TECOVAS BOOT REVIEW: Is the Earl the Cowboy Boot for Everyone?

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Tecovas is the most talked about boot brand in the Western footwear space, so we had to try their bestselling Earl to find out, well, why it's the bestseller. Of all the boots they offer, is this subtle roper boot the ideal way for anyone to branch out into cowboy style? And how does it hold up to actual ranch work? Troy Barmore took them from the streets of Brooklyn to the muddy stables of upstate New York to find out. He likes them! There's your review.
00:00 Are Tecovas boots worth it?
01:35 What is Tecovas?
02:35 Tecovas The Earl
03:49 Tecovas Earl Construction
06:00 Tecovas Earl Comfort
06:58 Tecovas Earl Sizing
08:22 Tecovas Price
08:55 Tecovas Earl Pros
11:30 Tecovas Earl Cons
13:00 Are Tecovas boots good?
#tecovas #cowboyboots #westernboots

[@DJ-kw6zk]

Bought a pair of too-tight cowboy boots in my twenties, when I didn't know better. Fast forward many years and just landed a pair of these and, damn, Tecovas makes great looking, super-comfortable boots.

[@frankb5693]

Wow Troy, what a great video. I have checked out Tecovas online but was afraid to order them. After your in depth review I realize they are a great brand and thanks to you I have a better idea of the sizing. Have to say you look great in your Tecovas Troy!

[@omega2087]

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[@frankb5693]

@@omega2087 Bot….not….i be breathing!

[@tommysmith7031]

Nice review Troy

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I've been wondering about Tecovas, thanks. Since you're kinda my boot review resource I've been wondering about Silverado boots.

[@Watchtrain]

Troy you nailed it once again! You always have great content and the sunset (sunrise?) shots were an excellent use of available lighting. My ultimate western style boot is the RM Williams Stock Agent. When I have a pair built I'll send them to you for review. Nick won't fit into them as I am a US 8.5. Perhaps you can test drive them?

[@omega2087]

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[@albertoclonado]

Great video! I’m moving to Houston so I’m looking for a pair of Western boots, I’ll check these out in their store. Though I might have to buy some jeans with wider leg…

[@andjames]

I love my Tecovas, I have 4 pairs and got them at bargain prices at their warehouse sales in Texas. 75 for deans/roys, 150 for cartwright and 215 for lizard nolans. Little to no noticeable issues so was thrilled to pick them up for so cheap. I like that the suede Roys are compact and fit in my suitcase and are good travel boots for most occasion. I’ve been eyeing their Chelsea but I’m waiting for another warehouse sale 😅😂

[@ElChinoZ15]

Hey! Thats awesome. How do you find out about the warehouse sales? I’m in Texas too.

[@JHamilton791]

I wear western boots, mostly ropers, so it's cool to see them featured here. Other options from tecovas are available and the great thing about ropers is they top out at $5-600.

[@Stridewise]

Got any of those ostrich ones?!

[@JHamilton791]

@@Stridewise I have a pair of smooth ostrich cowboy boots but full quill is a little too loud for me. 😂 I like calf, bull, and goat hides. I think goat would appeal to many Stridewise's viewers style.

[@JHamilton791]

And tecovas makes a fine and handsome boot for the price but many times you can find similar boots with a full leather construction for a similar price. If you prefer poron, tecovas is a great choice.

[@Kaleema007]

I just purchased some Earl’s. They’re shipping to my residence.

[@jerrypomroy2375]

I currently own 3 pairs of western boots. 1 from Tecovas (the Roy), 2 from Thursday (Desperado & Maverick). I REALLY wanted the Nick from Tecovas but couldn’t find them anywhere in my size. I think my next pair will be a roper though and most likely the Earl.

[@rockygabriel7096]

I wanted this 25 years ago but couldn't afford it so i made them in bandung indonesia the exact model and last for 22 years until someone stole it!!!..... Now i think i haver to buy the real one! What a beautiful boots!

[@swfan1004]

Have a pair of ariats, not bad. Kinda want something different and have been looking at Tecovas or Justin boots. So this helps a lot. Thank you!

[@Papi_Doc]

I wear a 9.5 in regular sneakers and 8.5 in RW Iron Rangers, which size should I go with in Tecovas?

[@donnamylife1981]

Nice pair of boots. I ordered the doc in the sand goat leather and it should be here in two days

[@MCrelationz]

Brother where did you get that collared shirt?

[@rockymtnhunter1776]

I’ve had many cowboy boots and I can honestly say that Tecovas are great boots. The pricing is great. There are other brands that have a much higher price tag and their boots are trash. Unlike many of Ariat’s boots, Tecovas aren’t made in China. Tecovas boots also have an inner lining on their boots unlike Ariat boots of the same price. At this point I’m on my third pair of Tecovas and I will gladly buy more.

[@Jan_Hille]

Hello, Can you help me? I would like to order boots from Tecovas. I would like the model "The Earl". But I am not sure about the size. I can't go to a shop to test the size. Can you tell me what size "The Earl" boots are and how long your foot is?

