Globe had its beginnings in 1887 in Lynn, Massachusetts where the founder, J. D. Cleaver, set up shop as a harness maker. His brother-in-law, Courtland F. H. Freese, purchased the business, moving it to Pittsfield, New Hampshire in 1901. Business operations and manufacturing continue today from this small New Hampshire town and the business is currently owned and managed by the fourth generation of the Freese family.

Courtland F. H. Freese determined that there were new opportunities making heavy-duty work clothing in a society undergoing fundamental change with people moving off the farm and the invention of the horseless carriage. He obtained a patent for a waterproof coat construction method that is still in use in the fire service today and started selling the world’s first “Firefighter Suits”.

Over the years, Globe has been responsible for introducing many of the materials, designs, and construction methods we now take for granted in firefighter suits. Now Globe has brought this history of innovation to create Globe FootGear: Athletic Footwear for Firefighters so that firefighters can experience the athletic performance that they need to do their physically challenging work. And we are proud to say that Globe FootGear is "Made in the USA from the best components in the world."

Our network of Globe FootGear Dealers and our Regional Sales Managers look forward to helping you "Step Into The Future".

Thank you for your interest in Globe!

The Freese Family.