FIVE BEST COWBOY BOOT BRANDS 2023

[@fil.guijarro]

Wow many many thanks guys and gals who voted. We’ll do our best to keep up the hard work in 2023!

[@earlsspeedshop7058]

I am so sick of everyone going to web base shopping. I want to go into a store and try a freaking boot on. I don’t want to spend 1-4 months sending boots back and forth to find a fit

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

The BEST boots I ever got and own were the ones my dad had custom made and received almost a year and a half after he was fitted for them. 3 months after he picked them up, he unexpectedly passed away and so I got them. We shared the same 12EE boot size. I’ve owned and wore my prized boots on special occasions ever since and they have more sentimental value for me than anything else. Dad’s Charlie Dunn’s are now mine.

[@mattcastellanos2178]

I would love to own a Charlie Dunn boot he!s one of my favorite builders, I have a couple customs from another builder and love them - they were worth the $ spent.

[@8dollars276]

Ok

[@vano4375]

Sorry about your dad

[@scotts6067]

Outside of just buying a beater boot that I don't care what happens to them Tecova's are just awful. Their plastic heal AND toe counter is sinful and once it brakes the boots are toast.

[@sailingneil]

Hondo are a worthy top of the list

[@gsdlvr123]

We own a horse farm and I must say for the money I think Chisos is BY FAR the best value out there. Lucchese used to be the standard (outside of custom) but now it seems as if Lucchese, even their boots in the $850 and up, are very lacking in quality. They are relying on reputation...I'm a Boomer Gen, so reputation matters but quality will prevail and that is how new reputations are built. As for Tecovas - I gave them a try. I bought my first pair on 7/30/19, I bought 12 or 13 pairs over the next year. 5 were for me (Banderas, Prescott and Cartwright - 3 colors) and the rest as gifts for my wife (Annies and whatever the Ostrich ones are called) and my son (Banderas). We bought a few online and the others at the store in Nashville TN. At first I was impressed with Tecovas, especially for the price point - obviously as I ordered so many so quickly. My wife wears hers very sparingly - when we go dancing - and she likes hers. She has a LOT of boots - high end hand made in TX, Luchesse boots and even some high end customs. She thinks the Tecovas are a bargain, particularly for one you are only going to wear for a few hours. My son is hard on boots around our property, and the Banderas have been OK, to be honest, for an under 300 dollar boot, it held up for almost a year and that is fine. I'm in a suit/sportcoat daily and I wear boots all day every day. I come home and change into jeans and put on another pair of boots - sometimes I leave the same boots on. The Tecovas are not meant to be worn 8-12 hours a day - at least for me. I took several pair to my cobbler to have resoled and he told me every pair had a broken shank. They were not that comfortable after a few months anyway and for my needs I needed better quality. I just told him to repair them and donate them to someone who could use them. I think Tecovas are probably best suited for those that want a fashion boot and is not going to be in them for 8+ hours every day. I have Black Jack boots and they are terrific!! Top notch quality and a LOT of options. I really prefer snip toes , so my options are limited with many makers. I will wear round toes on occasion but can't stand the wide toe (that is also hard for me to get into stirrups - and I do not buy boots that I can't ride in). I have never bought a pair of Rios of Mercedes, and not sure of their toe options, but I have a few friends that LOVE them. I'm looking at trying Heritage Boots, as I like the look of their boots, but they do not offer a military discount (Tecovas, Chisos and BJ all do) and in principal that's kept me from ordering (silly perhaps, but...). I only have one pair of Chisos - the roughout snip toe. I wear them constantly...to ride horses, to work, to dance, etc. I don't think I have another pair of boots that feel as nice as Chisos, I know I do not not have anything under $1K that compares. I'm hoping Chisos eventually offers more snip toes. I'm glad there are so many options out there, and I certainly enjoy your videos - you do a great job.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Thank you for this. I ride horses for a living and am always looking for comfortable tough boots I can ride and walk in all day

[@gsdlvr123]

@@tracyjohnson5023 the roughouts are wonderful!!!!! So darn comfortable

[@jarrettm3728]

Your comment was great i hear the Ls sorry my spelling sucks were more comfortable than the black jacks i am looking at ostrich skin i am going to use it as a dress boot to be worn to my meetings i have in suit and tie as dress shoes are not my thing so they will see consistent yet not hard use and just want a life boot

[@gsdlvr123]

@@tracyjohnson5023 I now have 3 pairs of Chisos (all snip toes) - still love them. I also bought the brown Apache from Heritage Boot Company...they are TERRIFIC! After I had them a week, I called and ordered another pair (Apache without the oil). The Heritage is a great oiled thick leather and is GREAT for riding and around the pastures. Just thought I'd add this since you mentioned you ride for a living. I wear an 11 D in Chisos and 11D or EE in Lucchese (handmade) but I needed an 10 1/2 D in the Heritage.

