TECOVAS BANDERA - Best Western Work Boot I've Owned

[@vahsholtztj]

Love this video!!!!! Oh yes I am Mom and remember those little black boots and you standing in your Dad's boots. Ya this guy has always liked cowboy boots!!!!! These must be really good boots!!!!!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Those are the best memories and those little boots are super cool. Funny that they were wore down so much!!

[@wingandhog]

My 4th pair of Tecova’s are on the FedEx truck out for delivery today (2.20.2022). My latest are “The Stockton” in oiled Umber Bovine. I bought them for motorcycling Side point: I also bought the matching belt. I have matching belts for two of my other pair of boots. I will try their jeans next. I am very happy with Tecova’s!

[@GentlemansJourney]

That's fantastic man! I love the heck out of mine. I really hope this company keeps up the standards they have set thus far. Loving my belt and would like to try their pants/shirts. Catch ya on the next one.

[@stltube007]

Good video, and nice boots. I own several pairs of Tecovas, including both colors of the Bandera, and The Stockton (roper model) in Umber. I also have a pair of each of the 3 models of The Prescott's (the bovine, shark and bison). I do not work for or get paid by Tecovas either, but I am getting close to having enough pairs to wear a different one each day of the month. In my opinion, you made the right choice with the Bandera over the Stockton. I like the lower heel and the plain toe (no stitching) on the Stockton - particularly in certain situations - but one big difference between the two is that the Bandera is leather lined, and The Stockton is not leather lined, and the lack of the leather lining makes the boot tougher to get on, despite the fact that the shaft is shorter than the Bandera. I believe The Stockton is the only boot Tecovas has made that is not leather lined, and it is surprising how difficult it is to put the boots on, while the taller Banderas slip on like the rest of the Tecovas. I do like the Vibram soles on both models, and the Vibram soles is the main reason I own these in addition to several leather soled Tecovas. These are much better for outdoor work, and the Vibram soles are definitely good to have in rainy or snowy weather. With regards to The Prescott's, the leather is made to take some wear, and the boots are designed particularly for those riding horses. The leather soles are "Butyl-treated" for toughness and durability, there is a ledge for spurs, and they are the only boots Tecovas has made with double welt stitching - which from what I understand the wider sole is good for keeping the top of the foot of the boot from wearing / rubbing against a stirrup. I do not ride horses but I liked the shark and bison leather in these boots ,,, so I added them to my collection. The Shark was the first to sell out, so I am hoping Tecovas adds a shark boot to their line of Cartwright boots like they just added one in goat leather. In comparison to the standard calfskin Tecovas (such as the Cartwright model) The Prescott's do seem to be made to take tougher wear working outdoors, etc., but the Vibram soles on the Bandera's are likely better for the type of work you are doing. I know that I would put on the Bandera's to do landscaping work over The Prescott's. And the Prescott's heel is another 1/4" higher, so one more reason your decision to get the Bandera's was the right choice for you. Great that you got in on the free belt offer. That offer has come around a couple of times in the last couple of years - and it is one big reason I have as many Tecovas as I have - since a $75 free belt makes the $255 pair of boots a nice deal, just like a free $225 alligator belt makes the $495 caiman boots a nice deal. I personally would probably never pay $225 for a belt, but it does look great with the boots so getting it free was awesome. Enjoy the Tecovas. And by the way, I agree that cowboy boots are great for work boots and wearing all the time. Timberland makes some great works boots, but cowboy boots come with the advantage of not having shoe strings that come untied, get tangled up with debris and collect dirt, etc.

[@GentlemansJourney]

What a fantastic comment and a wealth of information for us all. Congrats on the collection, that's impressive! I am keen on getting a pair of Prescott's and am even more excited about them than before. It sounds like they put a lot of thought into that boot and its application for horseback riding. I was not aware that the lack of leather lining would be that big of a difference but happy to learn that. That Cartwright in Goat leather looks line a very nice option. I'll certainly be tryin the sole out in the snow we get here in CO. Cheers man and thanks again for the time to invest in this channel and benefiting us all!

