Men and Women's shoes: Established in 1876 by George Henry Bass of Wilton, Maine, G.H. Bass & Co. began with a man on a simple mission-to make the best possible shoe for the purpose in which it will be used. There's a trusted and reliable way to make hard service footwear. G.H. Bass has perfected the technique over decades of development and innovation, adapting to meet modern challenges, proving that a true original is always in demand.