[@brodyberry6253]

Bro if you haven’t yet you gotta check out the Ariat bench made series they’re phenomenal for $299 imho.

[@daug1783]

Saving up for a pair of Hondos! 🤠

[@darrelnickels17]

Great brands but it's going to take a lot for me to not wear anderson beans

[@hunterkalb4364]

I’M SO SURPRISED that Ariat boots aren’t even on the list

[@jimcollins9999]

Nice lineup! I just can't do removable insoles, so its Lucchese & Black Jack's for me I guess. 👍

[@gsdlvr123]

I commented a couple of months ago - I think Tecovas are fine for a fashion boot or a boot you’re not going to wear for 10-12 hours a day. I know Tecovas has brought a bunch of new boot wearers to the scene and they have some talented influencers working for them. I applaud the marketing department at Tecovas as they have certainly changed the market for folks wearing/considering boots. My wife still likes hers - for fashion. If she's wanting a quality boot for the day, she certainly isn't grabbing the Tecovas. I know some folks will get upset with this comment but while I applaud Tecovas marketing, I fear some of their customers will never wear a nice quality boot because they are being brand loyal while not knowing other brands of much better quality. Since originally commenting I now have 3 pairs of Chisos (all snip toes). I still rank Chisos as the best value boot and much better than the non handmade or custom Lucchese. My Top 5 (off the shelf) Boot Brands (in no particular order): 1. Chisos (Quality and Comfort from the get go...Best value) 2. Black Jack (Great Styles - nice quality) 3. Lucchese Handmades (Classic...quality has gone down hill but handmades are still nice) 4. Heritage (Very interesting /retro styled boots... without compromising quality...in addition, their Apache Oiled leather boot is an ABSOLUTELY terrific boot for working with horses) 5. Rios of Mercedes (simply a great quality boot)

[@scooter5940]

Fine. But Chisos only makes a few boot styles, and every boot brand you mention is over $500, some well over. That’s a small, high-end segment of the market. You may as well try to tell the world they are missing out by not driving a Porsche every day. As far as Tecovas, it is far more than just clever marketing. They make a solid - if not high end - boot, in many styles and colors at a fair price. It’s no wonder they have had fast success.

[@gsdlvr123]

If Tecova boots work for you , that’s great. They do not work for me and my lifestyle. I’m certainly different than most consumers (of boots) as I own a horse farm and I’m old (actually a Boomer Generation) - been wearing boots for all my life. I’m in boots from very early (3:30 am this morning) till I go to bed at night. I consider the brands I mentioned to be great value boots. Porsche makes a great sports car, I don’t consider it a great value, but I wouldn’t equate that to boots. I believe if you are buying boots to USE , then the better value is a boot that is top quality and while initially more expensive that boot will stand the test of time and in the long run be a better value. There are certainly a lot of boots that are very expensive and not a great value. As I said my wife likes her few pairs of Tecova boots. That boot fits a fashion need but when they wear out I won’t spend money putting on new soles/conditioning the inside, I’ll just tell her : let’s go boot shopping.

[@bloozism]

Opening stores in California makes me want to not buy Tecovas. I hate the state so much.

[@Fin.mint.]

Definitely try some Thursday's.

[@StudioGMinistry]

Rios of Mercedes

[@choosen2preach320]

I'm a female and I found double-h boots at a thrift store and I love them got them for 15 dollars my sister said I wasted my money I got them in the guy shoe section. I also found corral boots for 15 dollars in great condition. Who ever had these boots kept them in great condition. I've been wanting boots for years and didn't have hundreds of dollars. I got really lucky. Now I can sign up for western dancing lol jk.

[@HarrisPilton789]

Great finds! You should go ahead and sign up for western dancing!

[@mitchmann324]

Hyer boots

[@hilldwler420]

Sounds like drug lord boots with the crazy exotics

[@MattsHair]

Let’s go baby! I’m thinking I want my first pair of cowboy boots… I will be full poser for a while but I’ll earn the right over time…. I’m thinking Chiso #2 to pop my cherry

[@robertwright7283]

I absolutely love wearing Cowboy Boots. Black Cherry Lucchese size 9D. Cowboy Boots are so darn comfortable i wear them every day.

