Best cowboy boot under $300? - Tecovas vs Tony Lama

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@NiceCat333]

If a horse steps on your foot, you’re going to have bigger things to worry about that a crease in your boot…

[@RickActual]

That depends. If you're around horses for enough years, there's a good chance you'll get stepped on. We have two horses. The bigger one is 16.5 hands tall and weighs about 1,200 lbs. She has stepped on my foot 3 times now. I suppose the key is that it has never been on a hard surface like a driveway. It happened once in a stall where we keep a soft ground covering, once in a pasture, and once on a sand/dirt mix. I have some steel-toe work boots, but they're too big and clunky for riding. The stirrups would bounce off of them. I've considered getting safety-toe western boots but haven't yet. I look around at other people with horses who know more than I do and wonder about it. Yet, _no one_ that I've seen does that. I'm not worried about how it'll look; it's more that I'm thinking, "If it's a problem, I would see at least a few people wearing them."

[@JackAceINC]

As a lifelong boot wearer, both for work and for a night out with my wife, I can say I'm very impressed with my Tecovas. I have three pairs and that are very comfortable and I love the calf skin uppers. Now if you have the money, nothing beats a custom pair of boots made exclusively for you, but that's a minimum of $2500 and that's a luxury. But a $300 Tecovas, is a very handsome boot in my opinion.

[@asdf-iq1ei]

I prefer going to Leon, Guanajuato for custom made boots

[@jimsteinway695]

I agree I have the Prescott shark skin. Very tough riding boot

[@Owen.c.]

Agreed

[@a-team65]

But for $200 more you can get some chisos and not really have to worry about it at all 🤷‍♂️

[@kylegilmore3810]

_minimum_ of 2500? You're just buying a brand, 800 will get you custom made boots with exotic leather. If you *NEED* to get your foot out of a stirrup quickly to avoid dying, any Walmart boot will work ie: If all you're doing is sitting on a saddle, the cheapest pair will do just fine, it does the exact same thing. If you're walking around/working and actually _using_ them outside of riding, why the hell would you buy a western boot in the first place? They're worse in every single way from construction to wear to support. The slip-on factor and no laces is great but thats it and doesn't justify any premium, much less 2x what any hand made in USA bootmaker charges. If you like the look and just want something to shit on the plebians with you don't need to spend 1 - 2 - 5 - 10k on a brand name.

[@skotskiable]

As a retired cobbler, among many other trades, I agree with your analysis. However, I wore a pair of Tony Llama boots for years while working in my leather shop that were the most well-balanced pair of foot-ware that I have ever had on my feet. I am naturally not very graceful on my feet, but that pair of boots were almost like walking bare-footed. Quality of materials? That's another topic; mine were great, but that was 30 years ago.

[@adamrenissance3322]

I've been wearing cowboy boots for 30 years. The last 3 years I have been wearing Tecovas Boots. I must say that customer service has been great. My first pair I ordered the same size as I had been wearing and they didn't fit. Tecovas paid for return shipping and sent me the right size immediately. I love the quality of the boots from the materials especially the lining, to the leather stack heels. They are comfortable to wear all day. In fact they are more comfortable than my sneakers. Finally I love my boot jack. The boots have a snug fit when putting them on, but that means there is not a lot of slip and slide. I have never gotten a blister. The boot jack makes taking the boots off much easier for a stiff old man.

[@ElDuardo01]

What would you say is the comparison between Justin sizing and Tecovas?

[@ziaride]

The stiffer leather, stitching, and center piping on the Tony Lamas are there to keep the shaft from sagging and falling over. I'd give them a slight edge on shaft durability, otherwise agree with everything else.

[@spencerroberts7918]

That and the Tony lamas have a bunch of pieces stitched together on the inside, and I can’t imagine that’s cheaper than the texcova one style lining

[@jamrogjan1509]

i can't stand a saggy shaft.

[@jtieszen]

@@jamrogjan1509 that's what she said

[@cliffmorgan31]

@@jamrogjan1509 - Sounds like you might’ve tried “Shooting pool with a rope”….

[@LT3Fluffy]

Never ever had a problem with shafts getting damaged

[@vance3973]

I'd agree that tecovas are the Thursday boots of the cowboy boot world. Most of their boots are meant for show more than work, but if you get the chance it would be cool to see a comparison to something like the bandera from their ranch wear line that is built more for work.

[@ivanibarra6542]

I own a pair of Umber Bovine banderas. I bought them for work because I didn’t have “work” boots. I own several pairs of Tecovas and one pair of Tony Lama’s. My Bandera work boots are amazing.

[@nbrider7235]

@@ivanibarra6542 I am really looking at the Tecovas Stockton to replace my Georgia Boot Giant Wellington but don't know anyone that has a pair of Tecovas. Any advice is appreciated.

[@blackmenace26]

@@nbrider7235 brotha I got both the bandera and the stonckton. I love the Stockton just because it’s a roper style boot so does have a smaller heel than the bandera. BUT the bandera has a comfort level right out the box that is unmatched. The Stockton took me about a week of heavy work to break in. You can’t go wrong with either one!

