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@heatherva26 күн бұрын
I fell in love with a pair of Goat leather boots because the feel of them was just so luxurious and supple
@djmuller2349 Жыл бұрын
My favorite based on my experience: 1. Elephant 2. Ostrich 3. Kangaroo 4. Calf Skin For Comfort and breath ability : 1. Ostrich 2. Pirarucu 3.Kangaroo 4. Calf Skin
@jennypaxton8159 Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised ostrich didn’t get higher billing!
@WesternWearEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
Can’t argue with what the Bootmakers had to say. Those are all great hide choices. It is fantastic that you are able to use the Well Said Media studio to record, JC.
@allenkilzer3398 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a pair of used Nocona bullhide boots. Plenty of miles left on the soles. I have only worn them twice and love them already.
@Southern.Cowboy7Ай бұрын
I think Bison leather and Bull hide is the best leather for a ranch work boots alligator and snake and arapaima are the best leathers for dress boots
@fab9114 Жыл бұрын
My favorite is alligator because it's not heavy, it's nice and elegant!
@alex_jermaine10 ай бұрын
You didn't do shark! lol you should review the Tecova sharks Jeremiah!
@danielarroyo240 Жыл бұрын
Lizard leather it’s really badass for cowboy boots
@culichi0776 Жыл бұрын
My Top 5 to wear. 1. Elephant 2. Rattlesnake 3. Shrunken Shoulder 4. Sanded Shark 5. Ostrich
@jaywashington2196 Жыл бұрын
The production is great (as usual) Not having the boots in the back will have some getting used to
@AvengerM1 Жыл бұрын
Great video and really interesting to hear the bootmakers' thoughts! Good looking boot pictures showing off the different leathers.
@dougalmctavish3915 Жыл бұрын
I only like boots that can take a beating because I can’t be babying them when I’ve got s#*t to do. Most exotic I ever went was goat, I’m tempted to try gator but really don’t see the point in fish boots that can’t get wet.
@dwargonedragon7944 ай бұрын
Shark is nice, can take a beating. Pretty pricy tho, as with most exotics. But yeah, cowhide is the best if you want just one boot that can do everything. Most people here, like me, use exotics for showing off or for materialistic coping. It's not the healthiest cope but it's an addiction, a lot of folks are addicted at something.
@dwargonedragon7943 ай бұрын
Shark is not often appreciated but it's one tough leather. Not breathable but water-resistant. Good for those damp and snowy cold days. Downside is it doesn't stand out as an exotic. If I wear exotic, I want it to have showy texture. My go to sht kicker. Elephant is the toughest I owned but don't get them wet. Excellent for sunny days. Can withstand a bit more sun exposure. Pirarucu has amazing pineapple texture. It makes a statement. Durable enough I guess but I baby it. Most expensive I have. Conflicting reviews about water resistance. Eelskin is one beautiful delicate flower. Has ok water resistance as it was stitched in panels. I wear 'em if I'm feeling fancy. Stingray looks gae. I don't wear them often because of that. Not the most durable as the beads fall off eventually. Sanded version looks good on pictures tho, I should have gotten those. I had a cow leather work boot, the oil-saturated one. Can really take some beating and lasted a year of heavy work in mud, snow, dirt and sht with daily hosing and conditioning. It failed on the stitched seams but the leather is still great. And it's affordable. I just ordered beaver tail, we'll see how it holds up. Snapping turtle looks nice but I cannot justify spending that much. You need to make a review on those Mr. Jeremiah. Oh and there's sturgeon, wolf-fish, salmon, barramundi, frog/toad, seal/walrus. Novelties that are not available unless you order it from specialty boot makers. Sell more cows and buy these, cowboy. Make some more reviews. 😅
@cartap22 Жыл бұрын
I finally got my elephant boots and I love them! They look and feel so good! I think my next pair will be ostrich leg I think or crocodile belly… I can’t make up my mind so maybe both 😂
@sailingneil Жыл бұрын
The best leather for boots is the leather of the pair I am wearing! Still want to find a nice pair of ostrich leather boots to add to my wee collection. Though it sounds like I should consider Kangaroo boots. Especially with my dream custom boots by Lisa.
@bobvires9650 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always and I must mention hondo bullhide and calf skin! No I am not paid for this advertisement lol!
