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October 28, 2005

Perfect Fall Boots!

Summer is over and everybody dreads the looming approach of a gloomy fall and winter season. The downside is that it gets colder, it gets darker earlier, it rains, and did I mention it gets colder? However, the upside of the approaching seasons is that now you can wear layer upon layer, accessorize with scarves and hats, and wear those perfect boots you have stored in your closets.

So, I bet everybody has the perfect outfits pictured in their minds along with the perfect boots, but there’s a problem. Being the trend setters that you are, you realize that the fashion must have right now, the hot ticket items in footwear are none other than chic, western-inspired cowboy boots. So what’s the dilemma? Three problems present themselves. The first problem is that those great boots sitting in your closet right now in no way resemble any kind of western boot, unless somehow, cowboys are now wearing stiletto heels. The second problem is a little more difficult. As hot as western boots are right now, quite frankly, you wouldn’t be caught dead in cowboy boots, trend setter or not!! And the third problem? With the approaching holidays, you simply can’t afford to buy a new pair of boots. So what do you do now? Do you wear those boots in your closet, fashion faux-pa as they are, and risk becoming a fashion don’t that no one turns to for fashion advice anymore? Do you just suck it up, ignore your gut instincts and sport those cowboy boots to stay ahead of the fashion game? And do you break your wallet so your feet can look great?

For those out there who are faced with problem #1, the solution is easy. Buy yourself a brand new pair of western boots. In case you haven’t noticed, cowboy boots now come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, including stiletto heels. If you don’t believe me, then just take a gander in all those fashion magazines out there. There’s a style for everyone, cowboy/cowgirl or not. With all these great new styles, why would you risk becoming a fashion don’t by wearing last season boots?

For those who are facing problem #2, the solution is not so easy. Why? Because for as long as you’ve been playing this fashion game, you’ve been living with this predetermined notion that cowboy boots are lame and they’re just not you. Well, guess what? You’re wrong! Cowboy boots are in fact, not lame! They’re one of the hottest footwear trends out there; they were in the past, they are right now, and they will be again in the future. Today’s cowboy boots have morphed themselves into sleek little numbers that are ready for the barn, the rodeo, the runway or the social event of the year. And about that predetermined notion of yours? Well just get rid of it. If Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan can pull them off, then so can you! Throw caution to the wind and have fun with fashion.

And for everybody facing problem # 3, I sympathize. With the constant changes in fashion, who has the time or money to keep up? Boot Barn does. When it comes to the latest in western wear, Bootbarn.com is continuously adding new styles to their site. And, with everyday low prices, you don’t have to break the bank to be fashionable. Shoes are no longer just a girl’s best friend; they’re everybody’s best friend.

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October 07, 2005

Nocona Boots: A Family Tradition

Nocona Boot Company was founded in 1925 by Enid Justin, daughter of H.J. Justin, but their story starts way before then. H.J. Justin, started with a shoe repair shop in 1879, and soon after, he turned his craft into a tradition of fine boot making. Eventually, he moved his family and his business to Nocona, Texas, in hopes of better business opportunities. In 1906, after dropping out of school, Enid started working for her father at the young age of twelve. During this time, she learned the trade of boot making and absorbed her father’s love for the hand-crafted art.

Twelve years later, H.J. Justin passed away in 1918. After the passing of their father, some family members wanted to move the family business to Fort Worth, Texas, but Enid felt that her father would have wanted the company to stay in Nocona. So when her brothers moved Justin Boot Company to Fort Worth, she stayed behind, borrowed some money and founded the Nocona Boot Company. When the company first started, some men were wary of buying boots made by a woman. But that didn’t last long as they soon discovered that Enid’s boots were just as good as the late H.J. Justin’s.

When the oil business attracted people to Nocona, it also drew new customers to the Nocona Boot Company. To facilitate the workers, they created a lace-up work boot that was tough enough to withstand the oil fields which kept workers returning for more boots. She then made a sales trip into West Texas and came back with a book full of orders for her boots and the rest is history. In 1981, they merged with Justin Industries and the family boot business was together once again. At the age of 88, Enid Justin retired as president and CEO, but she remained active in her company and served as honorary chairman of the board and consultant until her death in October, 1990.

Since the beginning of Nocona in 1925, their reputation for excellence by providing the finest and best fitting western footwear has grown around the country. Known for great western styling, unsurpassed craftsmanship and the highest quality leathers, Nocona stands out!

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