[@davidpalmer9014]

Does anyone know anything about Alvies? Their boots look cool, but there are literally no reviews on KZbin which seems suspicious.

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

I'm a Metalhead city slicker. Black shiny ropers are perfect for me and my black slim-straight leg jeans. ----------

[@simonmandrakejones]

I considered getting a pair of Tecovas, but I don't believe they ship outside of the US...also, always nice to see ya Troy...

[@MisterKnightly]

Where do you live?

[@simonmandrakejones]

@@MisterKnightly Ireland.

[@Stridewise]

That's surprising given the company's size! You could probably find some on eBay, the nice thing about welted boots is they're still good when second hand

[@MisterKnightly]

@@simonmandrakejones A shame they don't ship there, I'm wondering if the Thursday Boot Company Western blots are of similar quality.

[@domnech]

Hey Troy. Great video. Can i ask what shirt you are wearing? Cheers!

[@troybarmore5832]

Thank you! The shirt is a RRL denim western shirt.

[@brading84]

Wish red wing still made the heritage Pecos..

[@holdthatblaow]

I like Tecovas. The fit is a bit weird but I finally got sized at one of their stores. It's more of a dress boot for me. I'd go else where for a real everyday boot, but Tecovas is far from bad.

[@Stridewise]

They're shockingly good. You don't think ANY of their boots are for everyday? Their catalogue is huge

[@holdthatblaow]

@@Stridewise they are good boots, but they are a bit delicate. That doesn’t take away from them, they are just more dress boots

[@acesand8s849]

@@Stridewise I agree with Miguel. The fit is very weird and they feel very delicate. My pair unfortunately didn’t last longer than a month but I credit that to the everyday harsh wear, not necessarily their boots. I just wish they were more honest about their advertising, and to be honest they’re a bit overpriced too in my opinion.

[@shermanclark9757]

I would describe them as sneaker boots. They look like boots and feel like sneakers. Very soft and comfortable. I almost bought a pair but found a pair of lucchese’s that fit my needs a little more. I can’t say one bad thing about them from my experience though.

[@saltedracer18]

Never heard of this brand : ) will check them out! Any know what jeans he is wearing in thie video at the end ?

[@Stridewise]

Iron Heart!

[@saltedracer18]

@@Stridewise I knew it!! lol

[@blakeswinehart4341]

I have a pair of banderas. Stuck on docs or earls next

[@geckomabster1625]

may i know your height, and boot size sir?

[@ScrufflesTPK]

I was looking at these, but ended up going with the thursday roper for my first cowboy boots

[@Stridewise]

a very good idea for a comparison video

[@user-iu6vw9bp4k]

If the insole breaks down or wears out; it's a simple matter of buying a drug/discount store off the shelf insole and just wear it over the existing insole. And perhaps wear a thicker pair of socks and the problem is solved.

[@MemeCity9099]

I love the denim shirt, who's the maker?

[@Stridewise]

RRL

[@albertmanuel5028]

I’ve always loved western boots, but have always felt I couldn’t pull them off. I don’t know why; I wear engineers regularly.

[@Stridewise]

That's understandable, though Ropers are a nice midway point between regular boots and cowboy boots

[@texasbornrefinerymade753]

Cowboy boots are for everyone, but not everyone is for cowboy boots. Even if you’re not a “western” person and you live more of a city type lifestyle it’s still not the end of the world. Here are some things to avoid when wearing cowboy boots, coming from a born and raised Texan if that matters 1. Don’t wear tight skinny jeans with boots, just my bias unless you’re wearing cowboy cuts. 2. Don’t tuck your pant legs into your boots unless you’re doing work. the leather will protect your pant legs from damage, dirt, mud etc…. Otherwise it looks trashy if you’re at a bar or social event. and it’s a joke I’ve heard for years. But if that’s your thing then country folk will make jokes that “you like to hangout in the barn with the pigs and goats” 3. In a social setting “bar, date, whatever” Never wear your boots with shorts or anything other than full length pants, the one exception to the rule is you’re mudding in a field with your buddies and everybody’s drunk. You could wear boots and cut off jeans or swim shorts. But me personally, I wouldn’t get my 300$ pretty boots covered in mud, I’ll just wear rubber boots

[@MisterKnightly]

All cowboy boots are for everyone. They're the best type of boot there is.

[@Antenox]

Why? Honest question, because I’ve never considered it till now

[@MisterKnightly]

@@Antenox Durable and tough, while being capable of a shine and polish if need be. They make you taller, stand straighter, and have a mysterious edge, especially in places you don't normally see them.

[@Antenox]

@@MisterKnightlyw’s that different from any other leather boot? I kind of thought that it might be like wearing a Chelsea, but without the slim ankle silhouette. But I don’t know about comfort, fit, etc.

