Three bootmakers believe that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wears lifts in his boots, as alleged in a viral interview.
The bootmakers explain that lifts paired with cowboy boots can significantly increase the height and that DeSantis’s boots appear to have been altered to accommodate lifts.
Two other shoemakers also commented on the observation.
“3 Expert Shoemakers Say Ron DeSantis Is Probably Wearing Height Boosters”
1. Shoemaker Nicholas Templeman notes this unusually high wrinkle in the boot, suggesting DeSantis’ ankle sits high up.
2. According to cowboy boot-maker Graham Ebner, the leather appears stretched…
— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) October 31, 2023
“I’ve dealt with these politicians many times,” Parker Boot Company owner Zephan Parker said. “I’ve helped them with their lifts. [DeSantis] is wearing lifts; there’s no doubt.”
The DeSantis campaign criticized the article as a “hit piece.”
The controversy arose from DeSantis’s interview where he denied wearing hidden heels in his boots.
Ron Desantis gets confronted today about why he is wearing lifts in cowboy boots to make himself appear taller. pic.twitter.com/LUbpuYVtZH
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 30, 2023
Donald Trump Jr. also commented on the issue, poking fun at the Governor for his “insecurity.”
“People will only remember [DeSantis’s] presidential run for his ridiculous boots or, as many refer to them, heels,” he said on his podcast.
“Tell me what the level of insecurity is that you have to wear heel lifts this high,” he added.
Why is Rob trying so hard to strut in his boots? 🐊🤡🖕🏼—-🔉 pic.twitter.com/K6ybCEzNn5
— HackProof (@L3opardSpott3r) October 28, 2023
