06/29/2025
Honoring the inaugral LA Bota 2025
“Find a need, fill a need.”
We here at LA Bootblack wish to recognize, welcome and warmly embrace the new contest and title of LA Bota and the vision of David and all those involved in the LA Vaquero and Bota titles and events.
While our title is a title that is meant to celebrate, support and uplift the Bootblack community of Los Angeles, we are not alone and we are overwhelmingly happy that others in our communities are charting their own journey and providing more pathways for people to discover their passions, pursue their education and delve (or delve deeper) into their service and joy that is bootblacking.
You have our full and unwavering support.
To that end, while our title and our contest has been dormant since COVID, we wish to support those stepping up.
And by support, we mean we commit the following to the next LA Bota:
- 250 dollars to be utilized towards either a charity of their choosing, and/or towards their kit to be able to expand on the supplies they need to practice their craft.
- For the term of their title year, use of the mobile Bootblack stand that we have provided to our own titleholders so that no matter the venue, they are able to set up and work.
Wishing all an amazing and successful event, and to all stepping up to run, have an amazing experience and we are proud of you.
❤️❤️❤️
All of us at LA Bootblack.
