#19- Lathrop & Sons Custom Hunting Boot System with Steve and James Lathrop
In this episode we learn from Steve and James Lathrop of Lathrop and Sons. They are brothers, foot specialists, custom hunting boot business owners, and outdoorsmen. A solid boot is your most important piece of gear because your feet carry you on the hunt. You'll learn a lot about your feet and boots in this episode and how to maximize your performance with a boot built around your feet for the loads you carry. Lathrop & Sons = Quality over Quantity You can find them on their website at https://lathropandsons.com/ and social media at https://www.instagram.com/lathropandsonsboots/ 1:15 - How they got started in the foot business from growing up in their dad's doctor office to building custom hunting boots 6:30- Why customization of a boot is so important 10:00- Imperfect fits of mass produced boots, and finding the right boot for you 10:50- The size of their small family business and each of their roles in the company 13:50- What "made in Italy" really means- Quality Vs. Quantity 17:30- The most important piece of gear 21:00- Boot Options for L&S- Custom options and diving into their hand poured synergy foot bed system 31:30- Insoles and making those custom 34:50- The process of purchasing a 3D mapping kit, to their phone consults with Steve and James, to putting your custom boots on the ground 39:30- Having a foot profile to create insoles for different training shoes, boots, and future purchases 41:45- Women's boot options 46:05- Tips of boot care and the biggest mistake people make with leather boots 49:30- "Purging" your boot to prolong the lifespan 53:30- Blister Prevention 1 hour- Sock and layering system recommendations 1 hour 11:25- Top Values and Morals they will always stand by in their company 1 hour 16 min- Hunts coming up Thank you for listening to the podcast! Please leave us a review and reach out with any questions. Visit our website for new apparel: stuckntherut.com