[@pabcast2175]

Please don't roll up your pants with cowboy boots 😆

[@wheel1775]

It’s a weird time for retail sales. I happed to stop in a boot store recently. All the $200 dollar boots had plastic soles and synthetic inner linings. (For the most part.). Many of the major brands were also made in China. Most of the boots on the shelf comparable to the Tecovas were $300-$400. I realize some boots are meant for work, but for $275, if I’m buying dress boots, I’d buy the Tecovas because of the better materials and being made likely by actual people nearby. As opposed to a massive factory that ships millions of boots by cargo ship.

[@palmerpederson3876]

I'd love to see you cut apart some Chisos boots. The owner is a really interesting guy and has garnered a cult-like love for his boots!

[@XD9scCC]

He's got a pair in the lineup on his first video in the cowboy boot series at 2:13. I'm curious about that old cow leather tag line Chisos uses. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJPSoWiYiadlfqM

[@jason11286]

I've said that before, myself! Tecovas boots are the Thursday Boots of the cowboy boot world. I have five pair: The Jasper, Earl, Nolan, Cooper, and Townes. Definitely more for "show" than hard use in my opinion, but that's fine because I don't work on a ranch, I wear them casually!

[@verraque]

damn good way of putting it, and always happy to see thursday boots mentioned.

[@Stackobones]

You have any recommendations for harder wearing cowboy boots?

[@jason11286]

@@Stackobones honestly, I'm not the one to answer that question for cowboy boots as my work/hard use boots are Nick's Builder Pros, not cowboy boots.

[@gphgph5324]

Love my TL. Don't think I would invest in tecovas. The heal and especially that toe plastic was a total turn off. For a more durable boot the Double H brand is hard to beat! Thanks again 🤠👍

[@usmcdoc2512]

Have you tried the Banderas yet?

[@scottsnyder6998]

You gotta include Double H. Over 65 years of western boots made in the USA. I know Pennsylvania isn't exactly a western heritage mecca, but a long history of boot making none the less.

[@fukimoto]

I agree. I would like to see Double H tested

[@troyb6128]

Hated double H worse than ariats

[@TylerSnyder305]

@@troyb6128 they're owned by cove and I certainly expect to see a lot of manmade materials in them. A comparison between double H and Justin might be good though.

[@tomfagan3586]

The Stetson company was started and operated in Philadelphia for over a century.

[@ooyginyardel4835]

I have a pair of Abilene’s, also made in Pennsylvania. Likely not top notch but lots of bang for the buck and very attractive.

[@BL-yj2wp]

These seem pretty good value considering the materials and man hours going into making them. However the heel on these Tecovas is not angled properly, that might create a pressure point at the arch.

[@5040wolfman]

It's not noticeable to me at least unless I'm sitting and my feet are on the ground and the boot wants to use the front of the heel as a fulcrum. Kind of annoying but has definetly gotten better over time.

[@AlexChristian]

Had to return a pair for this exact problem

[@ЗакатРассвет-ы2ж]

everyone else on the channel who's not wearing cowboy shoes/not from USA 🤔

[@tomperkins4620]

Exactly what I was going to say. Had the same problem with a pair of Mexican made boots that hurt you sole in front of the heel as once you stand in them the heel pushes flat on the ground and the front of heel flexes the shank and pushes the front the heel up into your foot. Fixed them myself by grinding down the heel so it sat flat on a table 1/16” of an inch at the front tapering back to 0”.

[@TFM8]

Sorry, I think you need to explain and uncover this direct to consumer BS. Unless the brand owns the factory there isn't that much savings being passed on. What they don't spend on retail distribution they spend on marketing, and the volumes are probably lower which means they need a higher ASP. At the end of the day this whole direct to consumer thing is another gimmick to trick buyers and I think this is what this channel does so well, to uncover this stuff.

[@conradgonzalez1570]

You forgot to do the comfort, dancing test!!!

[@StoneysWorkshop]

Direct to consumer, means I go to the tecovas store in Dallas- not the Cavendars or boot barn to buy it. Or buy from their website

[@F0XD1E]

Delivering and holding inventory in stores they don't own probably costs a lot. What trick could be being pulled if the quality is shown to be there at a lower price?

[@bflo5210]

He briefly describes it at 3:13 with some pictures in the background if you pause it, however he talks really fast through that section...

[@verraque]

I’m not following what is so hard to understand about the benefit of direct-to-consumer. Thankfully someone else in the comments explained it. Perceiving something as “BS” just because you don’t understand it is a poor way of thinking.

[@JtotheG317]

Crazy to me they would use superior materials throughout and then have such a terrible counter and toe material. Also they are $50 more than the TL which are often found heavily discounted. DTC has been a mixed bag for me. Best product so far has been BOSS shotshell.

[@dukenallow2673]

Great video - thanks. This class of boots makes up a huge fraction of the market. I really hope these aren't the only two boots in this class you cut apart (Double H, Ariat...)

[@Old_Sailor85]

My old Tony Lama "Black Label" boots are nothing like these. No cotton drill in the vamp. They are fully leather lined. Leather heel stack, too. Lets see some Lucchese boots cut in half...

[@nuthinbutlove]

I have some old ones as well that are the same and was surprised to see the lack of leather lining and the composite heels. I guess they've changed the way they're made over the years.

[@BayernLean]

Same. Either Tony Lamas are way different now, or this particular boot is one of their lower quality ones. I suspect the latter.

[@nuthinbutlove]

@@BayernLean exactly. Not only do mine have the full leather lining but some of the double stitching on the outer boot carries over into the inner lining as well. As I said, great boots.

