Becks Boots

[hectic]

Do it man, you need some boots

[Lucifer]

They do look nice! Let me know what you find out (and what you think of them if you get a pair).

[Giles]

@hectic:

Do it man, you need some boots

Like I need a hole in the head…..

[Regular_zip]

Really like the look of those! 

[Giles]

I think I am going to go with

Munson Toe, Leather sole, 1 1/2inch block heel in Rough out Chocolate anvil steer…..

just ordered (via Lando - thx) the measuring kit...

http://www.beckboots.com/How%20Do%20I%20Get%20a%20Size%20Kit''.htm

[Regular_zip]

Now that is one cool way to end up getting bespoke!! 

[Chris]

@Giles:

Anyone know anything about these.  Thinking of getting a pair of lace-ups made….

Beck is known for making tough, no-frills boots for working cowboys/ranch hands.  Their primary customers are the ranchers in the Texas Panhandle region.  I don't know anyone with a pair, personally, but their reputation is good.  Prices are in line with comparable bootmakers, too.

The sizing kit is of a style I've seen before- you should be able to get a very good custom fit.  Make sure you follow the directions carefully and add in any information you can about your feet- tendency to blister, corns, bunions, ingrown toenails, history of broken bones, etc.  The bootmakers take all of that into account when they're constructing the lasts and more information is always better.

Hope this helps, and let me know if you need anything.

[LandoCal126 0]

@Chris:

Make sure you follow the directions carefully and add in any information you can about your feet- tendency to blister, corns, bunions, ingrown toenails, history of broken bones, 2 Missing Toes, etc.  The bootmakers take all of that into account when they're constructing the lasts and more information is always better.

[Chris]

Yeah, I figured that would show up in the impression, but it might be worth mentioning…

[Giles]

You guys…..

[Moonshine]

Good stuff, Giles!  Looking forward to some pics when you get them!  And out of curiosity, just how many pairs of boots/shoes do you have?

[Chris]

Giles's answer: not nearly enough
Paula's answer: far too many

[Giles]

Pleading the fifth…..

[Giles]

Going to have fun today…

[SpaceGnome]

i think those impression sizing kits need to be a universal standard in the custom boot world…

[FurattoHeddo]

Definitely handier than drawing a line with a pencil so it seems…

[Giles]

My spec:

Beck Lace Up Boots.  http://www.beckboots.com/Beck%20Lace-Up.htm

Chocolate Anvil Rough Out
Leather sole
French toe (can't remember if I went wide or regular)
1 5/8 in Tapered Heel

They have just added the option of the Forties Square Toe, which I would do next time

[joesaintjohn]

Those are sick! May have to invest in a pair.

[Giles]

Watch this space for a collab…...

[SpaceGnome]

chocolate pigskin would be tits on a pair of boots