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Probably about a US 11 or 11.5Good people of cowboy boots thread, could anyone by any chance approximate the shoe size of these boots by the measurements provided in the listing? Much obliged.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266344635292
approximate the shoe size
Probably about a US 11 or 11.5
Just a guess. If the inside of the shoe measures 12", then maybe a foot up to 11.5" would fit. It could be more like a size 12 or 13.
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Have you tried tracing your foot and comparing those measurements against those of the boot?Without a size number, measurements like the ones in the listing are pretty much pointless.
Have you tried tracing your foot and comparing those measurements against those of the boot?
Ostrich leather is very tough and durable. Easily as tough as cowhide with some strength characteristics similar to kangaroo leather. I have two pairs, one full quill and the other smooth.Another thing; Is Ostrich leather durable/tough?
Yep and while the numbers could technically work, I don't know how much of the insole length is eaten by the pointy tip.
But I really like what that maker does. I'll order a pair of my own.
Ostrich leather is very tough and durable. Easily as tough as cowhide with some strength characteristics similar to kangaroo leather. I have two pairs, one full quill and the other smooth.
Remember, as the heel goes up the foot shortens and as you mentioned earlier; the general rule of thumb on a pointy boot is at least an inch to an inch and a half between the end of the boot and toes.
If you have any boots with a similar heel height and toe shape, do a comparative measurement.I wonder if I should perhaps then risk buying them. . .
Without a size number, measurements like the ones in the listing are pretty much pointless.
Is Ostrich leather durable/tough?
I agree.
The worst part is that manufacturers have different lasts. And the shoe size will vary. There is no real standard. Everyone has seen those foot measurement devices at shoe stores. But manufacturers do not use that foot measurement device as a guide. My personal experience has been that, depending on the shoe, I could go up and down a size in either direction.
Here's a picture of one of my boots, with a ruler next to it for a reference point. And it has zero calibration with the foot size device.
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I don't know. My ostrich boots feel buttery soft. My girlfriend at the time thought that I was crazy for buying those boots. And even crazier for adding Vibram lug soles to the boots when they were new. In her mind,, leather soles were found on fine footwear. It was like a luxury item. In her mind, cheap shoes and sneakers had rubber soles. Adding rubber "sole savers" to leather soles is an old habit. It's a personal preference. I want traction. According to my ex, gentlemen wore good shoes on carpeted floors; they don't put lug soles on the shoes to go hiking. I had news for her. These are cowboy boots. I didn't want to slip on the bar room floor. I'm not wearing them with a top hat and tails.
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I have theseThese are nice! I always add rubber protector things, sole savers to all of my boots as I walk a lot. I do a lot of walking. As in, I don't have a car and I don't drive kind of walking so leather soles aren't an option for me. I've lasted a week without them until I got the soles so chewed through that they needed saving prior to having protectors added. I do want a pair of cowboy boots with lug soles, just never got around to installing them yet. I got a pair of cheap cowboy boots on the way so might as well do it on them.
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