Cowboy Boots

[Bamaboots]

Looks like the leather on the vamp is cracking, can't quite tell. They do say Tocona Texas inside, and look at the price.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/65103044/vintage-1980s-mens-dark-brown-nocona?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=1970s nocona boots&ref=sr_gallery_6

jonesy, that link sent me directly to vigilink, which happens a lot these days. No biggie. In regards to your Berkshire Hathaway reference, those jackasses wouldn't even be in the boot business if Justin hadn't been in the brick business, because that's what they really wanted and couldn't get one without the other. Hurricane Jack knows more about this than I do. It's still amazing to me that the big three remained so closely tied together after so many years.

Lots of incest and inbreeding in the early years of the cowboy boot business. At the least a lot of infighting and backbiting.

 

[jonesy86]

Plug this into ETSY

Vintage 1980s Men's Dark Brown Nocona Cowboy Leather Boots 10 1/2

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Who Knew?

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[belfastboy]

I am looking to pull the pin on a pair of Lucchese ropers in goat (okay, I know they are not real cowboy boots but for this city kid they fit the bill). Anyone have an opinion on Lucchese quality and value? New they run upwards of $700 so a much higher price point than my Justins. Opinions???

 

[jonesy86]

I don't know much about this stuff, but I like plain simple low heeled ropers that don't cost too much and are made in the USA.

These are on sale.

https://www.cavenders.com/western/cowboy-boots/men

 

[jonesy86]

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Got it coming from Amazon.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Got it coming from Amazon.

John Justin wrote his own book which is long ago out of print but you see them on eBay once in a while. Either book will give you a background on the Justin sons & sister Enid & her husbands. You will better understand how the Big 3 came about & how they came to be together.

 

[jonesy86]

Enid sounds like she was an amazing woman, especially in those days.

 

[jonesy86]

I read that Tocona started out making lace up work boots for the wildcatters. Saw these on the bay. Don't quite know what to make of them but they are old Justin's made in the US and are my size.

http://r.ebay.com/HelY7u

Thats quite a texture on the leather.

 

[jonesy86]

oops wrong link. Here are the buffalo boots.

http://r.ebay.com/eaaFc4

 

[Desert dog]

I read that Tocona started out making lace up work boots for the wildcatters. Saw these on the bay. Don't quite know what to make of them but they are old Justin's made in the US and are my size.

View attachment 88193

http://r.ebay.com/HelY7u

Thats quite a texture on the leather.

Appears to be bullhide.


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[jonesy86]

You are right it is bullhide. Should be pretty tough for work boots, no? Don't see those around much.

Thanks.

 

[Desert dog]

You are right it is bullhide. Should be pretty tough for work boots, no? Don't see those around much.

Thanks.

Very tough. I've had bullhides take a lot of abuse and still polish up nice. I used to have a pair of Justin lace up ropers in cowhide. Liked them a lot.


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[jonesy86]

100 bucks, they look like they are in pretty good shape. What do you think? Wonder how old they are.

http://r.ebay.com/eaaFc4

 

[Desert dog]

100 bucks, they look like they are in pretty good shape. What do you think? Wonder how old they are.

http://r.ebay.com/eaaFc4

They do look to be on very good condition.
I don't know the age.

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[belfastboy]

Well, I decided the best way to discern quality is to do a hands on survey. Just closed deals on 3 pair of boots, a Tony Lama lizard, a Lucchese roper in goat and a Dan Post lizard. All look to be in great shape and negotiated real good pricing. Keeping my eyes open for a decent pair of ostrich but the ones I came across so far are too new and too expensive.

 

[belfastboy]

oops wrong link. Here are the buffalo boots.

http://r.ebay.com/eaaFc4

I have a pair of these that look similar but are cowhide with a pebbled texture. Great boots for the money even if not buffalo

 

[Bamaboots]

Well, I decided the best way to discern quality is to do a hands on survey. Just closed deals on 3 pair of boots, a Tony Lama lizard, a Lucchese roper in goat and a Dan Post lizard. All look to be in great shape and negotiated real good pricing. Keeping my eyes open for a decent pair of ostrich but the ones I came across so far are too new and too expensive.

What size do you wear. You looking for smooth or full quill?

 

[Bamaboots]

I read that Tocona started out making lace up work boots for the wildcatters. Saw these on the bay. Don't quite know what to make of them but they are old Justin's made in the US and are my size.

View attachment 88193

http://r.ebay.com/HelY7u

Thats quite a texture on the leather.

Jonesy, that particular style is called a packer.

 

[belfastboy]

What size do you wear. You looking for smooth or full quill?

I am 10EE in Justins, they fit me perfectly. I am hoping that sizing translates into these other brands. Wear a non labelled pair of python skinned boots in a 10D and they are tight but make em work with really thin socks.
Open to either smooth or not too flashy full quill.
Am I okay with using Lexol on the reptile or is the Saphir reptile milk a better choice?