It’s not often you get a story like this. Although, it’s probably the only way to get rich making custom boots…take a bunch of orders and simply pocket the money. (No subscription is needed to view this article.)

Note: Accepted business practice is for the customer to pay half the price of custom boots at the time he/she places the order, and the remainder at pick-up (or just prior to delivery.)

Here’s a short article in the Times Record News about Mr. Armando Dominguez in Burkburnett, TX.

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Mr. Merrill Matthews recounts his Texas-sized dilemma about buying cowboy boots made in China. (All Things Considered, 3/18/2005)

Can you believe I just bought these? Man, I hope they fit.

I’ll be taking a trip to Santa Fe to attend the Southwest Design Conference (and to see some local sights) this June 22-27, 2005.

J.B. Hill Boot Company along with bootmakers, Lisa Sorrell and William Shanor will be exhibiting their work …and no doubt taking orders. I’m looking forward to the fashion show and evening lectures.

Santa Fe is a “hot spot” for vintage boots, so who knows what I’ll find!?