Cody James Black 1978 is an upscale line of luxurious boots. Crafted by the hands of multi-generational boot artisans who utilize meticulous handcrafting techniques derived from the 1700s when boot making was approached as an artform, the Cody James Black 1978 collection is made with the finest leathers and experienced tanneries. With minimalistic styling and a simple hand-laid cording detail, the craftmanship and top-quality material are unmistakable.
THE
CHAPMAN
Inspired by the West with a sleek city aesthetic, the Chapman provides a low-profile appearance from its channel welt construction and features a genuine calfskin shaft for a luxuriously soft feel. The Chapman features a classic western heel and comes in genuine calfskin leather, full-quill ostrich, and caiman belly.
THE
FRANKLIN
The Franklin fuses the timeless appeal of the Victorian-era Chelsea boot with a country-western sensibility. With a stacked-leather stockman heel, elastic gore, and heel pull tab paired with high-end materials, including rich goat leather, rugged suede, and luxuriously soft genuine calf leather, the Franklin captures a lived-in appeal out of the box and continues gaining character over time.
THE
CARMEN
The Carmen takes the everyday casual roper and gives it an upscale, sophisticated take. Inspired by the city lights of Nashville at nightfall, the Carmen comes in rich colorways from cognac and chocolate to sleek jet black. From chic, smooth calfskin leather to the punchy aesthetic of Teju lizard exotic skin, the Carmen has a premium look with a casual vibe.
FROM THE EXPERTS
Laura
director of western boots "My favorite aspect of this boot line is the fact that they're timeless. They would be in style 20 years ago and they will be in style 20 years from now."
Mike
western boots expert "We intentionally kept the design clean and minimalistic to allow the materials and details to shine through and be at the forefront."
Dustin
boots designer