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Made in Spades
About
Lucky Bastard Boots was born out of a lifelong obsession with classic western wear and vintage cowboy boots. What started as a personal collection of timeless leather work eventually grew into a full-time dedication to preserving the traditional art of custom boot making.
Today, we bring that history, focus, and passion into our storefront in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood. We are makers who still believe in doing things the old-fashioned way, using time-honored techniques passed down through generations of master boot makers.
Why Lucky Bastard
We don’t mass-produce anything. Every single pair of boots and shoes that leaves our shop is made entirely by hand, combining premium materials with meticulous attention to detail.
Small Batch Curations
Our storefront shelves feature a highly curated, limited run of unique, one-of-a-kind boots that you cannot find anywhere else.
Premium Leathers
We source and work with an extensive variety of top quality, durable leathers including calf, caiman, buffalo, alligator, ostrich, lizard, and shark.
Built to Last
From hand-lasting and traditional welting to fully wood-pegged shanks, our boots are constructed for structural integrity so they can be worn for years to come.
Whether you are looking to find a unique pair ready to wear from our shelf or want to collaborate on something completely built for you, we help you step out in style.
Can’t find the perfect boot on our shelf? We offer fully custom options tailored exactly to your specifications.
Meet the Boot Lovers
Brian Tomajko
Founder & Master Boot Maker
Well, I guess it all started in my early 20’s when I developed an obsession for vintage clothes. For over ten years I collected and sold my vintage treasures. In those days, when I left the house I was adorned head to toe in classic threads.
Of all the styles I pursued, western wear was my favorite. From plain work clothes to fancy embroidered gabardine, I was infatuated. And of course, cowboy boots were a big part of the ensemble.
The problem was finding a pair of classic boots in my size that weren’t about to blow their stitches. And when you’re wearing fifty-year-old boots, you tend to be on a first name basis with your cobbler. I guess I was there often enough to develop an interest in shoe repair.
So I spent a couple of winters in my offseason learning the art of boot and shoe repair. But I knew all along that I really wanted to learn how to make cowboy boots.
One day a very random inquiry led me to master boot maker, Dave Hutchings. I apprenticed with ‘Hutch’ and learned through traditional and age-old methods, the art of custom boot making. Later on, I was off to Saint Jo, Texas to train with master boot maker Carl Chappell.
Today I combine all that I ‘ve learned along with my team in El Paso to create the perfect boot for you.
Lucky
Shop Dog & Boot Consultant
Born right here in Colorado, I was adopted by Brian at a young age and immediately recognized my love for customer service, retail therapy, and shop naps.
Since joining the Lucky Bastard team, I’ve developed a highly sophisticated palate. I know a premium piece of leather when I smell it. I use that expertise on our LoHi showroom floor to admire our small-batch, one-of-a-kind shelves.
My official duties include offering enthusiastic greetings, supervising the boot-fitting mirror, and making sure everyone finds their perfect pair. Stop by the shop to browse the rack and let me help you step out in style!
