Lemonwood pegs are traditionally used in cowboy boots because they swell and contract at the same rate as the leather sole. This means that even when you get the boots wet they will still hold tight.
Another key point of why lemonwood pegs is for actual riding. As the leather wears in that spot from the stirrups lemonwood pegs will erode at the same rate as the leather; brass nails obviously will not and will end up scratching and damaging the stirrup. If the stirrup is metal there is a high chance those brass nails will either catch or break off.
I was just thinking the other day that it wish y’all had a cowboy boot series. I’m definitely here for it. If you’re still taking requests, I’d love to see some of these direct to consumer handmade boots like Tecovas or Chisos on the chopping block.
I'd love to see Tecovas judged. T&H have deconstructed a pair or two, and were overall impressed. I'd love to see/hear Weston's opinion as well, especially if he does some of the more exotic leathers like caiman or bison.
I’ve had my Tony lama’s for 7 years. First 4 years were for going out on the town or formal occasions, last 3 have been used as work boots/every day use. They have held up really well with minimal maintenance. Mine are a more expensive pair though. The last year or so they’ve been on their last legs.
I went through a cowboy boot phase, but never tried Tony Lamas. I wore Noconas, Justins, and Lucchesed. In general, I found them all surprisingly comfortable, durable, and affordable. Thanks for taking a closer look. Love the channel.
I bought a pair of smooth ostrich Tony lamas 6 years ago , and they have been worked very very hard , from walking through thick brush , gravel, dirt, rolling around on concrete , getting completely soaked many times…. And they finally ripped on the 6th year … super comfortable and durable
I just burned through a pair of double H boots and the rubber insoles were terrible with holes in them with less then 10mo of wear. I drive truck btw so it's not like I was doing hard labor on some construction site.
I very much enjoyed the WW2 Boot series. My first pair of shoes were boots. An infant in boots, only in Texas. As a Native Texan, I've always worn boots. My Dad moved us from East TX to El Paso in 1977. I lived there until 1986 when I entered the USAF. I tried on several pair of Tony's at the factory outlet store. I always ended up buying Justin or Cowtown Boots. I currently wear Beckett Simonon lace up boots to work. On occasion, I break out one of five pairs of Cowboy Boots that I purchased or received as a gift in the 80's or very early 90's. One pair needs a resole before I wear them again. Thanks for the videos!
Test some Ariats that are more riding focused. I have found them to be durable, and they have a much stiffer sole construction which is good if you are riding for long.
I have a pair of caiman skin Tony Lama boots that I wear fairly often and they're a bit nicer than these ones in the video but I don't have any complaints about them and I've had them for years
Years ago I had a pair of Durango boots that lasted a long time and were very comfortable. Never had any other cowboy boots. The closest thing I have now is a pair of pull on Ariat work boots but I normally only wear them in the winter.
If you could do any boots from Canada West Boots in manitoba that would be great! Really want to purchase locally made but this channel has made me obsessed with build quality.
You'll usually want to rest the ball of your foot in the stirrups. If you push it back toward your heel you risk slipping your foot through if you are thrown from the horse.
I’ve had a pair of Tony Lama’s for a couple years now and they’ve been great. The outside looks similar to those except mine are black and they have a much taller calf.
You are half right about the leather sole. It is slippery on purpose. A rubber sole does stick in the Stirrup. You also can’t Texas two step without a good leather sole that can slide across saw dust covered wooden floors
OK I'm excited for this series. I own two pairs of Ariats and found them to be surprisingly inconsistent. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing which boots make the cut for you before I invest in something nicer.
that's actually surprising to me. I work at a western store, and we look down at Tony Lama we don't carry a whole bunch of it and just seems meh next to other brands. And yes, the leather sole is popular for 2 reasons A-what you mentioned it will slide out of a stirrup easier if you have to bail and B- dance floor rubber doesn't slide around on a floor very well while leather does. Really hope you do Dan Post and Ariat maybe a Corral for the lady's western boot.