[@richardrichardsen6611]

I have a pair of Lucchese San Antonio Gavin's on right now. I have no idea who this guy in the video is but to rate those cheap brands over Lucchese tells me all I need to know. I have NEVER had Lucchese not respond to an email..I have 30 pairs of their boots and have been given their history as soon as I contact Lucchese Customer Support.

[@cedrickization8159]

" It's true, Hondo boots are the best cowboy boots! I have a pair of Hondo boots and this pair is really the best! I bought a pair of Nocona boots for Christmas but they are also a real revelation for me, the best bullhide buffalo leather revelation of all my cowboy boots, splendid cowboy boots year 2022! "

[@bobvires9650]

I totally agree with the hondo win and thank you for turning me onto this great boot maker!! I have purchased a few hondo boots and used your name as a referral every time! Thanks again !!

[@bobbycocball1605]

You should review Ariats new bench made boots

[@aboardman98]

Got a pair of JB Hills full quill ostrich boots barely used a few months ago. Cost £90. Thee best foot ware my feet have experienced. Go for traditional boots guys, your feet will love it

[@robertblair3593]

What about Rujos? I hear great things about their boots. Also, made in Leon, Mexico

[@AcidHead710]

Anderson Bean

[@Tank-rj7mr]

Surprised rujo isn’t up here

[@michaelmetler6315]

Sturgeon skin boots would be awesome! That fish skin is almost bullet proof. Their skin is boney sharp and prehistoric. I have caught a few and skinning them was a chore. I didn't know you could make boots out of them.

[@denisekeary8229]

I absolutely agree with your about sturgeon skin being bullet-proof. Sturgeon is in the waters where I live in California. We were under way on my uncle's boat when we heard/felt a "thump thump". Something in the water was hit, but we didn't know what it was until we looked behind the boat and saw a sturgeon surface, and it was a nice one. We ended up catching it, and when my uncle skinned it, the skin was intact, but the meat underneath was torn up where it hit the propellers (this was on a 50-ft. boat).

[@davidgregg2778]

I've been seeing reviews and adds on Becks Boots recently . How about doing a review on their boots Jeremiah?

[@tigersaint124]

Love my custom Black Jacks from Tim's Boots. Plus I can get an E Width instead of EE.

[@michaelcorpus5023]

Somewhat surprise that no one voted for Corral Boots.

[@jamesbrady4649]

Me too with how that went

[@marioorozco6635]

Hondo are flipping awesome! THEE ABSOLUTE BEST FOR THE $$$... Period!

[@GROZNAYA]

I’d like to see Nicks Boot’s approach to the classic cowboy boots. Maybe even John Lofgren, or Mister Freedom’s interpretation as well (I know Lofgren did come out with a roper boot).

[@stillclouds]

I agree!!!

[@wasibhassan]

Lucchese boots are amazing I'm thinking about getting one how do they fit on you also Jeremiah you should try Thursday Boots they have Cowboy Boots to

[@Fin.mint.]

I'd watch the Rose Anvil review of the Lucchese. They've been hiding some cost cutting

[@volsboy672]

@@Fin.mint. Yet , they are still better than all the others. Most people who comment negatively never have even worn a Lucchese. All brands put out some boots with flaws in them regularly.

[@jaywashington2196]

I’m looking forward to getting more pairs of Chisos and Black Jack boots

[@_Bryant.R]

Black Jack is the only brand I would have expected to be on the list. The top 3 is definitely really cheesy.

[@josephbuyck7127]

I like post the best.and justin and boulet from Canada only cow leather for me. I never cared for snake skin or any of those other skins. You should do this with different people and why they pick a certain boot People who work ranches, truck drivers, and people who go to the bar to dance. I wear cowboy boots every day in the summer And after -15 in the winter Most of the time, I'm driving, but if i have to walk all day I will wear a lower heel boot.some jobs you have to have steel toe boots i use boulet.

[@user-fq3uh7bt1t]

I'm surprised Fenoglio didn't score higher

[@jamesbrady4649]

Lol

[@carrasco2011sc]

Ariats are the most comfortable I think as far as my taste.

[@culichi0776]

Great list! I would agree with no. 1. I am looking forward to buying a pair or 2 of Hondo boots in 2023. My list... 1. HONDO 2. BLACK JACK 3. RIOS OF MERCEDES 4. ANDERSON BEAN 5. LUCCHESE

[@fil.guijarro]

Thank you

[@pacaraddicts3329]

Jeremiah didnt you say in the one of the double h boots reviews you did with the made in Mexico model that double h was leaning towards going with Mexico or china made more then the us?

