footwear — including ultralight, jungle, cold weather, and minimalist lines — to the U.S. armed forces, federal agencies, and public-safety buyers through GSA contracts, dealer networks, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Tactical Footwear

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (316210)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Boot Manufacturing (Work/Fashion/Western/Combat) (IMAOAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work, Safety & Protective Footwear Manufacturing (Steel-Toe/ESD/Slip-Resistant) (IMAOAIAD), Athletic Footwear Manufacturing (Running/Training/Court) (IMAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Military tactical boots
• Combat footwear
• Desert boots
• Flight approved boots
• GSA government footwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Boot and Footwear Product Sales: Primary revenue from designing, manufacturing, and selling tactical/military boots and minimalist footwear directly to consumers via e-commerce and through dealer networks, as well as to U.S. government agencies via GSA contracts. Products range from $99.99 to $319.99 per pair.
2. Government / GSA Contract Sales: Sales to U.S. federal government buyers through Federal Supply Schedules via GSA Advantage. Registered with CCR/ORCA, DUNS 006277974, CAGE Code 90976. Provides boots to Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Belleville Shoe Mfg. Co. designs, manufactures, and sells military and tactical footwear, including ultralight assault boots, flight-certified combat boots, jungle boots, cold weather boots, safety-toe boots, and minimalist training shoes. Products are sold directly to consumers via bellevilleboot.com, to U.S. federal agencies through GSA Advantage contracts, and through an authorized dealer network. The company also provides Berry Compliant, branch-specific certified boots for Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force personnel.

