Tony Lama Factory Tour

Join Rudy Lama on a tour of the Tony Lama factory to learn how your handcrafted boots are made.

[@chadmcnicholas6578]

Really cool to see the process of how they make a high quality factory boot. They're still mostly handmade. I love my Tony Lamas and I'll always buy Tony Lamas because you know your getting top quality at a reasonable price.

[@angelescalante4313]

I worked at Tony Lama sanding the shanks when I was eighteen years old now I’m fifty five.

[@devklair6471]

Sir in where is this factory

[@elchafalote8555]

dev klair El Paso TX

[@bootdiva1742]

That is awesome!

[@JS97278]

Can't beat a pair of tony lamas I've had mine for ages

[@balkee42]

Clark Drew buy vintage. New ones suck

[@jeffleblanc8850]

If ther the new ones they are junk like he comment before me the old ones were gd but not he new ones if you want a quality boot buy from a Mexican shop we’re hey make custom bos ther are a ton of good Mexican boot makers

[@stevendittrich4596]

I can name 3 companies that can beat them. Justin's owns Tony's and Justin is owned by warren buffett. Lol you support chinese labor buddy. I'll buy american.

[@Crackers2549]

Very professional operation...! Love how all the employees wear Tony Lama emblazoned smocks...! Very proud Italian American manufacturer... Love it!

[@juanacastro530]

Love💕Tony Lama boots my father worked there 21 years 🌸 Ramon Carpio🌸

[@ndnjoeparker3255]

Tell your dad thanks. The only boots I wear.

[@30chrismuc]

hey bought a pair here in germany - great quality - thanks to all of you in the company chris from munich, germany

[@dereknichols8093]

Have a pair of the exact same boot he he’s holding. Same color same hide. The most comfortable boot I own. I absolutely love them money well spent.

[@carolinemunoz727]

I´m from Chile, I have those fantastics boots and I´m probably the coolest girl in this land ! Love Tony Lama.

[@chadmaster8141]

Aya en Chile ay vaqueros?

[@mq3903]

hehehe how know u coolest without pic

[@shawntannehill]

Funny they made whoever was being filmed wear the brand new Tony Lama coat. You can see the rest of the employees wearing normal clothes.

[@lizzyL59]

I knew about the brand but when I went to try on boots I never thought that tony lama would make a boot big enough to fit my calves. I now have a new confidence about wearing and buying tall boots. I love my boots :) so thank you

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Tony Lama Sr was one of my grandfathers best friends. My grandfather owned a business two businesses away from Tony’s El Paso shop downtown El Paso. My grandfather owned El Paso Trunk, his name was Hipolito Vasquez. I use to spend part of my summers with my grand father. I use to have lunch with my grandfather & Tony at the Coney Island that was between my grandfather’s & Tony’s shop.

[@EndingTimes0]

I got a pair of tony lama boots for six dollars barely used at savers in size 13 1/2 which is my size. I never felt so lucky in my life. I LOVE them.

[@GlassWolfLH]

I adore my Y8025 black python Tony Lama boots. They always get compliments, and they feel great.

[@sharifahmad7579]

30years ago I own a pair of Tony Lama boots..I'm from Malaysia..I like Tony Lama boots..

[@fleetwin1]

I LOVE my Tonys, have several pairs....

[@pitgroove.37_66]

Just got my first pair, indeed they're amazing

[@mitchcollins1064]

"Tony Lama boots and a Stetson hat,proud to be a country boy..."

[@stevendittrich4596]

You should check to see where those are made... Them boots come from chy-na

[@Master...deBater]

@@stevendittrich4596 Their two cheaper TLX and 3R lines are made in China...but their classic cowboy models are all still made in El Paso TX. Stetson boots are made in Mexico...but are very nice boots.

[@iverson2095]

He looks like a successful and happy Newman.

[@HungryH1951]

Makes me glad I bought two pairs of TL boots.

[@stevieraymac774]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

It is 2020 and Tomy Lama boots are still Legendary in America IMO its nice to see the family keeping the Company going

[@cvardeman]

I've owned around 6 pairs of tony lama's I'm currently wearing Square toe caiman bought them for around $900 best pair of boots I've owned very comfortable.

[@duganfr]

$900? You paid too much.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

$900 for a pair of boots you better have had them custom-made.