I wear H&H cowboy boots. so far I get about 2-3 years out of them. They will set you back about 300-350ish and American made. Would love to see you tear part those.
I work in the IT department for Twisted X boots out of Texas, let mew know if you want a pair and I'll ship them to you guys. We've got some unique cellsole strecth tech that might be interesting to cut in half.
I have had a few pairs of custom cowboy boots made in Texas. It would be fun to see how a pair of them would stack up against a factory made pair. Maybe seeing if it is worth the extra $$ to have them made to measure and if they are that much better constructed.
Don't know if you've thought about this but have you considered making a video or website which ranks the best quality, best value, best price of different sneakers, boots etc.? Would be cool to have an oversight. Say I only want to spend $300 on a boot and I check your page or I want the best built Nike etc.
I'd love to see what's hiding inside my pair of Tecovas cowboy boots. A bit pricey but so comfortable. Side note, their customer service truly is unmatched.
You do a cowboy boot and you don't cut it in half with a Bowie knife? Missed opportunity! Cowboy up. I would like to see Luccheses and some entry priced Justins Definitely put Chisos on the list! They're even asking for it in the comments!
I would have to disagree with your nail to snake tooth puncture analogy. Snake teeth are like syringes not nails. Maybe still safe though? I don't know how hard a snake can bite.
I don’t like square toed cowboy boots. I had a pair in the seventies and the boot got stuck in the stirrup on dismounting. Luckily the horse was calm and I got my foot out but if the horse was skittish and took off I could have been in trouble. I wrangled horses as a summer job for dude ranches back then. Got to meet a lot of girls and a few slightly older women who were vacationing for a week or two. Learned a lot about horses and the opposite gender.
You should do a comparison of leathers! No boots needed, just swatches. Cowboy boots love all sorts of crazy leathers. You could test them for stretching, flexibility, breathability, abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, crease resistance, etc. Cow, goat, deer, ostrich, kangaroo, gator, croc, caiman, lizard, buffalo, arapaima, shark…. Etc.
This would actually really help inform me on my next boot purchase, I always hear Elephant, Bison and Buffalo are the toughest, would love to see them put to the test.
A smooth leather sole makes it easier to regain your stirrup if you lose it while riding. Might keep you from getting dragged by your foot through rocks and brush too because it allows your boot to slide out of the stirrup if you fall. The stacked heel of a cowboy boot (and the long nail fastener) is designed to be the part that grips. I've seen them called a "roper heel". Literally, if you're roping an animal you can lean back onto your heels and keep your footing if you're on the ground. Or you can hook the heel into your stirrup for bracing when you tie off the rope on your saddle. I did a little ranch work and still ride but mostly learned from watching people with a lot more skill than I'll ever have. Thick rubber soled cowboy boots aren't meant to be used in the saddle. They're a much better fit for someone working on their feet all day or someone who likes the style in a work or dress boot. Just my opinions. Can't wait to see more in this series. Thanks for the inside look!
Howdy brother, a "roper heel" is a shorter heel than that of the normal cowboy boot heel. Boots with the roper heel are typically referred to as "ropers" in general. They are meant to be used on the ranch when not riding, as the taller cowboy heel is not needed to stop your foot from going through the stirrup. The sole has nothing to do with regaining your stirrups, but the pointed toe does. Leather soles are still used due to tradition and style. Cheers🍻 !
@@DanBCooper Thank you brother Dan. I have a pair of packer style smooth leather soled Justin ropers made in Mexico that have served me pretty well. And yes, just pointy enough to help me get my balance back in the brush. I don't chase cows anymore that was 40 years ago. My balance isn't what it was and I never was a pro. But I have worn the wrong shoes on a horse. I learned that's where function matters. I appreciate the details you taught me and your kind response. Regards.
Growing up on a cattle ranch and Cowboy’n most my life I’ve worn many brands of boots. Most durable longest lasting was the Nacona and Double H. My least favorite were Ariat and Justin. Best dress boot definitely Lucchese. Tony Lama’s we’re good before Justin got a hold of them. Olathe Boots were solid boots also. Love your content. Keep up the good work.
