Canada West Boots
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Canada West Boots is a footwear manufacturer located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The company began operations in 1978. Its primary output consists of boots intended for work, western wear, and other applications.
About
Canada West Boots is a footwear manufacturer located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The company began operations in 1978. Its primary output consists of boots intended for work, western wear, and other applications.
History
The Canada West Shoe Manufacturing Company started in Winnipeg in 1931. That entity continued until 1959, at which point production stopped and the business assets were sold. In 1978, William Moorby and a group of associates purchased the assets from a shoe plant that was closing in Winnipeg’s north end. The name was obtained from the original founder’s family and used for the company’s relaunch.
Manufacturing
Canada West Boots maintains a factory at 1250 Fife Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Approximately 65 employees work at this location. The facility produces about 200 pairs of shoes each day.
Construction and materials
Canada West Boots uses the Goodyear welt construction method, a shoemaking technique developed by Charles Goodyear in 1890. This approach joins the upper and sole of each boot by sewing, as opposed to gluing.
Products
Canada West Boots produces multiple categories of footwear, including western boots, work boots, slip-on boots, and styles intended for motorcycle use. The company introduces new styles and leather colors each year.