[@Demicron]

So hipsters decided they wanted to make boutique boots lol.

[@noone3734]

That counter material is a total deal-breaker. Junk boots because of that one cheap material. Good to know.

[@chriscastillo6299]

Agreed really debated tecova. Harder to find a good quality boot that don't hurt ur pocket too much

[@jimsteinway695]

The horse riding Tecovas are much better than their church going boot . I agree the plain boots are kinda cheap like the Cartwright. But the Prescott is a different matter altogether

[@oscarvega04]

Agree. I’ll hold on buying them. Glad I saw this video.

[@dougharlow6037]

WOW. I’ve been wanting a pair of Tecovas boots (THE WYATT, COLOR: PECAN, MATERIAL: OSTRICH) for a long time, but can’t afford a pair, and now I see you cutting a pair of Tecovas in half? That hurts. But a great comparison review. Thanks

[@ziploc53]

I had a pair of Tecovas once. And muddy conditions the lemon wood pegs pulled out. They replaced the boots for free. My second pair got super wet and never dried properly. I switched to Nicks because I needed a boot to fit my job better. But the time I wore the boots I really enjoyed them over other cowboy boots.

[@djdoole]

Seconded. Their customer service is insanely good. I ordered a pair of The Jake ropers in 10 1/2 regular width, to find out that I really needed EE width. After wearing the second pair for nearly 60 hours, I found out my feet were 10 1/2” in running shoes and weren’t really 10 1/2” in cowboy boots. They just asked to see pictures of the boots to make sure they were in decent condition and exchanged them for 11” EE without any fuss. 10/10 service.

[@Christianrivera69]

I can tell you right now that the Tony lamas will last longer than the tecovas for actual ranch work. The tecovas have that frail material in the heel and the toe and because of that, long exposure to the south Texas heat quite literally melts it and leaves the boots warped. Threw them out after about 1 week of working in them.

[@catessc1]

Also from South Texas ….. there is a reason Tony Lamas are built the way they are after 100 years…. They get cowboy return customers and know what is important and what is not.

[@philfooshay]

Tecovas has a line of boots specifically made for ranch work that are much more durable than their dress boots

[@xspitfirex354]

If your buying a leather bottomed boot for ranch work I don’t think your comment has any validity 😂

[@HALFBREEDMUGEN]

@@xspitfirex354 Right because no one has done ranch work in a leather bottom boot before

[@theprussian4616]

@@xspitfirex354 you forgot about the vast majority of human history

[@konacopia]

@8:21, He's clearly lacking in knowledge of the importance of wooden pegs over the use of brass nails. The highest quality custom cowboy boots use NO NAILS, like those made by famed bootmakers like Ray Jones. It is always preferred in the art of making cowboy boots to ultimately use no nails. Using nails is easier and less labor intensive than just using lemonwood pegs, just like manufacturing boots by machine over making boots by hand. Using brass nails DOES NOT offer any more integrity to a boot than using wooden pegs...it's all about quality craftmanship practices. The fact that he doesn't understand this makes his critiques lose credibility. He really just quickly glosses over the important reason why wood pegs are preferred by horse riders as the shanks/outsoles get worn down: the wood pegs won't damage the stirrups as the brass nails do. As the leather outsoles expand & contract upon getting wet/dry, so do the wooden pegs, ensuring a more weatherproof seal. Brass nails over time often become loose and fall out. He needs to spend more time shadowing experienced bootmakers like Lee Miller and really learn the important factors in constructing a traditionally made cowboy boot. I respect his knowledge regarding other types of workboots, but his cowboy boot assessments & critiques fall short. Jeremiah Craig knows cowboy boot quality far better than he does.

[@holdthatblaow]

Any chance you'll do Chisos boots? That's my favorite boot brand. They make damn comfortable boots.

[@lenbones7940]

Just àsķing a as a customer to a manufacturer question.. do you think in this day and age a company is able to make a boot (any style, dress shoes included) where the final product is in the $150 to $250 range and all the ĺittle cost cuts you noticed aren't taken? Just asking cuz the question obviously is. Are modern manufacturer's just being ĺazy and greedy or even when bought in bulk are decent leather hides and other materials just atta price point that's unable to be reached.. I ask this cuz it really seems ĺike certain types of boots have a huge market hole waiting to be met

[@jennypaxton8159]

I love the comparison aspect to this! And I was wondering about Tecovas, they’re about the only big-name kind of cowboy boots I don’t have in my collection!

[@Megames2012]

Tecovas are the pretty boy boots of the cowboy world; the California cowboy boots, if you will. Tony Lamas, though, are definitely built more so for hard use, and less for the pretty aspect.

[@verraque]

this video came at a time right when i’m looking to pick up boots. being here in Austin, i could go into Tecovas myself but having this knowledge going into it all, really helps.

[@davehedgehogUK]

$300+ for a pen knife? Never mind titanium, I'd want one made from platinum for that price. My mountain bike is made from titanium, most parts are too. $900. How many tiny knive handles would a mountain bike make? 50, 100? They're having people for mugs I think, no wonder they can sponsor all the KZbinrs.