@Thorsmite Жыл бұрын
Damn, brother!! You sure have this video-making down!! Great content and enjoyed thoroughly!!
@bigbluemsp Жыл бұрын
Bro you need the Roos with the music notes as the toe bug.
@davidwilkinson1037 Жыл бұрын
Great & educational video! Thanks Jeremiah.
@SignalRider Жыл бұрын
Who makes a good Elephant hide boot in what Lucchese call the 7+3 toe. Thank you for your video's I've learned a lot. From the student in the 3rd row.
@edgy8481 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Now I'm looking at elephant leather boots!
@claytonbeardein9704 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeremiah, I learned a lot about good quality leather for cowboy boots and enjoyed listening to the different bootmakers too! I have a pair of good boots I would like to know more about, the only brand name is1876 can you tell me more about them? Thanks, keep up the good videos!
@Chagrin22324 күн бұрын
Just acquired a pair of lucchese 2000 kangaroo boots in near mint condition. Is an exotic conditioner like Angelus that I use on my caimans ok or should I use something else?
I will never understand how Alligator is way more expensive than Elephant. When Elephant is going extinct and they don't exist in America, yet we have plenty of Alligators.
@KeolaHokea-gx7dd10 ай бұрын
I’ve read that it’s somewhat harder to get a nice pattern/cut from a gator than an elephant, which may make sense since most people want the tail/back pattern on their boots.
@CowboyUp137110 ай бұрын
@@KeolaHokea-gx7dd still when there are plenty more gators than elephants and ZERO elephants in America seems weird
@KeolaHokea-gx7dd10 ай бұрын
@@CowboyUp1371 very true. One of the local boot shops in my city buys their elephant hides from conservation groups when one of their elephants passes away, whether it’s naturally or if they find a poached one etc. Not sure how they get their gator/croc/caiman, but it’s so much more expensive
@dwargonedragon7944 ай бұрын
Elephants produce a lot of leather, it's a big animal. They are also regularly hunted (safari hunts, local tribes, angry villagers). There's also those that die from natural causes. It's still surprising but I can reason it out atleast. You know what really surprised me? Arapaima being more expensive than elephant. Those things are being farmed, abundant supply and lower demand. Snapping turtle leather is probably the most expensive right now, probably because it's a relatively new leather. The rarest would either be sturgeon or bullfrog. They look nice tho.
@CowboyUp13714 ай бұрын
@@dwargonedragon794 no idea what an Arapaima is never heard of that.
@volsboy672 Жыл бұрын
Oh the Humanity! LOL...poor innocent animals. I love my ostrich boots. Us humans are terrible.
@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275 Жыл бұрын
To be fair, the some of the elephants are less than innocent. At least, to humans they aren't since some of them were aggressive to humans
@harrynova4859 Жыл бұрын
What you doing with elephant boots Jeremiah?
@AT-cd2pp Жыл бұрын
Anyone have any experience with goat leather? Just got a pair in and they feel great, but I can't help but feel like they're really thin. Just wondering about the durability of them. I paid around 300 for them and really don't want something that's going to fall apart in a month.
@heatherva26 күн бұрын
The goat boots I got are the heaviest boots in my collection, so Im not sure.. I do know that its a bit more durable and more water resistant than cowhide. Just google "goat vs cow leather" and you can see the specs compared side by side.
@saulamador8433 Жыл бұрын
I've been told that Stingray is a headache.
@Notmyrealname32727 Жыл бұрын
Could you tell me the Model number of your first boulet boots
@robertbush8589 Жыл бұрын
no mention of mad dog goat
@GoatzombieBubba3 ай бұрын
North American Bison.
@glynnmaddox4546 Жыл бұрын
How’s shark?
@djmuller2349 Жыл бұрын
My sharks are nice, but not particularly form fitting or extra breathable. I still like them, but they do need to be conditioned more often than many other hides.
@GROZNAYA Жыл бұрын
I’d like to have a pair of Ed Gein inspired human exotic boots.
@ALCRAN2010 Жыл бұрын
Italians have roos? Lol
@shadmeschokoye9098 Жыл бұрын
Bad colour combinations, boots look great in one colour
@WolfRanger2008 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, I don't believe that animals were put on this planet for the exclusive purpose of being made into shoes for arrogant humans. The callousness and hubris from the individual who made such commentary is not someone whom I would or will support commercially!!!