Cowboy Boots

[Monte]

Don't ask me which Mike Tyson they're referring to.

 

[Monte]

It took me a long time to discover Anderson Bean boots... I'm going back in this thread now since I just discovered it. My ranching roots give me a healthy interest in western wear like leather boots and western hats. Thanks everyone for all these great pics of your boots. Hours of entertainment!

 

[Bamaboots]

WTF?

Nick Fouquet X Lucchese

SHOP MENS > SHOP WOMENS > Handmade in El Paso, Texas Lucchese reveres like-minded makers who celebrate the lifestyle of the American West and timeless artisan techniques. French American milliner Nick Fouquet built his eponymous hat brand on classic, old-world craftsmanship. With this...

lucchese.com

 

[BobHufford]

^^^^^ "Materials and colors are in harmony with the romantic and pastoral elements that inspired the writings of cowboy poets who have waxed lyrically around campfires for as long as cowboys have been cowboys."

So we can expect some partially burnt boots? I see all spurs being trademarked by Fouquet in the future ...

 

[jonbuilder]

Cowboy’s boot and spurs, Quarter Circle ‘U’ Ranch. Big Horn County, Montana. 1939. Arthur Rothstein photo.

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These boots do not resemble any boots I have seen posted here from members' collections.

 

[jonbuilder]

Here is a pair of incoming RODNEY AMMONS 10.5E FRENCH TOE MENS COWBOY BOOTS SEVILLE CORD GOAT that I just purchased. The seller appears professional.

My first try with Rodney Ammons may be on the roomy side the real test is the instep

I financed the purchase with the sale of a pair of M. L. Leddy buckaroo style boots I just never seem to wear. They were in excellent shape original heel caps bearly showing wear

The trade or next from both transactions with eBay fees and sale tax and delivery was with in $1 of break even

 

[Monte]

Cool. I used to have a pair of buckaroos like that about 31 years ago. I danced a few two-steps with 'em. They were Panhandle Slim made by Sander's. My new boots are quite a bit more comfortable for walking. Anderson Bean Mike Tyson Bison and Blue Lava Square Toe. These are damn comfy for a leather soled boots. Highly recommended brand. They are the company who makes the HP (Horse Power) flashy boots.

• Removable Cushion Insole
• 10 Iron Veg Tanned Leather Outsole
• Square Toe
• White Piping View attachment 408269
• Pull Straps
• White Diamond Stitch Pattern on Upper
• 13'' Blue Lava Leather Upper
• Mike Tyson Bison Leather Foot
• Roper Heel
• Channel Welt Construction
• Double Stitched Welt
• *MADE IN THE USA

I just wore these from 9am to 5:30pm at my job n on my feet the entire time. They were more comfy than my rubber soled Ariats. I simply forgot my hiking work shoes and had no alternative. I survived the day but I hope it doesn't happen again any time soon. My low back and knees can't do it like they used to! (Pardon for a self reply)

 

[Monte]

Here is a pair of incoming RODNEY AMMONS 10.5E FRENCH TOE MENS COWBOY BOOTS SEVILLE CORD GOAT that I just purchased. The seller appears professional.

My first try with Rodney Ammons may be on the roomy side the real test is the instep

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I financed the purchase with the sale of a pair of M. L. Leddy buckaroo style boots I just never seem to wear. They were in excellent shape original heel caps bearly showing wear

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The trade or next from both transactions with eBay fees and sale tax and delivery was with in $1 of break even

Good trade then.

 

[jonbuilder]

I am looking at a pair of Justin boots and do not know how to date them or more important know the quality of the boots built. The label is stamped inside the boot with made in US. I never purchased a pair of Justin boots being turned off by what I saw in a boot store when I first became interested in wearing western boots. I have read through about 200 posts here during the past week and found a lot of good and interesting posts
The seller is a boot dealing with many high-end boots

 

[Monte]

I am looking at a pair of Justin boots and do not know how to date them or more important know the quality of the boots built. The label is stamped inside the boot with made in US. I never purchased a pair of Justin boots being turned off by what I saw in a boot store when I first became interested in wearing western boots. I have read through about 200 posts here during the past week and found a lot of good and interesting posts
The seller is a boot dealing with many high-end boots
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I would offer a couple opinions. Firstly they look nice and are a little more ornate than the modern Justin's I see on the shelves, however, the leather has kind of that imitation caiman look. Other than the obvious being broken in to someone else's feet, that stature of heel is not gonna be crazy comfortable, especially if the welt's all the way to the heel. But on the plus side, they look very well kept. After ready as many posts as you have, I see a definite pattern of buyers being able to "make it work" even if their acquisition isn't perfect. I would say getting them resoled and fitting them with new insoles would make those as good as any boot out there that's in the same category of quality.

 

[Monte]

Also, some sincere (and not condescending) advice here on the lounge: show enough people your find, and you may draw some other bidders out of the woodwork.

 

[Bamaboots]

I am looking at a pair of Justin boots and do not know how to date them or more important know the quality of the boots built. The label is stamped inside the boot with made in US. I never purchased a pair of Justin boots being turned off by what I saw in a boot store when I first became interested in wearing western boots. I have read through about 200 posts here during the past week and found a lot of good and interesting posts
The seller is a boot dealing with many high-end boots
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Jon, that's a good looking pair. Justin's can be a little difficult to date with the stamping because it was consistent for several decdes. My only pair was made in 97 and the stamping in the shaft is identical. The hide is real Caiman. No reason to piece it together if it was stamped leather. The boot has all the appoearances of a Tony Lama El Rey from the 80's. Also, the sligjht concave at the breast of the heel is something I've seen Justin do on some of their high end boots from that time. The boots dont show that much wear to me. The stitch channel in the outsole doesnt appear very worn down and the heels are original and though worn, no nail heads showing. The boot is a 3/4 welt and fully pegged, as cowboy boots should be. Cowboy boots are made with a leather insole that over time, conforms to the wearers feet. These dont look so worn as you'd have trouble with them conforming to yours. Most of these things you probably already know, Jon, they just sometimes bear repeating.

