Olathe Boot Company · Sources
References for the maker history and identification guidance. Individual boot records include their own supporting evidence.
- Olathe Boots, “Quality Boot Making”
- Olathe Boots, “Heritage – Since 1875”
- USPTO / Markinton note, OLATHE BOOT CO. 86934792
- Rios Family of Brands, “The History”
- KSHS, Hyer Boot Company Records 1876–1988
- Boot Library, C.H. Hyer
- Boot Library, Rios of Mercedes
- Boot Library, Anderson Bean
- Boot Library, Hyer Boot Company
Encyclopedia references: maker archives and published sources linked where available. Historical dates and attributions can vary by source.

