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I'm thinking about buying a pair of "Cowboy Boots". I have a rather wide foot especially at the ball. Out of the Tony Lama. Nacona, Justin and other choices does anyone have recomendations? How about quality and durability? I think I will have plenty of choices to try some on but nothing like hearing from a long time user.
 
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As Bill said, Lucchese. Expensive but worth it. Although when I could still wear boots, I did have a pair of Tony Lamas I loved. They felt like glove leather. Your choice though as to what fits you best. You said you had a wide foot at the ball. I don't know if you can find this in boots unless they are custom made but I used to buy my loafers for work with a D width at the ball and a B width at the heel.

CW
 
IMO, Nocona is the best bang for the buck. Luccese certainly makes a good boot, and I own a pair, but they ain't cheap.
 
If you are looking for the best and don't mind spending the money, JB HILL in Texas. Their boots are handmade and they'll make them off of a pattern of your foot, so you know they'll fit.

Lucchese's are the best mid-priced.

Ariat makes the most comfortable everyday boot.
 
...I always liked Tony Lama...narrow round toe and riding heel...

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I own a pair of Tony Lamas. They are some of the most comfortable footwear I've ever had, and I didn't even buy the real expensive ones. Mine are on the lower end of the price scale, but still nice & comfortable.

I don't have any experience with other brands, so I won't comment on them.
 
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I was a S.A.S.S. member and Cowboy shooter for 20 years and so I had few pair of CB Boots. I have not shot in a SASS Match in a few years now so I gave away the boots. I sincerely hope you find them more comfortable than I did. When I did shoot the Matches I use to bring Tennis Shoes to wear home after the match. Ouch!

One pair were Tony Lama's and the other was Durango I believe. I had a pair of Frye Boots a while ago too, but again they were too uncomfortable for me.

YMMV

Chief38
 
I also vote for Luchese. Go with the classics, if you don't mind paying more. Try to have a Luchese rep fit you...their website should provide information about this. As a result of a fitting, I learned I needed a low instep arch to achieve the best fit so I ordered a pair that way and they are as comfortable as cowboy boots can be. With the classics, you can specify the type of toe and the type/height of heel. So, you can have it your way, tailored to how you will use the boots.
 
I cannot wear Tony Lamas as they are too narrow. And you have the get their "Americana" line unless you're okay with Chinese made. Not at all the same company they used to be...

In the $200 range, Boulet from Canada. I own a couple pairs, one is 20 years old. Check out the style 7032 or style 0312. Medium cowboy toe and available in EEE. Excellent daily user. http://www.bouletboots.com/
Life is short or as the kids say: "YOLO". In the $600 range, Lucchese Classics. Think of them as "Performance Center" boots. Mine are L1676. Lucchese Boot Co. - Official Site / Lucchese Classics - L1676
 
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Depends on your budget. I had Tony Lamas and I was happy. But I also has Durangos and they did the job. I have new Ariat's for sale if interested...
 
For a off the shelf boot,,,You will have a hard time beating Lucchese..If you wat them at a discount...Go to ....grapevinehill.com Right now they have a 40% discount sale on most of their models they handle diccontinued models of Lucchese, at much better prices than first run dealers.....Granted Lucchese isn't the Lucchese of 25 years ago but still better than most.....If you can try the Lucchese Classic models....I just purchased a pair of their Claqssic Ropers at a very discounted price...Their return policy is very liberal.. Ironicaly grapevinehill is in New England. They have made a deal with Lucchese to handel overruns and different models...They also handle a lot of different shoe brands usually in the higher price venue. at a pretty good discount..In the 60's I had a last on file at the original Lucchese when it was still family owned. I have noe idea who really owns them now but quaity is still better than most factory made boots.. Grapevinehill.com
 
Coldshooter said:
I'm thinking about buying a pair of "Cowboy Boots". I have a rather wide foot especially at the ball. Out of the Tony Lama. Nacona, Justin and other choices does anyone have recomendations? How about quality and durability? I think I will have plenty of choices to try some on but nothing like hearing from a long time user.
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Nacona. Everything else is... everything else.
 
I've had a pair of Naconas for 30 years, resoled once. Great boots. But I've also been pleased with Lucchese. My current dress boot (yeah, in TX we wear em with suits and jeans) are Dan Post lizard skins.
 
Thanks for all the good advice. I can totally agree that not all leather will stretch to fit. When I was in the Army one of the guys in our unit who was from Richardson told me that in Dallas in the early 70s if someone said they were a Detective don't ask for a Badge just see if they were wearing Tony Lamas. My work boots for job sites are Red Wings steel toe bought in 1991 and still on the job.
 
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