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Cowboy boots
CSI21
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Who makes a good pair of cowboy boots these days? Ones with actual leather uppers and insoles?
Years ago I got a nice pair of Noconas, but that was before Justin bought them out and started making them with foam soles, cheap leather, and plastic trim.
Same thing happened to Tony Lama.
Years ago I got a nice pair of Noconas, but that was before Justin bought them out and started making them with foam soles, cheap leather, and plastic trim.
Same thing happened to Tony Lama.
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Bert always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots, so, seeing some on sale, he bought them and
wore them home.
Walking proudly, he sauntered into the kitchen and said to his wife, 'Notice anything different about me?'
Margaret looked him over. 'Nope.'
Frustrated, Bert stormed off into the bathroom, undressed and walked back into the kitchen
completely naked except for the boots.
Again he asked Margaret, a little louder this time, 'Notice anything different NOW?'
Margaret looked up and exclaimed, 'Bert, what's different? It's hanging down today,
it was hanging down yesterday, it'll be hanging down again tomorrow!'
Furious, Bert yelled, 'AND DO YOU KNOW WHY IT'S HANGING DOWN, MARGARET?'
'Nope', she replied.
'IT'S HANGING DOWN, BECAUSE IT'S LOOKING AT MY NEW BOOTS!!!!'
Without changing her expression, Margaret replied, 'Shoulda bought a hat, Bert.
Ya Shoulda bought a hat.'
The only downside is that the price was pretty high!
Come and Take it
Dont mess with Texas
So anybody know of some good designs and brands. I am not educated in the lingo that goes with the boots so you would have to dumb it down for me.
Thanks
I looking for a black or dark colored pair of cowboy boots that have a walking or roper type heel, a rounded toe, and high or medium shaft. Ill be using them mostly for walking, light work such as working on foot with cattle, goats, and sheep, and last but not least dancing.
Anything yall know of match that description?
Come and Take it
Dont mess with Texas
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They're a lot more comfortable for everyday walking around in.
EDIT: Beaten by 2 minutes. I type slowly. [:D]
Instead of a western heel, a 'roper' heeled boot may be more to your liking.
They're a lot more comfortable for everyday walking around in.
EDIT: Beaten by 2 minutes. I type slowly. [:D]
But yours is more detailed than mine[:D][:D]
I like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin...how money you got?
Go to a big boot store and try on a bunch of different pairs and see if one feels good and another doesn't. Sorta like picking out a pistol...
I wear Ariat and keep them rubbed down with mink oil. I can walk in water and they will not leak. I get good wear out of them too. Don
I've got Ariat dress boots on right now.
I've worn Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona, Dan Post plus a few cheap brands. I do like the Ropers - and still own a pair of black ones, but I like the R-Toe Ariat dress boots best.
Funny thing about boots, though. What fits one man's foot best may not be the best boot for another.
True, it also works from brand to brand. Don
quote:Originally posted by Colonel Plink
Funny thing about boots, though. What fits one man's foot best may not be the best boot for another.
True, it also works from brand to brand. Don
And, as we get older, our feet change, making what once was our favorite brand less comfortable.
At least that's what I hear.
From old guys.
IF you have to by factory boots, buy a quality brand and good skin, back to Ostritch.
DONT go in thinking you wear a certain size like you do with shoes, just get a pair of boots "around" a size you might think you wear, then start going up in size & narrowrer, then go down and wider until you find a comfortable fit, dont worry about a "size".
Several diferent styles of toes, pointy to round, to Duckbill. Different heels, Mescin, riding to walking heels.
Welts, from single to double to tripple.
LOTS of different skins...I like birds, Ostritch..super durable, soft and comfortable with little upkeep. Gator, Lizard or Crock look good, but need a lot of conditioning to not crack and to stay pliable, but look and feel great & last.
One of my favorite pair of Ostrich were made by T.O. Stanley, one fine bootmaker.
Rios Of Mercedes, Eli Rios...was my favorite bootmaker, I knew the family and he made me several pair.
Leddy still makes some nice boots.
Factory boots have gone down hill the last 20 years...Lama, Nacona, Justin & Lucchese...one big happy company. One company kicks out low end to middle grade boots...Lama & Lucchese used to be pretty good work boots.
Sea Turtle are really nice, need to be conditioned a lot, but are durable, look nice and feel great.
Stingray is super tough, looks really neat, but is like wearing sheetmetal, not comfortable. Stingray can pretty much only be bought in two colors, black & bugandy.
Shark is tough, except its not neat looking, just uncomfortable & ugly.
ALL snakeskin is soft because its layed over thin cowhide, its not durable, tears, and takes a lot of upkeep and still does not last, basically junk boots for the Rexall Ranger.
Elephant is nice, tough & comfortable.
Hippo is maybe the toughest but...by the time its worked down to be thin enough to work with, its not much better than plain rough out cow hide and stains easy.
Ant Eater is tough, comfortable and durable and is a top notch looking skin. I have a pair Eli Rios made for me years ago that are one of my favorite pair of boots.
Look up types of welts, heels, tops, skins, toes and bootmakers, then decide if you want good boots, ropers, or Rexall Ranger boots.
"Ropers" are nothing more than what old men in the 40's and 50's wore and called them Wellington boots or walking boots.
How much you want to spend...from $125 to $4,000, up to you...[;)]
Also have one pair of Dan Post black ...traditional...also very comfortable. Got married in those. I wanted Justin in the same style. "settled" for Dan Post. I don't know if a Justin could be as comfortable.
I've also own cheap boots No comparison. You get what you pay for.
I walk to the side really bad and will ruin a pair of ropers in a month.
Riding (stacked) heel sre fine after your muscles and bone structure adapt to them... but they're a b**** in the meantime.
I wore Justins for years, have switched to Ariat because they fit my feet a little better, seem more comfortable.
This http://www.sheplers.com/lucchese-2000-mens-calfskin-cowboy-boots-medium-toe.html has a walking heel.
This http://www.sheplers.com/lucchese-2000-mens-mad-dog-leather-roper-cowboy-boots.html has a roping heel.
Try working stock in a walking heel and yer liable find yerself on yer *.
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The nice looking anteater boots.
I like Lucchese...Same here.
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