Cowboy Boots

[tx 3 putt 78027]

for some reason, haven't worn these in some time. changing that tomorrow. (super feet soles are the only way to fly)

 

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4980]

Double H work boots are the only way to go if you need safety toes for work. Head and shoulders above Redwings.

[Masshole Horn 782]

7 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I swung and missed badly at the last Tecovas warehouse sale in Houston. They finally waited me out. I’ll splurge one last time before rodeo and pick up a pair of Ostrich and Caiman belly boots with matching belts, and then I’m done. 

I don't believe you.

[TexasEd 8163]

On 2/14/2020 at 2:38 PM, Liquor and Poker said:

No way to know much about the way it was dyed, but it's certainly happened to all my exotics, regardless of price range.  Justins, Luccheses, Rios, boots I bought from a guy in Matamoros, whatever.  

So I just got a new pair of boots and paid attention to how I drove this morning and based on my observations I don’t think you guys that have that wear problem drive trucks.

 

Only my heel touches the floor mat while driving a pickup with more vertical leg position

[CHIEF 5112]

Well, CHIEF Jr.'s boots for Christmas finally arrived:

CHIEF

[huge 3803]

Cuero needs to get their stock back in. SOLD OUT

[Liquor and Poker 3659]

22 minutes ago, TexasEd said:

So I just got a new pair of boots and paid attention to how I drove this morning and based on my observations I don’t think you guys that have that wear problem drive trucks.

 

Only my heel touches the floor mat while driving a pickup with more vertical leg position

Mine too.  The rubbing is caused by rolling the heel left and right to switch between gas pedal and brake. 
 

Happened to me in trucks and cars.  But I did learn to drive on a manual car. 

[crimsonlonghorn 2311]

Maybe I missed something in the discussion above, but why would learning to drive a stick have anything to do with it? Are you guys saying that someone who never grew up driving a stick shift uses one foot for the brake and one for the gas? Seriously? 

Even learning in mostly automatics, I was told to NEVER do that with separate feet because it was harder on the brake pads and was too complicated. The existence or non-existence of a clutch pedal wasn't part of that advice. 

Edited February 21, 2020 by crimsonlonghorn

[Masshole Horn 782]

I think they're saying: people who learned on an automatic use the right foot for both, but they lift their right foot rather than pivot to brake. This is because they have more room without their left foot there for the clutch.

I learned on an automatic and pivot, so I think this is nonsense.

[Masshole Horn 782]

ON a separate note, my valentine's Cueros arrived. Went with 10.5EE and they fit much better than my 11D pair. Actually, they fit the best of any boot I've gotten recently.

[TexasEd 8163]

7 hours ago, Liquor and Poker said:

Mine too.  The rubbing is caused by rolling the heel left and right to switch between gas pedal and brake. 
 

Happened to me in trucks and cars.  But I did learn to drive on a manual car. 

I pivot my foot but the angle of my leg in my truck only lets the heel touch the mat and not the leather so no wearing.

[Liquor and Poker 3659]

8 hours ago, crimsonlonghorn said:

Maybe I missed something in the discussion above, but why would learning to drive a stick have anything to do with it? Are you guys saying that someone who never grew up driving a stick shift uses one foot for the brake and one for the gas? Seriously? 

Even learning in mostly automatics, I was told to NEVER do that with separate feet because it was harder on the brake pads and was too complicated. The existence or non-existence of a clutch pedal wasn't part of that advice. 

No.  Just that you actually lift your foot rather than pivot back and forth with your heel in a fixed spot.  I know I do that and I learned on a manual.

[Liquor and Poker 3659]

2 hours ago, TexasEd said:

I pivot my foot but the angle of my leg in my truck only lets the heel touch the mat and not the leather so no wearing.

Ahh.  I get the idea.  But it's happened to me in anything from a roadster to a Jeep to an F-150, so I don't know.  The whole thing may be bullshit. 

[squib 1127]

10 hours ago, CHIEF said:

Well, CHIEF Jr.'s boots for Christmas finally arrived:

CHIEF

I wouldn’t wear ‘em but they are in style. Hope he pulls some wool in those. Respect. 

[4th and 5 4929]

Nothing personal but those are hideous

[tx 3 putt 78027]

you better buy him a big box of condoms, he's about to slay 

[billfromlaketravis 11647]

2 hours ago, squib said:

I wouldn’t wear ‘em but they are in style. Hope he pulls some wool in those. Respect. 

That’ll pull more West Texas wool than a machine shear. 

[CHIEF 5112]

10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

That’ll pull more West Texas wool than a machine shear. 

He already has his pickup line ready. When the wemenz ask what they are, "they are elephant, would you like to see the trunk?"