[@colbunkmust]

$300 is definitely not unheard of for a midtech from a small batch knife company, especially in a world where CRK and Hinderers run $500 easy, and many much larger companies like Benchmade, ZT, Lionsteel and Spyderco are making titanium-frame knives at a similar price point. Also, the cost of your titanium bike's price is only slightly affected by the material cost. Titanium or aluminium or steel isn't going to be a huge variance in overall cost of a bike or a knife. The infrastructure and equipment cost of being able to process titanium and tool-steel billet into a knife is a much bigger factor in knife production, as well as the cost of employing people who live in developed country and are being paid a living wage. I have no idea what brand of bike you have, but the process for making a bike and a knife are very different and specifically require different forms of material. I would wager that the bike company buys a set gauge of titanium tubing in bulk, and uses a press to form it to shape and weld the pieces together. You can't make a knife handle out of titanium tubing very easily, nor can you make a bike frame out of titanium billet. Knife handles are typically machined from titanium billet and require fairly robust CNC routers with high-speed cutting bits to cut both the blade stock from the MagnaCut or 20CV steel, and the titanium alloy billets. Not only is this expensive equipment, it is time consuming and requires specialists with experience in running automated CNC systems. And that doesn't even being to touch on the furnaces for tempering and heat treating the steel, or the sharpening and buffing equipment. While a bike may be a more mechanically complicated product, that doesn't necessarily mean it's cost is determined by that complexity. The actual requirements of production are a far better determining factor than any arbitrary comparison between a completely different type of object. Do you know where the bike was made? Where all the parts were sourced from? How much of the bike itself is made in-house as opposed to being sourced from another seller? How much overhead is needed to make each bike? These are all factors that go into the final cost to the consumer and I don't think you've really factored in all of the elements at play. Lastly, the price of platinum is currently about $920 per ounce and being as you'd need far more than just an once of billet platinum to machine a handle frame you'd probably be looking at about 2K just for the material cost of a platinum knife handle. That's a bit more than $300 by my math.

[@JuanGM13]

Tecovas is selling everyone a Leon Mexico boot that cost $150 for them at $400 to US buyers it’s insane how much they are making and they aren’t even that good for a cowboy boot

[@adriandiaz7258]

do you know which stores in Leon I can find the Tecovas boots at? most likely they are named a different brand down there but made in the same factory.

[@JuanGM13]

@@adriandiaz7258 get them at 7 lenguas it’s a factory store that gets stuff from Dan post and Justin and tecovas i found their ostrich boots for $200 when it’s $400 on the site

[@r.g.4011]

Love the video. I’ve been wearing Lamas for 20 yrs. My oldest pair was my father’s. He bought then back in 1979. All my boots from Lama have held up. I won’t wear any other boot.

[@BradyBegeman]

This is strange as calfskin is the strongest bovine leather you can get pound for pound. It has the tightest grain of all bovine leathers but it is thinner. Tecovas must be using really poor quality calfskin.

[@staywoke2198]

You should never cut towards yourself! I comment this in every video I watch

[@dalydegagne1839]

I appreciate these cowboy boot reviews! I wonder, could you please include in this series a cowboy boot from Canada West Boot Company? I hear good things about their boots, and am curious how they compare with Tecovas, Tony L, and other brands you test. Many thanks for a great channel!

[@jonathonwestover5684]

Will also have to include Boulet Boots if you are gonna go Canadian

[@kyleashdown518]

I have Canada West and Boulets. Canada West romeo boots are basically goodyear-welted Blundstones, quality is pretty good. Boulet makes a nicer quality boot in my opinion, they also have a great leather/rubber hybrid sole. However the highest quality Canadian boots I own are my Alberta Boots, I’d like to see him compare those to some Anderson Beans or Luccheses

[@Ives1776]

You've got to cut open some Chisos, they're so damn pricey I'm super curious about how worth the money they are.

[@kadinabc123]

If a horse steps on your foot in that boot, you're going to be more upset with your foot then how your boot is going to look

[@PrentissYeates]

I have a pair of the tecovas “Midland”work boots in Bison. Hard to break in but worthwhile- tough work boots. Love to see your take on it.

[@bigianTX52]

Tecovas is definitely a fashion boot line, but they’re doing great. Just remember not to roll your jeans when wearing cowboy boots! You have to stack them on the heel of your boots.

[@willieclark2256]

Yancos

[@RanaSarkar-n5b]

I am interest boot where is Bangladesh showroom

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Rolled pant legs looks very effeminate

[@bm5799]

its not a fashion boot line. they have some fashion boots - and plenty of real boots. what do you think? A $1000 Luchesse is a fashion boot. most real workers wear ariat work boots anyway. i hate comments like this.

[@riv6580]

No you don’t. That’s the new style. Not everyone is down with that

[@antonioruiz8506]

Can you do chisos boots?

[@RoseAnvil]

Stay tuned....

[@markopolo9936]

Looks like you need to get a real life rattle snake in your shop next to the band saw to test these bad boys 👍

[@nuthinbutlove]

😉😆

[@Thelongmanable]

*_FYI they actually make snake proof boots and the next episode kinda would just write itself "JUST SAYING"..._*

[@wolffangx-rp7xo]

Great series so far. One thing about tecovas is a big part of their marketing is getting more people into the western lifestyle. Most of their boots are more designed for casual/dressy wear. They do have some styles more suited for ranch work and horsemanship. Overall having had both tecovas and Justin's made in the same factory as most tony lamas I'd go with tecovas.