[@GLHS592]

I just purchased a pair of Tecovas Prescott boots in Bison leather. I was blown away when I took them out of the box. They felt almost broken in the first time I put them on. The quality is so much better than any other boot I have owned. I thought maybe these Banderas would be great everyday boots. I may get a pair. Of course, the smooth ostrich Jasper and the lizard Nolan look nice too. They have about 5 or 6 boots I would love to own. I am a fan of Tecovas after buying mine.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I too am a huge fan! Having worn western boots all my life I was quite literally blown away at the quality at this price point. The bandera would be a solid every day boot and would surely hold up for years but wait…. Who am I convincing 😁🤣!! Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch the video, more great content coming soon.

[@MuhammadAbdullah-pw3fk]

Should I get a pair of Prescott’s

[@ThatGuy-vr2jv]

Hell yeah, tacova seems like the way to go... Hadn't stepped into my dad's boots (as far as I can remember) lol. But I have had the joy of seeing my son step into mine... Thank you for the boot review vid! Worth the like and sub.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That’s a memory you won’t soon forget! Thanks for sharing and the sub!👍🥾🥾

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Just ordered my Banderas Boots, now all new two colors and Bison Leather. Was reading about some complains about so narrow lover shaft part, hope can squeeze my foot through Nice detailed review man, thank you !

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for watching, hope they fit great! 🤠🥾🥾

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

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[@dxntblxnk4984]

This channel does not miss, those boots are nice!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks so much for watching!! What are your go-to boots?

[@dxntblxnk4984]

@@GentlemansJourney a friend suggested a pair of redbacks and after watching your review on the "great barrier" one I was sold and picked up a pair

[@GentlemansJourney]

@@dxntblxnk4984 How good is that! Awesome

[@hunterdka]

Went to the tecovas store in NC and its awesome! The store smells great staff is extremely helpful. I had my eye on the Stockton and left with the Bandara. Its a impressive boot very happy so far.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Man I only got a whiff of the boots in my box, a whole store would be off the charts! I'll be headed to Texas very soon and will be in a Tecovas store then. Thanks for watching and enjoy those Banderas!! I may end up in a set of Stockton's one day too.

[@jacoblunt6642]

I agree I was in the NC store today and got the Cartwright goat leather and they are the best boots I have ever had coming from araits the amount of detail was amazing and the service was great definitely gonna get another pair down the road

[@MongoSumo]

I've got the Buffalo Prescotts and I love them. I actually use them as dress boots. Ordering the Bison Banderas based on your reccomendation. Thanks!

[@GentlemansJourney]

How cool! Prescott’s are fantastic boots. Thanks for watching! 🥾🥾

[@mikeogden5256]

JRC & Sons Boots are new and awesome too..

[@GentlemansJourney]

Maybe they will end up on the channel at some point

[@KommanderYamanaka]

I appear below under a different name, as I have more than one Google account but it's a coincidence that I am here on this occasion. I am sitting in here wearing a virtually brand new pair of Banderas . My mine are the bison wheat color. Regarding the sizing-mine are a tad big. I got them during a clearance and based on a combination of user reviews and taking in consideration what Tecova suggested; I ordered a pair that were offered with fire sale pricing. I was limited in the sizes that were available and reasoned that I could modify a slightly too large boot. Plus, once, I got them, I really didn't want to send them back. And I am not that a replacement pair would have been of the same color or if I actually expect an exact replacement. I think that the wheat color was discontinued and well, I just let it go and opted to insert an insole and wear a thick sock and this combination solved the size issue, of course, going forward-I will know better what to buy at the onset. Even though I did get them as more of a wet and cold weather boot and I flat out refuse to scuff them up the way that you did yours on Day One. I did not notice before but on the Right Boot; you did more than scuff it up. There's an actual gouge on that boot and I would have been sick if that happened on day with anything I own. But hey, we each have our own reasons for having these boots.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I’m not going to lie it did hurt a bit. 😭😟 appreciate you watching and taking time to comment! I really like that you were able to make them work, certainty better than being too small. Cheers 🥾🥾

[@Wingman115]

Just picked up a pair. Fit well after I took the insole out.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Great to hear, were you able to purchase in person or online? Curious, what size tennis shoe do you wear and what size boot did you get?

