Double-H Boots
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Footwear manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Richland Shoe Company |
| Founded | 1955 in Richland, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Founder | H.H. Brown Shoe Company (as parent company) |
| Headquarters | Martinsburg, Pennsylvania , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Western-style boots, cowboy boots, work boots, fashion footwear |
| Owner | Berkshire Hathaway |
| Parent | H.H. Brown |
| Website | doublehboots |
Double-H Boots specializes in the production of western-style footwear and operates under H.H. Brown, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
History
Established in 1955 in Richland, Pennsylvania, Double-H Boots commenced manufacturing within a former shoe factory acquired by the H.H. Brown Shoe Company specifically for crafting western boots. Initially, the Richland Shoe Company focused on producing cowboy and work boots before launching the "snoot boot," an affordable alternative to traditional harness boots offered by competitors. Sales initiatives evolved from shared staff with Carolina Shoe Company to the formation of a dedicated western division.
During the 1970s, western boots became the primary product line. The Richland facility was notable as the first U.S. plant to produce steel-toe western boots compliant with Class 75 ANSI safety standards. The adoption of computerized stitching technology facilitated entry into the dress western boot market.
In 1981, operations were relocated to a larger site in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, enhancing both manufacturing capacity and warehousing capabilities. The company adopted the Double-H Boots name in 1993 to highlight its connection with H.H. Brown.
H.H. Brown was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 1991. In 1995, Double-H introduced the Sonora collection, featuring seasonally inspired western fashion footwear designed for women. In 2001, Berkshire Hathaway integrated Dexter Shoes into H.H. Brown.
The acquisition of Acme Boot Company in 2002 allowed Double-H to broaden its offerings to include men's, women's, and children's boots under the Acme label.
The Womelsdorf facility ceased operations in June 2007, leading to 135 job losses as production moved to a larger plant in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. Manufacturing of casual and fashion footwear lines was outsourced internationally.
From 1997 through 2008, Double-H was a sponsor of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) organization and maintained partnerships with various national and regional rodeo associations.