There is a lot of debate out there about who makes the best boot, I don't want to enter into that debate, I just want to give you a little information about the company called Justin Boots. -
This is from the history of Justin Boot
The Justin Boots story began in 1879, when H.J. Justin left Lafayette, Indiana to start a new life in Spanish Fort, Texas. Initially a boot repairman, H.J. soon began his own boot company working out of his home making sturdy boots. Read the history on Justin
When
a railroad was built in Nocona, Texas in 1889, H.J. moved his family and business there to capitalize on the bigger market opportunity.
In 1908, John and Earl came to work for their father, and the company was renamed H.J. Justin and Sons. The company expanded very quickly and by 1910 you could buy a pair of Justin boots in 26 states, as well as in Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. The best part was you could pick up a pair of this fantastic boots for only $11 a pair, now that is a bargain.
John, Earl and Avis Justin took over the Justin Boots after their father's death in 1918. In 1925, the brothers moved the the Justin Boots headquarters to Fort Worth, TX just west of Dallas..
In 1948, John Justin, Jr. purchased controlling interest in the company. It wasn't long before H.J. Justin & Sons was growing again. In 1968, the company made a deal with Acme Brick, another Fort Worth, TX company with strong pioneering roots, to form Justin Industries. In 1981, looking to expand the boot Enterprise, John Jr. purchased Nocona Boot Company from his aunt, Enid Justin. Three years later, Chippewa Shoe Company was added to the Justin family of brands and the growth of the Justin Brand continued. In 1990 Justin Industries made a monumental move and purchased Tony Lama Boots, now 3 of the strongest boot brands were under one roof.
In August of 2000, Justin Boots was purchased by Berkshire Hathaway, managed by Warren Buffet. With strong financial backing, a lasting tradition of quality, and a talented management team, Justin Boots today is stronger than ever.
You can buy Justin Boots and most online retails, justin does not sell thier boots direct to the consumer, yet.... if you are interesed in reading what other boot buyers are saying about Justin Boots, you read the 50+ Justin Boot Reviews
Justin claims that it takes 100 steps to make each pair of boots, they also say that 16 square feet of leather go into every pair of boots. That is a lot of work and a lot of hide, making Justin Boots a good value, even if they are not still selling for $11 a pair.
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