Bootbay.com is an online company that is privately owned and based in eastern Tennessee. Initially, the company was founded in 1986 as a chain of brick and mortar stores that were operated locally. In 2001, the owners of Bootbay.com took their business online and quickly began to draw customers from all over the United States. The store specializes in the sale of boots for men and women and has more than 3,500 styles in stock. Options include western cowboy boots, work boots for wearing on the job, outdoor boots for hikers and sportsmen, motorcycle boots and safety boots for occupational safety.