OP
I got a new pair of Lucchese a couple months ago. Waiting now on a new pair of ostrich, that should be ready by December.
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Happiness = a new pair of boots but...
- Thread starter walkin jack
- Start date
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I am down to two pair, Nocona full quill ostrich and Justin anteater, which I believe were added to the “endangered species” list and no longer legally available. FWIW, I prefer pointed toes on my cowboy boots; square toe boots are for pilgrims and pirates.
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Some vintage Tony Lama elephant that I picked up on ebay for 49$, then sent to El Paso for a re-last to have them custom fit to my feet.
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Hey, that's very cool, Bruce5781!
dasnake
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For me.......
I bought these a few years ago, saw them on the net, went to my local and tried the same pair but 200.00 cheaper, tried all different ways to make sure of my size through the mail, 12.5, fit perfect and did my sole treatment another half inch on the heel and had the boot shafts triple stitched to the boot, still saved 50.00.
I bought these a few years ago, saw them on the net, went to my local and tried the same pair but 200.00 cheaper, tried all different ways to make sure of my size through the mail, 12.5, fit perfect and did my sole treatment another half inch on the heel and had the boot shafts triple stitched to the boot, still saved 50.00.
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I have to admit I have never owned a pair of "cowboy" boots but these might change my mind. Pointy boots, Boots, Boots
dasnake
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Yes, happiness is a new pair of boots! Spent hours search online for what I wanted, found the perfect ones. But what size? My feet got fat so my old boots didn't fit. When I was in Missouri on vacation I stopped in a huge western store, found the boots, tried on., but didn't have the color I wanted in the right size. So I immediately ordered online direct from Ariat. Fresh out of the box I wore them 13 hours yesterday, feet didn't hurt, back feels great, Winner!
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picture snagged from website
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Pointy boots are nice for show and dancing..............
but at work I had to wear Redwing or White's for 33 years.....
and yes, it IS all about comfort.
but at work I had to wear Redwing or White's for 33 years.....
and yes, it IS all about comfort.
Always had a spare set of Sperry's best, that were never worn except on vessels, in the truck.
Barefoot boat workers often got lotsa stitches when jumping aboard and getting sliced on a genoa track etc etc.
Carbon toed tall Ariats are worn when doing wood work with overalls on top.
Easier to remove than tall lace ups.
Will get some tall Timberlands as lotsa walking, in the Ariats, was not fun when last in the Wintertime Rockies
Wore my Stetson to the Aquatic Center on Friday and said, " thank you Cowgirl," many times in response to .... "nice hat".
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Justin T
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I was a Justin roper-style boot man for many, many years. The walking heel suited me just fine.
A couple of years ago I went shopping for a black pair and a brown pair. It was impossible to find a plain black pair with a round toe. Everything was either a snip toe or a square toe.
Side note: bootmakers will tell you that square toed boots are easier and slightly cheaper to make. Round toe construction used to be an expression of craftsmanship.
Anyhoo, the guy helping me had a pair of Tony Lamas stashed back for himself, the tops were black and the lowers were dark gray bullhide. Wasn’t too sure about the slightly taller heel but I tried em on and really liked them. To date, those boots are the most comfortable pair I’ve owned and I will never hesitate to buy Tony Lamas again. Quality all the way.
They are a dressy, good looking boot that will go anywhere and look good. Love em.
A couple of years ago I went shopping for a black pair and a brown pair. It was impossible to find a plain black pair with a round toe. Everything was either a snip toe or a square toe.
Side note: bootmakers will tell you that square toed boots are easier and slightly cheaper to make. Round toe construction used to be an expression of craftsmanship.
Anyhoo, the guy helping me had a pair of Tony Lamas stashed back for himself, the tops were black and the lowers were dark gray bullhide. Wasn’t too sure about the slightly taller heel but I tried em on and really liked them. To date, those boots are the most comfortable pair I’ve owned and I will never hesitate to buy Tony Lamas again. Quality all the way.
They are a dressy, good looking boot that will go anywhere and look good. Love em.
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OP
Hey Justin, We'd love to see a pic of those Tony Lamas. They sound like my kind of boots.
Justin T
Member
Much obliged. The lowers look black in this picture but they aren’t. Put em with a pair of black dress slacks and they are darkest grey.
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Thanks for the pic. Them's some sharp lookin' kicks!
Worked my whole life on my feet. I’m a cheap son of a gun, but when it comes to footwear, money is no object.
I can’t wear “cowboy” boots, I’ve got a high instep. Got to be some kind of lace up.
But when I get off, I’m in my sandals instantly. Florida winter wear is sandals wid sox.
I can’t wear “cowboy” boots, I’ve got a high instep. Got to be some kind of lace up.
But when I get off, I’m in my sandals instantly. Florida winter wear is sandals wid sox.
In four decades of Marine Electronics, jumping on and off boats, Sperry and Harken grip best.
Yacht boots they be.
Would go thru a pair of the best sneaker style every couple of months.
Leather moccasins not worn everyday.
Might be some new players these days.
Yacht boots they be.
Would go thru a pair of the best sneaker style every couple of months.
Leather moccasins not worn everyday.
Might be some new players these days.
prairieviper
Member
You guys have some nice looking boots. I have owned a few pairs of nice western boots but I have to say they just don't work for me. In fact, I gave a very nice pair of boots to my brother after only wearing them a few times. The only boots that I can say that are comfortable for me and that I really like are police/law enforcement boots like offered by Bates or Rocky.
Ole Joe Clark
Absent Comrade
Lots of "hunting" boots and Uncle Sam issue, but never "cowboy boots". I'm to old to break in a new pair now.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
Quick question for you boot people, what is the best thing to weatherproof my new boots? Don't remember what I've used in the past.
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I recall using Sno Seal. Want to avoid the staining from the salt & chemicals used around here on the ice and snow in the winter.
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I recall using Sno Seal. Want to avoid the staining from the salt & chemicals used around here on the ice and snow in the winter.
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