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Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428369 09/12/21
Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 4,813 NC R Raferman Campfire Tracker
Raferman Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 4,813 NC	Had the ranch wellington from dub H for four years now. Great quality for under 200 bucks.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428432 09/12/21
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scottishkat Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 833	Lucchese makes a really nice boot. Ihave 2 of their calf skin and they hold up long term if cared for. Don't buy them without a medallion. Good luck and shoot straight y'all

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428485 09/12/21
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wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 61,060 Likes: 20 Iowa/NW Ontario	Why not? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428493 09/12/21
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Leanwolf Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2003 Posts: 13,403 Likes: 5 Idaho	Boys and girls, if you're going to go, why not go first class? The best .... https://www.nogalesinternational.co...3675098-2e18-5d61-a443-f26bbc473001.html L.W, "Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." (William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830s.)

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428515 09/12/21
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skeen Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas	Pinto Ranch is a great online store, or if you're in Vegas, stop by their store on the strip. Like someone else mentioned, each brand has a different fit and Rios of Mercedes fit me best followed closely by BlackJack and Anderson Bean. I've owned at least a half dozen pair of Lucchese and tried to love 'em, but the fit just isn't there. Spot, go on down to Nigro's and they'll fit you up in a pair of Rios or Anderson Beans. I like the one off Merriam, but the Shawnee Mission location will work in a pinch.

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Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428524 09/12/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 311 Maryland Rgramjet Campfire Member
Rgramjet Campfire Member Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 311 Maryland	Tacovas are made in China. Instant no go for me. My first pair of Chippewa boots had an American flag tag on them. Said, "Made in the USA". My second pair, 10 years later, didn't have the tag and say something like assembled in the USA. Disappointing. The woods and the water recharge my batteries.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Rgramjet #16428535 09/12/21
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skeen Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas	Originally Posted by Rgramjet Tacovas are made in China. Instant no go for me. Tecovas are made in Leon, Mexico, right alongside Lucchese's budget line of boots. Leon is sometimes referred to as, "The bootmaking capital of the world," along with El Paso.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428558 09/12/21
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BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,038 Likes: 2 Central MS	from their website Quote Where are Tecovas boots made? We proudly partner with one of the oldest and most respected bootmakers in the world in León, Mexico to handcraft all of our boots. León is a city steeped in shoemaking history and is the same city in which the majority of western boot brands entrust the production of their best footwear. In fact, our boots are handcrafted alongside some of the very same brands that retail their boots for 2-3X the price. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428560 09/12/21
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drover Campfire Tracker D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,383 Likes: 2 Idaho	I had a couple of pair of his boots through the years. He died a few years ago, I can't remember his exact age when he passed but he was in his 90's and still came into the shop for a couple of hours each day. I asked him why he got out of the rodeo circuit and started making boots, his reply was that it didn't take him too long to figure out he could make more money making boots than riding broncs, and it was a lot less dangerous. A true gentleman and a great bootmaker. The company is still in business and I hope to order another pair before I leave this mortal coil. The best boot on the market for the money IMO. https://www.paulbondboots.com/pages/paul-bond-boots-history drover 223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers. 24hourcampfire.com - The site where there is a problem for every solution.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428583 09/12/21
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VaHunter Campfire Regular V Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,865 Likes: 4 Virginia	My understanding is Tecovas boots are made in Mexico. Some Lucchese boots are made in China, their work/barn boots as an example, and I would expect many manufactures lower end boots in their line are made there also. I have own several pairs on Nocona boots over the years put my understanding is that their quality has fallen since they went back to Justin boots. I have had a pair of Chippewa western work boots, I think they were Aroros or something like that, and I have worn them hard for 12 years. I have resoled them twice and put heels on them 3 or 4 times and the uppers are still fine. It did take about 6 months to break them in because the leather was so thick. Unfortunately they do not make the today so in looking for a future replacement the Tecovas Bandera appears to be one of the few western work boots with a western heel.