I’ve worn Olathe boots doing cowboy work from grade school into my mid 20s. I’m 40 now and occasionally put on a pair I used to wear in high school. Now I wear a Tony lama buckaroo boot that I’ve had for probably ten years. Olathe quality went downhill a while back.
Justins are cheap junk. I wont wear them. Olathe makes great boots. I didnt know Tony Lama was bought out by a China company. I recently got a pair of Boulet hand crafted in Canada, and they turned out to be excellent boots.
After doing extensive research on what cowboy work boots to buy I went with Double H. They have raving reviews about their quality, they have a great look, and will like last me the rest of my life as I am very easy on them. They have become my favorite shoe to wear. Cut them in half @roseanvil
If you want to see a lucchese cut in half Chisos did a video called "Thou shall not cut corners" where they cut in half tecovas, lucchese, and chisos boots in that order.
I have a pair of black Luchese's. They are as comfortable as a boot can possibly be. The only other shoe that is as comfortable is my Bruno Magli loafers.
I've worn Tony Lama boots since I was a kid in the 80's. I would love to see an older boot from the pre-justin era cut in half and see if they have changed.
I am a retired footwear examiner in Arlington Texas and had the privilege of touring the Justin boot company in Fort Worth before it moved. Among the things I learned was that the heal leather used to be made from scraps but is now made of ground leather board material because the material is more durable and the thickness allows for more consistent heal height. A strong metal shank is needed because riders stand up in the stirrups and the soles would split if not backed by a strong steel shank. They were experimenting with synthetic soles at the time and their endurance test was performed by an employee who rode a motorcycle and was very rough on boot soles. If a sole lasted more than six months on his feet it was deemed good. A new set of boots set on a smooth surface should have a slight curve to the sole that lifts the front of the heel off the surface just far enough to slide a U.S. nickel under the front of the heel. The boot will flatten out once it is broken in properly. Also, it is not uncommon for cowboy boot companies to test the market with only 1 or 2 dozen pairs of boots in a test pattern. So some uppers are very rare patterns while others are very common.
Love and admire the variety of this channel that it slowly become one of my favourites on yt, never stop thanking you for the awosome free quality content learning so much stuff thanks to you: from the shank, passing to the quality of leather the sneakers gimmicks, materials and construction overall
Rose Anvil, long time viewer, was wondering if you could do more cowboy boots, a lot more. Ones I'd like to see soon are Ariat and Tecovas. Thank you, love all your videos!
Been watching Rose Anvil for awhile and enjoy your channel. Bought a pair of Tony Lama’s for $125.00 probably about 45 years ago. Like the saying goes, “they don’t make them like they used to”.
When did these ugly square toe boots get to be defacto cowboy boots? If your going to wear boots get the real thing at least round toe look sooo much better.
Would love to see a series of good leather dress shoes. You can compare makers from different countries (US, UK, Spain, Portugal, Grande, Italy). I'm sure you can get some of the brands to send you pairs for free to review.
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Lemonwood pegs are traditionally used in cowboy boots because they swell and contract at the same rate as the leather sole. This means that even when you get the boots wet they will still hold tight.
100% correct
agreed!!! and if brass nails were used they can work themselves out of the leather soles from the expansion and contraction
Yes, he covered that in the German jackboot video. That's why there's a link to it when he talks about the pegs.
Another key point of why lemonwood pegs is for actual riding. As the leather wears in that spot from the stirrups lemonwood pegs will erode at the same rate as the leather; brass nails obviously will not and will end up scratching and damaging the stirrup. If the stirrup is metal there is a high chance those brass nails will either catch or break off.
I was just thinking the other day that it wish y’all had a cowboy boot series. I’m definitely here for it. If you’re still taking requests, I’d love to see some of these direct to consumer handmade boots like Tecovas or Chisos on the chopping block.
we second the motion 🤠
I'd love to see Tecovas judged. T&H have deconstructed a pair or two, and were overall impressed. I'd love to see/hear Weston's opinion as well, especially if he does some of the more exotic leathers like caiman or bison.
