# Work 'N Gear

> Work 'N Gear is a U.S. specialty retailer of workwear, work footwear and healthcare apparel, based in Quincy, Massachusetts. For more than three decades it has outfitted blue-collar and medical workers with trusted brands like Carhartt, Dickies, Timberland PRO and Cherokee across a chain of brick-and-mortar stores in the Northeast and Midwest plus a growing e-commerce and B2B business. The company is also known for its 'Boot Trade' program, which redistributes thousands of pairs of gently used work boots to people in need each winter.

- **Founded:** 1992
- **Headquarters:** Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founders:** Anthony DiPaolo (Owner (acquired 2002), former President/CEO)
- **Team size:** ~120 employees
- **Products:** Work Footwear, Workwear Apparel, Healthcare Apparel, Hi-Vis & Safety Gear, Medical Accessories
- **Notable:** Grew into one of the largest U.S. retail chains dedicated specifically to work apparel and footwear., Operated 40+ retail stores across the Northeast and Midwest at its peak., Founded and sustained the 'Boot Trade' program, donating thousands of pairs of gently worn boots across 12 states.

## Products & services

- **Work Footwear** — Work and safety boots and shoes from brands like Timberland PRO, Wolverine, Caterpillar, KEEN Utility, Carolina, Chippewa and Skechers Work.
- **Workwear Apparel** — Work pants, shirts, jackets and outerwear from Carhartt, Dickies, Red Kap, Riggs by Wrangler and Helly Hansen.
- **Healthcare Apparel** — Medical scrubs, lab coats and non-slip healthcare shoes from brands including Cherokee and Landau, for nurses, doctors and dental professionals.
- **Hi-Vis & Safety Gear** — High-visibility clothing, flame-resistant shirts and protective safety gear for industrial and roadside work.
- **Medical Accessories** — Diagnostic tools, thermometers, medical watches and ID tags for healthcare workers.
- **E-commerce & B2B** — Online store (Shopify) and business-to-business uniform and outfitting programs for employers.
- **Boot Trade Program** — Trade-in program giving customers store credit for used boots, which are then donated to people in need.

## Achievements

- Grew into one of the largest U.S. retail chains dedicated specifically to work apparel and footwear.
- Operated 40+ retail stores across the Northeast and Midwest at its peak.
- Founded and sustained the 'Boot Trade' program, donating thousands of pairs of gently worn boots across 12 states.
- More than 30 years serving both blue-collar and healthcare workforces.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Secured new financing from Black Feather Capital to support a court-supervised restructuring; company narrows to about 26 stores and refocuses on core footwear, workwear, e-commerce and B2B growth.

## Links

- Website: https://www.workngear.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/work-'n-gear
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workngear
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workngear/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/workngear/

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Last updated: 2026-07-25