Cowboy Boots

[RMac5 1546]

@Herbie Hancock did you ever work with or know the Boots and Jeans store in Amarillo. Was a crazy busy store for years and had great customer service. The original owner sold it 2-3 times over the years. He would sell it and the new buyer would run it in the ground, then buy it back and build it back up to a well oiled machine, then sell it again. It was the best boot and hat store for several years.

[Herbie Hancock 7272]

No sir. I grew up in West Texas, not eastern New Mexico . My only connection to Amarillo is TJ that runs the Cavender’s there. Before he got that store he ran the Abilene one and was an assistant at the corporate office in Tyler.

[DoobieWah 1374]

I think I posted these on the old site propped up on my desk. 
 

Forty years old this year. Justin’s C7470. 

 

 

Edited January 25 by DoobieWah

[Herbie Hancock 7272]

I’m not a fan of round toes but those are flat out gorgeous.

[DoobieWah 1374]

Wanna see the rest of them?

 

Edited January 25 by DoobieWah
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[Herbie Hancock 7272]

I’ve been on this site for 15 years. I know better than to answer that question.

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20303]

I am appalled at the lack of quality with my second pair of Tecovas. I've worn them probably 15 times and the sole is beginning to separate from the instep. It looks to me like the outsole stitching is frayed and perhaps didn't go all the way through. Is that possible? I've going to take them to a Tecovas store. I bought them last summer.   Looking at the prices of Tecovas vs. other boots now makes me think they've lost their way.  I see that they have 185 dollar bedroom slippers now. 

 

[NoName 16229]

26 minutes ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

I am appalled at the lack of quality with my second pair of Tecovas. I've worn them probably 15 times and the sole is beginning to separate from the instep. It looks to me like the outsole stitching is frayed and perhaps didn't go all the way through. Is that possible? I've going to take them to a Tecovas store. I bought them last summer.   Looking at the prices of Tecovas vs. other boots now makes me think they've lost their way.  I see that they have 185 dollar bedroom slippers now.

follow up with their customer service ASAP, basically everyone i know who have had an issue they have made it right. i think their QA got a lot worse after their first year but even then they were pretty quick to send a replacement out.

https://www.tecovas.com/help-center

looks like you can chat with them on their website, get an email back (send it to howdy@tecovas.com) or call them at 833-832-6827

not defending them at all, but hopefully that gets you taken care of!

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20303]

1 hour ago, NoName said:

follow up with their customer service ASAP, basically everyone i know who have had an issue they have made it right. i think their QA got a lot worse after their first year but even then they were pretty quick to send a replacement out.

https://www.tecovas.com/help-center

looks like you can chat with them on their website, get an email back (send it to howdy@tecovas.com) or call them at 833-832-6827

not defending them at all, but hopefully that gets you taken care of!

Thanks!

[GenXer 2479]

Got a pair of roughouts from Heritage on south congress.

 

[Sandman 3399]

Never thought I'd be a boot wearer but here I am.

My friend's dad was a western wear/boot guy, born and raised in SW Oklahoma. He had a pair of boots he wore for years until they had just worn out. My buddy went to a Lucchese outlet and got him a pair that was as close to the same style as he could find. His dad appreciated them and wore them once but said they just weren't the same. So my buddy took the old boots to some boot wizard, said the guy looked like he just fell out of a covered wagon and had all these ancient looking leather-working tools. The boot wizard took a couple months but got the old boots back to almost new. His dad nearly wept when he saw them. The new Lucchese's went into the closet until his dad passed away a few months ago. My buddy can't wear the new boots, but I can, so he just gave them to me. The model is the Bart, super pointed toe but IDGAF, they feel nice.

[TwiceHorn 30834]

38 minutes ago, Sandman said:

Never thought I'd be a boot wearer but here I am.

My friend's dad was a western wear/boot guy, born and raised in SW Oklahoma. He had a pair of boots he wore for years until they had just worn out. My buddy went to a Lucchese outlet and got him a pair that was as close to the same style as he could find. His dad appreciated them and wore them once but said they just weren't the same. So my buddy took the old boots to some boot wizard, said the guy looked like he just fell out of a covered wagon and had all these ancient looking leather-working tools. The boot wizard took a couple months but got the old boots back to almost new. His dad nearly wept when he saw them. The new Lucchese's went into the closet until his dad passed away a few months ago. My buddy can't wear the new boots, but I can, so he just gave them to me. The model is the Bart, super pointed toe but IDGAF, they feel nice.

