Hello. This listing is for a Beautifully Hand-Crafted pair of NEW A.M. Kroop and Sons Boots.
These were purchased from the final liquidation of all assets from the boot maker. Once these are gone, you WILL NOT be able to buy NEW Kroop Boots. I spoke with Randy, the owner and artisan who crafted these boots and she told me she was ready to move on. She said it was nearly impossible to find people to service/repair the 100+ year old equipment used in their factory and almost as hard to find employees to use them.
There are approximately 40 pairs of NEW boots and some used ones as well. I will be listing them all at the same time. If you do not see your desired size/style/color, I’m sorry, but I am unable to source any more. These are very nice, hand-crafted items and they are being listed at a very fair price. Best offers will not be accepted.
I have given measurements and provided many photos of the exact boot available in this listing, If you have specific questions not answered by the photos, please let me know. I am told that these run true to size, but they can also be stretched up 1/2 size if they are a little tight. A local boot store can help you with that. Stretched boots will be considered modified and therefore not available for return.
I understand that buying shoes/boots online without trying them on can be difficult. Returns will be accepted for these boots but they MUST be returned in EXACT condition that they were sent to you, including boot box. A 10% restocking fee will be charged to recoup the original (free) shipping expenses. You will also be responsible for paying return shipping. If you have any questions about this, please ask PRIOR to purchase.
The following information is pulled directly from the Kroops Boots website.
The Zipper Jodhpur
Style #101 · starting at $395.00
An exclusive riding shoe in great favor with the equestrian set.
The Cuban Heel Jodhpur
Style #1366 · starting at $400.00
Similar to #101 with a high heel and popular with the salkey riders and the harness track.
Made of top quality leather with soft tumbled leather lining throughout, elastic gore inserts and brass zipper lace-up. First introduced in 1930, it has remained popular since. Available with punched toe cap, plain toe cap, wing tip with decorative tip and wing tip with decorative heel scabs. In variety of colors and textured skins, choose from basic Black, Brown or Light Tan. Special requests can be accommodated. Choice of soles; leather, neolite, crepe or ribbed.
Made of special leather tanned to be acid resistant. Durable in the stable areas, yet strong and long lasting. Goodyear neolite soles are used for longer wear around water. Available with wing tip, wing tip and heel in two tone, variety of colors and textured leathers. Barnyard Brown and Mustang Black are standard.
English Riding Boot
Style #7077 · starting at $615.00
A very popular boot with the Equestrian, Show and Hunt.
Made of fine leather with glove leather liner throughout. There are many custom effects available, such as spur rests, ankle patch, boot pulls and choice of soles, tips, lace, spanish top, etc. This boot may be customized to your measurements, with or without a cuff. Also available in calf skin and stiff liner upon request.
About the company (Our Story), written by Randy Kroop.
A.M. Kroop and Sons began in a very unexpected and unpretentious way. There were no grandiose plans for a corporation to develop and prosper — it just happened.
The business was born in 1907 when my grandfather, Adolph Michael Kroop, moved to America from his home in Latvia. Like his father he had a trade, a skill and a talent. That was shoemaking. In 1927 my grandfather moved from New York to Maryland, and the business has remained here ever since.
Being near the race tracks, his shoe business became more specialized, and he began to make jockey boots, jodhpurs, exercise, and English boots. Soon the need was great and his two sons and daughter were brought into the business. My grandfather's children, Israel, Morris and Mary, all inherited tremendous pride in the business and in their heritage. My grandfather died in 1966 and the business was left in the "boys" hands. And good hands they were! Each had their own special talents and, between the two, the business grew and prospered. The same quality, pride and love that characterized my grandfather's children have been carried on to me.
The sons and daughter ran the company for many years, meeting and making boots for many famous people. Today, some 50 years later, Kroop boots are being worn by a majority of the jockeys, trainers and exercise riders across the nation. In recent years I have expanded the business to include equestrian, hunting, theatre and other specially stylized boots and shoes for every day use.
Family businesses carry a lot of pressure on the children. Being the only grandchild with an interest in the business, my fascination in artistry led me to take over the business. After much contemplation and thought, I began the arduous journey of running a family-owned business in a highly competitive world that was so different from where and when it began.
I've tried to maintain the old world ways in the years I've run A.M. Kroop and Sons, Inc. I like the idea that when someone walks through our door they feel as though they've gone through a time machine. Stepping back to the way things were—slower paced—where quality counts—where special needs are met—and time given to those who wish to remember those times.
I've tried very hard to keep our product the same quality as my grandfather and father. I do not cut corners. The process is the same 125 steps today as it was decades ago. The reason for our success has nothing to do with being savvy business people, for we are not. I'm an artist and a craftsperson. The fact that we make a very good product and try to meet the needs of our customers is the reason we are successful.
The boots up for sale in this listing are the High Heel Exercise Boots style 136W and size 1 for men and 3 for women...width is D (childs boot size 1). Calf opening is approximately 11" in diameter and the shaft is approximately 12" high and the boots look to be in great shape!