Julian Boots
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Julian Boots is an American footwear company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2005 by Julian Imrie. The company specializes in handmade boots and shoes crafted from leathers sourced from American tanneries, with all products assembled by hand at the Los Angeles facility. Julian Boots offers custom designs alongside signature models, emphasizing traditional craftsmanship and quality materials in producing footwear that reflects American boot-making heritage.
About
Julian Boots is an American footwear company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2005 by Julian Imrie. The company specializes in handmade boots and shoes crafted from leathers sourced from American tanneries, with all products assembled by hand at the Los Angeles facility. Julian Boots offers custom designs alongside signature models, emphasizing traditional craftsmanship and quality materials in producing footwear that reflects American boot-making heritage.
Founded by London-born Julian Imrie, the company represents a synthesis of British design sensibilities with American manufacturing traditions and materials, creating distinctive footwear that appeals to customers seeking handcrafted quality and customization options.
Products and manufacturing
Julian Boots produces all footwear by hand in its Los Angeles facility, maintaining direct control over quality and craftsmanship. The company offers several signature models including Bowery boots, Engineer boots, and Hiking boots, each designed to serve specific functional and aesthetic purposes while incorporating traditional construction methods.
The handmade production approach allows for customization, enabling customers to specify materials, colors, and details to create personalized footwear. This made-to-order capability differentiates Julian Boots from mass-production footwear while maintaining accessibility compared to fully bespoke shoemaking.
Julian Boots sources leathers from established American tanneries, emphasizing domestic materials that support local suppliers while providing quality consistent with the company's standards. This sourcing strategy aligns with broader trends emphasizing American-made products and transparent supply chains.
References
"Julian Boots". Julian Boots. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
"Julian Boots". Patina Project. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