[@mr.masterblaster8287]

I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of r Waston and Durango

[@jeremyst.george6711]

Isn't the eastern diamondback on the endangered list. I know NH fish a game keep their locations off the maps to keep people from going hunting for them

[@alanparks7919]

I was a Lucchese guy for 25 years, and watched the quality decline. Then I bought my first pair of Chisos, #2’s. I can’t imagine ever wearing any other brand again.

[@kylewood8327]

I’ve owned my 1883 Lychees Armadillo boots for nearly 15 years and are still going strong!

[@JosiahSpicerMusic]

Don’t sleep on Fenoglio!

[@michaellumpkinss7368]

Chisos for the win tho !!! Hands down the most comfy boots in the world !!

[@josefwitt9772]

I got started on some rubber soled square toe Cueros, liked 'em, and now I have a pair of Tecovas ostrich (lucky to find some barely used) and Rujo pythons. It's addictive, but worth it to have several pairs for different uses and occasions from knocking around in the woods to Saturday night. Looks like these makers have figured out a few more ways into my wallet, gonna have to prioritize.

[@xaviermiranda3647]

Anderson Bean and Rios

[@happyone9074]

Don't listen to a New Yorker , listen to a ranch hand in Texas or New Mexico

[@omarjimenez8745]

Jeremiah saludos desdecalifornia

[@vmb0919]

Hyer looks good. Coming in at well made. Ariat is made in China so no thank you.

[@lydialight-clow8167]

Lucchesse boots are one of my favorites along with my Anderson Bean ostrich boots (always comfortable, even if I walked all day in them

[@markfletcher8084]

Give me a custom boot any day. 🤠

[@Svennoble-js8fl]

Tecovas over black jack or lucchese 😅

[@bobjohnson6321]

like to see more progress from Black Jack and Fenoglio.

[@JorgeLopez-nv3tk]

Where can I get hondo boots I can’t find them online

[@fil.guijarro]

Try Carter’s boots online

[@christinamuller1741]

Love your review!! Wishing you both a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@brennenfitzgerald]

Chisos baby!!!

[@tony_feels]

There's a Mexican brand called Cuadra they are my personal favourite.

[@bwest8372]

Can never go wrong with chisos

[@bigbluemsp]

I love my Black Jack Elephant's. I just can't get into Lucchese boots. Neither the handmade nor their assembly line made lines. IMO, I'd put Rujo over Tecovas after owning both. I really wish these boot companies would make thicker belts. The ones out there just don't hold up at all.

[@allenredfearn438]

420 friendly votes. See what I did there :)

[@JeremiahCraig]

😎💨😜

[@johnl1677]

Check out M. L. Leddy & Sons. Handmade in San Angelo, TX with another store at the Ft. Worth Stockyards. Not cheap, but worth every penny.

[@harrisjon1]

Hey Jeremiah, I found a pair of JB Dillon boots at the thrift store for $100 never heard of them. What are your thoughts? I’m sure you have. I would appreciate an6 advice. They fit real well and we’re in pretty good shape. I just don’t know anything about 5he quality or anyone who knows about the brand. Thanks!

[@joseandujar323]

I was thinking about getting tecovas for my first boot but I’ve heard that they are amazing but I’ve also heard that they are horrible I’m not gonna use them for hard work just casual like going out or walking to school but I’m not sure if I should

[@878787GH]

They’re shit. We bought 4 pair and returned them all. Cody James makes a nice 2-300$ boot

[@joseandujar323]

@@878787GH what about them are shit I’ve heard that there amazing but also that there shit

[@williamcabell142]

1-Black-stinks (don’t like exotics)🤷🏻‍♂️ 2-Luceese (ok)3-Tecovas (#1) in my humble opinion 4-Chisos (not bad) 5-Hondo(I guess?). Not impressed! I like real Cowboy boots, ya know the kind for work!

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@WesternWearEnthusiast]

Great lineup. Just as fun to watch the second time around. 😊

[@donniebell862]

Love my Hondo boots!!!

[@brianpowers3814]

Love my Chisos, way to go!

[@765kvline]

Wilson Boots from Montana are the best boots I've ever owned. Still wearing them after 30-40 years. Highly recommended.