I’ve had my Tony lama’s for 7 years. First 4 years were for going out on the town or formal occasions, last 3 have been used as work boots/every day use. They have held up really well with minimal maintenance. Mine are a more expensive pair though. The last year or so they’ve been on their last legs.
Definitely a difference between the older Tony Llamas than this new one from personal experience.
I went through a cowboy boot phase, but never tried Tony Lamas. I wore Noconas, Justins, and Lucchesed. In general, I found them all surprisingly comfortable, durable, and affordable. Thanks for taking a closer look. Love the channel.
I bought a pair of smooth ostrich Tony lamas 6 years ago , and they have been worked very very hard , from walking through thick brush , gravel, dirt, rolling around on concrete , getting completely soaked many times…. And they finally ripped on the 6th year … super comfortable and durable
I bought a pair of Tony Lamas in 1985, been wearing every since then and still going strong.
I just burned through a pair of double H boots and the rubber insoles were terrible with holes in them with less then 10mo of wear. I drive truck btw so it's not like I was doing hard labor on some construction site.
Your opinion is one of the few I trust out here in this wild west of fashion... Would love to see you tackle leather coats/jackets one day.
I very much enjoyed the WW2 Boot series.
My first pair of shoes were boots. An infant in boots, only in Texas. As a Native Texan, I've always worn boots. My Dad moved us from East TX to El Paso in 1977. I lived there until 1986 when I entered the USAF. I tried on several pair of Tony's at the factory outlet store. I always ended up buying Justin or Cowtown Boots. I currently wear Beckett Simonon lace up boots to work. On occasion, I break out one of five pairs of Cowboy Boots that I purchased or received as a gift in the 80's or very early 90's. One pair needs a resole before I wear them again.
Thanks for the videos!
Test some Ariats that are more riding focused. I have found them to be durable, and they have a much stiffer sole construction which is good if you are riding for long.
I have a pair of caiman skin Tony Lama boots that I wear fairly often and they're a bit nicer than these ones in the video but I don't have any complaints about them and I've had them for years
Years ago I had a pair of Durango boots that lasted a long time and were very comfortable. Never had any other cowboy boots. The closest thing I have now is a pair of pull on Ariat work boots but I normally only wear them in the winter.
Also very happy with my Durango boots. The only things I've got that are as comfortable are a set of Giorgio Armani shoes.
If you could do any boots from Canada West Boots in manitoba that would be great! Really want to purchase locally made but this channel has made me obsessed with build quality.
You'll usually want to rest the ball of your foot in the stirrups. If you push it back toward your heel you risk slipping your foot through if you are thrown from the horse.
I’ve had a pair of Tony Lama’s for a couple years now and they’ve been great. The outside looks similar to those except mine are black and they have a much taller calf.
Danner reckonings please. I use them every day in the marines I’d say it’s by far the most common boot in the modern day marine corps
I have a pair of Tony Lama customs really great pair of cowboy boots. Love this series.
You are half right about the leather sole. It is slippery on purpose. A rubber sole does stick in the Stirrup. You also can’t Texas two step without a good leather sole that can slide across saw dust covered wooden floors
Would love to see the Spanish brand Sendra cowboy boots to be cut in half. They are very popular in Europe!
I always wondered why they put wooden pegs in cowboy boots. It's been mentioned many times but never explained. Thanks for the information.
OK I'm excited for this series. I own two pairs of Ariats and found them to be surprisingly inconsistent. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing which boots make the cut for you before I invest in something nicer.
Agree about Ariat inconsistency, especially with sizing
I love the look of cowboy boots but my feet and calves can't do it.
I really want to see a pair of Lucchese Cowboy boots cut and examine. Some of these boots can cost more than 1k.
