LUCCHESE History: The year was 1880 when Sam Lucchese Sr. and his brothers came to America. Although he was just 17 years old, the young Lucchese had a vision for a career in boot making. And just three years later, Lucchese Boot Company was established in San Antonio, Texas. The family's dedication to its craft and to its customers kept the business alive, but it wasn't until the early 1960s when the founder's grandson and namesake decided to rethink the art of bootmakings.