[@jovanyguzman942]

So everyone know the location is an American brand American made handmade. Lucas springs anywhere from the cheapest $700 to 14,000 for a pair of boots. The only other brands of boots Lucas for me ranks number one and sorry. It does exotics and if needed be they will customize the boot directly to your foot. So don't give me none of the other crap thank you

[@CowboyUp1371]

I've alway baught Durango's and they ahvent failed me yet. I owned a pair for 7 years weating them as mu everyday work boit doing concrete construction. Only reason I ever even got rid of them was the inside were torn to shreds wish i woulda kept them though. Only other time I needed to replace my Durango's was after 6 years and thats because I got trampler by a stallion who destroyed them in the process.

[@caster4jc]

Update: Tecovas has opened in Rancho Cucamonga ca!!! Haven't worn boots since 1998, got my first pair in 25 years and they are COMFORTABLE! Size 13 D goat Hyde, the Doc model, wide square toe. Damn things fit like a glove (at the end of a standing 10 hr day), super soft with virtually no break in needed. Yep, looking at my next 2 pair already.....

[@goodrich06]

Nice! I might have to go check it out in RC...

[@whatsgoodjay9066]

Tony Llamas not on the list :/

[@vmb0919]

Ariat is made in China. Eek.

[@daniellewis9240]

R. Watson & Lucchese Boots for me. Tecovas are cool and simple. For seen reason I’m not at all a fan of the Hondo Boots.. Different strokes for different folks. Cheers .

[@orborbea9844]

Could use some help. I live in the Netherlands and well availability here is a problem. Let alone customs tax if they ship from the USA. Any ideas where I could order boots .. with a size chart ? Having to ship them back and forth would cost a fortune

[@dannyw3588]

What about orthopedic work boots??? Do any of these companies understand some of us need orthopedic boots???

[@christinamuller1741]

J, will you and your wife do a Womens (real cowgirl) Boot review??? Please!!!!

[@Caseydid]

I have El Dorado and Dan Post. I bought a pair of Tecovas but they didn't fit.

[@TheJonnyJager]

I ordered a pair of “The Doc” from Tecovas and there was a cut in the left boot leather at the stitching. Sent them back and got a new set, there was a cut in the same place. Returned and got a 3rd set and you guessed it, there was a cut in the leather. I have lost faith in the QC at tecovas and I’ve asked for a refund. Customer service is top notch though. Very disappointed, if you own a pair of “the doc” mine have been in bison, check the leather at the stitching of the soul of the boot. You may need to send yours back too.

[@firefalcon2428]

Yeah, Red and Black. ELY Cattleman red shirt short or sleeve and Wrangler Black Jeans. 👍

[@vickmanrodr]

Checkout Rocketbuster Custom Boots or Stallion Boots there all handmade

[@eliseozamarron1907]

Great boot opinion would be better if you showed your folks videos wearing them

[@krisstone8364]

Any reviews on J.B. Dillions? There's a boot factory warehouse in my area and thats what they sell.

[@bebegurlreina]

Only pair I got are ariat ground breakers. I want pair of chisos badly 😢

[@SnakeHips]

Hi Jeremiah, a bit off topic but do you know anything about the Ariat side pass Western Boot? If they are of decent quality I can't find much information on them , thanx in advance

[@joeacebo9633]

Tecovas and Chisos are great, but Alvies is out of Austin too. Give them a try. Billy F Gibbons approves. 🎸

[@senove666]

I can't find Chippewa cowboy boots reviews 😭

[@GROZNAYA]

I read in an article that Hyer Boot Co. is planning a comeback for 2023. I haven’t seen any new samples, so the information is scant. They seem to have a website, but it only has non-boots merchandise at the moment.

[@somitrapaliwal9358]

No one I stalking about Ariat why……I think Longmire Ariat heritage roper is the best one too

[@stephen562]

Have you been able to check out JRC and Sons boots? I think they are Cavenders in house brand.

[@jgibson340]

How about Tony Lama boots? Their better than black Jack boots

[@CHEVY7223]

Any suggestions for men’s boots with larger shafts for us guys with big legs

[@DaltonBroillet]

I still find lucchese more comfortable than Chisos because of the added arch support the chisos feels like a tennis shoe over a boot and I prefer a boot to feel like a boot and prefer a traditional made boot.

[@Loganedward29]

Have you worn Wesco Morrison? They must be the best looking boots I have seen.

[@JuanGM13]

Most of my family is from Yucatán and there isn’t much exotic animals my guess is either an iguana a peccary or a tapir

[@MiguelHrdz2]

There are a lot of iguanas in Yucatan, maybe that's the plan 🤔