Devil’s Backbone

Ostrich is one of the most versatile hides that we utilize. It is extremely soft, but as strong as alligator. With Nicotine ostrich and black uppers, it is absolutely one of the most beautiful boots you can buy. 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.

1.5” Square Cowboy Toe
Uppers have Lone Star ostrich inlay 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 4-6 weeks to complete this before shipping boots to you.

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These boots are dedicated to the scenic Devil's Backbone drive in the Texas Hill Country. It's an absolutely beautiful drive but be careful because there are many reports of spirits that roam the area. For spirits of another kind go see our friends at the Devils Backbone Tavern.

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.

11/24 Devils Backbone

Love the boots! Built great, look great. When it says that the boots are fit to be snug, this is true. That's why it's in BOLD. I usually shift back and forth between 11.5 and 12 on all the shoes/boots I buy. I ordered these in 11.5 and they are snug, I probably should have ordered 12's, consider this when ordering. The boots are not as comfortable if you remove the insert so don't plan on making adjustments this way as I did. I'm sure they'll break in and very comfortable going forward. Great boots, great service, good job Republic.

One incredible looking pair of Boots

WOW, even better looking on my feet ! Gorgeous boot with a large Texas Star - what can be better?

Great looking and fitting boot

You guys hit it out of the park with this boot. I love the fit and comfort I enjoy when wearing this boot. Good looking and functional. Great for the office or around town.

Absolutely a beautiful boot! Broke in with ease as well. My new favorite boot!

New Favorite

These folks have awesome boots and the best service hands down!!! Got the Devil's Backbone and they have just became my favorite new boot! Thanks!

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