[@shannonpattenthetexasbb]

My favorite leather in a western boot I always been the lizard and the cowhide And the bullhide

[@ezequielhernandez8739]

"FUCKIN WITH THE FISH SCALES GOT ME COCO AND I LOVE IT"

[@averagejoe3312]

I go for nothing but Tony Lama boots. I have had others, but never seem to find some so best fit for my foot and lasts as long.

[@Maxtowers71]

i bought my only pair of Tony Lama in 1996 in a saddlery here in Italy... i put them on from time to time but now the fit a little bit too tight, but they are still gorgeous. you can see they are made to last, with premium materials and craftsmanship. The medallion that they came with has been the keychain of my chevy K5 until i sold it (still regret it ) Now i daily use roper boots mostly from italian manufacturers... but they aren't much cheaper

[@molonlabe9785]

I love the older Tony Lama and Nocona styles but almost all of their new styles are way too modern for my liking. I actually go on eBay and look through the older ones for better style and better quality (in my opinion.) I have a pair of 1984 Tony Lama elephant skin 6.5 EE snip toes and I absolutely love them to death! Walked into a western store a few weeks ago and the owner advised me to box them up, he said in about 20 years they’d probably be worth something. Hope they are someday but til then, I think I’ll keep wearing em!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Yes older is always better when boots are concerned.

[@Gratefulman1965]

I shop eBay as well for vintage boots. I have three pair in transit as of this writing. I’m 57 been a Tony lama fan since I was a kid.

[@molonlabe9785]

This guy seems really kind, warm and friendly and perhaps even jolly.... *he should grow a big white beard for Christmas!!*

[@donjuilo9250]

That corporate fat-cat is just trying to sell a household name

[@sixAdam22]

I'm from El Paso Texas.. and it's sad that I don't have a pair I need to go get them

[@jpnoll1781]

WHAT IN TARNATIONS ARE YOU WAITING FOR--COWBOY UP!!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

If you are from Texas I would not buy tony lamas buy a custom pair from a good Mexican boot maker tony lamas are not what they used to be same as Justin and dan post and Laredo they are all just mass produced buy from a bootmaker that will make you a good custom boot that will last you forever and are built for you I’m sure you will find many bootmakers other than these big name company’s that have gotten big a don’t care it’s all about money now it not old fashioned hand crafted no more they are not even close to what they were 20 years ago a lot of them such as Laredo I think is owed buy danpost make them n China you want a good pair of boots look at the mom and pops shops and they will gurantee them the soles are garbage nowadays in all these big company’s

[@ElementofKindness]

@@jeffleblanc8850 I'm going to have to agree. I just picked up a pair of new TLs, and I have to say the workmanship is definitely subpar. Definitely not what I'd expect for what they cost. But I guess this is what comes of a company when you're owned by a big profit sucking company like Berkshire-Hathaway.

[@joeygonzo]

@@ElementofKindness When were they bought out ? Kinda sad. I own several pairs of Tony MURGA boots.

[@ElementofKindness]

@@joeygonzo Justin Industries bought out Tony Lama in 1990, and Berkshire-Hathaway Corp bought out Justin Industries in 2000

[@Proc112]

Alright, the guy who installed the brass nails and lemonwood pegs is genuinely skilled. Talk about speed and precision!

[@cubomontana]

We was working whit you, in leon gto Mexico... great brand!!

[@be-kc9cf]

I bought a brown pair in 2003, still have them. My dad’s a roper and rancher; he says to me, “Tony Lamas are great boots but next time buy square-toed or round-toed. The ones you got will hurt your feet, too sharp and high to wear for comfort”. I told him a sales person helped me, he laughs, “Must be a City slicker. You should’ve called me”. Lol!

[@southcop3714]

the best pair of boots you can find, tony lama the best,hard to beat one!!

[@willielimbrick9423]

I have a pair and I have had them since 1986 now they are in bad condition. I would love to have them repaired Full Quill Qstrich.

[@og4318]

Great video ...!!!

[@Chiefab22]

Thanks for my boots!!

[@betolegaspi]

Great video!!

[@rochellehall8838]

Sometimes music is actually distracting. But I enjoyed the tour

[@drbooo]

i had to sell my tony lama collection of exotic boots because they I out grew them. Id love to have some of the firewalker boots in white and black , I do still have a pair of the thunder bird black with silver tips heart inlay, they don't fit but just may be the most beautiful boot ever made. Iv'e heard them called the phoenix also.

