THE JOURNAL

When the small city of Fortuna, in Northern California, needed to revamp their outdated kids bicycle pump track... numerous volunteers stepped up to the plate.

Being a US based footwear company headquartered in Denver, CO, we have access to some great partners and manufacturers in Mexico,  artisans who are experts in their craft and understand the boot making process. In building QLTY, finding the right manufacturer was the first step, its’ like building a house.  Without a good foundation the rest of the house would be unstable.  

There are over 200 handmade steps that go into crafting each pair of QLTY work boots.  Quality and craftsmanship is woven into every step of the process.

Until Victor and I co-founded QLTY, we really did not understand the “Power of a Signature”.

How to winterize your used/worn QLTY work boots in 3 easy steps... Keep in mind this may permanently darken your boots, but they'll still look good and possibly give your oil-tanned leather a well needed refresh.

When we set out to design the DNVR, we wanted to create a work boot that would become the foundation of QLTY.  A boot that future models could be built upon, a boot that has a chance to become an instant classic and stay in production for years. 

Goodyear welted work boots are strong, comfortable, built-to-last boots. What is a welt?, you ask. A welt is a specially customized, thin piece of material between the insole and the outsole of a shoe to which these are sewn. A fine piece of craftsmanship that, in the world of shoes, makes all the difference, quality wise.  

Our co-founder, Andrew had the honor of sitting down with Ramon Vela of "The Story Of A Brand" to talk about the trades, what we are building at QLTY and how we came up with the idea to create a high-quality work boots at an amazing price that won’t break the bank.

Meet Eduardo Delacruz who runs MAD Artistry Airbrush and Paint out his 30X30 home shop where he custom paints motorcycles, cars and creates art in many different mediums such as airbrushing, pin-striping, hand lettering, digital designs and more.

 

What a special weekend!  We had the opportunity to spend some time at the Colorado Homebuilders Academy and gave away 25 pair of work boots to graduating students looking to start a new career in the trades.