[@MisterKnightly]

@@Antenox You're not wrong, and Chelseas are great. But the cowboy boot is something different, at least most places. If you're confident enough to wear western boots, that says something about you to an observer. Now, poor quality or cheap cowboy boots aren't very impressive on the comfort front, but you can get good quality, hand made and resoleable Westen boots without much effort, and they can be real works of art. I have a few pairs myself, and there isn't anything more comfortable in my entire collection. And they always get compliments.

[@edgarcardiel157]

Cowboy boots were designed to be as versatile as possible from the get go. There is a 50/50 on durability and style and everyone looks good in them. Easy to take on and off and can be dressed up or down. They make men and women look badass. I grewup in the south and remember seeing them styled every which way. The best thing is that they come in every leather, build, height, and style. There is a boot for everyones taste

[@longwalksguidemenerdwalk8866]

The earl boot is actually a good beginners cowboy boot.

[@Stridewise]

it is right

[@GoatzombieBubba]

Went to their site and The Earl is advertised as goat skin.

[@gunmachineproductions9851]

As of June of 2024, the earl is now $315

[@TheFirstAmendment]

CURRENT PRICE: 345.00 FREE SHIPPING, AFTER 9% TAX, and NO DISCOUNT. - Outrageous. I may return.

[@kfung4]

Where’s nick

[@djhungzilla]

At your mom's

[@Stridewise]

right here baby (and behind the camera on this)

[@Nowayjjose]

$315 now fuck

[@Divinenubian]

People can buy a boot jack to get off boots in a second 😊

[@heavyearly9924]

Tecovas doesn't deliver to Canada....phuuuuuck..

[@TxTravel295MK]

Please, no skinny jeans with boots. Buy jeans made for boots or you look ridiculous.

[@Stridewise]

what are your feelings about jeans INSIDE the boots

[@davidgregg2778]

@@Stridewise unless you are a real cowboy, wearing regular cowboy boots , keep your jeans outside your boots . Of course if the weather is bad and you don't want your pants dirtied up , put them inside . Also wear boot cut jeans.

[@jamesjackson4264]

Never blouse boots of any kind unless you working

[@lullabynoir]

I love the jeans. What jeans are they?

[@4everyoung869]

Cowboys wore tight jeans. So I really don’t understand why you wouldn’t like skinny jeans.

[@joeshmoe9233]

If these had a veg tan leather insole I'd be all over it. Can't hang with the foam, it makes my foot flex in weird ways that pinches a nerve and makes my legs go numb. Plus the foam basically makes this a disposable boot. Poo.

[@Stridewise]

you can still resole it! but i get it if leather is just better, i wonder if they have any with normal leather insoles

[@joeshmoe9233]

@@Stridewise I get that it can be resoled, but once that foam collapses you'll be standing on the cork which needs a slab of quarter inch leather as a buffer or it'll get pushed all over the place and break up. Also foam gets super stinky.

[@Stridewise]

@@joeshmoe9233 i thought the foam was antiicrobial haha. What if the foam is over a leather insole? I think that's how Thursday does it and I'd imagine it's what they'd do here. Once the foam breaks down aren't you still getting the benefits of a leather insole, he asked stupidly

[@joeshmoe9233]

@@Stridewise Any antimicrobial characteristics of foam claimed by the manufacturers are wildly exaggerated. Outside of carefully crafted laboratory environments, in the real world of sweaty ass feet and minimal airflow, they are actually a prime growing medium for funk. Basically the big corporations that make these synthetic substitutes lie. Like Dupont claiming their fabrics breathe better than cotton while wicking moisture. The only cyclists that believe that crap are riders that feel the need to cosplay as a sponsored professional while they get some miles in. Same with microfiber towels, whether or not they are even equal in absorption to cotton is debatable, but after 2 or 3 wash cycles that absorption starts to disappear, whereas cotton's thirstiness just gets better with every wash. Anyway, I looked at Rose Anvil's cut in half videos and the Tecovas seem to have a very thin foam under the thin leather slipsole, then a thin compressed cardboard layer at the heel, then a THICK veg tan leather midsole. So they might be alright in that respect, though the plastic heel counter and toe stiffener is kinda a deal breaker for me. The Thursdays were thin leather slipsole, then two layers of nasty ass foam, then thick compressed fiberboard, then cork filling the welt gap and finally a thin leather midsole. Nope. They should save the money spent on the slipsole, foam, fiberboard and midsole and just use a thick veg tan insole and then put the cork filler directly under the outsole like redwings does. Not as comfy at first, but lasts 5 times as long is much more comfortable after full break-in. Sorry I wrote a novella here, I'm bored.

[@BIG_Z_69]

$315….. THANKS BIDEN!!!

[@BIG_Z_69]

I will never understand leather soles. So stupid.

[@Stridewise]

they breathe better in the heat, and some find the relative softness is more comfy and helps the boot better conform to your foot. yes, they're less grippy but that mostly only matters when it's raining

[@BIG_Z_69]

@@Stridewisethat makes sense…. Would you say I should definitely buy rubber soles living in Rochester NY? And if I do ever buy leather soles to only wear those in nice dry weather? GREAT VIDEO!