Cowboy boots

[Go For Chill]

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.

[Oaktavia]

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

[djsazon]

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

[Oaktavia]

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.

[SourPower]

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

[Go For Chill]

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

[Oaktavia]

@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?

[Daniel San]

@Oaktavia
those are insane , what a great find !
Mr. Alligator Steve

[sabergirl]

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

[Go For Chill]

@Oaktavia

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.

[Oaktavia]

@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?

[Daniel San]

@Oaktavia
do you know the maker ? maybe a good chance to find out if it’s real ?

[Oaktavia]

@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.

[Daniel San]

@Oaktavia
what ever they are crazy cool

[Oaktavia]

@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.