Making Boots Behind Bars: A Huntsville Inmate’s Creations Made Him A Celebrity
Arnold Darby, a 69-year-old inmate at Huntsville's Goree Unit, speaks with the Texas Standard about his craft as a bootmaker. While in prison, he has made boots for people all across the state, including politicians and athletes.
Like any other cobbler, it took Arnold Darby years to learn the ins and outs of his trade. The one difference? He learned those ins and outs from behind bars. Darby is a convicted murderer in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or TDCJ.