For those that like a nice pair of cowboy boots

[JohnRippert]

Nice boots! How much did those particular boots set you back?
Round toes all the way too.

These were the high end, $695.

Very nice! I have found that alligator does not stretch over time. Not a complaint, just a statement. I have a few and they are very comfortable. Nice that you were able to go into the store and work with the owner.

That is why went with the size 10D. The 9.5D were just a smidge too tight, and the 10D are just a scootch on the loose side. Not enough to slip around inside of them, but enough that my feet can swell a bit and still be comfortable. Learned about that with my elephants.



I even got a guided tour of the place, including the back manufacturing room. I have watched a lot of shoe repair vids on Youtube and I recognized many of the tools and machines in that room.

 

[walkin jack]

John Those are absolutely beautiful. Your diligence really paid off. It pays to spend the time to shop if you want a good deal. Congratulations on a wise investment.

 

[ancient-one]

I wore western boots for the last 20 years before retirement. I can't remember the brand but the last pair I had were, I think goatskin. Anyhow they were the softest and most comfortable of all. My feet started swelling and I could no longer wear them so one of the guys that moved me got them.
It was kind of funny when you went on TDY in some areas of the country wearing a suit, tie and western boots you got some weird looks.

 

[Beruisis]

There are a lot of ex lawmen & cowboys who can no longer wear boots. Most turn to some kind of running shoe. Ed Cantrell, from SW Wyoming was one. I see these guys from time to time & can relate.

 

[pawncop]

Recently purchased a pair of Dan Post boots, black caiman that will serve as my Sunday go to meeting footwear.

Wore boots regularly until I went back to the ER, running shoes were the order of the day. Now in the habit of wearing running shoes is fairly ingrained.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Are snake skin boots still available and if so are they tough for woods wear? And are they expensive?

 

[JohnRippert]

With most of the exotic skins you have to do custom boots and yes, those are very expensive.

This is the website for the place I picked mine up. There are a few galleries and you can spend a while drooling and shaking your head over $1800-$3000 boots.

Houston Custom Cowboy Boots | Republic Boot Co | Houston



Here is the page that shows their more inexpensive "stock boots".


Republic Men – Republic Boot Co.

 

[handejector]

If I was not getting cremated I would wear them at my final sendoff.

Turn up the gas a little and it'll work out jus fine. Nobody'll want your ol boots.....

 

[jag312]

.....It was kind of funny when you went on TDY in some areas of the country wearing a suit, tie and western boots you got some weird looks.

When I went to court to testify before I retired, I wore my black cowboy boots, black or charcoal gray suit, and black Stetson hat. If I got any weird looks, I didn't notice and I didn't care. Come to think of it, that is exactly the way I dressed at my last high school reunion, including a red dress shirt. That's who I am.