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JUSTIN BOOTS ARE MY FIRST CHOICE
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I am truly excited to let everyone know that I have joined the Justin Boot family. After years of wearing their great boots I can now offically tell the world that I ride for the Justin Brand.
Having the opportunity to be a part of such an outstanding team of ledgends like Jim Shoulders, Nolan Ryan and George Strait not to mention rodeo stars and country music stars is truly a dream come true for me.
Justin has always stood for quality and tradition. Their support for the sport of rodeo is one of the reasons I have always wanted to be a part of their great company. The fact that I team rope and steer wrestle has taught me first hand the durability of Justin boots not to mention the comfort. When you are on your feet as much as I am walking around the garage area and on pit road at the different race tracks you really need a boot that won't wear you out. That's exactly what my Justins do for me each and every week.
I am also equally excited by the fact the Justin folks are continuing to recognize that the NASCAR fan loves a good pair of boots and are allowing me to represent them as they once did the late Dale Earnhardt and continue to do with Mike Skinner.
Check out all the new lines of cowboy and work boots at www.justinboots.com Thanks again Justin!!
A Brief History The Justin Boots story began in 1879, when
H.J. Justin left Lafayette, Indiana to start a new life in Spanish
Fort, Texas. Initially a boot repairman, H.J. soon began his own boot
company working out of his home.
When a railroad was built in Nocona, Texas in 1889, H.J. moved his
family and business there to capitalize on the bigger market
opportunity.
In 1908, John and Earl came to work for their father, and the company
was renamed H.J. Justin and Sons. In 1910, Justin boots were sold in 26
states, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba for $11 a pair.
John, Earl and Avis took over the business after their father's death
in 1918. In 1925, the brothers moved the company headquarters to Fort
Worth.
In 1948, John Justin, Jr. purchased controlling interest in the
company. It wasn't long before H.J. Justin & Sons was growing
again. In 1968, the company made a deal with Acme Brick, another Fort
Worth company with pioneering roots, to form Justin Industries. Nocona
Boot Company became part of Justin Industries when John Jr. purchased
the controlling shares from his aunt, Enid Justin, in 1981. Three years
later, Chippewa Shoe Company was added to the Justin family of brands.
And in 1990, Justin Industries purchased competitor Tony Lama Boots
after years of intense rivalry.
In August of 2000, Justin Boots was purchased by Berkshire Hathaway,
managed by Warren Buffet. With strong financial backing, a lasting
tradition of quality, and a talented management team, Justin Boots
today is stronger than ever
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