Work Boots: warranties compared
12 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
12 of 12 brands cover work boots in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 1 year, from Red Wing, Thorogood and Wolverine. 6 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Red Wing21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 2Thorogood21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 3Wolverine21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4Irish Setter16/100Full: 6 monthsNo partial coverage
- 5Crocs13/100Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
- 6DeWalt13/100Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
- 7Avenger13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole boot (manufacturing defects)
- 8Chippewa13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 9Georgia Boot13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product; Gore-Tex liner (leaks); Waterproofing
- 10KEEN Utility13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (materials and workmanship)
- 11Rocky13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product; Gore-Tex liner (leaks); VP waterproofing; and more
- 12Timberland PRO13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear12 of 12 brands
- Punctures1 of 12 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 12 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for work boots.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
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- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Boot BarnMost items60 days from delivery
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for work boots where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of work boots has the best warranty?
On paper, Red Wing scores highest, with 1 year of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on work boots really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 12 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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