I have a pair of Tony Lama’s that I’ve worn for 40 plus years....yes they are worth it
that's actually surprising to me. I work at a western store, and we look down at Tony Lama we don't carry a whole bunch of it and just seems meh next to other brands. And yes, the leather sole is popular for 2 reasons A-what you mentioned it will slide out of a stirrup easier if you have to bail and B- dance floor rubber doesn't slide around on a floor very well while leather does. Really hope you do Dan Post and Ariat maybe a Corral for the lady's western boot.
I wear H&H cowboy boots. so far I get about 2-3 years out of them. They will set you back about 300-350ish and American made. Would love to see you tear part those.
YESSSSSSS!!!!
One of my favorite series
Love this video. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Great video. You should do Tecovas Boots for comparison
Love this series
You should do some of the Mexican built boots like Los Altos, Wild West or King Boots.
I work in the IT department for Twisted X boots out of Texas, let mew know if you want a pair and I'll ship them to you guys. We've got some unique cellsole strecth tech that might be interesting to cut in half.
loving the cowboy boot content - keep it up, mate
World famous?! Never heard of Tony Lama.
Would have been nice to see the made in usa tony lamas, I've heard there a dream on the feet!
Had my Lamas for more than a decade, still standing strong....
Finally, more cowboy boots!!!
Redwing nailseat!!! You need to check them out
You should review the GORUCK MACV-1s!
I have had a few pairs of custom cowboy boots made in Texas. It would be fun to see how a pair of them would stack up against a factory made pair. Maybe seeing if it is worth the extra $$ to have them made to measure and if they are that much better constructed.
Awesome to see cowboy boots!
Hello, would be interesting having a look at Justin's famous Tekno Creep sole !
thanks for your content
I could never justify the price on those pens. Great video other than that though! I lose pens too easily to drop money on that.
I would love to see you do a pair of alvies
I’d like to see you do Cody James brand boots both their work boots and their cowboy boots
Don't know if you've thought about this but have you considered making a video or website which ranks the best quality, best value, best price of different sneakers, boots etc.? Would be cool to have an oversight. Say I only want to spend $300 on a boot and I check your page or I want the best built Nike etc.
I'd love to see what's hiding inside my pair of Tecovas cowboy boots. A bit pricey but so comfortable. Side note, their customer service truly is unmatched.
Can you cut apart a pair of Saint Laurent Wyatt Harness Boots? Really interested to see your opinion on them.
I do wish the whites Colab was for a 6inch boot. Tall boots are not good foe mechanic work. IMO
Keep up the cowboy boots maybe some Justin’s
Do some of the Justin's!
Do Lucchese and Tecovas Cowboy boots
Heavy work style slip ons. 💪
Lucchese next please 🙏🏼
Love the shirt,
U should do cuadra boots
You should cut open JORDAN 1 hand craft Shoes 👟 they look high quality. The people wanna know.
Tecovas boots are widely advertised these days. Perhaps worthy of a cut....
Tecova next please.
You do a cowboy boot and you don't cut it in half with a Bowie knife?
Missed opportunity!
Cowboy up.
I would like to see Luccheses and some entry priced Justins
Definitely put Chisos on the list! They're even asking for it in the comments!
I want to see if they're better than Beni Hana's.
Could you do Corcoran Jump Boots.
Are the Tony Lama work boots built similar?
Boots. Not stupid basketball shoe crap.
Thank you.
I would have to disagree with your nail to snake tooth puncture analogy. Snake teeth are like syringes not nails. Maybe still safe though? I don't know how hard a snake can bite.
would you cut low to mid cost Dan Post boots? I have a pair (that I never wear bc I live in Manhattan and anything but sneakers are punishment here)
Can you look at Oak Street Boots? They just had a sale so I picked some up and would love to know your thoughts!
Are these actually Goodyear welted? I don't see how the welt is connected to the upper.
Likely a canvas gemming. Possibly a channeled insole, but probably not.
You need to get some boot cut jeans for this series. At 4:20 that wasn't a good look
Is the heel leather board?