[@Wingman115]

@@GentlemansJourney online. Normally wear a 8.5ee they were to wide had to send back for a 8.5D foot was to tight with the insole. Took them out boot fit just right.

[@GentlemansJourney]

@@Wingman115 Thanks for that info!!

[@Wingman115]

@@GentlemansJourney Your welcome my friend.

[@650tonyd]

Great video give awesome camera presence I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers

[@GentlemansJourney]

Appreciate that!!

[@bondscalper]

You make great videos and have a great way of describing the boot experience. Keep it up !!!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for dropping the comment and the positivity! In a doom and gloom works it’s great to see kindness! Blessings and I’d love to know what your go to boot is right now? 🥾 👍

[@workingtorelax1223]

I have a different memory is the boots. My grandpa was a firemen and I remember standing in his bunkers they called them when I was a little kid. Only thing you didn’t mention I guess was how the belt was.

[@GentlemansJourney]

What a fun memory. Well now that I've had it a bit of time I'll let you know! I wear it daily and it is holding up very good thus far. It is sturdy and thick. The stitching is holding up well and no quality control issues. All my belts tend to warp in that if you tried to lay it out on a table it has a bow in it. The hole for the belt is also holding up well. Again every day use. Thanks for watching the video!

[@djad332104]

Awesome review and great way of making a video very informative. I've been looking for a cowboy style slip resistant boot for about a week now. Couldn't find anything until I came across your video. An easy subscribe for me. Love the attitude. Thank you. Looking forward to the follow up video. I'll be picking up a pair tomorrow hopefully.

[@GentlemansJourney]

How good is that!! Excited you found a pair. Honestly the outsole was a huge selling point for me. I love it. Appreciate the sub and that helps build the future we want!! New video dropping today.

[@OUTLAWTUPACTHUGLIFE]

I LOVE your cowboy boots, Gentleman's Journey!! I've LOVED cowboy boots since I was little! I have a broken-in brown pair with a more pointed toe. There a slight darker shade of brown than yours. I wear mine with loose jeans, jerseys and even shorts!! I LOVE the stitching on the toe of cowboy boots. I think it makes them stand out more. I LOVE how they make me look taller. I'm 5'10" and I wear size 12. Cowboy boots need their own paid holiday!! :) :) I feel the same way you do about your Tecovas work boots! I'd rather wear these than hiking boots. 👍😎😊👊 I want a black pair of cowboy boots next, maybe with the metal toe taps on them!! Can't wait!!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Man thanks so much for watching and glad you got the bug too! I have been searching their website and they have some really neat options. I really did feel much taller in these and since i had been wearing the shorter heels it just felt good. I think your boots sound fantastic! I have wore these for several other jobs since filming and they are doing exactly what i want them to do. Cheers OUTLAWTUPACTHUGLIFE!!

