Footwear to go with our jackets

[Jin431]

Thanks, I will try calling them when they open today



I understand what you mean about their website, what price range are they in?



The 102 last looks very simillar indeed, curious to hear your impressions when you get them. What is their lead time like?



The most important thing is whether you feel comfortable in a pair, I would say try one!



Stewart-Romero has some very interesting models, just looked them up

Edit: typos

The upper will be made from black horse butt from Maryam which I am a fan of so I know how that will behave. I do hope the 103 last and size agrees with me. The lead time was projected at 6 months so maybe I'll have the boots by July (hopefully).

I'll probably get one (western boot) later on just for fun lol that should be right at home to wear during the county fair season

 

[Ayeteael]

Texas Traditions stopped taking new customer orders a few years ago when their lead time reached four years. Haven’t checked in some time so I don’t know if this has changed.

This is correct, but in 2019 they mentioned on their instagram taking customers again, so I reached out. I don't know whether they're still taking new customers, but its worth asking if you're interested.

 

[Psant25]

@red devil my horween horsehide boots were 385 bucks from Errol Shipler. Honcho is made in el paso different from Hondo made in Mexico. Different companies

I pic toe style, heel, scallop, stitch pattern, narrowed shaft, shaft height, pull tab style, sole, etc. can be all specified. Exotics a little more money

Errol Shipler site:
https://www.shiplerboots.com

this site some better pics. Carter’s boots are made by Honcho

https://cartersboots.com/collections/mens-western-boots

same as Drews western boots made by honcho

https://drewsboots.com/collections/farm-ranch/products/drews-classic-rancher-tobacco-horse

 

[Blackadder]

Dayton boots

 

[red devil]

@red devil my horween horsehide boots were 385 bucks from Errol Shipler. Honcho is made in el paso different from Hondo made in Mexico. Different companies

I pic toe style, heel, scallop, stitch pattern, narrowed shaft, shaft height, pull tab style, sole, etc. can be all specified. Exotics a little more money

Errol Shipler site:
https://www.shiplerboots.com

this site some better pics. Carter’s boots are made by Honcho

https://cartersboots.com/collections/mens-western-boots

same as Drews western boots made by honcho

https://drewsboots.com/collections/farm-ranch/products/drews-classic-rancher-tobacco-horse

That seems like great value, tempted to get an daily wearer from them. If I understood correctly, you are very happy with the boots, from comfort to construction for what you paid, correct?

You would recommend them as a daily wearer?

 

[Psant25]

That seems like great value, tempted to get an daily wearer from them. If I understood correctly, you are very happy with the boots, from comfort to construction for what you paid, correct?

You would recommend them as a daily wearer?

Yes I like them a lot. I am sure they are not on par with high end makers but these are no where near that price. And construction is solid and all leather lined. As well as the horsebutt being actually horween horsehide per honcho. Once broken in they mold to your feet nicely and are quite comfortable. Next pair coming have a leather midsole and vibram western sole simply because of the climate im in lotta snow, ice, etc. they might be a little heavier but not by much. I am used to whites and wesco weight so im not worried about that. They have been impacted by covid quite a bit and my order is taking a while. May end up being closer to 4-6 months. I like the 5 toe and 2 heel. I certainly could pull off a more traditional cowboy toe and heel and may end up going with that too.

 

[Blackadder]

Motor gen 3. The most comfortable to wear engineer that i own. Last, size all perfect for me.

 

[Mrfrown]

Rough out Bakers Oxford by Whites. I feel like they’ve really come into their own lately. Comfortable, tough, and just loads of texture.

Worn today with my JL vest

 

[dannyk]

I’ve never owned any Chelsea’s and I’m not a huge Thursday fan. But I’ve found a pair of Thursday Chelsea’s in what I think would be my size. Anyone own any and have an opinion on how they fit? TTS, small, big? Thanks if anyone does know.

 

[powerserge]

Neither. Lee Miller of Texas Traditions in Austin. He's got a 4 year waiting list. He's considered one of the finest, if not the finest, bootmaker in the US. His work is incredible.

