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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      I was amazingly lucky a few years back.  My cousin worked at Lobbs and once a year she was allowed to have one pair of shoes that had not been picked up for her or one of her family.  She let me have a turn, so I went in early on a Saturday morning and spent the day rooting around in the cellars and store rooms.  It is totally Dickensian below street level….Anyway I found a pair that fit, so I now own a pair of Lobbs.....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • GraemeG
        Graeme
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        So you got a pair of button-up boots from Lobb's then Giles? 😉

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        • GilesG
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          No, a very pretty pair of calf slip on brogues…..

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • gbougardG
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            @Graeme:

            It looks like a pretty serious set of measurements. Does Dave carve his own lasts?

            Yes he does, of course. Custom boot makers I've visited in Texas all make their own lasts. The level of craftmanship in this "industry" is quite amazing. Handmade top quality, they regularly get visits from luxury manufacturers like Hermes.

            Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
            Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
            Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

            Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
            Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
            Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
            Ric

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            • natehateN
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              what do you guys think about this company

              http://cobrarock.com/index.php?route=common/home

              don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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              • joesaintjohnJ
                joesaintjohn
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                I think you should get a pair, so I can see fitpics…

                Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                • natehateN
                  natehate
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                  haha a friend of mine that works at a levis showed me the site
                  thought they were kinda cool
                  theyre way closer to you, you go try some on and let me know

                  don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                  • ChrisC
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                    The style doesn't do anything for me, sorry.  And it could be the boot snob in me, but when I see a company based in Marfa, I can't help but think that they located there because a) they can sell to a bunch of country club artsy types and b) they can't compete with the serious bootmakers in El Paso or the Hill Country.

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                    • M
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                      ^Strongly backed, just because he has a southern accent. This is sort of a joke but not really. Haha

                      Remember, I used to be a dirty ass Memphian…..

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                      • gbougardG
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                        @Chris:

                        The style doesn't do anything for me, sorry.  And it could be the boot snob in me, but when I see a company based in Marfa, I can't help but think that they located there because a) they can sell to a bunch of country club artsy types and b) they can't compete with the serious bootmakers in El Paso or the Hill Country.

                        or San Antonio (Dave Little), or Austin (Lee Miller), or…

                        I fkcing hate it when someone decides that a proven design is old and needs to be updated. Cowboy boots are fcking works of art and cant take being tampered with. Fck that

                        Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                        Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                        Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                        Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                        Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                        Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                        Ric

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                        • ChrisC
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                          I should clarify my previous comment, as it really seems a bit dickish.  The boots look like they're well made and if you like the style, (and the price, whatever it may be) then they're fine.  That said, I'm something of a purist about cowboy boots, and those aren't, so I'm not interested.

                          Also, Marfa is a super trendy little town out in west Texas that caters to rich artsy types.  For those of you familiar with Sedona, it's kinda similar.  When folks open up a shop there and call it something catchy like "Cobra Rock", I'm pretty sure they're not aiming their products at crotchety traditionalists like me.

                          There are lots of places in Texas to get traditional, handmade cowboy boots- El Paso, (Tres Amigos, Rocketbuster, Stallion, JB Hill, etc.) the Rio Grande Valley, (Rios of Mercedes, all the Raymondville makers, etc.) the Hill Country, (which includes Austin, San Antonio, plus great makers like Duck Menzies in Temple, Eddie Kimmel in Comanche, the Jass Brothers in Lampasas, etc.) and other folks scattered around the state that will build individually lasted, made to order custom boots.  With that wealth of opportunity to get exactly what I want, I can't see any reason to go out to the middle of nowhere to buy something off the shelf.

                          Hmmm, that still sounds kinda dickish, doesn't it…

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                          • SeulS
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                            Yeah, maybe: but you're damn right as well…

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                            • gbougardG
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                              @Chris:

                              I should clarify my previous comment, as it really seems a bit dickish.  The boots look like they're well made and if you like the style, (and the price, whatever it may be) then they're fine.  That said, I'm something of a purist about cowboy boots, and those aren't, so I'm not interested.

