Matt Defer
Henrietta,TX
Summary
I currently run a single man shop. Making the entire boot from building the last to shipping to the customer. Picking leathers and producing stitch patterns are fun things in my job.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Boot Maker
Self-employeed
03.2017 - Current
Running a small shop were the client picks every aspect of their boot. Helping to find leathers and designs to make it just for them. The footwear is designed with the best comfort in mind for the foot placed in front of me. Measuring the foot then producing a last with equivalent measurements.
Education
Associate of Science - Turf Grass Managment
Western Texas College
Snyder Tx05.2001
Skills
- Producing a last to fit a customer
- Picking Leathers conducive to make a cowboy boot
- Making Pattern to fit the last
- Lasting the leather
- Bottoming the boot (welting, shank making, soles, pegging, and stacking heels)
- Getting to watch a customer put the boot on that I produced
Additional Information
I spend the majority of my youth in the golf course industry. I have held many titles in golf from Superintendent of Grass, Golf Professional, Assistant Superintendent of Dirt to Cart Attendant. It was a great place to learn but not where my calling lies. Glad to have found that calling in footwear.
Timeline
Custom Boot Maker
Self-employeed
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Turf Grass Managment
Western Texas College