Boots and Beyond: Stepping into the Future – Check out our catalog https://justplainbusiness.com/boots-and-beyond
What began as a humble inventory of Wolverine boots in 1995 has grown into one of Middlefield’s go-to destinations for durable footwear and family essentials. Originally known as Mullet’s Footwear, the business was founded by Alan Mullet, who balanced midnight shifts at KraftMaid with daytime hours running the shop. With a vision, and an ear for what customers needed, he grew the business steadily, building a loyal customer base from the ground up.
Today, the torch is being passed to the next generation. Alan’s son, Jacob Mullet, now helps manage the store—renamed Boots and Beyond—and brings fresh energy while honoring his father’s hardworking roots. Jacob, who grew up stocking shelves and learning the ropes alongside his siblings, says it’s the only path he ever wanted to follow. “Working with customers, keeping them happy—that’s my favorite part,” he says.
The store recently celebrated one year at its new location in the Farmstead Shopping Center on Kinsman Road, where it shares space with Bolt + Bloom Mercantile. The two businesses complement each other in both product and foot traffic: Bolt + Bloom Mercantile sees busy mornings and midweek shoppers, while Boots and Beyond welcomes a strong wave of work crews and weekend customers.
Inside, the store offers much more than boots—though their footwear selection remains the backbone of the business. Shoppers will also find sporting goods, vitamins, and family clothing essentials. A printed catalog, produced twice a year, reaches up to 15,000 homes and keeps customers up to date on new arrivals and trusted staples.
“We try to meet customer needs more than just wants,” Jacob says. “If times get tough, people still need the basics. That’s what we’re here for.”
Jacob is joined by his sister Emma, who helps part-time, while other siblings who once stocked shelves and folded flyers have moved on to other ventures.
Though no future expansion plans are on the table just yet, Jacob is focused on keeping Boots and Beyond strong, responsive, and rooted in the values that built it: family, customer care, and quality products that last.
Visit Boots and Beyond
4927 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062 (located in the Farmstead Shopping Center)
Phone: 440-693-4363, Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday: Closed
