Paul Bond Boot Factory and a Guest Food Posting

Any chance you happen to need a pair of custom made boots? If so, I got you covered with the most amazing custom selection at Paul Bond Boot Company in Nogales, AZ.

Since 1946, Paul Bond has been handcrafting the world's best cowboy boots. Every stitch, every peg, and every cut is carefully planned to build the finest custom boots around.  

I made a visit to this company store with a photography group. And believe me I was "blown away" by the craftsmanship, high standards and selection of materials. Each step of building a custom boot is labor intensive with attention to detail. It's no wonder that only some 2,500 boots are made a year here by skilled crafters and their apprentices. 
Here are some things to consider when designing your boots., You have to set aside time to get a well fitting pair of boots as they measure every part of your foot and calf, you even try on other boots, pick out your leathers, patterns and stitching.
Material (Skins) comes from a variety of sources e.g.hippos, snakes, calf skins, ostrich to name a few. Here were some skin choices with a range of colors. 

Then move on to patterns

consider what look you want for your boot toes

and the heels.

They will then build a boot mold specific to your foot and calf. 

Who'd ever guess a simple single stitch Singer sewing machine from the 40's could craft such workmanship!   

They stand behind their work for each custom made boot for repairs and restorations. Now here is where the age thing comes in. 

I did not buy any boots today nor place an order as when I factored in their 20-30 year guarantees for the longevity of custom boots and my age I figured my boots might outlast me so would not be my best investment. Of course the prices of $1,500 and up did give me  pause.

But I will say when viewing all the steps and how labor intensive the process is with  attention to detail the prices did seem fair.   

Looking for an enjoyable tour? And you just happen to be in the area be sure to stop by their company store.
 

What a privilege and an honor to be a guest food blogger today on  Recipe Hunter. 
Take a look at Ever Ready's posting   https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/guest-jambalaya-fruit-salad-and-mini-cheesecakes/

The Recipe Hunter is a tried and tested home-made food blog by Esme from Vancouver, British Columbia. Her food blog is dedicated to providing recipes from all around the world direct to your own kitchen. Here's a link to Esme's site 
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