Rios of Mercedes boots have long been a standard of quality. One of the few hand made in the USA, our boots date back to the 1850’s when the Rios family became known for the art of bootmaking. When the last of the Rios bootmakers, Zeferino, retired in the 1960’s, he sold the family business. Today Rios of Mercedes, under the guidance of Trainor Evans, J.P. Moody and Ryan Vaughan, still makes boots in much the same way the Rios family did – by hand. We think you should know that there is no secret to producing a well-made boot. It takes the best materials, skilled craftsmanship and lots of time. That’s exactly what we put into each pair of Rios of Mercedes boots made in Mercedes, Texas. Our boots are the works of talented craftsmen whose attention to detail comes from the heart and years of experience. In the 1980s, the owners of Rios of Mercedes saw a need for a new quality boot line, and Anderson Bean was born. Taking the lessons learned from Rios in attention to detail and quality materials, Anderson Bean has turned into a trend setting brand in our designs, yet keeping our traditional cowboy boot roots in our construction. That’s why we are one of the last boot makers around to use channeled welt construction in the leather insole resulting in a low profile, as well as several other features that allow our boots to have a distinctive and comfortable fit. We build our boots honestly, without shortcuts, gimmicks, or tricks, to bring you the traditions of the boot maker’s art. Anderson Bean Boots can satisfy the person who wears boots as a lifestyle, whether working behind a desk or on the back of a horse For over 150 years, Olathe Boot Company has recognized the needs of the working cowboy. We provide a durable boot for working and riding, with emphasis on quality combined with time-honored traditions of handcrafted boots. Olathe Boots are now made entirely in Mercedes, Texas, where cowboy boots have been made for over 100 years. Olathe Boot Company uses only top quality material and as much hand work as possible. Each pair is made with as much care as the first pair was over a century ago. As the demand continued to grow for quality cowboy boots, it was realized that there was a need for more boots to be made. Rios of Mercedes, Anderson Bean, and Olathe boot companies expanded their operations to include lines made in Leon, Mexico. Our Horse Power line is made for the casual cowboy and weekend rider who wants to stay up with the trends. The durable Cowboy Collection boot is great for the cowboy who spends all day on his feet and in the saddle. The Macie Bean line is quickly becoming popular with all fashion savvy ladies, with ladies sizing and trend setting styles. Anderson Bean Kids and Olathe Kids boots are one of the best kids boots around, with all leather construction and fun styles that look like Mom and Dad, but also let your child’s personality shine through. We have sizes for youth, toddlers, and infants. The Rios of Mercedes, Anderson Bean, and Olathe boot companies family of brands offers every retailer a full line up of exactly what they need. From custom styles made specifically for a store, to boots for the little cowboys and cowgirls, we can get you the boots you need.