The Cowboy Boot

Justin boots, the makers of the best cowboy boots since 1879, is the trusted name and authority when it comes to making quality cowboy boots and work boots. Taking style and comfort into consideration, Justin is also known for its line of casual shoes. Now, you can wear a pair of Justin-made quality footwear anywhere and anytime with Justin’s casual shoes.
Justin’s Camp-Moc is one of Justin’s casual shoes. This particular pair is a wear-anywhere kind of shoes and is designed that way. Outside and inside, the Camp-Moc is great and performs well -anywhere.

Made in classic rustic cowhide for a tough outer look, it also sports a black TPR rubber outsole for great walking comfort. Inside, your feet are comfortably hugged by only the best material. The insole is made of a removable EVA Orthotic insert for a cushioning effect. Don’t worry about getting cold feet, too, as this pair is also designed to keep you walking warm and dry.
Owning a pair of Justin’s Camp-Moc, you will fully see why people only trust Justin boots for their feet. Made to last, every pair is handcrafted in the US with only the best materials available. Wearing any Justin pair will guarantee a long-lasting wear and comfort from the very first day you take it out of the box.

Justin Boots is the trusted name when it comes to cowboy and work boots. With a proud heritage of the authentic wild west, anyone who wears a pair of Justin Boots can be sure that he, or she, is wearing quality footwear with a name that has stood generations of improvement, yet holding on to its traditions as a true American product.

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Justin’s product line extends from simple walk-around and work-around boots, to the more exotic and intricately-designed cowboy boots but whatever the design, a pair of Justin Boots is always crafted with the wearer’s comfort in mind.

The Roper design is one of the simpler boots out of Justin’s product line. Simple, yet in its simplicity is the subtle beauty of a comfortable, hand-crafted product. The Justin Roper Rough Bay Apache [style 4116] is one of the much spoken-of pair in this line of simple roper boots. Made from rough bay Apache, this particular model impresses an already worn-in feel.

This pair of boots is made for walking -really! With Justin Boots’s double comfort technology, walking in this pair is just like walking with your regular walk-around shoes on and it even gets better when really worn-in. As for durability, these classic Ropers are guaranteed with Justin standard. Whether it’s working on the yard, the barn, or the ranch itself is what you do, these quality pairs of boots are as comfortable and as durable as any world-class brand could give. This classic Justin roper is just another wonderful product from the brand that has set the standards in boots since 1879.

It is very easy to see how Justin Boots is the standard in the boots industry. With a name synonymous to quality and true American heritage, Justin Boots is the name of all names when it comes to boots. Whether it’s for working, walking, or even dancing, Justin Boots is always the best choice.
Its complete line of the finest, hand-crafted boots is made from only the best quality materials known to man. And who are the people that put them together? Only the best, and specially-trained men have the privilege to put together a high-quality product that is true to the Justin standard.

Traditionally, Justin Boots have been making cowboy boots since the 17th century and although the company has been staying true to its traditions, it has also adapted to the modern market applying today’s technology in creating durable footwear. Employing gel technology for comfort, every Justin boot, when worn, feels like it’s not even boots. Gel inserts make the boots softer to the feet, and really comfortable to walk in.

A pair of Justin boots is also a badge saying that the wearer is a hardworking person and because workers need to have good protective gear too, Justin Boots have also come up with a line of work boots that fit international safety standards. Steel toed, or aluminum toed, whichever you prefer, these work boots are guaranteed to give you protection from hazards -even electric shock!

Don’t be afraid of a little or a lot of water either, as Gore-tex waterproof technology is also already being used in Justin boots, protecting the wearer even from water and other fluids, and keeping the feet dry and warm.

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The Justin Boots company has been around since 1879 and was founded by H. J. Justin, a then boot repairman. Justin Boots is known for its quality-crafted, custom boots. With its proud heritage, and colorful history, Justin Boots is the leading authority in the boots industry.
Justin Boots is not just any piece of footwear. The name itself is a guarantee that anyone who wears Justin Boots is wearing a world-class product that has stood the tests of time, and has undergone generations of advancements and innovation. Catering to three generations of boot-wearing cultures, everyone from presidents, aristocrats, cowboys, every hardworking person in the globe acknowledges the quality and comfort delivered only by Justin-made boots.
In an age already far from the era of the cowboys, Justin Boots remains and is still the top choice of those who embrace the wild west and cowboy culture. As technology has reached its prime, the company and its products too is not behind the advancements. While staying true to its heritage and tradition of making quality boots, Justin Boots have also integrated in its long line of products new technologies. Technologies like memory foam, gel inserts, steel and aluminum toe protection, even waterproofing, and  protection from electric shock, Justin Boots makes quality boots with the wearer’s safety and comfort in mind.
Only specially-skilled professionals put hours of work on only the finest materials to make a pair of Justin-quality boots. So it is no wonder why Justin Boots are indeed the best, if not the only pair of boots you would want to wear.

