Roper Footwear & Apparel is one of the largest US manufacturers of quality western boots. Roper has you covered from work to play with an extensive range of boots and apparel that are designed for every-day wear. World War II veteran Sam Mandelbaum founded the quality western footwear manufacturer in 1948, and has since built an impressive reputation as the boot maker of choice for those who value comfort, craftsmanship and every-day wearability.