Yeah, the problem is you didn't get Lucchese Classics.  All Luccheses used to be that quality.  No mas.

Lucchese is a completely bullshit bootmaker now. only D and EE widths.  That's horseshit.

[deadshank 24644]

I had to get work boots again. Job-sites and deer camp are hard on boots.   Went back to the Twisted X brand.  They’re not terribly expensive, have unique styles and are incredibly comfortable on this old man’s feet.  
 

There are known Twisted X haters on this board.  No me importa. 

[Litig8r 413]

Wish I saw this before I got them.  13-14" calf measurement.. BFG must have bird legs

 

[fattyflattie 4633]

On 2/18/2024 at 9:52 AM, deadshank said:

I had to get work boots again. Job-sites and deer camp are hard on boots.   Went back to the Twisted X brand.  They’re not terribly expensive, have unique styles and are incredibly comfortable on this old man’s feet.  
 

There are known Twisted X haters on this board.  No me importa. 

Twisted X makes a good work boot, I’ve heard.  I’ve got a metric ton of wear out of a pair that get bad reviews, but have been great for me (Irish setters, ~4 years everyday wear). The soles are finally getting bald in some spots that could cause me issues if it contributed to an incident, so will probably replace soon.  They were comfortable af from day 1, have been near everyday wear for last 4 years from job site to field to everyday wear.   Based on the reviews I didn’t expect them to last half as long, but steel isn’t even showing. Just a couple of bald spots. 

[BottleRocket 642]

I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board.  Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now.  Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped.   They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting.   FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order. 

[deadshank 24644]

This pair of rough out Hyer showed up today for my wittle footsies. 

[NoName 16229]

On 2/21/2024 at 9:07 AM, BottleRocket said:

I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board.  Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now.  Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped.   They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting.   FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order. 

they don't have all sizes in all colors but the sale is ongoing. it's a tough deal to beat

[BottleRocket 642]

39 minutes ago, NoName said:

they don't have all sizes in all colors but the sale is ongoing. it's a tough deal to beat

 

I liked the first pair enough to go ahead a buy a 2nd pair in a different style and color.  

 

[tx 3 putt 75229]

On 2/18/2024 at 9:52 AM, deadshank said:

I had to get work boots again. Job-sites and deer camp are hard on boots.   Went back to the Twisted X brand.  They’re not terribly expensive, have unique styles and are incredibly comfortable on this old man’s feet.  
 

There are known Twisted X haters on this board.  No me importa. 

 

this has turned into my goto work boot/shoe ...

[billfromlaketravis 11286]

On 2/21/2024 at 9:07 AM, BottleRocket said:

I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board.  Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now.  Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped.   They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting.   FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order. 

That’s a great price. The Tecovas equivalent is a cool $300 these days. 

[deadshank 24644]

Last pair I’m buying for a while.  Olathe rough outs.  

Just now, deadshank said:

Last pair I’m buying for a while.  Olathe rough outs.  

 

[fattyflattie 4633]

On 2/19/2024 at 7:09 PM, fattyflattie said:

Twisted X makes a good work boot, I’ve heard.  I’ve got a metric ton of wear out of a pair that get bad reviews, but have been great for me (Irish setters, ~4 years everyday wear). The soles are finally getting bald in some spots that could cause me issues if it contributed to an incident, so will probably replace soon.  They were comfortable af from day 1, have been near everyday wear for last 4 years from job site to field to everyday wear.   Based on the reviews I didn’t expect them to last half as long, but steel isn’t even showing. Just a couple of bald spots. 

Well, lost a chunk of the heel climbing in and out of a zoom boom today.  Think I’ll keep them around a bit for an extra pair but going to get me a new set this weekend I guess. Just after bragging on them…

Still comfortable af but it’s time. 

[Herbie Hancock 7272]

Last pair I’m buying for a while.  Olathe rough outs.  
 

Those are sharp. A younger Herbie would have zero issue stepping out to chase fat girls in those.

