Inspecting Leather
The first step in making quality footwear is making sure our
leather is of the finest quality. Every inch of leather that
comes into our shop is inspected and graded for durability
and flex before we decide to use it in our boots.
Cutting
After careful inspection, our premium grade leather hides are
cut and sorted into pieces, then inspected once again before
being sent to the next step.
Stitching
In the fitting department, the leather pieces are stamped and
formed, then stitched together. Once again, we test and inspect
all leather against our high standards before sending them on.
Lasting
This is where the boot truly begins to take shape. The upper
portion is formed and shaped over a temporary "last" (basically,
a replica of a foot) which allows us to attach the insole. It
bears mentioning that in this stage, as in all stages, the process
is done primarily by hand.
Bottoming
With the fitting and lasting complete, it’s time to attach the
sole. When a shoe is bottomed, it means one of our durable,
long lasting soles is permanently attached, then once again
tested for durability.
Finishing
Finally, the shoe is trimmed, cleaned and treated in the finishing
department. Each shoe is hand inspected before being given the
blessing to go on.
Final Inspection
Before we box and send our boots and shoes to our stores, we
check and re-check everything from stitches to soles to make
sure they meet our high standards of quality and durability.
