The "Ah Ha" moment for founder,Shelby Mason came on a cold Chicago day during a normally uneventful business trip. While walking through an airport security line, Shelby removed her fashionable boots to reveal not only her gray tights, but an old pair of white tube socks “borrowed” from her father months before for extra comfort and warmth. (Ugh!). Worse yet, one sock had slid down her ankle allowing the zipper to snag what was a brand new pair of tights. Disgraced but determined,Shelby spent the entire flight wondering why she couldn’t have a cute, quality tight combined with a cozy foot bed to wear with her boots? By the time she landed, Bootights was taking off.

Shelby's dream of fashion and function is now a reality. BOOTIGHTS is an innovative and fashionable new hosiery product that combines a tight and sock all in one. Production has begun, with Bootights making its in-store debut in November, 2009 at a suggested retail price of $30.

Leg Up, LLC is proud that Bootights are manufactured in the USA, keeping jobs at home and supporting the local economy. I am grateful to the Hosiery Tech Center, Slane and Wells Hosiery Mills, Tarason Packaging and Consolidated Services in North Carolina for their guidance and support. It is because of wonderful people like these in the US; willing to take a gamble on a new and innovative product and an inexperienced gal with a dream, that gave Bootights life. These US based mills ensure the highest quality and care go into each Bootight in a timely manner. It is my promise to continue to show my appreciation by keeping the production of Bootights in the US.

For more information about the US hosiery industry, visit: Hosiery Tech Center, The Hosiery Association, SEAMS