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So for a US made TL boot look for the red lettering on the label??

The whole TL labeling thing is a convoluted mess, bb. Early TL boots had a white label with black embroidery stitched to the shaft, then a black label like the one I posted with my black TL's. They're distinguished by the "Made By" above Tony Lama. The later black label is one many of us are familiar with.
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After this, they went to the white label, with red, stitched the inside of the pull strap. Still a decent boot if it had the El Paso designation. See Desertdog's above. Then it became a very similar label w/o the El Paso designation and these, IMO are junk.

I tried to find a pic of the first white label but was unsuccessful. If you can find a pair of those boots or the earlier black label in decent shape, they're worth a look. The most common TL black labels are good boots but from that point on, use discretion. If not US made, I would just avoid.
 

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The whole TL labeling thing is a convoluted mess, bb. Early TL boots had a white label with black embroidery stitched to the shaft, then a black label like the one I posted with my black TL's. They're distinguished by the "Made By" above Tony Lama. The later black label is one many of us are familiar with.
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After this, they went to the white label, with red, stitched the inside of the pull strap. Still a decent boot if it had the El Paso designation. See Desertdog's above. Then it became a very similar label w/o the El Paso designation and these, IMO are junk.

I tried to find a pic of the first white label but was unsuccessful. If you can find a pair of those boots or the earlier black label in decent shape, they're worth a look. The most common TL black labels are good boots but from that point on, use discretion. If not US made, I would just avoid.
Just found a photo of the white label.
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I blame @Bamaboots for leading me down this never-ending road. ;)

Used Lucchese Classics from 2006. Style #1570 with cognac calf for the vamp and black deer skin on the shaft. Square toe(#7), Cowboy heel (#4), 1-1/2". I think the narrower width will be a good thing...

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Those are some good looking boots! The top stitching is very nice. I understand what you mean about @Bamaboots. Between him and @Hurricane Jack's boots, it causes an increased appetite for more boots.

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Nice boots to walk that road in, Bob. Glad to be of service. No caimans?
I am awaiting the postman to deliver a pair of Justin alligator belly boots. They were a good price and Justin 10EE's fit me perfectly so I had to jump. I am now declaring my collection complete but........there is a pair of Lucchese smooth ostrich ropers that I may snag if the price is right. Don't know if I can lay the blame at Bamaboots feet but he certainly contributed.....in a good way!
 
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I am awaiting the postman to deliver a pair of Justin alligator belly boots. They were a good price and Justin 10EE's fit me perfectly so I had to jump. I am now declaring my collection complete but........there is a pair of Lucchese smooth ostrich ropers that I may snag if the price is right. Don't know if I can lay the blame at Bamaboots feet but he certainly contributed.....in a good way!

Thanks for not laying all of the blame at my feet. I am enjoying the activity this thread has had as of late. bb, when you get a chance, post some pics of your boots!
 
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11D mostly. Acme, Austin-Hall, Lucchese, Nocona, Osuna, Paul Bond, Tony Lama, Tres Outlaws; calf, gator, lizard, ostrich, piteado, shark, inlaid & overlaid, a triad. Maybe more. Elephants are gone. No ropers.
The list was made off the top of my head. Shrunken bull shoulder should be on there too.
 

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