DUKE ROPER BOOTS / HORWEEN LEATHER CXL NATURAL ROUGHOUT boots traditional Japanese Kiribako (Kiri box)

traditional Japanese Kiribako (Kiri box)

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These imperfections are not blemishes but rather cherished enhancements

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DUKE ROPER BOOTS / HORWEEN LEATHER CXL NATURAL ROUGHOUT boots traditional Japanese Kiribako (Kiri box)The John Lofgren Bootmaker Duke roper boots are inspired by two Dukes. One is an American western icon, and the other is the Duke of Wellington. The latter Duke wore Hessian boots, military issued footwear British troops wore at the time. The boots were known for having short heels, pointed toes, tassel decorated tops, and ease of getting in and out of stirrups. The Duke of Wellington commissioned a shoemaker to modify his personal Hessian boots to