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Snakes look good as triads. Seeing this pic reminded me that I have a pair of TL ostrich triads I haven't had out of the box for a long time.
I'd like to see those ostrich triads.Snakes look good as triads. Seeing this pic reminded me that I have a pair of TL ostrich triads I haven't had out of the box for a long time.
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I'll dig them out when I get home. Don't remember the name for the color but they're a tobacco color.I'd like to see those ostrich triads.
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Bowen, triads are a good style for exotic leathers. They are made from 3 pc construction rather than 4. They have no heel counter & the vamp doesn't wrap around to the side seam, making for fewer patchwork pcs & seams for smaller skins like lizard. The top extends all the way down to the soles. They create a nice contrast for various leathers together, & with the right contrast give the look of an overlay. You see them mostly as dress boots.^^^^ok...what’s a triad in boot lingo??
3 pieces, 3 side, 3 somethings??
I’m guessing 3 pieces since boots ain’t people.
B
Those tooled ones are awesome!Bowen, triads are a good style for exotic leathers. They are made from 3 pc construction rather than 4. They have no heel counter & the vamp doesn't wrap around to the side seam, making for fewer patchwork pcs & seams for smaller skins like lizard. The top extends all the way down to the soles. They create a nice contrast for various leathers together, & with the right contrast give the look of an overlay. You see them mostly as dress boots.
To me some exotics look gaudy; just too much of a "good thing". Triads are a way to limit the amount of exotic leather & not over do it.
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A tooled leather vamp can look like an overlay.
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Beautifu! The color combination and stitching are stunning. I want some!Though not a triad in the truest sense due to the heel counter, I've always admired these Tex Robin boots. Triads often have heel foxing and I don't know why the buyer wanted a full heel counter. Beautiful boots though.
+1Beautifu! The color combination and stitching are stunning. I want some!
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Beautiful lines on a boot! Back when the Stallion Boot Co & the Liberty Boot Co. we're making handcrafted boots & not so much a boot factory, they both made some nice tooled leather boots.Those tooled ones are awesome!
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Thank you Jack for taking the time to put that inservice together. The pics really help see what you’ve described so well.Bowen, triads are a good style for exotic leathers. They are made from 3 pc construction rather than 4. They have no heel counter & the vamp doesn't wrap around to the side seam, making for fewer patchwork pcs & seams for smaller skins like lizard. The top extends all the way down to the soles. They create a nice contrast for various leathers together, & with the right contrast give the look of an overlay. You see them mostly as dress boots.
To me some exotics look gaudy; just too much of a "good thing". Triads are a way to limit the amount of exotic leather & not over do it.
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Thanks Greg. These boots are beautiful!!Though not a triad in the truest sense due to the heel counter, I've always admired these Tex Robin boots. Triads often have heel foxing and I don't know why the buyer wanted a full heel counter. Beautiful boots though.
Thanks Greg. These boots are beautiful!!
I could easily see them propped up on your truck! Thanks for mentioning heel counter foxing of the ostrich. I’ll have to be carefull with mine. (I’m assuming foxing is wear/staining on the heel from like auto floormats etc).
I think these are about the nicest natural ostrich i’ve seen.
Thanks.
Bowen
Ahh...foxing good on boots...bad on hats. Got it. Once again “assume”=duhhHey, B. I'd love to have a pair like that to prop up on my tailgate. The wait time on a pair of his boots is around 3yrs now and unless I get some personal longevity guarantees, I doubt I'll be placing an order.
Heel foxing is just an overlay on the heel area of the boot. Fairly common on a boot with wing tips and triads as well. Here are a couple pics of my Stallion's showing the wing tips and heel foxing.
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In regards to your heel wear question, I think a piece of fleece is a good idea but I've never done it. Carpeted mats work pretty well but my current rubber mats are rough on some of my boots. Mostly it's a byproduct of wearing them. We call it accelerator burn. Boots with a spur ledge help but the back of the heel itself will still show wear. Hard to keep them perfect unless they're kept on the shelf
Most crafts stores sell dyed rabbit pelts & sheep skin remanents pretty cheap. I buy mine from a Tandy Leather store. Whenever I'm wearing boots I grab a clean one & throw it on top of the carpet mat in my truck. If I'm going to be driving some distance I use some tape on the underside to hold it in place. The fur will collect small dirt & gravel if left in there all the time so I don't. Otherwise just shake them out when you remove them & they will last for a long time. I don't wear my good boots in rain or snow, so never had a problem with getting the pelts wet.Hey guys: I have another question. I can prob figure out a solution but thought i’d ask what tricks wisdom here uses to keep your heals from getting wet/worn/rubbed etc while driving? I know...pick up you feet...sit up straight...don’t buy a go cart. Lol But car-mats get wet and dirty too. Do you all put down a towel, a piece of fleece?
I am curious.
Bowen
Most crafts stores sell dyed rabbit pelts & sheep skin remanents pretty cheap. I buy mine from a Tandy Leather store. Whenever I'm wearing boots I grab a clean one & throw it on top of the carpet mat in my truck. If I'm going to be driving some distance I use some tape on the underside to hold it in place. The fur will collect small dirt & gravel if left in there all the time so I don't. Otherwise just shake them out when you remove them & they will last for a long time. I don't wear my good boots in rain or snow, so never had a problem with getting the pelts wet.