[@OUTLAWTUPACTHUGLIFE]

@@GentlemansJourney Yep. I was born with the bug for cowboy boots! I'm glad you responded to me. That makes me happier than a pig rolling in slop wearing a new pair of boots fresh out the box!! :) :)

[@WolfRanger2008]

#1. I like to wear many varieties of boots; Cowboy, Chelsea, Chukka, Equestrian Riding, European military surplus Jackboots and good old garden variety workbooks. I simply want to establish I am a solid fan of boots. #2. Tecovas are on my radar and I like the pair in this video quite well but I probably would not want to wear them for the type of of work you're doing mainly because of the high potential for puncturing or even ripping the leather on jagged metal shards. This has happened to me. I would probably go more with a typical non western work boot or Finnish/Russian military field boots. Those things are nigh on indestructible even when confronted with jagged metal. All this said, I would not baby the Banderas. I would prefer to use for more rugged yard/garden work or any kind of manual labor that didn't involved the possibility for tearing as previously mentioned. I once worked as an industrial janitor and would love to have had these available. It was in an indoor corporate campus(so no jagged metal)but every other kind of nasty abuse one's feet might encounter. #3. I am wearing Chris (Cristobal )Romero vintage boots at the moment. Based on the narrow square toe of the boots; I believe they were originally intended for the Mexican Market and I bought them from a Goodwill Auction. Based on the very light amount of wear-I suspect these boots were someone's special occasion or dress event footwear.

[@GentlemansJourney]

First, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave this valuable comment!! Sounds like a very respectable array of boots you have, Good on you. On point 2, I agree with the potential to puncture. It is super tough leather, but I have certainly seen stronger. I think they would suit someone well for yard/garden work. Good on you for scoring a solid boot from the Goodwill auction. I don't blame you one bit. We will catch ya on the next video. Cheers!

[@PrentissYeates]

I have a pair of the bison Midland and the toe box is pretty tight and rubs the top of my foot. I’m hoping they stretch out. The stitching on the sole is a bit odd. But they’re heavy and plain tough. I have a pair of their Jackson’s for dress and they’re just the most comfortable boots I have.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Stoked you have a couple pair of good boots. Hopefully that stretches out for ya after a bit of use. You could try putting some leather cream on that area to help loosen up the leather.

[@rshutterbug47]

Wow what A Review That's alot of info & Good Info, & They look like Really good but Really Nice Boots & looking Forward to More About Them to 👍

[@GentlemansJourney]

They are super good quality, I have been so impressed with them! There are TECOVAS stores in your area so go give them a try!

[@christopherstines4722]

Great video! How are the Banderas holding up after the first year?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Very well, a video on these will be out eventually talking about the one year and how they are doing. Long and short, no complaints. They work hard.

[@TheLoneDragoon]

When are you going to do the one year update?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for asking, I’m hoping to get that out this spring. 🤠🤠

[@stevenscholz]

Great review. I wear the Prescotts in the sand shark as my daily boot and they are tuff as nails. Used in the deserts of California and southern Arizona. May pick up a pair of these as well. 👍🏼

[@GentlemansJourney]

That's awesome!! I've certainly thought hard about getting the Prescotts too. Thanks for watching.

[@zulusheksta1985]

I have a Red Wings with Vibram sole and they are super great. Definitely looking forward to purchase TECOVAS BANDERA

[@GentlemansJourney]

Still love mine 🤠🥾🥾

[@mikeogden5256]

Awesome Boot brand…. 😎✅

[@GentlemansJourney]

Heck yes!

[@CreativeFoodgamingyoutube]

Would anyone recommend these for roofing inspection?

[@GentlemansJourney]

No, I'd get something that laces up personally. I like each step being as sure as possible and a slip on boot has a bit more slip.

[@brianjoachim8442]

Look good in them boots Cowboy Up I have a pair like them they're very comfortable and I wear them all the time nothing feels good with a nice pair of cowboy boots on your feet Cowboy app

[@GentlemansJourney]

I agree mate, a pair of cowboy boots changes your whole attitude!!

[@andrewrenz1378]

Love this channel

[@GentlemansJourney]

Means a lot mate, thanks!!

[@GoatzombieBubba]

The Banderas are made in Bison now.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Nice!

[@SP-1114]

What do you thinking of using these as dress boots?

[@GentlemansJourney]

When I first got them, all I wanted to do was just use them as dress boots! They would totally fly in my opinion! 🥾🥾

[@SP-1114]

@@GentlemansJourney Thank you for sharing!!

