Double H Boots

Double-H Boots began operations in 1955 in the town of Richland, Pennsylvania. The original factory location was an area shoe company that has other facilities in the Reading area and had no future needs for the plant in Richland. The H.H. Brown Shoe Company purchased the building in Richland as they were looking for a location to manufacture western footwear.

The Richland facility was named the Richland Shoe Company and began production of cowboy boots and work footwear. Shortly after production, a competitor introduced a new style called a "harness boot." H.H. Brown introduced a similar product called a "snoot Boot" and made it at Richland Shoe for a lower cost. For many years, it was almost the total production of the Richland plant. Richland shared sales personnel with the Carolina Shoe Company and for some time had a single sales manager. The western side at Richland continued to grow and a separate sales force and management was created.

By the 1970s, western boots had become the majority of boots produced. The Richland plant was the first in the US to manufacture western boots with a safety toe, the first boots to pass the now standard Class 75 ANSI tests for safety footwear. When computerized fancy stitch machines hit the shoe market, the line expanded into the dress western boot business. In 1981, it was necessary to expand again. A facility was located in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, that was large enough for manufacturing and warehouse space. In 1993 the name was changed to Double-H Boots to reflect the company heritage
of H.H. Brown.

Today, the majority of the work and dress western styles are still manufactured at the Womelsdorf facility. The casual and fashion lines of Double-H are produced overseas.

Source: Wikipedia, and HH Brown Company.

WGAL's reporter, Barbara Barr went to Lebanon, PA looking for an authentic American made boot company, and found Double-H Boots.
Barbara explored the Executive Offices of Double-H Boots and toured the factory in Womelsdorf, PA. There at the factory is where over 100 pairs of hands touch every boot made, and that is where the employees take great pride and create the quality that is known to be Double-H. Double-H Boots' fine quality has caught the attention of many celebrities.
Larry the Cable Guy is a huge fan of Double-H. Larry has toured the Womelsdorf factory, and he wears Double-H whenever he is performing. After over 50 years of making quality boots, Double-H is still the leader in making the most durable and comfortable footwear that is both packed with innovations and fashion. To view the newscast click here.

Boots are unique in their fit and wear, and over time they conform to the unique shape of your foot. Properly fitted boots can be found by slipping into the boot while seated, then stand up to adjust your foot and seat the heel. During the first few wearings, you may notice a slight heel slippage. This is normal and will disappear after the sole flexes a few times. In no time at all, your Double-H boot will fit perfectly.