A Boot Collector Feature
A custom bootmaking shop carrying on the trade out of Salado, Texas, run by bootmaker Dustin Lauw.
Dustin Lauw runs Duck's Heritage Cowboy Boots out of Salado, Texas, continuing a line of custom Hill Country bootmaking that local coverage has linked to a broader boot-making legacy in the area. Lauw has discussed his approach to custom fit and construction on bootmaking-focused podcasts including Lost Trade and Boots & Ballads, though a full account of his training and the shop's founding hasn't been independently confirmed beyond those appearances and local directory listings.
Custom-fit handmade boots out of a small Central Texas shop, with Lauw's craft recognized enough to be featured on industry podcasts focused specifically on bootmaking and custom fit.
A Salado, Texas custom shop keeping the Hill Country bootmaking tradition going.
Pairs from smaller, custom, or long-closed makers rarely come up for sale, so this search may not find anything. It’s worth checking back now and then.