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Talking about boots on the long trail. I wish I had some good one's about now!

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From a small boot trade beginning in 1879, H.J. Justin started something that would be known a century later as the "Standard of the West." Success followed " Big Daddy Joe" Justin as he did what he knew best...making boots great fitting, great looking, long wearing western boots for everyone, from cattlemen to rodeo cowboys.
The Justin name continues to be associated with quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The same standards that H.J. Justin installed in the generations that followed his exit in the Justin family today. As a symbol of the American West, Justin continues to provide quality footwear that is very much in step with today's varied lifestyles. Here at American Boots we are proud to offer our customer a superior leather boot at an affordable price.

.Keep Em' Clean
Taking The time to periodically clean your boots adds years to their life; in contrary to popular belief, the steps involved are simple enough for anyone to perform

Step 1
After Every Use, Wipe Them Off
You can use an old towel, a damp rag or even your socks, the important thing is to make sure you remove the dust and the dirt that may have accumulated during the day. Dust and dirt particles are leathers biggest enemies. The work into the folds eventually causing abrasion and cracking.

Step 2
Allow The Boots 24 Hours To Dry Out Before Wearing Them Again
Moisture from your feet settle in the boot, and without time to dry, bacteria, stains and general decay will start to form in the leather. A good practice is to rotate your boots, never wearing the same pair two days in a row. (Never dry your boots with heat, it causes the leather to dry out.)

Step 3
Periodically Clean, Polish and Condition Your Boot
Leather, like like your skin, dries out. But conditioning your boots, you lubricate fibers and add to their life.
Other ways you can add years to the life of your boots, while retaining their original good looks, are to use boot trees; use an eraser to remove scuff marks; and clean the welt and seams with an old toothbrush. Remember that some leathers like Python, Alligator, Lizard, Calf and Goat dry out more easily and are subject to cracking without frequent conditioning. Always make sure to read the labels of boot care products before using them.

Step 4
Let Boots Dry Naturally
From time to time your boots may get wet due to rain or other accidents. When this happens, please let the boots air dry naturally. Do not set boots on or near a heat source. Rapid drying can cause excessive cracking due to over drying.

Note: Use of cleaners, balms, conditioners, creams, oils, protectants and repellents may alter the original color of the leather.

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More Justin Boots History!

In 1879 twenty-year-old H. J. Justin struck out from his Indiana home with a five-dollar
goldpiece and two “shin plasters” worth twenty-five cents in his pocket. After a short stint in Gainesville, Texas, he moved on to Spanish Fort, a small town on the east fork of the Chisholm Trail. After Justin arrived he managed a meager existence by tackling odd jobs and repairing worn footwear from a small room off the town’s barbershopIt became obvious to Justin that there was a great need for quality boots, something hard to find there along the Chisholm Trail.
Using thirty-five dollars loaned to him by Frank See, the town barber, Justin started his boot-making business. In front of a small board-and-batten building containing a workbench and some leather, thread, wax, and tool shed nailed up his sign, H. J. Justin, Bootmaker. His reputation for quality boots spread and the business flourished. In 1908, Justin brought his sons into the business and the name was changed to H. J. Justin & Sons. By this time the business had been moved to Nocona, Texas due to the location of the railroad. The growth of the company continued and in 1925 a move to FortWorth, Texas was made to better facilitate that growth.
While H. J. Justin was still making boots a few at a time in Spanish Fort, another young mannamed George Ellis Bennett was uncovering business opportunities in north Texas. Bennett discovered a location in the Rock Creek area near present day Millsap, Texas that had the ideal combination of clay and shale deposits, nearby fuel supply, an adequate labor pool, and ample transportation.
On April 17, 1891, with the support of relatives and other investors, Bennett founded the Acme Pressed Brick Company. It was a solidly successful undertaking that grew in size from the very outset. The company was later incorporated under the name Acme Brick Company.
In 1968 the two great histories of Justin and Acme joined together. Acme Brick Company and Justin Boot Company merged and became First Worth Corporation. It wasn’t long before John Justin became CEO of First Worth. His leadership brought growth to the whole corporation, and in 1972, the company was renamed Justin Industries, Inc. Since that time, other acquisitions have helped to fuel the continued growth, diversity and strength of Justin. The foot wear segment of Justin Industries was enhanced by the acquisition of Nocona Boot Company in1981. Nocona BootCompany was started in 1925 by Ms. Enid Justin when her brothers moved to Fort Worth.
Other additions to the footwear group were the acquisitions of Chippewa Shoe Company in 1985 and the Tony Lama Company in 1990. The building materials segment has grown through the acquisitions of Featherlite Building Products in 1976, Tradewinds Technologies, Inc. in 1985, and American Tile Supply in 1994. Today, both the footwear and building materials segments are leaders in their respective industries - a tribute to the pastand a challenge for the future.