Bootmaker
Alfred Reynolds
Alfred Reynolds made boots by appointment at Old West Leather in Wickenburg, Arizona. At the 2008 Wichita Falls boot and saddlemaker roundup he won Dress Boot and Professionals’ Choice and placed runner-up in two more categories. He died in May 2020 and was remembered as an artist and a longtime friend.
Known for
Wickenburg maker; 2008 Professionals’ Choice winner
Biography
History
Alfred R. Reynolds, also known as Al Reynolds, owned Old West Leather in Wickenburg, Arizona, where he worked by appointment only. In 2008 he was the subject of a Wickenburg Sun article by Patti Jares.
June’s USA bootmaker list, updated in May 2024, notes that he passed away in May 2020 and calls him an artist and a longtime friend. His birth year is not recorded.
Recognition
At the 2008 Cowboy Boot & Saddlemaker Round-Up in Wichita Falls, Reynolds won the Dress Boot category and the Professionals’ Choice award, and was runner-up in both the Working Cowboy Boot and Artistry categories.
Sources
Identification and markings
Maker-specific markings guidance has not been documented yet. Preserve the complete stamp and compare it against dated sources.
Sources and references
Historical references are cited with the history above. Each catalog record includes its own supporting evidence.
Encyclopedia references: maker archives and published sources linked where available. Historical dates and attributions can vary by source.