[@discordia4512]

I suggest you to check out the Dan Post boots, i'm interested on how well constructed the boots are because my father gave me his old dan post and they held up pretty good so i'm interested to look how they're made

[@deangousse2113]

Your testing is very thorough and informative. It would be interesting to see how some of the legacy brands have changed throughout the years to see if what was once a very high-end brand has been slowly declining in material and workmanship quality throughout the years. Another good comparison would be comparable lines of the same parent brand like Justin vs. Tony Lama, vs. Nocona.

[@Thestargazer56]

I have a pair of Tony Lama boots that I bought in 1996 that I still wear occasionally. The wood arch is starting to come apart, possibly from my over-oiling the boots, but they still wear great.

[@harleyguy071]

I wish we could go back to the handmade, made-in-America days when everything is made right!!

[@Loganedward29]

Thinner boot shaft gets the win for me. Pants over boot is a must for people actually living in these things.

[@smileyburkhart458]

I don’t know if this would help, but maybe try getting some of the other types of lamas from the El Paso line or the 1911 line. They tend to be more traditional that the pair in the video and focus more on the “art” of the cowboy boot. I don’t know if they still make the black label line but that was their premium line as well.

[@SCRAMBY18]

Lamas best boots nowadays are the signature series I believe. A Pinto Ranch exclusive.

[@ernestoherrera2755]

I thought they got bought out by the Chinese, and only 5% is now made in El Paso is this the El Paso line you’re talking about?

[@smileyburkhart458]

@@ernestoherrera2755 it’s honestly a mix. Most are made in Mexico. Some are made in El Paso and some, mainly the work boots are made in china.

[@BrandonCRFC]

I was a first time Cowboy Boot buyer...Tried on over 6 brands and 20 styles. Tecova's won me over easily. I'm also not super country so I wanted a more modern style to wear out in the city. Tecova's are extremely well made for the price

[@senorsnapio]

What's your take on the Knox boot by them?

[@liamsbarber]

Give Chisos a shot! They’re next level comfort and durability, worth the extra cash!

[@senorsnapio]

@@liamsbarber maybe down the line, I picked up some of the Tecovas The Knox since I wanted no lace boots w/o the cowboy style heel. So far so good on them.

[@whywhatwhenwherewow]

@@Ko-ff5ej I'm not sure Rios or similar offer anything for the price to make them that much better as work boots than like a higher-end Ariat pair that you can get for less than $250. If you want a lifetime work boot you really have to go to Nicks or maybe Whites.

[@whywhatwhenwherewow]

@@liamsbarber I'd be curious to see the No 5 roughout stress tested to see how it holds up as a daily work boot. Could be legit.

[@acomingextinction]

Ayy, that's a great sponsor. Friends of mine are a Tactile dealer and they genuinely do make excellent stuff. Love seeing a company like that instead of the usual KZbin sponsor brands, and you all know the ones I'm talking about.

[@dork742]

I have numerous pens from Tactile Turn and couldn't agree more. Very high quality engineering, craftsmanship, and support.

[@milsurprifles]

Tecovas are fashion boots for urban cowboys. Being designed in Austin should tell you that. That soft leather is not good for a working boot… I would guess Tecovas likely wouldn’t hold up to much more than a couple rounds of mojitos down on Rainey street. Tony Llama makes a better work boot than Tecova IMO. I wore Justin ropers to work for years and years and still have a couple of those pairs and they are still going strong. YMMV

[@mrtedi28]

Would love to see you review chisos boots, heard they are really high quality

[@BCarkeek]

You want a little bit of heel slippage when wearing cowboy boots otherwise the boot is too tight for your foot! 1/4 to 1/2 inch is fine. Also there is a thing about having sag in your shaft of your boot…….if you know then you know.

[@williamcobb6322]

Appreciate the review. Just now considering the purchase of a pair of Tecovas boots. Like many of their models on the website. Choosing one is the tough part. You nailed many of the important build points.

[@joshualabuz41]

I have 4 pair of Tecovas boots ranging from strictly dress boot to work boot. I also have them in Calfskin, cowhide leather, and ostrich. I also have pairs from other companies, that I love, but Tecovas really stands out amongst the competition. Style, durability, and comfort with the price point makes them, for me, the hands down winner. That being said, I think your videos are always fair, and I love watching them. I bought some Thursday brand sneakers after using your videos to do a little research. Thank you for all the hard work, and consistency.

[@trhperkins1]

Could you do Lucchese next? Kinda curious as to whether they’re all that.

[@canuckgarages]

Could we get a review of the Viberg work boots and the Canada West Boots?

[@jefft6038]

and they laughed at my tecovas ostrich boots....one of my fav shoes/boots in my collection.

[@brianjoachim8442]

I like both pairs Cowboy Up🤠 but I like wearing cowboy boots

[@ChiefCoolArrow]

tecovas commercial... I gave tecovas a try several times and came away disappointed every time.

[@immasi8922]

Could you cut apart "Oree Nyc Infantry Boots"?

[@jonathonwestover5684]

Could you please add a couple boot companies from Canada? Boulet Boots and Canada West.

[@nuthinbutlove]

I have a real issue with the plastic inner in the Tecovas and how easy it is to break/crack, and I'm wondering if Tony Llama has changed their design over the years. I have a pair from the 80's that have the smooth inner lining. They were special ordered so maybe I ordered them that way, it's been so long I don't remember. I've only worn them on rare occasions over the years and they've been exposed to horseback and stables in the past but they've kept their great appearance thanks to the care I've given. I can wear them all day with absolutely no foot issues. Can't even say that about my sneakers. Love those boots!

