Boot Barn

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]

Boot Barn

Boot Barn in Manteca, California
Company type	Private
Industry	Retail
Founded	1978 (47 years ago) (1978) in Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
Founders	Ken Meany
Headquarters	Irvine, California, U.S.
Number of locations	426 (October 2024, United States)[1]
Key people	John Hazen (Interm CEO)
Products	Clothing, footwear, decor
Owner	Boot Barn Holdings
Number of employees	10,000 (2024)
Website	www.bootbarn.com

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]