Justin Boots: The Standard of the West Since 1879
Saddle up, partner!
Picture yourself as a rugged cowboy riding along the dusty Chisholm Trail in the early 1880s.
After a long haul, you find yourself in Nocona.
This is your last pit stop in Texas before crossing the Red River and venturing into Indian Territory.
So it's time to rest your weary herd. Maybe drink a little whiskey. Possibly even enjoy a flirt with a local lady of the night.
It's also time to stock up on supplies for the long, grueling trek ahead.
Facing hundreds and hundreds of miles, your boots are likely in need of some serious attention. All the locals are talking about a new trend in footwear - boots with high heels and tapered toes, perfect for the rugged life of a cowboy.
These locals point you to a wooden storefront ~ H.J. Big Daddy Joe Justin's boot shop.
Once you get inside, you see the store owner at his workbench, stitching intricate designs onto leather boot shafts - he claims it keeps 'em standing tall.
Many say this is where cowboy boots were born.
Though the true origins of the cowboy boot remain a mystery, we do know that H.J. Justin was one of the pioneers in crafting these iconic boots.
The very first pair of boots made by H.J. Justin was a sturdy set of retan boots.
As time rolled on, Justin didn't just stop at making sturdy boots. He started adding a touch of flair to his creations. With intricate stitching, hand tooling, vibrant leathers, and some fine silver conchos, he turned those simple boots into works of art.
In 1908, H.J. enlisted the help of his sons John and Earl.
After H.J. Justin passed away in 1918, the sons took over the business and eventually moved the headquarters to Fort Worth.
H.J.'s sons also brought to life the legendary Roper style and even crafted custom pairs for the likes of movie stars and presidents - yep, that includes President Lyndon B. Johnson himself!
In 1968, the company merged with Acme Bricks to form Justin Industries and in 2000, Justin Industries was purchased by Berkshire Hathaway.
More than 140 years later Justin Boots remains an icon within the western community.
With a focus on quality, integrity, value, and family, each product is curated by skilled boot-makers using only the finest leather and materials.
Here at Jack's, we've carried Justin boots for decades. You'll find anything from a top of the line exotic boot to a tough as nails work boot to high-end ladies fashion boots to children's boots.
Our sale rep, David King, just stopped by this week with the latest 2025 line. We're excited to carry the latest designs, which include good looking exotics... designs from the Justin archives... to the original roper style.