Cowboy boots

[tatmantall]

So, I’m addicted to these boots. I’m wanting to have a similar boot made but in a black chromexcel with spring/needle point toe and cowboy heel. I’m totally new to cowboy boots though. Does anyone have a direction to point me as far as a maker. I talked to heritage but they can’t get the chromexcel because has to be in large quantity orders… but I’m wanting a black the develops a superb patina with wear and that is built to take a beating.

[tatmantall]

For reference I love the patina on these lofgren engineers

[tatmantall]

Pulled the trigger on these Heritage snip toe peewees…should be here in a few days. I cannot emphasize enough how easy the ladies there are to work with.

[tatmantall]

Added a few more Heritage Boots to my collection. I’ve been bit by the cow boy boot “toe bug” pretty hard.

[Giles]

I can understand that, you being short and all that…......

[ROman]

Very nice Heritage boots.

[SPEIRMOOR]

What IH Cut have you found work best with Cowboy boots? I'm contemplating purchasing a pair soon and will need suitable denim to match

[Chris]

I wear 634s with boots all the time; no experience with any other models, sorry.

[mikebarhoot]

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[mikebarhoot]

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[SPEIRMOOR]

Thanks Mike good to know

[gbougard]

There is a new brand out of Austin called Chisos (after the mountain range in the Big Bend region in SW Texas near the border, magnificent, by the way).

https://chisos.com/collections/mens-boots

I got myself a pair of Black #1's and they are very comfortable

Superb craftmanship too

[Oaktavia]

I don't know jack shit about cowboy boots but I do know that I love them. Does anyone know a good place to start for newbies? Preferably at a lower price point so I can just get my toes wet.

[Go For Chill]

@Oaktavia What budget would you like to stay around?

[mclaincausey]

I’d just go to a western store and try on a bunch personally. Tecovas, Ariat, and Justin are entry level. Lucchese is a more expensive off the shelf but their Mexican made ones can be reasonable.

Then there are the custom makers in Texas if you ever really get obsessed.

[sophisto000]

@Oaktavia

I also know shit about the boots of cowboys, but from what I’ve seen (and as @mclaincausey mentioned) Tecovas seems to have some nice designs and an “entry level”(?) price point. I’ve considered them previously, as I like some of their styles, but with my lmtd funds have not dove in that direction…

[SourPower]

@Oaktavia IMO you should try to find some Rios of Mercedes used on eBay.

[mclaincausey]

Only problem with that is that if you are new to cowboy boots you may find them very uncomfortable if you don’t first try them on and figure out the style that is comfortable for you. You may determine that you need a certain heel height for example. Fit is a bit different with cowboy boots. I have a pair that are several sizes larger than my normal fit but they fit perfectly because of the width. In person at least first to try stuff on and determine the fit is crucial IMO.

As for jeans, depending on how wide and tall the shafts are, I have personally found 777 to work better than 666 at least for most boots because the looser opening can get caught on the shaft and stack up when you sit down. Again, this is something you’ll never know without trying them on.

[goosehd]

Agree with @mclaincausey 100% on cowboy boots and fit. My cowboy boots are typically a size or two larger than my normal street shoe (length) to fit the width properly.