"In this community they sell boots without straps."

He was described as poor, and he and his wife made their living by selling boots.

They sold work clothing, shoes and boots to railroaders, construction workers, farmers and tradesmen.

Pa always says Ma could sell a legless man new boots.

Further on there was a stall selling knee-high boots with sturdy silkresin soles that would surely last for years - a good investment, then.

Glazer supported his family by selling boots and delivering newspapers.

'Especially if she sells all those knives and boots,' she added to herself.

The most difficult area appears to be clothing, with many retailers struggling to sell winter coats, boots and scarves when the weather was relatively mild.

"We're selling waterproof hiking boots and telling them to wear thick socks," he said.

Wait a minute, aren't you the one who sells boots?