[@scottandersen420]

I don’t think I would last 8 hours there working in one spot. The boss would probably give me the boot!

[@flattire4243]

👢 😂😎🙂😋

[@syamsulanwar7500]

Toni lama emang mantaap.... Aq suka buatan toni lama.

[@RafaelGarcia-mt5se]

It takes time & experience to be proficient at a craft everyday counts start as an apprentice, ,amateur & finally a professional at all crafts..

[@willielimbrick9423]

I live in Houston Texas where can I take mine for repair.

[@davidgomez9759]

All I have ever worn is Tony Lama Boots. I wore Nocona for a time because They made a boot called the Trooper boot. This is what I had to wear because they were a plain smooth black leather boot. The was worn for work.

[@زراعة-غ4س]

great video The Tony would probably give me pair of boots.!

[@hughsmith4008]

When are you going to start back up making Rough-Out Boots again?

[@ironspur2000]

They are available now but the only ones that I saw were square toe

[@volsboy672]

Cool video. I have a square toed version of the boot they made in this video.

[@skyfairy1959]

Hornbacks 1995- polishing today!

[@joewhitt2073]

Awesome thanks!!!!!

[@altafrathod.thangadh3695]

I love tony lama shoes

[@bootdiva1742]

Love, love, love!

[@Always1fisherman]

I need to have the uppers replaced on my Lama boots. Do you have a place dedicated to repairs of your boots? I haven't found anyone willing to tackle this boot repair and don't want to get rid of my favorite boots.

[@brookeggleston9314]

Check out Steve, at BEDOS shoe repair, on utube. He does special jobs!

[@douglasmurphy9127]

great video thanks have 3 pair great boots

[@datumidsuruban23]

hope for a pair of Tony Lama boot someday. Mabuhay !

[@number1pappy]

Are these still made in Texas? I've heard they were bought out by a large corporation who also bought nacona and Justin. I'm looking at tony lama for my next boot because nacona ,the boots I've been wearing for almost 20 years now I discovered when looking to buy a new pair have started using synthetic soles and non leather parts for their boots. Nacona has decided to use cheaper materials and it's just sad! 😪

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

This is correct. The brand uses fake materials from the fake leather to synthetic soles. Buy from another brand.

[@Master...deBater]

Their cowboy boot lines are still made in El Paso...but yes they were bought out and some say the quality has dropped substantially. I bought a pair of new old stock from the 90's...they're great boots!

[@Cacklingkameltoe]

I've always worn Lucchese and Rios of Mercedes. we shall see about Lamas. picking up a pair of their ostrich. can they come close to their more expensive Texan counterparts?

[@jensschubert4077]

I am so happy Witz My Tony Lama Buckaroos

[@naomimuranaka9409]

Interesting info

[@adefirmanudin9694]

I want to pay this one,how much the price?

[@MrBodyguard380]

Dan Post are the best.

[@jcacciap]

i have a 2nd hand pair of Lama boots, how can i find out when they were made?

[@balkee42]

jcacciap email em

[@motleycrue3930]

The Best Western Boots 😎👌🏻

[@joeygonzo]

3:15, damn CNC sewing machine stitching a bunch .

[@tedtewolde4994]

I wanted to buy one of those Ostrich boots 👢

[@RafaelPerez-kc9tt]

No sé si todos los pares de esa marca pero sí muuuuuuuchos pares se hacen en León, Guanajuato, México

[@CrummyVCR]

amaze ballz!!

[@wyldeman]

I have several pair... Texas boots!

[@Byronw]

Can someone tell me how to care for boots that are cracked (brand new distressed leather)? also sould I buy a square bot tree for square toes or is it a waste?

[@sierra1759]

Get some saddle soap and a good leather dressing... Brush any debris off of the boot before cleaning with saddle soap. Use lots of suds and scrub it good. Let the boot dry and apply leather dressing. You might need several coats. Keep in mind that the dressing or conditioners might darken the leather. I recommend pecards or obenaufs. The latter is good for real gnarly stuff but you probably won't be able to use a wax or paste over it to polish. Good luck.

[@sierra1759]

Also, with the trees, no need for square ones as long as the toe doesn't look like it's deforming the boot toe out any. Just reaching the end of the boot and holding it's shape. Remember, if your tree starts losing it's sent, just take some sandpaper to it lightly and good as new! Good luck

[@russbay2963]

Check out Bronze Cowboy Pranks on You Tube. Good Clean Cowboy Theme laughter.

