A question for the Texans and the cowboys

[Polak]

Alright I have a question for the people from the wild west, it regards cowboy boots...

I live in Europe, and we have loads of bad quality cowboy boots here...
But what brand of boots would a Texan choose?

Neal?

(Yes, I am planing to buy some cowboy boots )

[antikristuseke]

No, you do not live in Europe, you live in Poland, a country which would be better if it were a lake.

Actualy, given that my favorite F1 driver is a pole, my statement might not be strictly true.

[Polak]

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

No, you do not live in Europe, you live in Poland, a country which would be better if it were a lake.

Actually, given that my favorite F1 driver is a pole, my statement might not be strictly true.

I could get offended by that comment, but why complicate things...
Poland has two neighbors that like to visit each other too often... And maybe if we where a lake, things would be much easier... But the truth is that we have good connections with the States, and I would appreciate if a nice good old fan of cowboy boots would recommend a good brand.

[antikristuseke]

Being offended by everything takes too much energy anyway, why bother?
But I have to admit, Poland is better than Belgium

[Polak]

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

Being offended by everything takes too much energy anyway, why bother?
But I have to admit, Poland is better than Belgium

There you go mate, a positive thing. And besides we make much better vodka than the people to the west of us.

[Freiwillige]

Okay being an Arizona Cowboy I think I can help.

Justin brand are the most popular of American brands and most of them are made in America. They have been around forever and hold up quite well.

Ariat is another great brand and the quality is very high for the price although most Ariat's are Chinese made.

Durango is a good boot brand.

Also Tony Lama is good.

Try this website out.
http://www.bootbarn.com/

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

No, you do not live in Europe, you live in Poland, a country which would be better if it were a lake.

Wow, that was mean.

Originally Posted by Polak

Alright I have a question for the people from the wild west, it regards cowboy boots...

I live in Europe, and we have loads of bad quality cowboy boots here...
But what brand of boots would a Texan choose?

Neal?

(Yes, I am planing to buy some cowboy boots )

You will be disappointed to learn that over the last 10 years, all I have bought were Dan Post and no-name boots, usually made in Mexico. Yes, I know, not something to boast about Not that they were bad boots, not at all. They fit and wear pretty well, but they aren't brand name. That's the price of being poor

When I was younger, I usually selected Nicoma and Lucchese. What Frei said is spot on, although I draw the line at wearing Chinese boots!

Nothing beats a nice new pair of boots that fit well.

[antikristuseke]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Wow, that was mean.

Mean? You should hear my jokes about Latvians.

[UnderseaLcpl]

I'd also recommend Tony Lamas, but the ones I have need replacement soles more frequently than I would like. I've also had a good experience with Justin boots.
Depends on what you want to wear them for, though. Casual use? Riding? Agricultural work?

[Polak]

Originally Posted by Freiwillige

What Freiwillige said

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

And what Neal said

Thank you guys for your input, if some one else has something else to say about cowboy boots, please do so!

I am looking for a pair of boots that will hold on for a while!

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

Mean? You should hear my jokes about Latvians.

Fortunately I am not on my war path today, and I believe that antikristuseke is not to too serious about his comments, but if he is... I will be more than happy to take this discussion over PM, I do not like people saying that Poland would be of better being a lake, reminds me too much of Hitlers ideas for Warsaw.

[Polak]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I'd also recommend Tony Lamas, but the ones I have need replacement soles more frequently than I would like. I've also had a good experience with Justin boots.
Depends on what you want to wear them for, though. Casual use? Riding? Agricultural work?

Mainly for casual wear, but I tend to walk a lot, so it would be nice with a couple of boots that will hold on for a while.

[UnderseaLcpl]

Originally Posted by Polak

Mainly for casual wear, but I tend to walk a lot, so it would be nice with a couple of boots that will hold on for a while.

Whatever you decide on, you might consider getting rubber soles layered over the leather ones, then. And remember to take care of the boot leather. I use saddle soap on mine, but there are purpose-made boot oils out there.

[antikristuseke]

Originally Posted by Polak

Fortunately I am not on my war path today, and I believe that antikristuseke is not to too serious about his comments, but if he is... I will be more than happy to take this discussion over PM, I do not like people saying that Poland would be of better being a lake, reminds me too much of Hitlers ideas for Warsaw.

I am only joking, dont have anything against Poland, Latvia or Belgium.

I have a pair of Tony Lamas
and a pair of Olathe
Olathe is made in Kansas.
I'm afraid to click the heels together on those.


Both are nice boots

[August]

Using cowboy boots for walking is like using a saddle for swimming.