[@andyp6152]

Random question but what type of jeans or pants would you recommend wearing with these boots?

[@GentlemansJourney]

I wear Tan Carhartt with mine most days but I found a pair of Cinch that I like. They are pretty solid compared to many others out there.

[@kurtentsminger8562]

Considering buying a pair and I have some Kiwi boot waterproofer silicone spray, do you think that would help them withstand water? I’m not using them like muck boots and don’t intend to but every once in awhile you get caught in the rain before you can switch.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I think that would help sure and this leather should hold up to the silicone spray just fine. Some would say it hurts the leather but I think it would hold up just fine. Besides, they are just boots!

[@kurtentsminger8562]

@@GentlemansJourney thanks for the insight, man I appreciate it

[@4eyetracker542]

Great review! Visited my daughter in Nashville about a month ago , visited the Tecovas & Lucchese store’s while there. The Bandera & the Rudy were on my list. It was a tough choice, but the Bandera’s is what I’m wearing as I’m typing this comment!! Both great choices but that Lucchese is still on my mind , didn’t think I would like the wide toe but it felt great! I might have to pick up the Rudy to switch out when have too.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That's fantastic, so neat that you have these too! I think a second pair would be totally ok, especially since it's nice to give these a chance to breath. I bet that store was really nice, my last experience with the city of Nashville was a good one! Cheers Marcus.

[@sonynov4705]

Nice how u order them

[@GentlemansJourney]

Head over to Tecovas website

[@HammerSam1]

Is the toe hardened like a composite toe boot?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Neither, it's just such thick leather and brought to such a tight point that it becomes super stiff. Appreciate ya watching Samuel!

[@brianjoachim9300]

nice cowboy boots cowboy up I think when guys wear cowboy hats and cowboy boots and cowboy clothes I think guys look hot in them look good in them cowboy up ❤️🤠

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@emeterioperez7923]

Hola amigo como puedo conseguirlas saludos desde Tuxpan veracruz

[@GentlemansJourney]

Find a Tecovas Store or go online!!

[@patinaz6758]

You need a dump bed trailer bro.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Do I ever!! Those guys always pull up next to me and are unloaded and gone in 5 minutes. Cheers man

[@GoatzombieBubba]

So that is why Tecovas ship their boots in a outer box to keep the product box from damage...

[@GentlemansJourney]

For sure! 🤠🤠

[@jacobmccoy1764]

Are the boots waterproof?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Water resistant but not waterproof. You could do some topical treatment to them to add to that but may want to consider Muck boots for good all water boots. We appreciate you watching!

[@baberoot1998]

A much better choice than the "square toe" Justin's. That stacked leather heel, and solid rubber Vibram outsole...Justin cannot compare. And again...that horrid "square toe"...is just that...horrid. I wouldn't be caught dead in square toe boots. They look ridiculous. (I do like square "snip toe"...but it is a big fat no to that huge square toe). The Tecovas...is a a great look, and solid work boot.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Really appreciate you watching and dropping this comment! It took me a bit to like the square toe but really didn't want to go that direction again so I was happy to find these workhorses. What type of boots do you wear??

[@hughmungus7866]

Tecovas Daltons’s started falling apart at the outer seam after 3 months, turned to shit and heels wore down fast. They replaced them with the Jackson (due to them being out of stock and discontinuing the Dalton’s) and I wore them in the snow once, only to have the leather dye run off in my footprints and around the base of the boot. Don’t buy these boots if you plan to do anything other than walk around downtown and hangout in trendy bars. Waste of money. I’ll be resoling my 6 year old Ariats.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That sounds terrible… hope they ironed out those issues, mine haven’t given up the ghost yet. Appreciate ya warning others. 🥾🥾

[@johnfattig6937]

Try Nicks. You'll throw your mass produced boots in the trash

[@GentlemansJourney]

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