Ursus (He/Him) is a Leather Daddy Bootblack whose passion, authenticity, and unapologetic presence light up every space he walks into. Crowned International Community Bootblack 2025, Ursus embodies the spirit of service, tradition, and connection that defines the leather community — with a touch of mischief and a whole lot of heart.
He’s a poly, bisexual, underwear sommelier who has been kinky for over two decades, finding joy in single tails, needles, floggers, paddles, rough body play and, of course, bootblacking. The love, history, and sexiness that others’ leather shows him fuel his passion and purpose
With over 20 years of experience as a professional piercer, Ursus has shared his knowledge and skill across Texas and beyond, now focusing on the play side of needle art. He’s presented at numerous events on Bootblacking, Needle Play, and Risk Assessment, and currently serves as the Bootblack Coordinator for both OKC Kink Weekend and BASH.
When he’s not deep in leather or shining boots, you’ll find him rolling dice at a tabletop RPG, enjoying board games or shooting sports, playing disc golf, or dropping obscure movie quotes just annoy everyone around him.