[@Thelongmanable]

*_You know they did all that plastic stuff didn't exist when Tony Lama was around but wouldn't it be cool if he could comment on some of this stuff._*

[@SCRAMBY18]

Truth is most of these big brands don’t make their boots how they used too. Vintage boots like your Lamas are pure quality. There’s a reason why boots from the 70s and 80s are still around. If you are wanting new quality ,some good brands would be Rios of Mercedes, Lucchese Classics and Black Jack… all traditionally made in the USA.

[@unclegrandfather1]

Can you please do a Red Wing Pecos western boot? I love mine, and I would love to know what is inside. Thanks, and great video as always!!

[@JuiceBoxWeldingLtd.]

I would love to see how a pair of Ariat work boots that are styled like cowboy boots compare. I personally use them for work and i also used the regular cowboy boots and love them both. Ariat is pretty much king around my whole area they sell out fast.

[@LT3Fluffy]

My most comfortable pair of boots were my sierra steel toe for work. The only issue I had was they get uncomfortable after about 2 years. I put alot of pressure on the balls of my feet though

[@dingus153]

I'm not sure if this is all that important, but these boots don't sit flat on the heel which is a bit disappointing

[@matthewmontalvo5066]

Yeah I’m not planning to work in these I just want these to cool good on a date with my chick

[@michaelogden5093]

I've switched from round toed to square toed cowboy boots. There's really no comparison in comfort and like all pinch-toed footwear, that's not how a foot is shaped so you can expect some permanent foot injury unless you're just sitting at a desk or or Saturday shopping at the mall with them on. I work and ride in mine (neither of these brands). I get stepped on by a horse at least once or twice a year so that crap counter material in the Tecovas may be a deal breaker. Who wants a boot with a permanent camel toe? Ahhhh, don't answer that.

[@MichaelMcATX]

If you want to test snake boots, check out the Chippewa snake boots. It's what most use in south Texas

[@john-lenin]

They don't even offer a pointed toe boot. They're not a real cowboy boot company.

[@OhMJB]

I’ve just started getting into boots more seriously and investing more money on higher quality footwear that’ll last me. Used your reviews on Solovair vs Docs and now deciding if I want to move up from Ariat to another cowboy boot brand. Thanks for these reviews and breakdowns, they’re super helpful and so useful as someone very conscious about my spending - I want to make sure I’m not wasting my money! Had my eye on some Tecovas recently and this just sealed the deal for me!

[@RichPrivilegedWhiteMale]

Miranda Lambert says Tony Lamas are dope.

[@TheChinchillin]

Glad you're doing the cowboy series. I see Tecova's a lot but one thing I saw on Jeremiah Craigs channel was he showed a bar graph that rated all the cowboy boot brands and I believed it was based on popularity/solid boot, the brand Lucchese blew out everybody by a lot. Tecovas came in second but they weren't anywhere near the vote count on Lucchese. That being said, Lucchese is really expensive and I'm curious if they're worth dropping the extra money. Are you also going to do a review on some other brands such as Cody James, Ariat, etc? For sure do a Lucchese review. I would definitely like to see that one. Thanks for doing the Cowboy reviews!

[@whywhatwhenwherewow]

Shop around for used luccs in your size online. They're very popular so you can usually find what you're looking for in your size and even though you aren't getting the same custom fit the original buyer got for their $1500+, a bit of stretching and such can still dial them in. Since there are so many on the used market the price is unreasonably cheap. I got the exact ostrich pair from their classic line that I wanted for an upcoming wedding for like $325 plus $120 at a local shop for a resole that came with a refinish (though you can do that part yourself) and $25 for some adjustments. They're a lifetime boot anyway so as long as there's no damage the age is meaningless beyond whether they need a resole. Under $500 total and I have very close to the same product as would cost over $1500+taxes. Watch out for people selling the cheaper lucc lines though. They're only $700-800 new (for exotics, can be cheaper otherwise) and are only a bit better than a $450 pair of similar Tecovas. But people post them online for the same prices you can usually get the classic line for (which are $1500+ and only equaled in quality by a few other brands that are in the same price range, maybe a few hundred cheaper at most). The first letters in the serial number inside tell you which line they are and you can easily identify which are the high end boots and which are the cheap ones. Otherwise if you want to then go into a Lucchese (or Rios or whatever) store in person and get custom fitted and order the exact pair you want, if you're willing to spend the money. What you should not do is choose to go with the Lucchese name but then compromise on price and buy new, off-the-shelf "Lucchese Bootmakers" lines because those are more like overpriced versions of Lama or Dan Post or Tecovas. Also don't buy any new dress boots over ~$1000 without getting custom fitted because then what's the point of buying new when there are so many quality used sets out there?

[@loboheeler]

Lucchese is the magic word! Those boots fit like a glove with little break-in needed. Yes, they can get quite expensive with exotic leathers and fancy tooling. I got mine in Dallas in 1996 on sale...not so many styles then.

