Boot Barn
American clothing retail chain
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Boot Barn is an American retailer that specializes in Western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor recreation merchandise.[2] The chain was founded by Ken Meany in 1978.[3]
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 Boot Barn in Manteca, California | |
| Company type | Public |
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| NYSE: BOOT | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1978 in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | Irvine, California, U.S. |
Number of locations | 504 (November 2025, United States)[1] |
Key people | John Hazen (Interim CEO) |
| Products | Clothing, footwear, decor |
Number of employees | 10,000 (2024) |
| Website | www |
History
Boot Barn was founded by Ken Meany in 1978, with the first store being established in Huntington Beach, California.[4][5]
The company saw growth in the early 2000s, acquiring Sheplers and expanding to hundreds of stores across the United States.[6][7][8]
In October 2024, John Hazen was named as interim CEO to replace outgoing Jim Conroy. Also, board chairman Peter Starrett took on the role of executive chairman while the board conducts a search for the company's next CEO.[1]