One afternoon early in our backroads and barbecue tour around central Texas, my cousin Jack Crouch said that we just had to stop by and see Dustin Lauw at Duck’s Heritage Boots. A fourth-generation leather maker, Dustin became inspired to make boots when he had a pair made by the man who became his mentor, Duck Menzies. Dustin was open and forthcoming about his craft, his workshop, and even his life philosophy. You’ll love Dustin and want to go hang out with him at his shop too! Check it out…

https://youtu.be/TRnaTnhRTBY
Episode 1: Y’all Need Some Comfy Boots?
Episode 2: Mechanics of Custom Boot Making
Written by Chef John O'Neil