[@toddpalmer7790]

Check out Will Roman’s video where he cuts up Tecovas, Lucchese and his own brand, Chisos. Chisos boots appear to have superior construction throughout but the price point is higher than Tecovas. My experience is that Tecovas and Lucchese are on about the same level but Lucchese is twice the price. And then have a look at Rujo boots which are priced lower than Tecovas but with just as good leathers but a much stronger counter from what I can feel. Summary as I would rank them personally… Tecovas vs Lucchese vs Rujo: Rujo is best for the money for dress boots. (Tecovas Ranch Wear is a different and more durable line, by the way) And then Chisos takes it all to a much higher level. Durability and great looks. Higher price but you get what you pay for in their case. I think with Lucchese, you’re paying for a legacy name but without the legacy quality any longer. Again, just my personal experience.

[@whywhatwhenwherewow]

@@toddpalmer7790 Again there's a big difference between the modern entry level Lucchese lines and a pair of classics. If you buy their truly high end boots you get appropriate quality for the price, similar to other high end bootmakers. If you buy their cheapest boots they're just more expensive versions of budget/mid-tier brands. Chisos do look interesting but it's a very limited lineup and their few premium exotics are very much on par in price with other ultra-premium brands. $1200 for ostrich ropers and $4k for limited edition alligator. If I could get the roughout in a medium toe I'd probably buy a pair right now. In general even with Tecovas and Rujo the selection becomes a problem. None of them have the dark cherry color that I love for example, and overall the selection is the best at Lucchese even if you aren't ordering a custom pair. Most buyers are compromising on something (preferred toe, heel, hide, finish, color, upper, sole material, etc) from those other brands. And ultimately streamlined production with less options for buyers is a big part of how they keep the costs low, so you still essentially get what you pay for most of the time at the end of the day.

[@matthewowen2305]

I love to see the cowboy boots! Keep em coming!

[@sdfswords]

My oldest Tony Lamas have made it 30 years with only one resole. They've been ridden hard and put away wet, but even with abuse, they fit like a glove and look great with all of their battle scars. A little mink oil and polish makes them suitable for polite company. My other pair is 20 years old and still on the original soles.The USA Tony Lamas are hard to beat, they do what they're supposed to do, like a good horse.

[@mattberry4457]

i have a pair of tony lamas i bought 40 years ago. i never wore them much and they look almost new. the top part looks like it was made inside out with about a one inch strip covering the outside seam. the outside all matches and the inside is nice and smooth. i took them to my shoe repair guy to see if he could stretch them as my foot and calf is a lot bigger. no way it would work and i thought that would be the case. he did say these old ones are so much better than the new ones that people are looking to find the older ones. i don’t know anyone who wants them or that they would fit the 11/d that these are. i’d cringe if you wanted to dissect them but i’d send them to you to do that or give them a nice home.

[@DJSweaty]

I wear a 10.5D dress shoe. I wouldn't think an 11 would be too big for me.

[@mathewharrington6909]

They still available?

[@chetha13]

This chanel is literally the best, the scientist of shoes ! and so entertaining!

[@harvestblades]

I walked into my first Tecovas this week as I have been doing some work there. Was impressed with the store, staff, & definitely the boots. That calfskin upper & liner was buttery soft & supple. They also have a cross section of one of the boots innthe shop which I analyzed before coming here. I don't where cowboy boots, but appreciate good craftsmanship & workbooks which is what cowboy boots are intended to be. I don't know where Tony Lamas are made but if it's not made here in the States having leather goods handmade in Léon Mexico is the place you want leather goods made, & especially boots. I met a few of their corporate guys & they were cool (both in TX) & seemed passionate about their product & branding. Another big plus is my store has discounted (outlet) sales so we can get some savings, & they treat their employees right all of whom have multiple pairs of Tecovas due to the company being really cool about getting their employees product & good discounts. Whike this is the under $300 (& you can even get the outlet stuff under $200!) I really like their goat & bison (they also have exotics like Ostruch, Caiman, etc). They also offer some Vibram soled boots for those of us that need good traction & want a well built cowboy boot style for work. I have never owned cowboy boots & rarely ride, but am often tempted to grab a pair tomorrow especially after watching this to ensure the quality.

[@harvestblades]

Man, I should have used spellcheck or self edited before posting, but it has been a long day & spending time w/ my kiddos. I want to add Tecova's in additionnto having great knowledgeable staff offers complimentary beer (all three were local brews as well!) & Garrison Brothers bourbon. Sure would make shopping a bit more enjoyable after all the only thing better than a cold beer is free beer, & good bourbon tops that!

[@danyboyg1535]

Do cuadra boots

[@taylortickle5097]

Ive had the tecova Jason’s for about 3 months and loved them for being so comfortable but my right foot has walked completely through the leather insole down to the wood only complaint

[@kingspartacus2407]

The only boots I’ve worn have been ariat boots, they’re comfortable and durable, I’ve recently been purchasing Thursday boots and those are amazing. I’ve been wanting tecovas and now they’re is a store right down the street from me and I’ll definitely be checking those out and getting me a pair.

[@farmkid1360]

Fenoglio and double H in my opinion are the best

[@jg997]

Do Black Bear brand ROUGH-OUT Horsehide Roughrider JOBMASTER boots next.

[@AlexChristian]

I love my Tecovas so I'm worried to see what you think 😂

[@DougTheFresh]

Just watch out for that counter/toe liner apparently

[@AlexChristian]

@@DougTheFresh thankfully, I'm not using them on a ranch 🙈 I'm a phony haha, but glad to know they're still considering good quality all-in-all

[@F0XD1E]

If you like them that's all that matters.