[deadshank 24644]

6 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

Those are sharp. A younger Herbie would have zero issue stepping out to chase fat girls in those.

You don’t have to be young.   I’m an old man. 

[noharleyyet 2826]

Lucchese Old Friend

 

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2719]

I can smell the Old Spice coming from that pic.  

[billfromlaketravis 11286]

Well I gave in and bought my first pair of Lucchese boots. I said to myself, if they make a good looking pair for under $600, I’ll pull the trigger.

 

[Schulz2.0 28626]

On 2/18/2024 at 8:52 AM, deadshank said:

I had to get work boots again. Job-sites and deer camp are hard on boots.   Went back to the Twisted X brand.  They’re not terribly expensive, have unique styles and are incredibly comfortable on this old man’s feet.  
 

There are known Twisted X haters on this board.  No me importa. 

I had a pair last year and was disappointed at how long they lasted. 

[billfromlaketravis 11286]

I don’t want to talk Up Tecovas, but they sent me a new pair of goat skin boots no questions asked. I contacted them and told them the lining was drooping after about a year and the boots no longer fit. I received the new pair the next day.

 

[deadshank 24644]

1 hour ago, Schulz2.0 said:

I had a pair last year and was disappointed at how long they lasted. 

Who knows?  I’ve had at least 6 pair and put all through the wringer.  They've held up OK.  Some better than others.  It’s the comfort side of the ledger that gains my interest.  

[billfromlaketravis 11286]

Any reviews of Texas Boot Company store brand boots? 

[tx 3 putt 75229]

On 3/31/2024 at 6:16 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Well I gave in and bought my first pair of Lucchese boots. I said to myself, if they make a good looking pair for under $600, I’ll pull the trigger.

 

 

great find

[GenXer 2479]

On 2/21/2024 at 9:07 AM, BottleRocket said:

I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board.  Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now.  Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped.   They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting.   FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order. 

I got a pair of Cuero Eastwoods last Jun. I really like the transition of the tanning at the toe and corner.

That being said, I’ve worn them with light use about 20 times, and the toe box on the right boot beneath the exterior leather has torn at a right angle. They’re now unwearable and cuero won’t do anything about it. Cheap boots are cheap quality. Will not buy again.

[billfromlaketravis 11286]

A kudos for Lucchese. A very nice  young man spent the better part of an hour making sure my wife’s order will arrive early next week. Upgraded me to 2 day shipping for free.  She’ll look good at her interview. 

Edited June 15 by billfromlaketravis

[Dnaguy 11565]

I have two pair of Lucchese snip toes that I've had close to 10-15 years old now.

One in cherry and one closer to a saddle brown.

I wear them with suits, jeans, chinos, etc.

I don't have any exotics and was thinking of buying some full quill emu or ostrich.

Any suggestions? 

In SA if that makes a difference.

 

Also, can a fat 40 year old white dude pull off black lizard / snake / python boots? Asking for a friend.

Edited June 17 by Dnaguy

[Aqua Buddha 14107]

Back when I was 25, I bought myself a pair of dark cherry, ostrich skin Lucchese boots.  The boots were/are sharp looking but it was just one in a long line of bad decisions at the time.  I turned 50 last week and all year I kept racking my brain trying to think of what I wanted.  I kept coming back to the Lucchese's.  I wanted to book end the last 25 years.  If you told 25 year me the life 50 year old me would have, he would have thought you were high.  

So, for my 50th, I got a pair of brown, alligator skin boots.  I ordered them from a store to ship to my house due to them being a particular size.  The store people were great to deal with.  There is still something sharp about that cowboy/cowgirl look.  Boots, tight jeans, and a simply shirt or blazer.  (Not the bro country dip shits who look like a youth minister at a non denominational church.)

Old boots on the left.  They held up well.  Ostrich skin boots slap with some drip or whatever the kids say now....

 

Edited June 20 by Aqua Buddha

[NoName 16229]

On 6/19/2024 at 8:00 PM, Aqua Buddha said:

Back when I was 25, I bought myself a pair of dark cherry, ostrich skin Lucchese boots.  The boots were/are sharp looking but it was just one in a long line of bad decisions at the time.  I turned 50 last week and all year I kept racking my brain trying to think of what I wanted.  I kept coming back to the Lucchese's.  I wanted to book end the last 25 years.  If you told 25 year me the life 50 year old me would have, he would have thought you were high.  

