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my daily wear boots are double h ice boots. Simply indestructible. replacement heels keep them going and I can't wear them out. but I do like to wear some dress boots, double h doesn't make exotics. the average boot sold in the stores IMO is junk these days. Even the exotic boots that tony lama, justin, etc make that are sold in stores IMO aren't what they used to be. They aren't like the tony lamas made 30 years ago. Tecovas seem like they are built pretty well, and I have a couple pairs. sizing a bit small for me. What else is out there?
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Wow, I can not imagine buying boots without trying them on. I never know whether a particular boot will fit me in a 8.5 or a 9 or a 9.5. Not even within the Tony Lamma label. One pair will end up 8.5 EEE while the next is a 9.5 D.
Right now I am wearing Lammas in a chocolate shrunken shoulder for my town boots. I preferred their African Antelope and that is all I would buy for twenty years. But that boot has become unobtainable in any store around here.
I really prefer the synthetic soles which have come on my last couple pairs of Tony Lammas. It saves me the cost of having synthetics retrofitted to new boots after purchase. I am way too old to be falling in every bit of snow or slush encountered on the sidewalk.
If I could find a way to order custom made boots in a good looking and durable leather, and know they would fit, I would be all over that.
I certainly miss my old Nocona elk hide boots for work and hiking, and my Justins for chasing women.
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Beck Boots in Amarillo, TX It is worth the trip. Becks BootsLucchese Boots
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Wow, I can not imagine buying boots without trying them on. I never know whether a particular boot will fit me in a 8.5 or a 9 or a 9.5. Not even within the Tony Lamma label. One pair will end up 8.5 EEE while the next is a 9.5 D.
Right now I am wearing Lammas in a chocolate shrunken shoulder for my town boots. I preferred their African Antelope and that is all I would buy for twenty years. But that boot has become unobtainable in any store around here.
I really prefer the synthetic soles which have come on my last couple pairs of Tony Lammas. It saves me the cost of having synthetics retrofitted to new boots after purchase. I am way too old to be falling in every bit of snow or slush encountered on the sidewalk.
If I could find a way to order custom made boots in a good looking and durable leather, and know they would fit, I would be all over that.
I certainly miss my old Nocona elk hide boots for work and hiking, and my Justins for chasing women. ideally YES I hear you, all cowboy boots fit a little differently. cow leather seems to stretch to the fit it needs to for me, the exotics like ostrich and caiman never seem to stretch. nearly everyones boot in 12 fits me, tecovas a bit small. I will try 12.5 next time.
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My next pair of walking around boots will be Luchesse.
I've got a pair of Double H work boots that are like Iron.
I've wore out several pair of Justin over the years.
If you get a chance to go through the Justin Boot factory its pretty impressive.
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Anderson beans can be bought online.
Made in USA.
Same company as Rios of Mercedes and Olathe boots.
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Do they still have a Payless shoe store in your area?
Might be more your speed.
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I can't imagine buying boots without trying them on first! Kinda like buying a car without driving it first!
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Rocketbuster out of El Paso: https://www.rocketbuster.com/And they offer an online foot tracing form and phone help: https://www.rocketbuster.com/everything-you-need-to-know-"After we receive your foot tracing form in the mail we will call you to fill out your order and get started . A half or third deposit is required to start. We take gold bars , vintage doubloons, checks and all major credit cards."
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Yup, too many clams to not try on.
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White people seriously wear those?
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White people seriously wear those? You need a pair Jack...........grin
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I can't imagine buying boots without trying them on first! Kinda like buying a car without driving it first! Yeah my feet and ankles are so jacked up I can't wear a lot of boots. I have this thing where I will try to kick my shoes off before coming inside. I can kick off one shoe but have to untie the other one. Crocs for the win unless I'm leaving the house.
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Wearing a pair of Double H elephant hides right now. Don’t know if they still make them. Anderson bean is where it’s at though.
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White people seriously wear those? You need a pair Jack...........grin It’s the Harley sportster 883 of footwear.
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If you want handmade, I have been very happy with my customs from American Boot Company in Amarillo, TX, Not cheap, but cheaper than most customs. They will snd you a kit to trace your foot and last time I checked lead time was like 12 weeks. Belly Cayman with matching belt for $700 all in. I like round toe boots and except for work boots, they are difficult to find. Hate the look of the square toes, but apparently that is the style for now. Becks in Amarillo, as previously mentioned also makes nice boots.
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Ain’t a damn thing made like it was thirty years ago ‘ Cept babies
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White people seriously wear those? You need a pair Jack...........grin It’s the Harley sportster 883 of footwear. Looks like some “Esse “ footwear “Aye main ,you got any hot sauce for my tamales?”
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Do they still have a Payless shoe store in your area?
Might be more your speed. Sketchers are available there, no?
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