Product overview

Belleville Boot Manufacturing Co. produces tactical and military footwear including multiple boot series. Key product lines include: FLYWEIGHT series (C320, MXG, FX2, C315 ST, C312Z CT) - ultralight boots prioritizing weight reduction; AMRAP series (TR501, BV970ZWPT, BV570ZWPT, BV670WPT, BV505, BV570WPT) - athletic training boots with expanded TPU midsoles; Mini-Mil series (TR105, MM001-MM005 WP) - minimalist zero drop footwear; KHYBER TR550 - hot weather multi-terrain boots; SPEAR POINT series (BV911, BV518, BV508Z CT) - performance-for-price tactical boots; CANOPY series (BV903PR, BV503PR) - jungle boots; plus Navy boots (495 ST, F495 ST), Marine Corps boots (510 MEF, 520 MOTO), and cold weather boots (C755-B). Products serve Military, Public Safety/Law Enforcement, and Training segments with certifications including USMC EGA, US Navy, US Army Flight, and USAF Air Force certified options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FLYWEIGHT C320 Ultra Light Assault Boot Ultra Light Assault Boot weighing 20 oz per half pair, built with athletic strobel-stitch construction, UL235 ULTRA-LITE midsole, and VIBRAM Incisor outsole. Berry Compliant, AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903 compliant. Designed for military service members needing lightweight combat footwear.
• 520 MOTO USMC Ultra Light Assault Boot (EGA) USMC-certified Ultra Light Assault Boot featuring coyote coloring, athletic strobel-stitch construction, and exclusive VIBRAM Incisor outsole. USMC certified with Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem. Designed for U.S. Marine Corps personnel.
• KHYBER TR550 Hot Weather Multi-terrain Boot Hot weather multi-terrain boot with lace-to-toe lacing system, TR-1 premium load-bearing orthotic insole, and exclusive VIBRAM Ibex outsole with sharp angled lugs for all-terrain performance. AR 670-1 compliant. Designed for military personnel operating in hot, varied environments.
• FLYWEIGHT FX2 Hot Weather Flight Combat Boot Hot weather flight certified boot for USA/USAF featuring sleek upper design on a lightweight FLYWEIGHT soling platform with Temper-Dri lining and VIBRAM outsole. US Army Flight Approved and US Air Force Certified. Designed for aircrew and aviation personnel.
• FLYWEIGHT MXG Tactical Steel Toe Boot Hot weather tactical steel toe boot, one of the lightest Berry Compliant steel toe boots on the market, combining rugged durability, tactical functionality, and mission-ready safety. Designed for military personnel requiring safety-toe compliance.
• FLYWEIGHT C312Z CT Side Zip Composite Toe Boot Hot weather side zip composite toe boot with YKK Vislon zipper, fiberglass composite safety toe-box, and 100% cattlehide leather and nylon fabric upper. Weighs 28 oz per half pair. Berry Compliant. Designed for military and tactical personnel needing rapid on/off capability with composite toe protection.
• FLYWEIGHT C315 ST Steel Toe Boot 6-inch steel toe boot designed for Air Force maintainers wearing USAF dark navy blue uniform shorts and OCP uniform. Ultralight and highly breathable with ASTM certified steel toe. Berry Compliant. Designed for U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel.
• 495 ST Navy General Purpose Steel Toe Boot Navy General Purpose steel toe boot with ASTM certified/EH rated steel toe and VIBRAM Carrier FOD-resisting outsole. Features Dri-lex moisture-wicking lining. US Navy Flight Deck Approved and US Navy Certified. Berry Compliant. Designed for U.S. Navy personnel requiring flight-deck rated safety footwear.
• F495 ST Navy Female General Purpose Steel Toe Boot Navy Female General Purpose steel toe boot designed specifically for female naval personnel. Features supple leather and VIBRAM Carrier FOD-resisting outsole. US Navy certified and Flight Deck Approved. Berry Compliant. Designed for female U.S. Navy personnel.
• 510 MEF Ultralight Marine Corps Combat Boot (EGA) Ultralight Marine Corps Combat Boot (EGA) with moccasin-like strobel constructed upper fused to direct injected PU midsole. Weighs 20.6 oz per boot. USMC certified. Berry Compliant. Designed for U.S. Marine Corps combat personnel.
• SPEAR POINT BV518 Lightweight Hot Weather Tactical Boot Lightweight hot weather tactical boot with full-grain leather, 1680 denier ballistic nylon uppers, responsive EVA midsole, and slip and oil resisting outsole. AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903 compliant. Designed for military and law enforcement personnel.
• SPEAR POINT BV911 Quick Release Station Boot Quick release station boot featuring full-grain polishable leather, double pull straps for easy on/off, and slip and oil resisting Zone Traction Rubber outsole. TAA Compliant. Designed for law enforcement, EMS, corrections, and station-duty personnel.
• SPEAR POINT BV508Z CT Composite Toe Side-Zip Tactical Boot Hot weather composite toe side-zip tactical boot with 100% cattlehide leather, responsive EVA midsole, and slip and oil resisting outsole. TAA compliant and AFI 36-2903 compliant. Designed for law enforcement and tactical operators needing side-zip convenience with composite toe protection.
• AMRAP TR501 Athletic Training Boot Athletic training boot featuring expanded TPU midsole providing up to 50% more shock absorption and energy return than typical midsole compounds. Strobel construction enhances flexibility for training, rucking, road marching, and PT. Designed for military and tactical training environments.
• AMRAP BV970ZWPT Vapor Waterproof Boot Vapor boot with all textile waterproof upper and expanded TPU midsole for superior resiliency and rebound. Lightweight sneaker-boot option for training, range and street use with YKK coil zipper. Designed for military and tactical personnel needing a lightweight, waterproof athletic boot.
• AMRAP BV570ZWPT Vapor Waterproof and Bloodborne Pathogen Proof Boot Vapor boot with waterproof and bloodborne pathogen proof lining. Part of the AMRAP series designed for maximum reps and exertion. Designed for military and tactical personnel in training and field environments requiring biohazard protection.
• AMRAP BV670WPT Ranger Green Vapor Boot Ranger Green Vapor boot in 6 inch height with waterproof and bloodborne pathogen proof features. Part of the AMRAP athletic training series. Designed for military training and field operations.
• AMRAP BV505 Athletic Field Boot Athletic field boot with multi-directional cleated lug outsole and expanded TPU midsole. Features padded comfort collar, moisture management lining, and blind-eyelet lacing system. Designed for military training and athletic field activities.
• AMRAP BV570WPT Vapor Waterproof Boot Vapor boot with waterproof lining for military field operations. Part of AMRAP series designed for athletic training use. Designed for service members needing a lightweight, waterproof training boot.
• Mini-Mil TR105 Minimalist Training Boot Minimalist training boot with zero drop design, weighing less than 2 lbs per pair. Features quick-drying unlined construction, VIBRAM Tarsus outsole, and TR-1 premium load bearing orthotic insole. AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903 compliant. Designed for military personnel preferring minimalist athletic-style footwear for training.
• TR102 Minimalist Hot Weather Tactical Boot Minimalist training boot with leather and nylon upper, zero drop design, and VIBRAM Tarsus outsole for hot weather tactical use. Designed for military personnel seeking a minimalist tactical boot.
• Mini-Mil MM001 Barefoot Activity Shoe Zero drop minimalist activity shoe with synthetic suede and SuperFabric upper. Features wide toe box, 2mm die-cut shock dispersing midsole, and low-cut athletic design. Designed for barefoot training and conditioning use.