Just requested to follow him and look forward to seeing his work, it's always great to find new makers. I'm not too versed in cowboy boots but can always appreciate craftsmanship. One of my favorite cowboy makers is Lisa Sorrell based out of Oklahoma. She does such expectational work that she is in a different league. Now her prices are too in a different league starting at $10k

I am getting quite heated about boots since I ordered the Benzein chelsea

So onderhoud is knowm for engineers and the monkey boots? How does he compare to Benzein?

Nice thing about Benzein is availability compared to Onderhoud. They use very similar leathers and seem to be making at about the same level, maybe giving Onderhoud the slight advantage. Now personally I think the engineer from Onderhoud is the best coming out of Indonesia. His engineer just seems to have the perfect proportions and for such a good price. I own a pair of Benzeins and they are my best fitting boots that I own and can't recommend them enough. Something of similar quality and materials used would easily cost 2x more in most other places, especially in N. America.

 

[Jin431]

Black teacore shinki Chelsea by benzein

 

[hondurasdave47]

Black teacore shinki Chelsea by benzein

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I have the exact same boots! I need to snap a pic of them tomorrow. Lots of brown showing through!

 

[Jin431]

Yes! Go for it! What toe construction and outsole did you specify on yours?

I have the exact same boots! I need to snap a pic of them tomorrow. Lots of brown showing through!

 

[andyone]

My boots from Flame Panda finally arrived
Sorry for the bad pics - my photo skills are not on a high level...

It's his 181 last.
Leather is black CXL
Hardware Nickel
6 inch

The craftmanship is outstanding. Never in my life I had such a well made boot. Of course the leather is still stiff, but that last fits my feet very well.
Peng does great work and it's great to deal with - that's why a second boot is in work hopefully soon!

 

[Ayeteael]

My boots from Flame Panda finally arrived
Sorry for the bad pics - my photo skills are not on a high level...

It's his 181 last.
Leather is black CXL
Hardware Nickel
6 inch

The craftmanship is outstanding. Never in my life I had such a well made boot. Of course the leather is still stiff, but that last fits my feet very well.
Peng does great work and it's great to deal with - that's why a second boot is in work hopefully soon!

Fantastic. When did you place this order?

 

[andyone]

Fantastic. When did you place this order?

I placed the order in July.

And some pics without my leg

 

[Tom71]

My boots from Flame Panda finally arrived
Sorry for the bad pics - my photo skills are not on a high level...

It's his 181 last.
Leather is black CXL
Hardware Nickel
6 inch

The craftmanship is outstanding. Never in my life I had such a well made boot. Of course the leather is still stiff, but that last fits my feet very well.
Peng does great work and it's great to deal with - that's why a second boot is in work hopefully soon!

Nicest Boot ever. Period.

 

[Blackadder]

I placed the order in July.

And some pics without my leg

Really good looking heels.

 

[powerserge]

My boots from Flame Panda finally arrived
Sorry for the bad pics - my photo skills are not on a high level...

It's his 181 last.
Leather is black CXL
Hardware Nickel
6 inch

The craftmanship is outstanding. Never in my life I had such a well made boot. Of course the leather is still stiff, but that last fits my feet very well.
Peng does great work and it's great to deal with - that's why a second boot is in work hopefully soon!

These look so good!! I have a pair on the way on the 181 last and your pair makes more excited and impatient! The last gives the boot a nice balance of ruggedness and sophistication

 

[Jin431]

My boots from Flame Panda finally arrived
Sorry for the bad pics - my photo skills are not on a high level...

It's his 181 last.
Leather is black CXL
Hardware Nickel
6 inch

The craftmanship is outstanding. Never in my life I had such a well made boot. Of course the leather is still stiff, but that last fits my feet very well.
Peng does great work and it's great to deal with - that's why a second boot is in work hopefully soon!

Wooooow! Just crazy sleek and beautiful that is! You've been killing it with that brown engineer and these flame pandas! Congratulations