Boots with Roots. Born in 1885, Dunham is inspired by the pioneering spirit of two brothers selling handcrafted boots made to survive the outdoors in Brattleboro, Vermont. We started with a promise of fit and function have stayed true to that promise generation upon generation. Today, our shoes are informed by our history, shaped by the Vermont outdoors, and crafted to uphold our commitment to footwear that is reliable, versatile, and durable.