Hack to Keep Your Boots Tied

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…

When is it time for new boots?

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…

Summer Fun for the Kids

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…

More Than Boots, It's a World Record!

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…

How to Buy Gifts They Love

 Here is a list of how to become a master gift-giver!1. Make sure it’s appropriate by doing a little recon. “Recon” short for reconnaissance means preliminary research. This means if you dream of buying them boots, start with knowing what size boot or shoe they wear. It would be really good to know what brand of shoe they wear most often. View this like your top-secret mission, do s…