“It’s not how hard you get hit, it’s the will to get back up.” When the odds are a 70% fail rate, how does a startup make it 10 years? The why and who has to outweigh the what. You that live The Boot Life® are a big deal. You are our why, and you show up.When we opened the first day, you stopped by with smiles and made purchases. You sent coffee and a handwritten note, “Welcome to the ‘hood.” You…
You’re wearing the wrong size boots!We understand how important it is to have comfortable footwear, and we want to make sure your footwear fits you properly. Here are the top 5 things our team can spot that indicates you're in the wrong size boots:1. CreasingIf your boots are creasing along the side of your foot, they are probably too big. When your boots are too big, your foot sits further back i…
Do your boots come untied? A power tower worker who climbs high for a living taught us this hack, and it's a game changer!This is the most common way we see boots tied that have eyelet hooks. And oftentimes, they don't stay tied.Instead, try this hack-->Criss cross the laces and pull them up toward the eyelet hooksThen, pull laces out and down, wrapping them around the eyelet hookFinish b…
It's normal to hold on to your work boots for as long as possible. As a Journeyman Toolmaker, Chris did the same thing.After all, they're quite an investment. But, how do you know when it's time for new boots?Here's a Quick Checklist:#1 Wear & TearIf you notice the protective part of your work boots has started to show through, don't think twice. It's time for a change. Don’t take a…
From July 1st through August 5th, chase Pete the Pirate Cat around Downtown Mansfield for the chance to win AWESOME prizes!! This year, the Downtown Mansfield Scavenger Hunt is hosted by Buckeye Imagination Museum, and there are over 20 businesses involved!! Check out a participating location that you’ve always wanted to explore OR stick to the places you know and love, like The Boot Life®!The ann…
Three weeks ago we found out who held the world record in line dancing. Do you know who that is?China!!! You read that right! They set the record at 18,441 people line dancing in one location. With some research, we found the picture and discovered that line dancing had become popular with specifically Chinese women as a fun form of exercise.Photo from China News courtesy of worldrecor…
