Hometown newspapers always do the best job of profiling a bootmaker.
Here’s an article about Lisa Sorrell’s recent trip to 28th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington, D.C. Lisa was the only bootmaker. Be sure to read Lisa’s artist profile on the show’s website.
(Via NeoshoDailyNews.com)
I love the texture of these “Petate” boots. If my size 5 feet were one size bigger, I think I’d wear them all the time.
They’re kinda cool and breezy like a wicker chair, but wait… you could add layer upon layer in this fall, turning these boots into best pals for your favorite tweedy jacket. Yep.
Season after season, the Exclusive Boot Star Custom Designs impress. Old Gringo styles, you won’t find anywhere else. Everyday rock star.
(P.S. I’m still wearing my last Boot Star purchase. Love ’em)
Hi Jennifer … I have five pair of Ray Jones Boots in original boxes almost new!!! One pair worn once!! Any ideas on how to market these to collectors?
And, finally Ray Jones boots are visually “sturdy,” not tough…sturdy. The have what I call a “standy-uppy” quality that other boots don’t seem to have, even after 30 years. Legend has it, if you manage to take apart a Ray Jones boot top …there might be 1 to 3 layers of brown paper stuck between the leather. At least that’s what I’ve heard.
I purchased these boots from the original owner in Texas who cherished them. Kept them in the original boxes and wore them very few times!! It was a rare chance to purchase them and hear how he saved up to buy Jones Boots every year or two because of the long waiting lists in Lampasas. He told me Mrs. Jones would sign the inside boot tops with the customers name in her script. One of these boots which has a Lampasas, Texas postmark on the box (Aug. 1981) was signed …… Jones & Ray Jones bootmakers in Lampasas, Texas. I have never seen that in a RJ Boot before? Their were no labels in a RJ Boot nor a label on his boot boxes.
Behold! It’s a brand new look for dimlights.com. I’m excited. Hope you are too.
Look at my bootmaker map! Isn’t that somethin’? It’s got web links and driving directions …just what you’ve always wanted.
Explore the tabs at the top of this page and the links along both sides. Type something into the search box. All your favorite pages and posts here, just moved around a bit. Send me an email if you can’t find something. I’ll try to lend a hand.
How big a cowboy boot fan are you? Well, I know Monday’s a holiday… but I want you to get up early, grab a cup of coffee, and go sit in your truck. Tune that space-age radio of yours to Sirius 112 or XM 157 at 8am ET on Monday, 18 January 2010.
You’ll hear me talking about… cowboy boots.
(You can listen online with a free 7-day trial, or hear a replay at 2am ET.)
Yep. It’s a good thing.
