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Olathe Boots traces its roots to 1875, when Charles H. Hyer began making boots in Olathe, Kansas. Hyer, the son of a German immigrant and a skilled leatherworker, initially crafted shoes out of his home to supplement his income and later opened a small boot shop. His reputation grew rapidly after designing a new style of boot for a cowboy in 1876, featuring a pointed toe, raised heel, and scalloped top—elements that became iconic in cowboy boot design. Hyer’s innovative measuring system allowed customers from across the country to order custom boots by mail, a practice that influenced the industry and is still in use today.
The company, originally known as C.H. Hyer and Sons, became a major employer in Olathe, producing boots for cowboys, outlaws, presidents, and celebrities, including Teddy Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Roy Rogers. Over time, the Hyer family sold the business, and after several changes in ownership, the Olathe Boot Company was formed by former employees. In 2001, production moved to Mercedes, Texas, after the brand was acquired by Western Leather Goods, which also owns Rios of Mercedes and Anderson Bean boots.
Today, Olathe Boots is known for its authentic American cowboy boots, crafted by hand and worn by working cowboys, rodeo champions, and boot enthusiasts across the country. The company continues to emphasize its heritage, quality craftsmanship, and connection to the American West
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