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Boots
I know this probably isn't the right place for this question, but I don't know any other place with more Americans or with more knowledgeable people on such subjects.
I always wanted to buy a good pair of cowboy (western) boots, but (as we say where I come from) "I have black midnight" about these things (i.e. I know nothing)
So, will you please guys name the top 5 cowboy boot brands?
Ah, and a cowboy hat please (white). [Or maybe I ask that in the Fedora section]
Thanks,
I always wanted to buy a good pair of cowboy (western) boots, but (as we say where I come from) "I have black midnight" about these things (i.e. I know nothing)
So, will you please guys name the top 5 cowboy boot brands?
Ah, and a cowboy hat please (white). [Or maybe I ask that in the Fedora section]
Thanks,
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i know that Frye boots are great quality. they are expensive but stand up forever
http://www.thefryecompany.com/
http://www.thefryecompany.com/
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iirc justins are nice boots and so are tony lama's. back in my rodeo days, i really didn't check to see what the best of the best were though. these brands were more than enough for us back then and would be considered our dress boots/drinking boots......not the mudders.
if i were to buy one pair of cowboy boots for the rest of my life.....i would probably get a custom pair made by our own alberta boot co. (they're about 5 minutes away from my office).
http://www.albertaboot.com/
you can customize to your hearts desire with these guys.
word to the wise though.......be careful when you coin the term 'best' because if you use that phrase, your shouldn't ask "how much?" ;-)
if i were to buy one pair of cowboy boots for the rest of my life.....i would probably get a custom pair made by our own alberta boot co. (they're about 5 minutes away from my office).
http://www.albertaboot.com/
you can customize to your hearts desire with these guys.
word to the wise though.......be careful when you coin the term 'best' because if you use that phrase, your shouldn't ask "how much?" ;-)
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Know what you want your boots for as well. There are working boots and "boot scoot'n" boots (dancing). And if you're looking at working boots consider the heel. There are heels designed for the stirrup, others for ground pounding. Some folks wear the riding heal as a fashion statement but if you ain't used to 'em they can be difficult.
You can get boots made from just about every hide on the planet, ostrich and Emu, gator and crock, snake and ... you name it. A real cowboy don't wear nut'n but cowhide, corse he works and rodeos in his boots.
You can get boots made from just about every hide on the planet, ostrich and Emu, gator and crock, snake and ... you name it. A real cowboy don't wear nut'n but cowhide, corse he works and rodeos in his boots.
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What about this place? www.motorcowboy.com
And while I am thinking about why have they not done an Indy boot? They make some great Star Wars boots.
And while I am thinking about why have they not done an Indy boot? They make some great Star Wars boots.
Cowboy boots
Side from having an extensive collection of movie replica boots like Boba Fett, Stormtrooper, and Jack Sparrow, etc. they have a large cowboy boot collection.
I have been wearing Tony Lamas for longer than I can remember and they are my personal favorite for cowboy boots. I also agree with the above post about the Frye boots which I own several pairs and they are awesome! Justin makes a good boot as well.
http://www.caboots.com
Good luck,
W.E.
I have been wearing Tony Lamas for longer than I can remember and they are my personal favorite for cowboy boots. I also agree with the above post about the Frye boots which I own several pairs and they are awesome! Justin makes a good boot as well.
http://www.caboots.com
Good luck,
W.E.
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Yeah, I know. It's great.This place is so cool... I could probably ask about how to make a pencil out of granite and horsehair and people would chime in and let me know.
We have such a great wide community of people, and there's a huge pool of knowledge that everybody's just willing to share. That's great!
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OK. What's the best budget boot then?word to the wise though.......be careful when you coin the term 'best' because if you use that phrase, your shouldn't ask "how much?"
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Yeah, Justin ropers are the ones. I've worn them all my life. Try the George Strait line by Justin, he's got some great waterproof ones that are terrific, about $130. I read once that Justin ropers were the officer's choice for foot wear in the South Pacific during WWII. Just be sure you wear them with Wranglers, four inches longer than your regular inseam length so they look right.
Hats? Again, the George Strait line is real good. There comfortable and can take a beating. Are you sure you white? Black is really a cowboy standard, as well as silverbelly. I have 4X beaver silverbelly Stetson with a GS crease. Been to heck and back a couple times. If you really want white, most hands get a good straw, which is mostly white, but it is more casual. I always wear a felt because you never what you're going to get into or where you'll be.
Talk to JP or Peters Bros. they're a great place to start.
Hats? Again, the George Strait line is real good. There comfortable and can take a beating. Are you sure you white? Black is really a cowboy standard, as well as silverbelly. I have 4X beaver silverbelly Stetson with a GS crease. Been to heck and back a couple times. If you really want white, most hands get a good straw, which is mostly white, but it is more casual. I always wear a felt because you never what you're going to get into or where you'll be.
Talk to JP or Peters Bros. they're a great place to start.
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budget cowboy boots typically come with poly or manmade uppers whereas the boot part is still leather. its a way to cut costs. there's alot of lines that have poly uppers and if you are in that range, i'm assuming one brand is as good as the next.OK. What's the best budget boot then?
for instance, i had a pair of boots with manmade uppers....had them broken in nicely, and then didn't notice too much difference when i upgraded to full leather boots. there is definitely a breathability factor and softness factor that was improved......but all in all, back then, i couldn't tell. i can tell now for sure cuz i'm a spoiled brat....but not back then
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Ask Jess about that when you see him at the QM next month. He tried to make one once to save himself some money.....cheap no good bugger.McFly wrote:This place is so cool... I could probably ask about how to make a pencil out of granite and horsehair and people would chime in and let me know.
Shane
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Regards! Michaelson
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