[@johndana8671]

How much the price of the boots? :-)

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Depends on the model but they aren't cheap.

[@buckinbullfinance6192]

i appreciate my boots more :)

[@kevinvoeks7422]

They have only 3 fingers left

[@borisav2000]

Sendra boots . The best design .

[@NTomlin575]

They last for years. El Paso strong

[@dirkdiggler2430]

Send me a pair.. alligator black please

[@CableDawg496]

The Tony Lama factory was about a 5 minute walk from where I grew up. The security guard used to let us go dumpster dive and take the large scraps of leather. We used to make cheesy leather arm bands. Lucchese boots, also made in El Paso, are hands down a better boot.

[@Master...deBater]

Yeah...at 4 times the price they better be!!!

[@nanostogie]

wow

[@courtneyhall7140]

i didn't know they used plastic in the heel section.i thought the whole boot was leather.

[@WATERFOWL3R]

Im going to buy a pair of tony lama 3R buckaroos

[@edgarparrish2792]

Only brand I wear

[@oasisofspirit1991]

REMEMBER TEX-TOGS, TONY LAMA???

[@joeguzman3558]

I like tony lama became theyr liter

[@MMID303]

wow...neat-o

[@joeguzman3558]

I don't think i can do that for 8 hours every day

[@donjuilo9250]

You if you wanted benefits and retirement.

[@NoMoneyHubby]

Im loving the 90's lawn mower factory training vhs vibes

[@Master...deBater]

I just bought a pair basically new old stock with the same heel stamp. I'm guessing they're from the 90's.

[@nisw1918]

Anybody ever sew their finger ?

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

Nowadays Tony Lama does not compete vs other name brands that you've never heard of, like Black Jack...

[@JorgeDLeon-oo3kf]

So a multi-million dollar company couldn't pay for a better quality video?

[@yosmarvargas2466]

Ni se ve q los mexicanos asemos tus botas

[@therealgeorge4196]

why are the workers going at such a frantic pace? they look scared,. are they?

[@Master...deBater]

Yeah...they're beaten with cobbler hammers if they work too slowly!!!

[@sheldonlawson6116]

These boots aren’t what they used to be.... got a pair 2 weeks ago and the heel started coming off my right boot.... I don’t abuse my boots either. They just got used riding and that’s about it

[@randyyonkins9467]

I'll still stick with my american made Justins

[@Hendryxe]

+Randy Yonkins tony lama makes american boots in el paso texas.

[@balkee42]

justin brands owns tony lama

[@russbay2963]

Check out Bronze Cowboy Pranks on You tube. Good Clean Cowboy Theme Laughter.

[@eaglewarrior8707]

Then any boots sold under the Justin name brand name are garbage. None of their boots have any cork in the mid sole. And are cheaply made. Seeing reviews going back to last year tell nuggets of truth. Even Chippewa are no good. I recommend Whites, Luchesses or Frye boots. At least you won't have a boot that won't fall apart on you with in a month of hard use.

[@alexcasas7484]

Justins are rarely made in America

[@d.williams6325]

Any Blacks or Whites Work There?...

[@TheDannyboyw]

Nothing handcrafted sorry,mass production.and he was proud.

[@balkee42]

Aint as good as they used to be. At all

[@seekthetruth2862]

Nice, assuming everyone has the same type of feet. Generic measurements.

[@matinajazmine]

Why does his voice sound so much like trump?!

[@dylanduncan103]

😥 he's stuck in your brain. You really should try to remember there is happiness in life outside of politics.

[@chrishall7601]

@@dylanduncan103 Back off

[@184876ela]

MY TL WORK BOOTS ARE MADE IN CHINA

[@johnwilliams2427]

Cause you buy the cheap TL

[@ceaserbriones5337]

Sir ..I Thank you for making me a genuine perfect pair of boots.. Born in El Paso Texas

[@spartantrex2927]

No Way same here

[@87mmo]

I am very proud to own a pair of these . Made by hand in the United States 🇺🇸

[@Geoff160]

Thanks for the great boots and for taking the time to show your customers how you make them. The willingness to make a video like this shows that Tony Lama is dedicated to their customers and their quality as far as I'm concerned.

[@bethfredrickson7088]

My absolute favorite cowgirl boots! Love my Tony Lamas!