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July 08, 2005
Frye Boots: Stepping Into History
Frye Boots come from a long line of tradition. The company is the oldest continuously operating shoe company in the United States. The Frye Boot Company was founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, a shoemaker from England. He ran the company by himself for almost 50 years until his death in 1911. After his death, his family continued his legacy and took over the company until 1945.
Frye boots are deep rooted in history. They were worn by soldiers from America’s Civil War, soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and by Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. And when families from New England headed west to the new frontier in the mid and late 1800’s, many of the pioneers were wearing none other than Frye Boots for the long journey. In 1938, John A. Frye’s grandson agreed to make a pair of Wellington’s for a U.S. Navy Admiral because he had a difficult time finding the style he liked. After that, orders started pouring in for the same pair of boots and Frye continued to fulfill these orders through the Second World War. During this time, Frye supplied thousands of their Wellington’s, known as Jet Boots, to the soldiers in the army. Even General Patton wore a pair of Frye Boots.
For over 140 years now, Frye Boots has been dedicated to quality, craftsmanship, and tradition. From harness to western, traditional to fashion, 1863 to 2005, Frye Boots have stood the test of time. Known for their classic looks and fashions, Frye is often the choice of stars and celebrities. You'll see Frye Boots in many of the latest fashion and interest magazines like Men's Health and Vogue....and for good reason. They were the boots of choice in the past and they remain the boots of choice in the 21st century. Frye Boots have embedded themselves into American culture and were also chosen to represent the America of the 60’s at the Smithsonian Institute. They’ve made their mark in the past as pioneers in footwear history, and now, history repeats itself.
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