[@AlexChristian]

@@F0XD1E not if you're overpaying for garbage! 😂

[@TillmansFX]

Would love to see a cowboy boot with a higher/cuban heel and pointy/almond toe, neither of these boots have a particularly impressive silhouette.

[@robertbeach6965]

I have Tony Lamas from the late 70's and early 80's, much better quality back then. I have some Tocovas now, much better. Have a look at Hondo Boots, very high quality IMO. I like you presentations.

[@jaredplascencia5173]

Can you cut cuero boots next please?!

[@gabehurst8604]

Horse Power by Anderson Bean are some of the best boots. Not much ranch work but lots of saddle time and rodeo time in the boots

[@dan5087]

Damn, that knife is sharp!

[@jellocubez7]

You should pick up some Heritage Boots! They're around the corner from Allen's and make some phenomenal boots!

[@graemejwsmith]

My Justin ropers are for work. Their thin soled roper making a good boot for flying (!!) The Tecovas are for dress up. So yes - a Thursday boot. I have two pairs of Justins I have 7 pairs of Tecovas....... 😊 -- One thought about something you said about lemonwood pegs and brass nails. If you are riding with your stirrups jammed up in there. You need some riding lessons. The ball of your foot should be in contact with the stirrup. The heel should be nowhere near the stirrup.

[@ranchmanager9126]

Love the cowboy boot series. The thermoplastic in the counter and toe is a super bad idea. Too bad. That's a deal breaker for me... Even my Rocky work boots have a carbon fiber toe and counter and shank for that matter and they are not considered a High End boot by any means.

[@Thelongmanable]

*_I wonder just maybe someone old enough who worked in a boot factory or manufacturering could inform us on why these things are the way they are..._*

[@Thelongmanable]

*_Now that you said RATTLESNAKE, aren't you absolutely binded by earth's gravitational pull from the boot gods to do a comparison of RATTLESNAKE/SNAKE PROOF BOOTS!!!!_*

[@danielfernandez634]

Can u do a pressure test on the Tecovas thermal plastic counter and toe material to determine how much pressure it really takes to cause irreversible damage? It may be much more resistant when embedded inside leather.

[@marie-pierfortin2301]

Do you intend to cut a pair of Boulet boots? That would be interesting as far as cowboy boots are concerned...

[@Thelongmanable]

*_It's like the Bible says "all secrets will be revealed" and this channel is proof.._*

[@clarkeknt2577]

Ive had both, for the level of boot, for the money, I prefer the tecovas. If you are willing to spend more money you can get a much better boot, but I feel like you have to spend a decent chunk of money to step up a little bit of quality.

[@Fatt-billy.racing]

deryl dodd said it all in one song I went down to the boot store, To get me a new pair of Tony Lama Boots. They had a real good shine, You know they looked real fine, with my cowboy suit. So I went down there to Billy Bob's, you see, To pick up on some long-legged mama, Yeah, I was lookin' good, the way a cowboy should, In my new Tony Lamas. Well, I asked this girl to dance, I might've had a buzz, An' I told her I knew, What color her underwear was. She said: "Man, you can't do that." "Oh," I said: "They're baby-blue, and I promise, "'Cause I've seen their reflection, "In my new Tony Lamas." Yeah, my new Tony Lamas, (My new Tony Lamas.) My new Tony Lamas, (My new Tony Lamas.) I seen their lovely reflection, In my new Tony Lamas. Well, I was minding my own business, Like a cowboy does. This girl walked up an' I told her I knew, What color her underwear was. She looked at me like a cow lookin' at a new gate, An' I said: "They're hot pink and I promise, "'Cause you walked by, an' they sorta caught my eye, "In my new Tony Lamas." Yeah, my new Tony Lamas, (My new Tony Lamas.) My new Tony Lamas, (My new Tony Lamas.) Yeah, you walked by, they kinda caught my eye, In my new Tony Lamas. Well, it was gettin' kind of late, And I know I had a buzz. This girl walked up an' I told her I knew, What color her underwear was. She said: "I'm not wearing any." An' I said: "That's really good 'cause I promise, "For a minute there, I thought I had a big ol' crack, "In my new Tony Lamas." Yeah, my new Tony Lamas, (My new Tony Lamas.) I love my brand new, spankin' pair of spankin' Tony Lamas, (Tony Lamas.) Yeah, for one minute, there, I thought I had a big ol' crack, In my new Tony Lamas. Yee haw.

[@MrBushBiker]

I wish tecovas upped the quality a bit at their price points instead of spending so much on marketing. Would love to see Double H compared because they are made in USA, really comfortable and seem really well made for under $300. Durangos are my most comfortable boots but would get torn apart in a test like this because they are all synthetic Chinese plastic, but hey they're super comfortable. Looking forward to the Chisos comparison. I've got 20 pairs of Jordans and 5 pairs of cowboy boots so I've been loving the content on the channel recently!

[@MikeSoMoney]

Do the RUJO boots next!!!!

[@silvermediastudio]

Tecovas are basically boot-shaped shoes. They're fine for what they are, but they aren't for work, riding, or anything outside of fashion. Same with Thursday. Look good, but they aren't a workin' man's boot.