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Little's Boot Company · History
Why collectors care
Little’s is the Boot Encyclopedia’s San Antonio family custom node beside the Lucchese origin city. Collectors need: Who built this pair in which generation? Is the Division Ave shop continuous? How do I separate Little’s custom from Lucchese San Antonio–era pairs?
The family workshop at 110 Division Ave has its own history, distinct from Lucchese.
People and shop chronology
Sourced from Little’s About, San Antonio Report (Feb 2024, Shari Biediger / photos Bria Woods), and InfuseSA:
| Era | Who / what |
|---|---|
| 1915 | Lucien Little opens Little’s Boot & Shoe Hospital downtown after leaving traveling shoe sales. |
| 1930s–1966 | Son Ben Little expands custom bootmaking; dies 1966. |
| 1950s | Home + workshop relocate to 110 Division Ave (Southside) — still the showroom/workshop site. |
| 1970s– | Grandsons John and Dave Little carry the shop. |
| 1980s–2014 | Great-grandchildren Sharon Little (computers / systems) and Duane Little (returns to the company). |
| 2015 | Centennial of handmade bootmaking claim. |
| 2016–present | Sharon + Duane + bootmaker Royal Brown (David Little’s son-in-law / nephew-in-law in press) and the artisan team. |
Clients and what is not a roster
Press cites Fiesta royalty, rodeo cowboys, brides/grooms, ranchers; celebrity names in SAR include Huey Lewis and the News and Alex Haley. Verify pair-by-pair. Longtime San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo raffle donation is noted in SAR. The cited accounts do not provide a complete roster of partners or apprentices.
Position on the map
| Maker | Rough niche |
|---|---|
| Little’s (this page) | Living SA family custom; continuity shop |
| Lucchese | Historic SA → El Paso luxury production house |
| Texas Traditions | Austin Dunn→Miller bespoke |
| Rios of Mercedes | Valley handmade flagship + sister brands |
Known for
A century of family custom work