Cowboy Boots

[1955mercury]

In the office with my Nocona boots today.

Bought at the Justin outlet in Fort Worth, soon after we moved here.


Cheers!
David

You need a scorpion now DJH. Lol!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

You need a scorpion now DJH. Lol!
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1980's artwork. I still have one of those boxes here somewhere.

 

[BobHufford]

A second later the scorpion was gone, but the cowboy had a cigar burn on the web between his index and middle finger.

 

[Manly Footwear]

Manly,

Any updates on your boot quest? Some of us (including myself) are living vicariously through your journey and eventual purchase.

No notable progress to report yet. Have reached out to several folks and have it pretty much narrowed down to one or two that I want to contract with. Currently I'm trying to nail down: Caiman vs. Crocodile, toe shape (round non-roper vs. squarish think Lucchese 7 toe), top/shaft pattern and color. Ideally, I want to get all the details worked out so when I go out there I don't waste time with design ideas or get overwhelmed with choices .

Would love to hear thoughts on Caiman. I always though it was a lesser material and not a good long term value. However, I have been lead to believe that quality skins have come a long way and not as problematic as older material.

How do we feel about blunt square toe, think Luchhese 7 toe? I would have never considered it until I tried one on recently. It's growing on me. I don't think snip toes work for me, so I'm ruling those out.

 

[Stringmaster]

You need a scorpion now DJH. Lol!
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Haha memories--I used to have all of those Nocona posters on display in my store--the pics were on the boot boxes too ca. early-mid 80's

 

[Joao Encarnado]

In the office with my Nocona boots today.
Bought at the Justin outlet in Fort Worth, soon after we moved here.

It's about time, David. Love that color combo and stitching on those.

As Greg said: Finally!

Thanks Bama. These were a bargain $100 buy at the outlet and they are probably the most comfortable footwear I own. They get a lot of use.
I stop by the store every now and again, I'd love to find similar boots in a blue/grey colour. No luck so far.

My brown Armando's also have seen a lot of use and I consider them comfortable but not if I have to stand on foot for 8 hours.
Good luck on your quest.

 

[Aaronlowe]

No notable progress to report yet. Have reached out to several folks and have it pretty much narrowed down to one or two that I want to contract with. Currently I'm trying to nail down: Caiman vs. Crocodile, toe shape (round non-roper vs. squarish think Lucchese 7 toe), top/shaft pattern and color. Ideally, I want to get all the details worked out so when I go out there I don't waste time with design ideas or get overwhelmed with choices .

Would love to hear thoughts on Caiman. I always though it was a lesser material and not a good long term value. However, I have been lead to believe that quality skins have come a long way and not as problematic as older material.

How do we feel about blunt square toe, think Luchhese 7 toe? I would have never considered it until I tried one on recently. It's growing on me. I don't think snip toes work for me, so I'm ruling those out.

IMO, round toe is a bit more versatile; you can wear then with a suit and not get too out of line. The big square toes just look too stark if you try to dress them up. I have a french toe on my Lucchese caiman and they are also great with just jeans and tshirt or a suit.

I'll defer to the hide experts on gator V caiman when it comes to durability, but gator belly boots are just about as pretty as you can get.

 

[Michaelshane]

Larry Mahans today..

 

[Bamaboots]

Larry Mahans today..

Good looking. Like the triad style, Michael.

 

[RJR]

Good looking. Like the triad style, Michael.

+1

 

[Bamaboots]

Would love to hear thoughts on Caiman. I always though it was a lesser material and not a good long term value. However, I have been lead to believe that quality skins have come a long way and not as problematic as older material.

How do we feel about blunt square toe, think Luchhese 7 toe? I would have never considered it until I tried one on recently. It's growing on me. I don't think snip toes work for me, so I'm ruling those out.

Manly, I don't have any experience with Caiman. The only reptile boots I own are American alligator belly. You spoke of being rough on footwear and that alone would make me reluctant to go with an exotic like that for my first pair of customs because hiding or repairing scuffs and nicks is going to be a lot more difficult than it would be with a smooth leather. I'm self conscious every time I put my gators on, always concerned about dinging them up.

As for the toe, that's just a personal preference. I'm not a fan of the wide square toe box but they're awfully popular right now. The widest toe box in my collection is approximately 1" .

 

[Michaelshane]

I hate the square toes.Boots or shoes.

 

[Amos f h]

Dan post today


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[Bamaboots]

Late 50"s to mid 60"s Tony Lama's in Kangaroo.

 

[1955mercury]

Late 50"s to mid 60"s Tony Lama's in Kangaroo.
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Darn!! I've got new boots that don't look that good.

 

[BobHufford]

Late 50"s to mid 60"s Tony Lama's in Kangaroo.
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Nice! I like the variegated stitching. Heck ... I like everything about them!

 

[dh66]

Nice ones Cuz!! You know I'm one for the pointy toes, and the stitching is top shelf. Those look great! Especially given their age.

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[Bamaboots]

Darn!! I've got new boots that don't look that good.

Thanks, 1955. These don't often come off the shelf.

Nice! I like the variegated stitching. Heck ... I like everything about them!

Thank you, Bob. The stitching is a favorite of mine.

Nice ones Cuz!! You know I'm one for the pointy toes, and the stitching is top shelf. Those look great! Especially given their age.

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Thanks, Cuz. I knew they would get your attention.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

You know I'm one for the pointy toes, and the stitching is top shelf.

What Dale said!

 

[RJR]

Darn!! I've got new boots that don't look that good.

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