CHIEF

[TwiceHorn 31707]

I am a fan of elephant, going back many decades.  I do not, however, care for these recent dye jobs that overemphasize the wrinkles.  It's a plenty interesting hide without doing that crap, which is flat ugly imo.  Also tough as nails and more supple than shark.

[Dbeasy 15296]

Want to buy gator or croc boots. Really liked Lucchese caimans. Any other worth considering?

[squib 1127]

I have a pair of Dan Post caimans that are plenty nice. 

[tx 3 putt 78027]

1 hour ago, squib said:

I have a pair of Dan Post caimans that are plenty nice. 

how's dan post quality ?

[TwiceHorn 31707]

4 hours ago, Dbeasy said:

Want to buy gator or croc boots. Really liked Lucchese caimans. Any other worth considering?

If they were Lucchese Classics, and you were paying close attention to the craftsmanship, only a few brands will match.  BlackJack, Rios/Anderson Bean/Olathe.  Classics can't be had for much less than $1000/pair and that on a good sale for calf or goat.

If they were 1883 or whatever Lucchese calls their lesser brands, any number will do.  Probably ought to consider the Tecovas. Down completely to look/style/fit.

Edited February 23, 2020 by TwiceHorn

[squib 1127]

19 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

how's dan post quality ?

It seems I lied. I just came to the closet to check. The caimans I have are Tony Lamas. Sorry for the confusion. 

[fattyflattie 4639]

On 2/22/2020 at 4:13 PM, Dbeasy said:

Want to buy gator or croc boots. Really liked Lucchese caimans. Any other worth considering?

I’ve been daily wearing a pair for ~5 -6ish years now. They have held up very well. Need a sole job on them, probably send them off this month.  I think this will be #3. Likely moving back into some fq ostrich or maybe the fish next time around. I’ve been in hard wearing leathers for the last decade plus now (gator to elephant to these caimans) for daily wears. Time to give the feet a break for a few years. 

[TwiceHorn 31707]

On 2/22/2020 at 8:37 PM, TwiceHorn said:

If they were Lucchese Classics, and you were paying close attention to the craftsmanship, only a few brands will match.  BlackJack, Rios/Anderson Bean/Olathe.  Classics can't be had for much less than $1000/pair and that on a good sale for calf or goat.

If they were 1883 or whatever Lucchese calls their lesser brands, any number will do.  Probably ought to consider the Tecovas. Down completely to look/style/fit.

Also, Lucchese is incredibly proud of their boots.  You can probably save $500 on Rios or BlackJack and get the same quality as Classic and better than the non-Classic.

[Masshole Horn 782]

From the Austin Business Journal.

That's a lot of boots to sell. I wonder if they're going to create a separate brand with more mainstream appeal.

[NoName 16774]

2 hours ago, Masshole Horn said:

From the Austin Business Journal.

That's a lot of boots to sell. I wonder if they're going to create a separate brand with more mainstream appeal.

Paul used to post at the old site, wonder if he lurks/posts here?

[crimsonlonghorn 2311]

Went and picked up my new pair of custom Maida's today just in time for the rodeo. They are pretty nice and fit perfectly. The difference between those and other off the shelf brands is amazing. 

The most impressive part IMO is the shaft, both the sizing and the quality of the build. It's about 3 inches higher up my leg and the circumference is perfect.

I wore them around all afternoon and have already commissioned him to build me another pair of plain Jane red kangaroo ropers for everyday wear. Will post pics when they show up in 6 months.

 

Edited February 26, 2020 by crimsonlonghorn

[tx 3 putt 78027]

those are damn nice. pricing ?

[crimsonlonghorn 2311]

$4 grand. Equal to 2 years of birthday presents from my wife: last year’s original gift certificate and this year’s added amount for the embellishments I ordered. 

[tx 3 putt 78027]

100% worth it. A good pair of boots are for life 

[BearSchlong 8144]

3 minutes ago, crimsonlonghorn said:

$4 grand. Equal to 2 years of birthday presents from my wife: last year’s original gift certificate and this year’s added amount for the embellishments I ordered. 

In ameros?  wow. They do look good though.

[crimsonlonghorn 2311]

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

100% worth it. A good pair of boots are for life 

After walking around in them this afternoon I agree. Enormous difference. 

[tx 3 putt 78027]

I want some black lizard, Im going to stop by their shop

[billfromlaketravis 11647]

What’s the general consensus on Tecova’s customer service? I complained about a belt with pics and they told me to go screw.

Maida’s is making my badge holder for the Rodeo. I have no idea how it’ll turn out, but I need one quick. 

