Boulet Boots | Cowboy | Western | Handcrafted Cart Français HISTORY OUR BOOTS DEALERS INSTITUTIONAL MANUFACTURING FAQ CONTACT HISTORY Home / History 1930 1930 Businessmen from St-Tite who were in charge an Industrial Promotion Committee came into contact with Mr. GA Boulet to establish a mens dress shoe factory in St-Tite. 1933 1933 The foundations were laid in 1933 in an old abandoned building because of its poor state. It opens its doors under the name of “The St-Tite Shoe Co.” Ltd. At first, there were six senior employees and 25 to 30 workers. 1939 1939 During World War II, the company became, the leading provider in shoes and boots for the Canadian Armed Forces through the Ministry of National Defence. At the time they produced 200 to 300 pairs per day, 75% were destined for the army. 1964 1964 Robert, Roger and Reynald (Sons of GA Boulet) gradually began to manufacture the western style boot to then become the first Canadian company to specialize in the manufacturing of western boots. 1967 1967 The three Boulet brothers set up a big experimental rodeo that would be the prelude to a western festival whose fame now crosses the borders of Quebec. 1987 – 2015 1987 – 2015 The late 1980s were marked by a change in direction when the grand sons of GA Boulet, Pierre and Louis, joined the company in 1987. Currently the fourth generation has made their debut in the family business. Jenny, since 2013 working in the sales department and François since 2015 in the Finance Department. 2015 2015 Still housing its original facility, the company now employs around 200 people. The annual capacity of the plant is now 200,000 pairs made from leathers from Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. Le future LE FUTURE Fondée en 1933, Boulet Inc. est une entreprise canadienne qui se présente comme le premier et le plus important fabricant de bottes western au pays. G.A. Boulet est la plus vielle compagnie de bottes western en Amérique du nord qui est détenue par la même famille en continue. Today Boulet Inc., who was the first company to produce cowboy boots in Canada, remains specialized 100% in Goodyear Welt construction. It is still the largest cowboy boot factory in Canada with one of the biggest selections on the market. Now managed by the third generation, they have maintained the tradition of excellence which makes Boulet one of the best in the country. Boulet cowboy boots are currently sold in over fifteen countries and are known by cowboys around the world for their durability, comfort, and being first in fit. Come see why customers appreciate and love our stylish designs and quality products. NAVIGATION History Our boots Dealers Institutional Manufacturing FAQ Contact USEFUL LINKS Intranet Product catalogs FOLLOW US! Stay informed about what's new All rights reserved. Boulet Boots 2021. Made with love by Mediasimple