                              Also, Marfa is a super trendy little town out in west Texas that caters to rich artsy types.  For those of you familiar with Sedona, it's kinda similar.  When folks open up a shop there and call it something catchy like "Cobra Rock", I'm pretty sure they're not aiming their products at crotchety traditionalists like me.

                              There are lots of places in Texas to get traditional, handmade cowboy boots- El Paso, (Tres Amigos, Rocketbuster, Stallion, JB Hill, etc.) the Rio Grande Valley, (Rios of Mercedes, all the Raymondville makers, etc.) the Hill Country, (which includes Austin, San Antonio, plus great makers like Duck Menzies in Temple, Eddie Kimmel in Comanche, the Jass Brothers in Lampasas, etc.) and other folks scattered around the state that will build individually lasted, made to order custom boots.  With that wealth of opportunity to get exactly what I want, I can't see any reason to go out to the middle of nowhere to buy something off the shelf.

                              Hmmm, that still sounds kinda dickish, doesn't it…

                              Keep sounding dickish, man, I love your prose on this thread… Texas is a God blessed place when it comes to cowboy boots (and many other things, by the way). I love visiting bootmakers, even though I end up buying a pair most of the time… which slowly but surely ruins me, takes up a lot of space in my small place… They're usually the coolest guys and are proud artesans.

                              Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                              Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                              Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                              Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                              Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                              Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                              Ric

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                              • gratefulmelonG
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                                Can anyone recommend a decent pair of very plain/basic cowboy boots that won't cause me to go broke?  I'm looking for best quality in the $200-$300 range.  I know nothing about this style of boot and just want something I can beat the hell out of and that will look better afterward.

                                Also, what's up with the toe styles?  Is there any specific reason for getting square toe vs pointed?  Thanks!

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                                • ChrisC
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                                  Admittedly, the Black Jack Ranch Hand boots are a bit over the top of your price range, but Black Jack boots are really well made, and for the money, the Ranch Hand is a lovely basic style that you can either polish up and look classy, or beat up and look scruffy.  Additionally, they allow a whole host of personalization options and the customer service folks at Tim's Boots will happily guide you through every aspect of your purchase.

                                  If you don't get creeped out by the thought of wearing secondhand boots (or is that secondfoot?), then eBay is a good place to hunt.  You can get some really well made vintage boots for super cheap.  I once got a pair of barely broken in custom made ostrich boots for less than $50.  Sure, they had some other guy's initials on them, but no one could see that but me…

                                  As for the toe styles, that's nothing more than personal preference.  At different times through the years, various styles have been trendy/fashionable.  In the 30s, the box toe was really popular, in the 50s, pointy toes got big, the last decade or so, the square toe has been hot.  All up to you.  Personally, I like square and box toes; just seems right to me.

                                  Just out of curiosity, what size are you?

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                                  • gratefulmelonG
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                                    Thanks for the response Chris. I'm a 9.5-10d in most boots. Second hand doesn't creep me out but I wouldn't know what to look for.

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                                    • D
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                                      im a size 9d on rios i want MORE cowboy!

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                                      • gbougardG
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                                        @gratefulmelon:

                                        Thanks for the response Chris. I'm a 9.5-10d in most boots. Second hand doesn't creep me out but I wouldn't know what to look for.

                                        @gratefulmelon:

                                        Can anyone recommend a decent pair of very plain/basic cowboy boots that won't cause me to go broke?  I'm looking for best quality in the $200-$300 range.  I know nothing about this style of boot and just want something I can beat the hell out of and that will look better afterward.

                                        Also, what's up with the toe styles?  Is there any specific reason for getting square toe vs pointed?  Thanks!

                                        For 300 bucks, check out Luccheses unless you want custom boots. Made in the USA.

                                        Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                                        Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                                        Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                                        Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                                        Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                                        Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                                        Ric

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                                        • ChrisC
                                          Chris
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                                          One thing to remember with buying new Luccheses in the sub $300 range- that's going to limit you to the 1883 line, which is not rebuildable.  Only the more expensive Classics line can be resoled.

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                                          • gratefulmelonG
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                                            Yeah, I for sure don't want disposable.

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