f you’re familiar with Nocona, a small town about two hours north of Dallas-Fort Worth, you probably know it for its leatherworking heritage. This is where H.J. Justin started his cowboy boot empire, Justin Boots, and is a place made famous in the early 20th century by Nocona Boots and Nokona Ballgloves. Even today, it’s home to talented craftspeople who can turn hides from cows and even more exotic animals into any number of beautiful and functional