So, for my 50th, I got a pair of brown, alligator skin boots.  I ordered them from a store to ship to my house due to them being a particular size.  The store people were great to deal with.  There is still something sharp about that cowboy/cowgirl look.  Boots, tight jeans, and a simply shirt or blazer.  (Not the bro country dip shits who look like a youth minister at a non denominational church.)

Old boots on the left.  They held up well.  Ostrich skin boots slap with some drip or whatever the kids say now....

 

mind sharing how much those ended up running you? they look sharp as hell!

[Aqua Buddha 14107]

7 hours ago, NoName said:

mind sharing how much those ended up running you? they look sharp as hell!

Only about $1K.  I say "only" because if you end up with a custom fitting, you'll pay a lot more.  My size was fairly standard (11.5/D) so I could just order from the warehouse.  

It's taken about a week or so to break them in and now they feel great.

[tx 3 putt 75229]

On 6/19/2024 at 8:00 PM, Aqua Buddha said:

Back when I was 25, I bought myself a pair of dark cherry, ostrich skin Lucchese boots.  The boots were/are sharp looking but it was just one in a long line of bad decisions at the time.  I turned 50 last week and all year I kept racking my brain trying to think of what I wanted.  I kept coming back to the Lucchese's.  I wanted to book end the last 25 years.  If you told 25 year me the life 50 year old me would have, he would have thought you were high.  

So, for my 50th, I got a pair of brown, alligator skin boots.  I ordered them from a store to ship to my house due to them being a particular size.  The store people were great to deal with.  There is still something sharp about that cowboy/cowgirl look.  Boots, tight jeans, and a simply shirt or blazer.  (Not the bro country dip shits who look like a youth minister at a non denominational church.)

Old boots on the left.  They held up well.  Ostrich skin boots slap with some drip or whatever the kids say now....

 

[tx 3 putt 75229]

My luchesse chocolate ostrich boots are damn beautiful 

 

[tx 3 putt 75229]

51 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

Only about $1K.  I say "only" because if you end up with a custom fitting, you'll pay a lot more.  My size was fairly standard (11.5/D) so I could just order from the warehouse.  

It's taken about a week or so to break them in and now they feel great.

do you run an insole in them ?

Super feet insoles make all my boys feel like Nikes 

[Aqua Buddha 14107]

3 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

do you run an insole in them ?

Super feet insoles make all my boys feel like Nikes 

No, but I've thought about it.  I'm trying to break them in I've thought about it to make the heel more snug, if anything.  

[Herbie Hancock 7272]

No, but I've thought about it.  I'm trying to break them in I've thought about it to make the heel more snug, if anything.  

What kind of socks do you wear? I loved the AQHA Remuda series Justin came out with in the late 00’s, but they just didn’t fit right because I’ve got a foot like a wedge: wide in the front and skinny heel so it floated in Justin’s. Bought a couple pairs of Thorlo’s and would wear them with the Justin’s and that solved the issue. Plus, Thorlo’s are comfy as shit.

[Brodarious Hamm Sandwich 123]

do you run an insole in them ?
Super feet insoles make all my boys feel like Nikes 

Not familiar with ‘em. Details?

[tx 3 putt 75229]

Just now, Brodarious Hamm Sandwich said:

Not familiar with ‘em. Details?

Have to right thickness for you. Started them in my work boots long ago, never looked back 

https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/shop/insoles/men-s

[elguapo 4552]

I want to buy a pair of ropers and noticed that Cuero has some on sale for $100. Are they worth it at that price or should I pay up for another brand?

[tx 3 putt 75229]

3 hours ago, elguapo said:

I want to buy a pair of ropers and noticed that Cuero has some on sale for $100. Are they worth it at that price or should I pay up for another brand?

no ideA, look at YouTube reviews 

then go by fit and look. what boots do you currently own ?

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2719]

I want to buy a pair of ropers and noticed that Cuero has some on sale for $100. Are they worth it at that price or should I pay up for another brand?

I bought a pair about 2 years ago and I’ve enjoyed mine.

[Hamttx 414]

Never mind 

 

 

Edited July 21 by Hamttx
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