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Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots skeen #16428597 09/12/21
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Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,394 SW Missouri	Originally Posted by skeen Originally Posted by Rgramjet Tacovas are made in China. Instant no go for me. My first pair of Chippewa boots had an American flag tag on them. Said, "Made in the USA". My second pair, 10 years later, didn't have the tag and say something like assembled in the USA. Disappointing. Tecovas are made in Leon, Mexico, right alongside Lucchese's budget line of boots. Leon is sometimes referred to as, "The bootmaking capital of the world," along with El Paso. I worked in Leon for a year about 5 years ago. Across the road from our hotel was the “leather district”. Like 10 square blocks of nothing but leather stores. Boots. Coats. Purses. Bags. Belts. Lots of very high quality stuff. Lots of total crap. I bought some full quill ostrich for $120. On most of my flights down there I noticed a guy each week. Sitting next to him a flight once I asked what he was working on down there. Turns out he was a leather buyer for one of the big brands, I forget which (most are under the Berkshire Hathaway umbrella now anyway). Asked him the story on boots. He said all the “brands” would contract to have say 10,000 pairs made for selling in the US. The factories would make them. Then they’d “steal” the patterns and make them and put a Mexican label on them and sell in Mexico, central and South America. Said most of the Mexican labeled boots were as good as the US labels, but they did often use inferior leathers or cut corners in the manufacturing.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428604 09/12/21
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Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,394 SW Missouri	I like Double H for my knock around boots. They fit my foot which is hard to do. I have some Luchesse elk skins. They look good, but one boot seems like it has a nail or something sticking up in the instep. I can’t feel it with my hand. New insoles helped somewhat, but just aggravating enough for me to not wear them as often as I should.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428619 09/12/21
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Triggernosis Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,332 Eastern N.C.	What's the most interesting or exotic leather you've ever seen used to make boots? I saw a pair in a store in Dallas once made of frog skin.

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Cheesy #16428623 09/12/21
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,332 Eastern N.C. Triggernosis Campfire Tracker
Triggernosis Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,332 Eastern N.C.	Originally Posted by Cheesy Originally Posted by skeen Originally Posted by Rgramjet Tacovas are made in China. Instant no go for me. My first pair of Chippewa boots had an American flag tag on them. Said, "Made in the USA". My second pair, 10 years later, didn't have the tag and say something like assembled in the USA. Disappointing. Tecovas are made in Leon, Mexico, right alongside Lucchese's budget line of boots. Leon is sometimes referred to as, "The bootmaking capital of the world," along with El Paso. I worked in Leon for a year about 5 years ago. Across the road from our hotel was the “leather district”. Like 10 square blocks of nothing but leather stores. Boots. Coats. Purses. Bags. Belts. Lots of very high quality stuff. Lots of total crap. I bought some full quill ostrich for $120. On most of my flights down there I noticed a guy each week. Sitting next to him a flight once I asked what he was working on down there. Turns out he was a leather buyer for one of the big brands, I forget which (most are under the Berkshire Hathaway umbrella now anyway). Asked him the story on boots. He said all the “brands” would contract to have say 10,000 pairs made for selling in the US. The factories would make them. Then they’d “steal” the patterns and make them and put a Mexican label on them and sell in Mexico, central and South America. Said most of the Mexican labeled boots were as good as the US labels, but they did often use inferior leathers or cut corners in the manufacturing. So, just like the Chinese do, huh?😡

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Springcove #16428650 09/12/21
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Johnny Dollar Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,226 Nebraska	Originally Posted by Springcove Originally Posted by rockinbbar https://lucchese.com/collections/men-boots-shop-all This^^^^^^^ Yep “My horn is full and my pouch is stocked with ball and patch. There is a new, sharp flint in my lock and my rifle and I are ready. It is sighted true and my eyes can still aim.” Kaywoodie

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428666 09/12/21
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Chumleyhunts Campfire Regular C Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,571 Western Pa	https://bouletboots.com/ https://lucchese.com "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, used up, worn out, bottle of Jim Beam in one hand and a .45 in the other, loudly proclaiming WOW-- What a Ride!"

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Triggernosis #16428675 09/12/21
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stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,219 Likes: 6 south texas-Corpus Christi	Originally Posted by Triggernosis What's the most interesting or exotic leather you've ever seen used to make boots? I saw a pair in a store in Dallas once made of frog skin. I have a pair of sea bass boots/ fish skin, elephant, stingray, shark. God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Spotshooter #16428701 09/12/21
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4xbear Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,127 Occupied California	Stewart Boot Company Tucson Arizona. Call them up. Handmade, perfect fit, less expensive than you would think. I have half a dozen, some of which were over 30 years old and still daily used. Bear Life is what happens to you as you are making other plans. NRA Patron Member

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots Jstocks #16428715 09/12/21
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jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,967 Likes: 5 USA	Originally Posted by Jstocks I like Tecovas. They aren’t over priced, and seem to be decent quality. Tevcovas are good and Rio Of Mercedes are top notch https://riosofmercedes.com/ I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: What’s a good pair of dressy cowboy boots stxhunter #16428716 09/12/21
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SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,939 Likes: 16 Hi-Line	Originally Posted by stxhunter Originally Posted by Triggernosis What's the most interesting or exotic leather you've ever seen used to make boots? I saw a pair in a store in Dallas once made of frog skin. I have a pair of sea bass boots/ fish skin, elephant, stingray, shark. I have a pair made out of my foreskin. Talk about comfy.

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