In 1978 our founder Rick Blase was just 23 years old, with 72 pairs of boots, a storefront in Youngstown, Ohio, and a dream. 

Dedicated to outstanding customer service, high-quality western boots, and a wide variety of selection – Rick’s Ranchwear was a hit.

In 1992 Rick began to see that the handmade boot market was shrinking in favor of mass-produced, lower quality boots. Not willing to sacrifice the quality his customers had come to expect, Rick set out to find the best boot manufacturers in the world. 

His search led him to León, Mexico where Rick and his team did not cut any corners, using only high quality leathers and hiring only the best boot crafters available. That’s when the J.B. Dillon brand was born.

Now, with over one million pairs of J.B. Dillon boots manufactured and sold in retail stores, we’re on a mission to provide that same amazing customer experience to our online shoppers.  Our dedicated team of passionate boot professionals is based in the U.S.A. and is proud to ship to all 50 states.

And Rick?  He’s still running the show and making sure the customer comes first, every day.