Nocona Boots
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Nocona Boots is a western footwear brand headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was established in 1925.
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Nocona Boots is a western footwear brand headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was established in 1925.
History
Nocona Boots was founded by Enid Justin in 1925 in Nocona, Texas. Enid Justin was the daughter of H.J. "Daddy Joe" Justin, who established Justin Boots in 1879. After H.J. Justin's death in 1918, her brothers moved the family's business to Fort Worth, while she chose to remain in Nocona and start a new enterprise. She began Nocona Boot Company using a $5,000 loan and seven employees.
The discovery of oil near Nocona in 1926 led to increased demand for work boots. During this period, the company introduced a 16-inch lace-up boot designed for oil field workers. The company expanded production and, in 1948, opened a new factory measuring 33,000 square feet.
In 1981, Nocona Boots merged with Justin Industries, reuniting the two family businesses. The Nocona plant closed in 1999, with manufacturing operations moved to El Paso, Texas.
Manufacturing
Production of Nocona Boots moved to El Paso, Texas, following the closure of the Nocona plant in 1999.
Construction and materials
Information about the precise construction methods and materials used in Nocona Boots is not available from currently accessible sources.
Products
Nocona Boots produces various types of western footwear, including the Fashion, Legacy, Exotic, Western, Rancher, and Competitor series. The company introduced the first cowboy boots licensed by The Collegiate Licensing Company, available as the College Boots Collection.
