H. S. Trask Boots

Hugh de Latham · Post by **Hugh de Latham** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 8:50 pm

For a set of boots that capture the spirit if not the letter of Indy's boots, consider those offered by H. S. Trask of Bozeman, Montana.

http://www.hstrask.com/retail/default.asp

Trask shoes are made from bison, elk, or longhorn.

Trask describes its product as follows:

"As Bison grazed nearby, Harrison Trask conceived
H.S. Trask & Co. on the banks of the Madison River in late
October of 1993 while fly-fishing in Yellowstone Park.
Today, H.S. Trask & Co. designs rugged casual boots and
shoes made from American's Original Leathers™ -
Bison, Elk, and Longhorn - incredibly soft, yet amazingly
durable and ideal for any occasion."

Its boots are made of bison leather. According to Trask:

<blurb>
"American bison leather is tough and durable, yet has a soft, mellow feel.
Field tested for over 1000 years by Native Americans, Bison provides Old
Shoe Comfort, Right From the Start. TM Truly America's Original Leathers. TM"
</blurb>
http://www.hstrask.com/retail/category. ... ots&Page=1

So far, my personal experience with Trask's bison leathers fits this description. I have attempted to reasearch bison leather more generally but have yet to learn more about its quality characteristics.

Here are some photos of Trask boots.

Indiana Joe · Post by **Indiana Joe** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 10:56 pm

Wow. Cool boots. It'll be interesting to hear about Elk and Bison leather.

I.J.

golpeo_rapidamente · Post by **golpeo_rapidamente** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 2:59 am

I hvae several pairs of WW2 US cavalry riding boots made from elk leather,it is lovely stuff and very comfortable in warm/hot weather
Regards
Sam

rick5150 · Post by **rick5150** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 8:03 am

Bison Leather huh? When I am done checking this shoe link out, I will find out if Peter offers bison.

jaydoc1 · Post by **jaydoc1** » Sat Jan 11, 2003 12:30 am

This happens to be a topic that I could go on and on about. I have a pair of HS Trask dress shoes in bison that I have owned for nine years now. I wore them all through medical school, residency, and now in private practice. I have never applied any shoe polish to them and they still look almost brand-new. I mean these things have been indestructable.

I cannot recommend any pair of Trasks in the bison enough. They are amazing.

Jaydoc