Finally a fucking boot video
I don’t like square toed cowboy boots. I had a pair in the seventies and the boot got stuck in the stirrup on dismounting. Luckily the horse was calm and I got my foot out but if the horse was skittish and took off I could have been in trouble. I wrangled horses as a summer job for dude ranches back then. Got to meet a lot of girls and a few slightly older women who were vacationing for a week or two. Learned a lot about horses and the opposite gender.
Grew up wearing Tony Lama in the 80s and 90s. Material quality really went downhill.
Actually your toes go into the stirrup and no more because if more goes in and you fall you could get stuck in the stirrups and get dragged.
I would like to see cowboy boots by Lucchese
You should do a comparison of leathers! No boots needed, just swatches. Cowboy boots love all sorts of crazy leathers. You could test them for stretching, flexibility, breathability, abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, crease resistance, etc. Cow, goat, deer, ostrich, kangaroo, gator, croc, caiman, lizard, buffalo, arapaima, shark…. Etc.
Human
@@thedude5449 Ed Gein agrees.
Do it
This would actually really help inform me on my next boot purchase, I always hear Elephant, Bison and Buffalo are the toughest, would love to see them put to the test.
Sting ray too!
A smooth leather sole makes it easier to regain your stirrup if you lose it while riding. Might keep you from getting dragged by your foot through rocks and brush too because it allows your boot to slide out of the stirrup if you fall. The stacked heel of a cowboy boot (and the long nail fastener) is designed to be the part that grips. I've seen them called a "roper heel". Literally, if you're roping an animal you can lean back onto your heels and keep your footing if you're on the ground. Or you can hook the heel into your stirrup for bracing when you tie off the rope on your saddle. I did a little ranch work and still ride but mostly learned from watching people with a lot more skill than I'll ever have. Thick rubber soled cowboy boots aren't meant to be used in the saddle. They're a much better fit for someone working on their feet all day or someone who likes the style in a work or dress boot. Just my opinions. Can't wait to see more in this series. Thanks for the inside look!
Howdy brother, a "roper heel" is a shorter heel than that of the normal cowboy boot heel. Boots with the roper heel are typically referred to as "ropers" in general. They are meant to be used on the ranch when not riding, as the taller cowboy heel is not needed to stop your foot from going through the stirrup. The sole has nothing to do with regaining your stirrups, but the pointed toe does. Leather soles are still used due to tradition and style. Cheers🍻 !
@@DanBCooper Thank you brother Dan. I have a pair of packer style smooth leather soled Justin ropers made in Mexico that have served me pretty well. And yes, just pointy enough to help me get my balance back in the brush. I don't chase cows anymore that was 40 years ago. My balance isn't what it was and I never was a pro. But I have worn the wrong shoes on a horse. I learned that's where function matters. I appreciate the details you taught me and your kind response. Regards.
Growing up on a cattle ranch and Cowboy’n most my life I’ve worn many brands of boots. Most durable longest lasting was the Nacona and Double H. My least favorite were Ariat and Justin. Best dress boot definitely Lucchese. Tony Lama’s we’re good before Justin got a hold of them. Olathe Boots were solid boots also. Love your content. Keep up the good work.
I’ve worn Olathe boots doing cowboy work from grade school into my mid 20s. I’m 40 now and occasionally put on a pair I used to wear in high school. Now I wear a Tony lama buckaroo boot that I’ve had for probably ten years. Olathe quality went downhill a while back.
Justins are cheap junk. I wont wear them. Olathe makes great boots. I didnt know Tony Lama was bought out by a China company. I recently got a pair of Boulet hand crafted in Canada, and they turned out to be excellent boots.
After doing extensive research on what cowboy work boots to buy I went with Double H. They have raving reviews about their quality, they have a great look, and will like last me the rest of my life as I am very easy on them. They have become my favorite shoe to wear. Cut them in half @roseanvil
@@blueduck9409 I have also had a pair of Boulet boots. They were a good quality boot.
Olathe, Rios of Mercedes and their sister brands are fine well made boots... Traditional made boots
What id like to see is the difference in quality from the made in Mexico Tony’s vs USA made ones..