[Godzillatron 293]

What’s the general consensus on Tecova’s customer service? I complained about a belt with pics and they told me to go screw.
Maida’s is making my badge holder for the Rodeo. I have no idea how it’ll turn out, but I need one quick. 

Tecovas: complained about a minor blemish on a pair of Boots and had a replacement in hand before I’d even sent the first pair back. But that was within 1 day of delivery. Have no idea what that discussion looks like 6 months later.

[Masshole Horn 782]

15 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What’s the general consensus on Tecova’s customer service? I complained about a belt with pics and they told me to go screw.

Maida’s is making my badge holder for the Rodeo. I have no idea how it’ll turn out, but I need one quick. 

Experience with CS has been top notch.

I have a Tecovas ostrich belt. It's adequate, but won't get another belt from them. It's not sturdy enough for my liking.

[billfromlaketravis 11647]

6 hours ago, Masshole Horn said:

Experience with CS has been top notch.

I have a Tecovas ostrich belt. It's adequate, but won't get another belt from them. It's not sturdy enough for my liking.

I like the way Tecova’s belts look, and I like to match them to my boots. So the look is spot on, but you’re right, not sturdy/durable. 

My cobbler told me all the big boot companies make shitty belts, and he could make me a much better belt for less money. It makes sense. Custom boots are better than most boots you buy off the shelf. It’s probably the case with belts as well.

[billfromlaketravis 11647]

FYI, Tecovas is going to start selling pearl snap shirts beginning on Wednesday. 

[Steel Shank 9440]

22 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

FYI, Tecovas is going to start selling pearl snap shirts beginning on Wednesday. 

Pretty soon it will be Tecova guys (very easily identifiable) and everybody else. 

Which is just fine with me.

[TwiceHorn 31707]

Any more Mercers on tap Steel Shank?

I like that one pretty plain pair you have and they'd be a top candidate if I was going to go custom.

[GotThatFire 166]

Is there a pair of boots that doesn't sound like high heels when you walk in them? Maybe rubber soles? 

[Art Vandelay 1712]

Is there a pair of boots that doesn't sound like high heels when you walk in them? Maybe rubber soles? 

Tecovas and Cueros are both pretty quiet for whatever reason. The boot guys here who are much smarter than me could probably explain why.

[Steel Shank 9440]

Any more Mercers on tap Steel Shank?
I like that one pretty plain pair you have and they'd be a top candidate if I was going to go custom.

I keep telling myself that I have more than I can wear, but I know there’s another pair out there for me.

[TwiceHorn 31707]

22 hours ago, GotThatFire said:

Is there a pair of boots that doesn't sound like high heels when you walk in them? Maybe rubber soles? 

A lot of that is fit.  If they're too loose and slip in the back, the heels tend to clomp down on the floor.  I'd guess that a whole lot of people wearing boots that have never been fitted for them by someone who knows what they're doing are wearing boots that are too large and slippy.  Note, until the sole gets "bent in," your heel will move enough in the back to maybe make a hot spot or blister.  This is different from boots that are just too damn loose.  If you can kick off your boots easily, they don't fit right and probably clomp on the floor.

Some of it may be walking with more heel than you're used to.  Most shoes are pretty flat or have little discernible heel, to include a lot of the non-traditional "dress" shoes.

A well-made, well-fitting pair of boots shouldn't clomp or tap any more than dress shoes.

Edited March 2, 2020 by TwiceHorn

[Masshole Horn 782]

On 2/29/2020 at 8:20 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

FYI, Tecovas is going to start selling pearl snap shirts beginning on Wednesday. 

I wore pearl snaps when I lived in Texas, but I'd feel like I was trying to wear a costume with a pearl snap up here.

[billfromlaketravis 11647]

1 hour ago, Masshole Horn said:

I wore pearl snaps when I lived in Texas, but I'd feel like I was trying to wear a costume with a pearl snap up here.

I don’t care for them either. I’m good with a Wranglers solid twill shirt. I think pearl snap/decorative Western shirts are reserved for dudes going to a Midland concert and women. 
 

I really like Tecovas’ jeans. I know they’re expensive. Flame away. 
 

Believe it or not, the Wranglers Five Star jeans are pretty comfortable and look just fine. Not bad for $25. 

Edited March 3, 2020 by billfromlaketravis

[4th and 5 4929]

I went to the Midland concert.

I did sit in a box with some hot chicks and drank Blanton's so I'm not totally gay. 

[billfromlaketravis 11647]

28 minutes ago, 4th and 5 said:

I went to the Midland concert.

I did sit in a box with some hot chicks and drank Blanton's so I'm not totally gay. 

I don’t want to derail the thread. I’m glad you had fun.