Rossi Colt boot

Rossi Boots is a storied Australian footwear brand founded in 1910 by Arthur Rossiter in Adelaide, South Australia. For over a century, the brand has been synonymous with rugged, high-quality craftsmanship, famously supplying boots to the Australian Army during both World Wars. The 'Colt' boot (formerly known as the Kidman boot) is a signature style, distinguished by being crafted from a single piece of premium Australian yearling leather.

Historically, the brand was family-owned for four generations until 2020, when it was acquired by the Propel Group. In late 2023, the brand entered a new era under the ownership of S. Kidman & Co, a pastoral company chaired by Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart. This acquisition was aimed at ensuring the legendary manufacturer remained in Australian hands. While Rossi has recommenced and expanded local manufacturing at its Kilburn factory in South Australia, it also utilizes international production partners—most notably in India—to maintain its global supply chain while using Australian-grown and tanned leathers for its premium ranges.