I think a lot more people than you’d expect will like this! More of your viewers probably wear cowboy boots than you’d guess. Big thumbs up.
Love the cowboy boot series. Definitely have to look at Lucchese. Maybe Justin and Ariat too.
If you want to see a lucchese cut in half Chisos did a video called "Thou shall not cut corners" where they cut in half tecovas, lucchese, and chisos boots in that order.
I only wore Luchesse boots in the 70's and they held up well. I have no idea how well they are made today. I suspect not as well, I could be wrong.
Loved hearing the tony lama story
I have a pair of black Luchese's. They are as comfortable as a boot can possibly be. The only other shoe that is as comfortable is my Bruno Magli loafers.
@@Crottinger Got me thinking back...OJ liked Bruno's too.
I've worn Tony Lama boots since I was a kid in the 80's. I would love to see an older boot from the pre-justin era cut in half and see if they have changed.
I would like to see tecovas.
I hope they do Tecovas too. I have a pair and like them a lot but really don’t know how they are made.
@@MillerLMichael same, my concern is are they just marketing hype or are they real deal.
He showed a quick lineup of boots, and one looked Tecova-ish… I hope!
I am a retired footwear examiner in Arlington Texas and had the privilege of touring the Justin boot company in Fort Worth before it moved. Among the things I learned was that the heal leather used to be made from scraps but is now made of ground leather board material because the material is more durable and the thickness allows for more consistent heal height. A strong metal shank is needed because riders stand up in the stirrups and the soles would split if not backed by a strong steel shank. They were experimenting with synthetic soles at the time and their endurance test was performed by an employee who rode a motorcycle and was very rough on boot soles. If a sole lasted more than six months on his feet it was deemed good. A new set of boots set on a smooth surface should have a slight curve to the sole that lifts the front of the heel off the surface just far enough to slide a U.S. nickel under the front of the heel. The boot will flatten out once it is broken in properly. Also, it is not uncommon for cowboy boot companies to test the market with only 1 or 2 dozen pairs of boots in a test pattern. So some uppers are very rare patterns while others are very common.
He cut that Tony lama in half and my heart sank
What boot brand would you recommend?
Love and admire the variety of this channel that it slowly become one of my favourites on yt, never stop thanking you for the awosome free quality content learning so much stuff thanks to you: from the shank, passing to the quality of leather the sneakers gimmicks, materials and construction overall
Rose Anvil, long time viewer, was wondering if you could do more cowboy boots, a lot more. Ones I'd like to see soon are Ariat and Tecovas. Thank you, love all your videos!
Dude styling cowboy boots with rolled up hipster jeans.
SO excited for this series! Can't wait to see the rest of the cowboy boot videos.
Been watching Rose Anvil for awhile and enjoy your channel. Bought a pair of Tony Lama’s for $125.00 probably about 45 years ago. Like the saying goes, “they don’t make them like they used to”.
If you're looking for suggestions I'd love to see Tecovas included. They seem like the Thursday boots of the western boot world
When did these ugly square toe boots get to be defacto cowboy boots? If your going to wear boots get the real thing at least round toe look sooo much better.
i'd like to see Twisted X boots/shoes cut up. maybe there story.
I’ve been waiting for the cowboy boot series, would love to see some Double H with the ICE outsole cut in half
I second this, would love to see them cut in half. I have a made in USA pair and they’re holding up really well after about 7 years
You should do a collab with Jeremiah Craig
Would love to see a series of good leather dress shoes. You can compare makers from different countries (US, UK, Spain, Portugal, Grande, Italy). I'm sure you can get some of the brands to send you pairs for free to review.
This got me PUMPED for the cowboy boot series!
Great video! I love my old Tony Lamas. Glad to see they still have a veg tan insole! Looking forward to seeing more vids like this
Got to write a song for his entry's of western theme videos.
I hate this damn square toe fad!
It’s like a bunch of giant toddlers walking around
Square toe shoes and boots look awful. 😖