Above: This lug sole Camp Moc features rawhide laces and tough pebble-grain, oil-tanned bullhide sourced from Wisconsin. Right: Nothing at Gokey is done the easy way. Here Danny Baysinger uses a toothbrush to apply fi nish to the seams on this boot. The best seller is the lace-up hunting boots such as The Supreme favored by upland game hunters. This quality doesn't come cheap. The Tipton work boot, a chocolate leather boot with 6-inch uppers, sells for $369. Those wanting the original Gokey Botte Sauvage boots worn by professional hunters, guides, woodsmen and four U.S. presidents will shell out $649 for the 17-inch-tall leather boots with a metal buckle. They may be the last pair they will ever need to buy. " I'm a real stickler on quality, " Stacy says. " That's why we charge as much as we do and that's why people expect to have the best when they get it from us. We deem ourselves the best in quality that there is. That's exactly what sets us apart. " Gokey products are available through the company's website at www.gokeyusa.com or in person at the plant in Tipton located at 300 E. Moniteau St. The company is expanding and would like to hire more workers. Apply in person at the plant. This is one of nearly 500 Missouri companies that are part of the Buy Missouri initiative created by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. To fi nd Missouri-made products or to enroll your business visit www. BuyMissouri.net. 22 RURAL MISSOURI | APRIL 2022http://www.gokeyusa.com http://www.BuyMissouri.net http://www.BuyMissouri.net