Lucchese Brandy Matte Ostrich Leg Boot HL4007
Lucchese Brandy Matte Ostrich Leg Boot HL4007
One of the most questioned on its identity, the Ostrich leg sports a scaly, reptilian appearance. Taken from the shoulder of the ostrich, this leather must be pieced together because of its size usually taking 16 pelts to make a full wrap boot. This leather is used due to its unique characteristics which gives a noble and refined touch to any boot.
Unprecedented Fit and Comfort… Lucchese Classics are 100% Made in The U.S.A. products, 100% handmade, only the finest leathers or skins are used, hand driven lemon wood pegs, and the experience on the making.
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Lucchese Boot Company was established in San Antonio, Texas in 1883 by Sam Lucchese, Sr. (1868-1929), an Italian immigrant from Sicily, and his brothers.It was then known as Lucchese Bros. Their main customer was the United States Army stationed in Fort Sam Houston. When it came to making boots, Sam Lucchese had a practical approach, “stressing quality and cost efficiency.” He was interested in using the latest machines and techniques in order to increase the production of boots. In 1923, Sam Lucchese, Sr., fell ill, and his son Cosimo Lucchese took over. He incorporated the Lucchese Boot Company that same year, which had previously been known as Lucchese Bros.
In 1949, the company was commissioned boots for an advertising campaign for Acme Boots. In 1961, Sam Lucchese, Jr., took over, and by 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson admitted to wearing Lucchese boots.
In 1970, Lucchese was sold to Blue Bell Corporation, parent company to Wrangler. By 1987, the company moved to El Paso, Texas, where it is still headquartered, from San Antonio, Texas. By 1998, Blue Bell Corporation sold Lucchese to Arena Brands, a Western Apparel conglomerate that was formerly known as Hat Brands, Inc.
In 2009, the Texas Legislature recognized the company’s contribution to Texan culture by passing House Concurrent Resolution 226.
Today, Lucchese manufactures handmade leather boots; however, the company’s retail stores have expanded into Western apparel, leather fine goods and jewelry. John Muse is the current Chairman of the company.