You can contact Justin customer sevice by email and provide them with the model number of the boots and often get a detailed reply.

I recognize the seller. He always has some quality boots.

 

[belfastboy]

WTF?

Nick Fouquet X Lucchese

SHOP MENS > SHOP WOMENS > Handmade in El Paso, Texas Lucchese reveres like-minded makers who celebrate the lifestyle of the American West and timeless artisan techniques. French American milliner Nick Fouquet built his eponymous hat brand on classic, old-world craftsmanship. With this...

lucchese.com

Never place trust in the truthyness of an ad writer.

 

[belfastboy]

Jon, that's a good looking pair. Justin's can be a little difficult to date with the stamping because it was consistent for several decdes. My only pair was made in 97 and the stamping in the shaft is identical. The hide is real Caiman. No reason to piece it together if it was stamped leather. The boot has all the appoearances of a Tony Lama El Rey from the 80's. Also, the sligjht concave at the breast of the heel is something I've seen Justin do on some of their high end boots from that time. The boots dont show that much wear to me. The stitch channel in the outsole doesnt appear very worn down and the heels are original and though worn, no nail heads showing. The boot is a 3/4 welt and fully pegged, as cowboy boots should be. Cowboy boots are made with a leather insole that over time, conforms to the wearers feet. These dont look so worn as youd have trouble with them conforming to yours. Most of these things you probably already know, Jon, they just sometimes bear repeating.

You can contact Justin customer sevice by email and provide them with the model number of the boots and often get a detailed reply.

I recognize the seller. He always has some quality boots.

I contacted Justin's customer service with a question about a pair of gator belly boots as I did not know the seller. Justin employee was quick to respond and was very helpful. They confirmed the boots were real gator belly and not stamped....so I bought them!

 

[Bamaboots]

Never place trust in the truthyness of an ad writer.

Makes no difference to me if they want to asoociate themselves with his name and its not the first time a boot maker has collaborated. Lucchese Classics are the only ones I've ever owned and i sold my last pair over five years ago. At around $1200, these boots are comparable in price to one of his hats. I hope they're better made.

They even make a roper.

 

[belfastboy]

Makes no difference to me if they want to asoociate themselves with his name and its not the first time a boot maker has collaborated. Lucchese Classics are the only ones I've ever owned and i sold my last pair over five years ago. At around $1200, these boots are comparable in price to one of his hats. I hope they're better made.

They even make a roper.
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My only Classics are a pair of goat skin ropers. Nice boots but not really worth the $700.

 

[sal]

I am looking at a pair of Justin boots and do not know how to date them or more important know the quality of the boots built. The label is stamped inside the boot with made in US. I never purchased a pair of Justin boots being turned off by what I saw in a boot store when I first became interested in wearing western boots. I have read through about 200 posts here during the past week and found a lot of good and interesting posts
The seller is a boot dealing with many high-end boots
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Wow. I love the color

 

[jonbuilder]

Jon, that's a good looking pair. Justin's can be a little difficult to date with the stamping because it was consistent for several decdes. My only pair was made in 97 and the stamping in the shaft is identical. The hide is real Caiman. No reason to piece it together if it was stamped leather. The boot has all the appoearances of a Tony Lama El Rey from the 80's. Also, the sligjht concave at the breast of the heel is something I've seen Justin do on some of their high end boots from that time. The boots dont show that much wear to me. The stitch channel in the outsole doesnt appear very worn down and the heels are original and though worn, no nail heads showing. The boot is a 3/4 welt and fully pegged, as cowboy boots should be. Cowboy boots are made with a leather insole that over time, conforms to the wearers feet. These dont look so worn as you'd have trouble with them conforming to yours. Most of these things you probably already know, Jon, they just sometimes bear repeating.

You can contact Justin customer sevice by email and provide them with the model number of the boots and often get a detailed reply.

I recognize the seller. He always has some quality boots.

My first thought after reading through many posts here was to contact Justin by email I was not able to find Justin's email searching online and clicking the contact meme on Justins's website. Can someone post Justin's email

 

[Bamaboots]

Can someone post Justin's email

CustomerService@Justinboots.com

 

[Monte]

Jon, that's a good looking pair. Justin's can be a little difficult to date with the stamping because it was consistent for several decdes. My only pair was made in 97 and the stamping in the shaft is identical. The hide is real Caiman. No reason to piece it together if it was stamped leather. The boot has all the appoearances of a Tony Lama El Rey from the 80's. Also, the sligjht concave at the breast of the heel is something I've seen Justin do on some of their high end boots from that time. The boots dont show that much wear to me. The stitch channel in the outsole doesnt appear very worn down and the heels are original and though worn, no nail heads showing. The boot is a 3/4 welt and fully pegged, as cowboy boots should be. Cowboy boots are made with a leather insole that over time, conforms to the wearers feet. These dont look so worn as you'd have trouble with them conforming to yours. Most of these things you probably already know, Jon, they just sometimes bear repeating.

You can contact Justin customer sevice by email and provide them with the model number of the boots and often get a detailed reply.

I recognize the seller. He always has some quality boots.

As with the hat collectors, Loungers on this side of the spectrum never cease to amaze me with their knowledge. Great insights.