I'm glad this thread has resurfaced. I've been trying to learn more about the quality, and the fit of different styles and brands of boots recently, as well as where to find them. I currently have some Ariats with the square toe and walking heel, and a couple of pair of Justin ropers in deerskin and smooth ostrich. I was surprised that the Justins fit in the same size as my normal shoe size, when so many have said they need to go a 1/2 size or even a full size smaller in Justins, and my Ariats are a full size larger than my normal shoe size. The Ariats have been amazingly comfortable from the first time I put them on, but I haven't worn them very much yet, and am curious to see how they wear over time. For some perspective, the Ariats do have sort of a tennis shoe feel, rather than a regular leather shoe or boot feel, and the most comfortable boots or shoes I've ever worn were Florsheim Imperial oxford dress shoes, which of course are no longer available and what they make now doesn't come close. They molded to the shape of my feet after a few months and I could wear them all day and night and my feet never got tired of them.
Cowboy boots?
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Oh nuts Randy...here I am spending your money again. I had a thing for boots for awhile. Sort of gave me grief here in Los Angeles where they are not commonly worn anymore (other than by horse owners). Had to stop wearing them due to a heel problem.
If you slip on a pair of Lucchesse Classics, you won't think about any other boots as far as fit and comfort. Incredible. I like the company too. Italian Texans in El Paso!
If you slip on a pair of Lucchesse Classics, you won't think about any other boots as far as fit and comfort. Incredible. I like the company too. Italian Texans in El Paso!
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That's funny, Mark! I was just looking at Lucchesse Classics online last night, after reading this thread. I looked at Lucchesse in Cavenders here in Houston, and in Sheplers in OK last week, but don't think they were classics.
At least by the time I get a pair, I will have some great Saphir products to take really good care of them, thanks to you, again, of course!
At least by the time I get a pair, I will have some great Saphir products to take really good care of them, thanks to you, again, of course!
That's funny, Mark! I was just looking at Lucchesse Classics online last night, after reading this thread. I looked at Lucchesse in Cavenders here in Houston, and in Sheplers in OK last week, but don't think they were classics.
At least by the time I get a pair, I will have some great Saphir products to take really good care of them, thanks to you, again, of course!
Yes, they make a lower priced line of boots too. But if you slip on a pair of "classics," it's all over.
You are subtle and smooth, my friend, but no less than a Master Enabler!
Yeah, I know and I feel bad about it. But on stuff I have a direct and fantastic experience with...
Going back a few years, i wore Justin's, and Dan Post. For whatever reason, when I got my tax refund one year, I decided to splurge on some new boots. Went to one of the few places left in LA that sells a wide selection. Tried some on. Due to wearing a large size (13), choices were few. But salesman finally said, "well, it's more money, but we do have these Luccesse Classics in a 13" It wasn't a bad looking boot so I said "sure, lets try them."
Slid them on and wondered why or how the F anybody else could even bother to compete with a boot that felt that good. It was insane. Might as well have been a fuzzy pair of slippers the way they felt. I'm gushing at this point, but it is one of those experiences I remember like it happened yesterday. This was probably 12 years ago or so.
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That's interesting. I wear 13, too!
I have a closet full. I wear Lucchesse (black ostrich, black cherry goat) with suits all the time. Justin ropers with jeans are like slippers
Lucchese Classics are quite nice, but I prefer Stallions. Also, a small shop in Austin, Heritage Boots, makes and sells some very nice boots.
I own two pairs
Tony Lama (USA made) full quill ostrich in black. they dont get much use but i've owned them for years and they still look brand new. wear em mostly when i dress up, which is why they don't get much use. 2nd most comfortable piece of footwear I own.
Dan Post python skin. they are darn near wore out. snake skin turns a light shade of yellow if you dont condition them with a leather conditioner or reptile leather conditioner. need to have a full resole as well. I don't wear them much in the winter but during the summer all the time.
Tony Lama (USA made) full quill ostrich in black. they dont get much use but i've owned them for years and they still look brand new. wear em mostly when i dress up, which is why they don't get much use. 2nd most comfortable piece of footwear I own.
Dan Post python skin. they are darn near wore out. snake skin turns a light shade of yellow if you dont condition them with a leather conditioner or reptile leather conditioner. need to have a full resole as well. I don't wear them much in the winter but during the summer all the time.
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I used to be a Nocona fan, but since I bought Luchesse's I really love the feel and fit of them.
I buy my oldest son and wife Justin Ropers, but I buy myself Olathe "Mule Skinners" with the 2 3/4 inch drop heel and rounded toe. I have two pair of the Olathe boots one is over 12 years old and has been resoled a couple times and the other I bought for my wedding in August of 2008, and both are in excellent shape.
I own a pair of lucchese 1883s. They feel so good when wearing them. I went to a boot store looking to buy any boot. I tried on tons in every style/color/toe etc. This is the one I settled on.
Just dropped off my Luchesse Kangaroos at the store to be sent back for a full restore. Should come back with a new sole, and new lining. Mine are some of the last ones made when Luchesse was just Lechesse. There used to be a time when there was no such thing as classic...
Some on, American made by Mason Shoes back in the early 80's. They have had the last resole probably. Not sure what I will do when they are gone but after 30 years they don't owe me anything. Sadly the company no longer makes shoes.
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I wasn't going to, but I'll do it when I get home late tonight. Whats a thread without pictures. So I'll let y'all look at some boot porn later.
My bad . . . the way you phrased your original post, especially when you said, "This is the one I settled on," made me think you had posted (or at least tried to post) a picture.
