Lampasas-area bootmakers and boot-wearers agree that the ideal cowboy boot fits precisely and lasts for decades.
During the 1970s, Denzel Smith worked for master bootmaker Ray Jones, who made about 1,000 pairs of boots annually, attracted international clients and often had a five-year waiting list.
Smith said Jones’ many loyal clients prized the boots for their sturdiness and fit.
“They were made fo…