Quantifiable outcome

• C320 FLYWEIGHT weighs 20 oz per half pair, making it one of the lightest Berry Compliant boots on the market
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VibramcoreTechnology or IntegrationVibram is a key technology partner providing exclusive outsole designs for Belleville boots. Belleville uses Vibram's proprietary Incisor outsole on the FLYWEIGHT series (C320, FX2, MXG), Ibex outsole on the Khyber TR550, Carrier outsole on Navy boots (495 ST), 360° Fire & Ice outsole on cold weather boots (C755-B), and Tarsus outsole on Mini-MiL minimalist boots. These are co-designed exclusive products that are a core differentiator of Belleville footwear.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Danner Boots: Danner (owned by LaCrosse Footwear) makes military, tactical, and work boots including the Acadia, Fort Lewis, and Tachyon lines that compete head-to-head with Belleville's combat and flight-approved products for the same federal procurement dollars.
• Rocky Boots: Rocky manufactures military, tactical, and public-safety footwear (e.g., Rocky S2V, Alpha Force) and competes with Belleville across military and law enforcement channels, including GSA procurement and authorized dealer networks.
• Bates Footwear: Bates (a Wolverine World Wide brand) is a direct competitor in military and tactical footwear, supplying the U.S. military and law enforcement with combat, oxford, and tactical boot styles that overlap directly with Belleville's FLYWEIGHT, Spear Point, and dress-oxford lines.
• 5.11 Tactical: 5.11 Tactical offers a broad portfolio of tactical footwear (Series A.T.A.C., Ranger, etc.) for law enforcement, military, and public safety buyers, competing with Belleville's public-safety and training segments across both DTC and dealer channels.
• Original SWAT: Original SWAT focuses on tactical, law enforcement, and EMS footwear with comparable price points and GSA-channel presence, competing directly with Belleville's Spear Point and public-safety lines for agency contracts.
• McRae Footwear: McRae Industries manufactures military combat boots (including the Belleville MCB-style hot weather boot under government contracts) and competes with Belleville directly for U.S. military procurement and GSA orders.
• Corcoran Boot: Corcoran (a few different ownership eras) historically supplied jump and combat boots to the U.S. military and remains a competitor in the military and tactical boot category with overlapping heritage and federal procurement exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Wolverine Worldwide (parent of Bates): Wolverine Worldwide is a broad footwear incumbent whose Bates brand directly competes with Belleville in military/tactical and whose broader portfolio (Cat, Harley-Davidson, Merrell) gives it scale and channel advantages Belleville lacks outside its core niche.

Emerging players

• Under Armour Tactical: Under Armour's tactical and military footwear line leverages the brand's athletic heritage to compete for recruit and training dollars, intersecting with Belleville's AMRAP and Mini-Mil training-boot categories.
• Nike Tactical (SFB): Nike's Special Field Boot (SFB) line is an emerging player in military footwear, using athletic-shoe construction to target the same lightweight-combat niche that Belleville's FLYWEIGHT series addresses, particularly among younger service members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@bellevilleboot
• Xx.com/bellevilleshoe
• Facebookfacebook.com/belleville.boot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belleville-shoe-mfg-co

Compliance12 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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