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    • OaktaviaO
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      Trying them on was something I was thinking would be a smart way to start too. I just had the idea to search in Asheville, NC if they have any western stores I could visit. I am vacationing there this July with my family. I found this spot right away. I need to explore the website a bit, but maybe this could be somewhere I could try.

      Thanks for the help my dudes. I appreciate the insights. I think my price point is whatever entry level prices are.

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      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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      • Go For ChillG
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        For me, Tecovas have the best looking boots in the entry level category. Really the only thing making them "entry level" is that they have a slightly less robust build than higher end boots, but that also means almost zero break-in. One thing I love about them is that the shank is plastic so the boots are lighter on your foot and you don't have to take them off at the airport.

        Heritage Boot Co is my favorite in the mid tier. Super cool and unique designs, made like high end custom boots, but made in production batches to keep the cost down. Easily twice the quality of most Lucchese boots.

        "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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        • OaktaviaO
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          @Go-For-Chill right on man, thanks for the insight, this definitely helps.

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          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

          WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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          • djsazonD
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            Chisos #2 in Whiskey with IH X SE 19oz 301 fit.

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            • OaktaviaO
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              Finally found a pair of wild looking cowboy boots. And holy heck are these wild. Elderly woman at the counter said I was lucky, these were just brought in two days ago. Wear them with pride she said. Fuck yeah.

              IG: electricindigowizard

              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

              WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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              • SourPowerS
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                @Oaktavia Dude these go absolutely insane. Can't wait to see the fits!!!

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                • Go For ChillG
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                  @Oaktavia Broooooooo! These are wild!! Hornback gator tail is my guess? Keep them puppies well conditioned.

                  "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    @SourPower dude I'm so stoked on these. Found them at Lexington Antiques in downtown Asheville.

                    @Go-For-Chill said in Cowboy boots:

                    @Oaktavia Broooooooo! These are wild!! Hornback gator tail is my guess? Keep them puppies well conditioned.

                    Yeah I assume these could use some TLC. Would Obenauf's work fine on these or do I need something special for the exotic leather?

                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                    • Daniel SanD
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                      🤪 those are insane , what a great find !
                      Mr. Alligator Steve 🤘

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                        That antique shop has crazy steals on shoes! I got some Alden’s there for 20 bucks, once. How long are you here, dude?

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                        • Go For ChillG
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                          For the most part leather is leather. Alligator doesn’t need anything special. I use the neatsfoot oil from redwing on my gator boots. I’ve also used mink oil. Obenauf's should be fine, but it’s wax based. Personally I try not to add any wax to my leather unless I’m purposefully trying to waterproof it. Wax clogs the pores which makes the leather less breathable and makes it feel hotter to wear. I also believe it’s better for the leather to let it breathe. But that’s just my opinion.

                          "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                          • OaktaviaO
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                            @Go-For-Chill thank you for the info, that all makes sense. I am wondering if the leather is faux or real. Are you able to tell from looking at them?

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                            IG: electricindigowizard

                            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                            • Daniel SanD
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                              do you know the maker ? maybe a good chance to find out if it’s real ?

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                              • OaktaviaO
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                                @Daniel-San they're fake/prints. Made by el General in Mexico. I have learned that usually real gator boots are made from sewn pieces of gator (as opposed to one large piece), often are not uniform or symmetrical, and clearly look like scales up close. These boots tick none of those boxes. But thats OK, likely cowhide printed with the gator pattern.

                                IG: electricindigowizard

                                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                • Daniel SanD
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                                  what ever 😁 they are crazy cool 😜

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                                  • OaktaviaO
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                                    @Daniel-San thanks man, now I can wear these around and see if I want to go for real gator skin down the road. Fun entry level boots, which is what I was after.

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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