Bates® Footwear Celebrates 125 Years of Inspiring Innovation.
When it comes to service, every company has its own motivation, its own mission. At Bates® Footwear (Bates), that mission is perfectly summed up in its brand promise: Honor Bound®. About to celebrate its 125-year anniversary, Bates is now, more than ever, committed to those words and to the countless individuals who depend on the company's products.
Our 125th anniversary is an extremely significant milestone for Bates. It would be considerable for any company, but it is especially amazing when you realize everything Bates has accomplished during its history serving those in the military and public service ," said Ron Woznick, Vice President and General Manager of Bates Footwear.
A leading supplier of footwear to the U.S. federal government and the Department of Defense, the Bates brand is synonymous with innovation and expertise. Its foray into uniform footwear first took place.