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    seawolf
    Mod Squad
    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

    @Chris:

    If you do decide to go for a pair made out of anything other than cowhide, it would be smart to see what the UK is likely to confiscate.

    Damn, that would be a kick in the nuts.

    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

    @zeebeeleather

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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      Yeah, it's unlikely, but it's possible.  Even in the US, you can occasionally have problems.  California has some very restrictive laws, and I've heard of problems even for domestic shipping.  I know a boot maker that won't ship alligator boots to California, even though the hides come from Louisiana and gator is completely legal in the US.

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        seawolf
        Mod Squad
        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

        Wow. I guess it makes sense, but that's crazy.

        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

        @zeebeeleather

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          Red Devil
          Joined: 3 Aug 2015

          Thanks Chris, I found these brand online but couldn't find a shop close enough to me to go try them. I might have a business trip to the US in the coming months, so the plan would be the get the boots while I am there if it works out.

          Second hand could be a good idea for me to find out what I like before I commit to something, especially that some boots would be hardly worn.

          Finally by exotic skin, I meant ostrich, at least for the first pair. Do you consider ostrich exotic? or is it too common for that?

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            jdl1279
            Joined: 3 Jan 2014

            Ostrich is an exotic skin, but likely the least restricted. The skins you will likely run into issue with are some snake, lizard, gator, anything reptilian really, and elephant.

            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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              Chris
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 28 Jun 2010

              Exotic is a catchall term, not an explicitly defined category.  Basically, it means "more expensive"and encompasses everything other than cow, goat and maybe buffalo.  Ostrich is super common, so you should have no problems buying it, nor should there be any legal restrictions.

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                Red Devil
                Joined: 3 Aug 2015

                Thanks!
                The variety is staggering, I am already thinking that maybe 2 boots is not such a bad idea 😃
                One with a rounded toe and another one with a square one. Also one of these should be in Ostrich… I can see how this starts

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                  jdl1279
                  Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                  Keep us updated

                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                    mikebarhoot
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                    Joined: 15 Dec 2015

                    one is none! 😉

                    1 black, 1 brown & yer set. maybe….

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                      Red Devil
                      Joined: 3 Aug 2015

                      Will definitely keep you updated 🙂
                      Waiting to see if my trip to the US is confirmed, as that will have a big impact on what I get

                      @mikebarhoot:

                      one is none! 😉

                      1 black, 1 brown & yer set. maybe….

                      Set for how long? 😉

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                        mikebarhoot
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                        Joined: 15 Dec 2015

                        until you can justify the "need" for MOAR!

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                          madmonday
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                          Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                          @mikebarhoot:

                          one is none! 😉

                          1 black, 1 brown & yer set. maybe….

                          love this concept & my wife has been telling me it for years, hahaaha

                          head high, middle finger higher

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                            Beerhammer
                            Joined: 14 Mar 2014

                            Any of you guys have experience with J.B. Hill? Im looking to get into my first pair of westerns and was really interested to see that they use shell cordovan for vamps.
                            http://www.jbhilltexas.com/product/style-2k5/

                            VAMP (foot) Genuine Burgundy Shell Cordovan
                            SHAFT (top)  Matching Calf

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                              mikebarhoot
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              Joined: 15 Dec 2015

                              no Sir.  but  thats a damn fine looking boot.  l'll ask around tho.

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                                Beerhammer
                                Joined: 14 Mar 2014

                                Thanks Mike! Im pretty curious how their quality stacks up. Most pieces i see run about a grand, really like the stitching on this one.

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                                  Chris
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                  I don't have any personal experience with them, but J.B. Hill makes nice boots.  They've been in business in El Paso for 15-20 years now.  I think you'd be getting well made boots.  I'm intrigued by the cordovan option, which is rare in cowboy boots.

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                                    jdl1279
                                    Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                    I concur, J.B. Hill are a well made boot

                                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                      mikebarhoot
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                                      Joined: 15 Dec 2015


                                      666xhs
                                      Luchesse

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                                        Red Devil
                                        Joined: 3 Aug 2015

                                        Yep… I really need more ostrich in my life 😉

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                                          Beerhammer
                                          Joined: 14 Mar 2014

                                          Picked these up from the lucchese store in nashville when i was there on business last month. First pair of westerns!

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