Made in Canada
Dayton Boots
In short
Yes, Dayton Boots makes its products in Canada, in Vancouver, BC. It makes work boots, engineer boots and leather boots. Founded in 1946.
Dayton has made boots in East Vancouver since 1946 and still works out of its building on East Hastings Street. Each Goodyear welted pair takes more than 230 steps to finish, and the line runs from rugged loggers and engineers to dressier leather boots.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Dayton Boots
- Parent company
- Dayton Boot Company
- Products
- Work boots, engineer boots and leather boots
- Made in
- Vancouver, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online, factory store in East Vancouver and select retailers
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1946
- Website
- daytonboots.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The company runs a repair and boot restoration service for older pairs.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Dayton Boots: questions people ask
Where are Dayton Boots products made?
Dayton Boots makes its products in Vancouver, BC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Dayton Boots make?
Work boots, engineer boots and leather boots. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Dayton Boots?
Online, factory store in East Vancouver and select retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Dayton Boots founded?
Dayton Boots was founded in 1946.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Dayton Boots?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