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For people who are not so into cowboy boots, a roper cowboy boot is a confusing subject. Ropers as cowboys call them are low-heeled boots. Some of them are almost flat and have no heels at all. Most ropers have a rounded toe and look very plain. Most of the time they are used as work boots.

Justin was the one that gave the roper its name. According to history, it was only introduced in the 1950s that ropers were introduced. Before that rodeo calf ropers wore tennis shoes but hardcore cowboys did not think that wearing tennis shoes would do the rodeo image any good. The Rodeo Cowboys Association later on decided that all contestants must wear cowboy attire. This is when John Justin, Sr. was contacted by the association and suggested that the boot manufacturer make a certain type of boots for ropers. This is how ropers were born. Today, Justin still produces these boots.

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H.J. Justin of Justin Boots started his career as a boot repairman. Leaving his Lafayette home in Indiana, he ventured to Spanish Fort, Texas to start his own company. His wife was supportive of him and by the early 1890s he made kits for custom boots measurement. The boot maker’s sons later on joined his crew and the company was renamed from H.J. Justin to H.J. Justin and Sons. Two years later, the family sold boots in 26 states. These boots were also transported to Canada, Cuba and Mexico at $11 a pair. In 1918, H.J. Justin died and his sons Earl, John and Avis inherited the business. A few years later, the boys moved their father’s company to Fort Worth.

John Justin, Jr. son of John Justin purchased controlling interest in his grandfather’s company in the year 1948 and the company grew bigger. 20 years later, the company partnered with Fort Worth company Acme Brick to form the now renowned Justin Industries. Later on, Justin Industries purchased shares from other companies and even bought one of its major competitoes –Tony Lama. However, by the year 2000 the company was bought by Berkshire Hathaway.

Three ladies sporting some fancy boots and

Ok, those look like Justin Boots with a pink Upper. I would guess she is one of the few ladies at the bar that might wear those boots during the day. They looked worn. As always we appreciate the Jean Skirt and Cowgirl Look.

The cougar here appears to be sporting a nice pair of Jusin boots with Turquoise Upper while testing her strategy of meeting men with money at the ATM machine. 

I really like those boots, but please put some pants on.

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Cowboy boots are a long-standing tradition of what was once the Wild West. Do you know the parts that make up a cowboy boot? There are quite a few, with some of the most interesting covered here. Grab that hot cup of joe, and learn a little more about your cowboy boots!

A toe box is a piece of material residing in the boot toe. The toe box offers protection and also reinforces the boot toe’s shape. The stiffer the material, the more protection offered.

The vamp, or upper, encases the foot starting at the sole upwards and surrounding the foot.

The shaft is the part of the cowboy boot covering the calf. It can be stitched or plain, and comprised of just about any material you can think of. The stitching found on a cowboy boot is typically what makes the boot unique.

Pull tabs are found at the left and right sides of the boot shafts. These leather pieces are stitched onto the shafts and allow the boot to be pulled onto the foot.

Spur ridges are what the cowboy’s spurs rest upon. Since most people wearing boots don’t ride horses, the spur ridge is just an additional feature on the back of the boot, found at the heel.

Insoles are what your feet stand on inside the boot, and can be made of many different materials, man-made or natural.

This one’s for all the gals — Justin’s Ladies Ostrich Print Gypsy Cowgirl Collection Boot. It’s a mouthful but what a fantastic way to dress up your feet!

Carefully crafted from the finest ostrich leather, these boots have 11″ tops and a round, gypsy toe, making it easy to dance the night away. If you’re an equestrian, the black rubber outsole and low heel are fantastic for proper stirrup feel. As with all Justin boots, a pair will last you, well, maybe forever. The boots are durable, comfortable and eye-catching.

Here’s a fun fact about H. J. Justin that you may not know. His wife, Annie, put together a special kit that would lay the foundation for the company. The Justins had set up shop in a Texas outpost that drew quite a few cowboys. With complete entrepreneurial spirit, Annie developed a way to reach those who couldn’t come to town, but needed new boots. The kit, developed in the 1890’s, contained Annie’s hand written letter touting leather pricing, measuring instructions, a 20″ ruler and a diagram of both foot and boot parts. Annie handed out kits to the cowboys as they headed to the range. While ranching, these first Justin Boot fitters would carefully measure the feet of bootless wranglers. Orders and information was sent back to the Justins. With everything in hand, H. J. could make a custom boot.

That’s how Justin Boots kick-started the company into the 21st century.