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c. 1911–13 · El Paso, Texas
An Italian-immigrant cobbler who started repairing soldiers' boots at Fort Bliss and built the most recognized western boot brand in the world. In the 1950s he pushed exotic skins and bold styling into the mainstream, the exotics era starts here.
Related: Tony Lama Signature Series
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