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Born to Italian immigrant parents in
1887, Tony Lama learned his first lessons in the boot
industry at the early age of 11. An uncle apprenticed
the boy to a shoemaker in Syracuse, New York where he
learned the leather and boot trade.
Realizing the importance of a good boot fit from his
stint in the US Cavalry after the turn of the century,
Tony Lama set out to make the best fitting, most
comfortable boot possible.
In the 1930s, Western wear stores began asking for his
boots. To meet the growing demands, Tony Lama developed
methods to produce greater quantities without
sacrificing the key steps in hand crafting. In 1961,
nearly 50 years after the first store opened, the
company moved into larger quarters and began making 750
pairs of boots a day.
Tony Lama passed away in 1974, but his sons and
daughters continued his tradition of quality and
handcraftsmanship, making this a true American success
story. The legacy created by the humble cobbler, a hard
working entrepreneur with a fierce pride in his craft,
lives on. The same commitment to quality is reflected in
the corporation that bears Tony Lama's name today.
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Read What Customer
Says:
 Reviewer:
Jay from Atlanta
" Tony Lama boots - Yeah, these are simply awesome. I agree with what everyone says about them. However, I wear them for only one reason. To be the height that I've always wanted to be-6'2. I'm only 6'0 even, and this is the only way how I can be 6'2". Whenever I put them on, it just feels so good to be over 6-0.
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Reviewer: Mallory R., February 12 2007
" Hello, I have ordered a few pairs of shoes from Zappos in the past and have always been pleased with your service. I was always surprised with how quickly the packages came though I was never in a particular rush to receive them. I'm writing to tell you that I placed an order with another online retailer on the 9th and had to call to request express shipping. However, I was told that it was unavailable and that my package would not arrive by the time I needed it. I asked to cancel the order and customer service said that it probably wouldn't be a problem because it hadn't shipped yet. They informed me that I would receive an e-mail confirming the cancellation, if it hadn't been too far along in the process. Though it hadn't shipped yet, I suppose it was "too far along" because I never received an e-mail. Remembering the prompt service I had gotten in the past, I quickly ordered a different pair of shoes. A few hours later, I got an e-mail saying that they had shipped. Thank you so much for your great service.
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