Not many brands get to set the industry standard for 170 years, in fact, we know of only one. Gokey. Gokey boots have been worn by hunters, soldiers, explorers and professional raconteurs the world over. Men like Presidents Eisenhower and Teddy Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway and even Grandpa Jones treasured their Gokey boots. But you don’t have to be famous to own a pair of Gokeys, you just have to appreciate timeless style and enduring quality. Each pair is still 100% made in the U.S.A., hand stitched by a craftsman who trained five years to learn their trade. Nothing is outsourced, nothing is imported, we do it all ourselves, right here in Tipton Missouri. Gokey boots, shoes, gun cases and luggage cannot be bettered, made to be passed from one generation to the next, just as they have always been. The Gokey construction process is an incredible example of the bootmaker’s art – a rare thing in today’s mass-produced world. Our craftsmen expertly hand cut and hand sew this durable leather using techniques that date back generations—methods that take years to teach. We start by hand selecting the finest oil-tanned bullhide the world has to offer. This heavy, remarkably durable bullhide is molded over a hardwood last. Next, a welt is stitched to this so cunningly that no awl hole ever completely penetrates the shoe leather to admit water. An arch support is inserted, the outer sole hand-sewn into place, and the top constructed. Each stitch of waxed thread is knotted, locking it firmly in place. Keep in mind, this is done for every single individual shoe that leaves the factory. With durable Vibram® soles and modern comfort features such as cushioned leather insoles, Gokey footwear is built for comfort and a lifetime of wear. The world’s best value. For the ultimate fit, nothing rivals handcrafted Gokey footwear custom-made to your specifications. What’s most remarkable about Gokey is that it is the only footwear company of its size to provide custom made oxfords, hiking shoes, Snakeproof Boots, or upland boots in various weights to fit your foot and your foot alone. Just as a fine tailor requires your own precise measurements for a fitted look and feel of a fine sport coat or silk shirt, Gokey will take your precise foot measurements to custom fit a shoe to your exact foot width, length and arch. Imagine, footwear that will last a lifetime or more, and has the comfort of one made solely to your own foot’s measurements. There is no other shoe company that offers this custom fit cobbling on such a wide scale. Just call our customer service department at 660-433-5401 and ask for a custom fit kit to be mailed back direct to you, or better yet if you are in the Columbia Missouri area stop by our factory just a short drive off Interstate 70 to be personally measured by one of our master boot makers and tour the Gokey factory.