Milam

The best black boot on the market. We are master bootmakers and have meticulously designed every aspect of this boot. Luxurious black premium calf graces the exterior while prime leathers are used to construct all other aspects of this boot. The boot has a black sole and heel.

We use no synthetic material and every part of it is handmade (which is why this boot will last a lifetime). These details are important.

Classic Round Toe
Uppers are dragon corded and 12" high
Heel is leather stacked 1 1/2”
Soles are hand pegged with lemonwood, reinforced with brass clinch nails
Reinforced pulls
Lux-calf interior for glove-like comfort
Full leather insole (for breathability and custom shaping to your foot)

Our stock boots are 'true to size' in order to conform perfectly with your foot, but this makes them more of a custom feel (slightly tighter). Other companies tend to oversize their boots, so if you want a comparable fit then go up a half size (if a 10 in other stock boots, order a 10.5) - Its free to exchange if something is off!

Our Full Leather Insoles allow the Width to be Modifiable! They are built on an EE base and have a full leather insole that (when inserted) makes the boot a D width (normal). So, simply remove this leather insert for EE (wide) width, or keep it inserted for D (normal) width. They will conform comfortably to your feet either way.

*UPDATE November 26, 2024: DUE to the high demand - we are not taking any more initials at this time.

Add up to 3 initials on the pulls (black, brown, or bone) to customize the boots. Put the initials in the Order Notes. We handmake these (inlay into the pulls) and it takes us 3-6 weeks to complete this.

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These boots are dedicated to Ben Milam. He was a leader in the Texas Revolution. He supported the Mexican Revolution of 1821 to break away from Spain but was subsequently imprisoned in Mexico during the early part of the Texas Revolution. He broke out of prison and rode a horse to Texas until it died of exhaustion. He then crawled his way to Goliad where he was found by Texian soldiers. Having been brought back to health, he rallied the Texian army to move forward on the battle of San Antonio. He was shot and killed during the assault by a sniper from the Milam Cypress (still on the River Walk in San Antonio).

WHY REPUBLIC BOOT CO?

There is a huge difference in our handmade boots compared to a mass produced boot you may find on the shelf at a store. We stake our reputation on the quality of our boots and are able to sell our boots direct to you without the mark-up of traditional retail. Don’t be confused by other online companies that are not master bootmakers.
We MAKE boots - We KNOW boots!

The Leather Construction – many factory boots use synthetic material that makes the initial feel more comfortable. This is similar to putting on a sneaker. That material acts like an initial cushion but the unknown factor is that it does not breathe or let toxins out. Like a sneaker it gets nasty over a short amount of time and it will degrade. We routinely resole boots 10-30 years old that have all leather natural soles, but that would not be possible with a factory boot that has synthetic material (it’s pretty disgusting). Like a good baseball glove, a full leather boot will conform to your foot and become extremely comfortable over time – don’t compromise. Your Republic Boots will be incredible the longer you wear them. Read our reviews.

The Material – We hand-pick our hides from the best tanneries and only allow the best quality. Competitors that mass produce boots source in bulk and these commercial dealers provide the cheapest material. Much of this material loses integrity and may crack or tear, minimizing the life of the boot. There is a huge difference in leather quality – only settle for the best. The soles of many factory boots are made of composite (pressed leather and cardboard particles) – of course this will not last long. We only use the finest sole leather that provides the durability that you expect.

The Craftsmanship – All of our customs boots are 100% handmade in our Houston, TX bootshop. In the 1836 Collection (stock line of boots) our team in our North American shops (Houston & Leon) handcraft them with a standardized design and we cut out the middle-man to lower our price to you. In our custom boots we hand shape our toe boxes, hand stitch the tops, hand last the fit, and pour many more hours in finalizing the perfect boot. We do it the old-school way, because it’s the right way.

We guarantee our craftsmanship for life.

Best boots I’ve ever worn

These are the best boots I’ve ever worn. I’ve had many different pairs of boots over the years and none of them ever fit me as well as these do. These feel like they were custom made for me. I will never buy boots from another company ever again. And thank you everyone

The boots look great on TV

Bought a pair of The Milam boots from Republic Boot Company!
They are superb! Madison was a knowledgeable salesperson and very helpful!
The boots look great on Sunrise Saturday on WCBI TV
I want to do a Zoom interview about the boot making process for my show!

Worth it. Great service

I had a slight issue with my initial pair. They addressed the issue and made it fit. Great product. Better service.

Amazing

What can I say the 1836 collection of the Milam are simply the best and most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned . The attention to detail can't be compared, I can't wait until I am able to visit your store . Thank you and continued success
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Extremely Comfortable

I bought the 1836 stock collection Milam boot and they are some good looking boots, the removable insole is a great addition, and they are extremely comfortable. The Milam on the republic website shows them with a brown/mocha colored outsole but I got mine in black! Will hopefully be getting the Erastus or the Texian soon.

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