Lucchese Bootmaker

Lucchese Bootmaker began in San Antonio, Texas. Salvatore "Sam" Lucchese and his brothers started the company and supplied boots to military officers at Fort Sam Houston. In 1923, Salvatore suffered a stroke, and his son Cosimo Lucchese took over leadership. Cosimo incorporated the company in 1929.

In 1949, Acme Boots commissioned Lucchese to create a series of state-themed boots for an advertising campaign. The project lasted four years. Among the company's clients have been President Lyndon B. Johnson, Bing Crosby, and James Garner.

Lucchese moved its headquarters to El Paso, Texas, in 1986. The company's main production facility remains in El Paso. In 1998, Arena Brands acquired Lucchese, and in 2012, the company adopted the name Lucchese Bootmaker.

Lucchese Bootmaker combines handcraft methods and modern machinery in its manufacturing process. The company sources leather from tanneries in several countries. Lucchese uses selected hides that meet set standards for texture and thickness.

Lemonwood pegs are used in the construction process. These pegs respond to changes in leather by expanding and contracting, which affects the fit of the boots.

Lucchese makes boots from many types of leather. The company uses leathers such as elephant, hippo, American alligator, Nile crocodile, caiman, shark, lizard, python, goat, buffalo, cowhide, calf, and ostrich. Lucchese also offers boots made from Italian suede and rough-out bovine leather.

Each type of leather displays different patterns and textures. The company selects specific types for their surface features and thickness.

Lucchese Bootmaker produces cowboy boots, shoes, belts, hats, and western-style apparel. The company also offers accessories and items for the home. A custom boot program allows customers to order made-to-measure boots.

Lucchese sells its products through retail stores, online sales, and authorized dealers in the United States.