Cowboy boots

[Red Devil]

@Giles:

Good maxim…..

Spoken like someone who experienced this as many times if not more than I have 

This pair comes from Heritage Boots, http://heritageboot.com/ and is this one specifically:

http://heritageboot.com/style/heritage-men/cognac-caiman-boot/

Originally I had planned on this one:

http://heritageboot.com/style/heritage-men/blood-simple-2/

But they didn't have my size.

Another contender was this pair:

http://heritageboot.com/style/heritage-men/the-triad-boot/

But alas no size either, at least not for now. They do have me on the list to contact when they make more of them in my size

[4c]

Wow, excellent choice.

[Chris]

@Red:

This pair comes from Heritage Boots, http://heritageboot.com/ and is this one specifically:

http://heritageboot.com/style/heritage-men/cognac-caiman-boot/

Interesting stitch pattern.  It's unusual to see one that's asymmetrical.  I'd like to see more of it, if you don't mind sharing.

[Red Devil]

@4c:

Wow, excellent choice.

Thanks! It was a bit of a gamble as there are so many makers out there

@Chris:

Interesting stitch pattern.  It's unusual to see one that's asymmetrical.  I'd like to see more of it, if you don't mind sharing.

Sure! Would be curious to hear your thoughts on this, your posts in this thread have been very informative to me

Here are more pics, do let me know if you need one taken from specific angle or position

[Appfaff]

Very nice boots - I like the hybrid toe - nice balance between round / snip and square

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[Red Devil]

@jdl1279:

I would check out David Espinoza

http://www.espinozabootmaker.com

Thanks for that recommendation, I had the chance to visit his shop and will be getting a pair from him on my next trip to the US. We found the last that suits my feet best.

@Appfaff:

Very nice boots - I like the hybrid toe - nice balance between round / snip and square

I was wondering what that toe was, as it didn't seem to fit any of the toes of the boots I saw at boot barns. It's called a french toe apparently.

And this company seems to be making something similar:
http://www.caboots.com/toe_options.php

While we're on it, anybody has any experience with Champion Attitude Boot Co -CABOOTS?
They certainly seem to have an impressive selection

[jdl1279]

Very cool, glad to be of help. Keep us updated

[Chris]

@Red:

While we're on it, anybody has any experience with Champion Attitude Boot Co -CABOOTS?
They certainly seem to have an impressive selection

Overall, their boots are pretty good quality for the price.  I have a few pairs from them.  I'm hesitant to recommend them, however, since the last couple of times I ordered, a few things went wrong.  They were very reasonable about fixing things, but the experience soured me a bit on them.  That said, it's been over five years since my last purchase, so they may have ironed out the kinks in their QC by now.

Thanks for the extra pictures, by the way.

[Red Devil]

@Chris:

Overall, their boots are pretty good quality for the price.  I have a few pairs from them.  I'm hesitant to recommend them, however, since the last couple of times I ordered, a few things went wrong.  They were very reasonable about fixing things, but the experience soured me a bit on them.  That said, it's been over five years since my last purchase, so they may have ironed out the kinks in their QC by now.

Thanks for sharing your experience

I am thinking I need to find a way to include a visit to Texas next time I get sent to the US, it would be so much fun!

[Appfaff]

@Red Devil - a texas trip is a must - great food, cool scenery, fantastic music and, of course, a wide selection of western style boots. I'm from Fort Worth, so I have to suggest visiting the Stockyards. Swing by Leddy's to get some custom boots made, sip a margarita in the Joe Ts garden and enjoy a garlic stuffed filet from Lonesome dove…

Almost makes me want to drive the 700 miles home now and do it all myself haha

[Red Devil]

@Appfaff:

@Red Devil - a texas trip is a must - great food, cool scenery, fantastic music and, of course, a wide selection of western style boots. I'm from Fort Worth, so I have to suggest visiting the Stockyards. Swing by Leddy's to get some custom boots made, sip a margarita in the Joe Ts garden and enjoy a garlic stuffed filet from Lonesome dove…

Almost makes me want to drive the 700 miles home now and do it all myself haha

Thanks @Appfaff, I will definitely ask for advice on where to go and what to do if I can make that trip happen!

[mikebarhoot]

@reddevil thats a sweet lookin pair of shitkickers!

[Red Devil]

@mikebarhoot:

@reddevil thats a sweet lookin pair of shitkickers!

Thanks! I am certainly enjoying them

[mikebarhoot]

Broke out the chicken pimples…

[mikebarhoot]

@Chris:

Now that you live in San Antonio, Mike, you really should make a trip to Little's Boot Company.  They have a really impressive showroom filled with custom pairs they've done over the years.  It's kinda overwhelming, actually.

Gonna try to go next week. Need a pr of black/black cherry. :). Or black roughout.

[Red Devil]

I guess that I need to live up to my username…

[deanclean]

Not nearly as detailed as some of the boots in this post but I love my Red Wing 1155's. very comfortable and for my first pair of cowboy boots I think they are well priced.

[Appfaff]

@deanclean - love the RW Pecos style boots.  Are those the American version?  I have tried them on in the RW store and can agree that they are super comfy and a great blend of western and workwear.

[deanclean]

@Appfaff:

@deanclean - love the RW Pecos style boots.  Are those the American version?  I have tried them on in the RW store and can agree that they are super comfy and a great blend of western and workwear.

Yes these are made in USA. They weren't available where I live in Canada so drove almost 3 hours to the states to go to a redwing store to get them. Worth the trip. The border agent was a little confused as why I would do that, but we had a laugh!

[Appfaff]

@deanclean nice!