I love my black No. 5's! I literally wear them every day and they were super comfortable, right out of the box. All the leather Chisos uses comes from "retired" dairy cows.
Thanks for the great boots review. Best pair of boots I've ever had was an elephant hide boot. Wore those for over ten years and the elephant hide looked brand new the whole time, without a single polish. I finally wore out the heels and had them redone but my feet grew too big and I couldn't fit into them and had to give them up. Now-a-days, it's illegal to sell them in CA. so you can't even find them. They also had a distinctive greyish-blue natural color; they were awesome! They were $600 in the 80s so now they would probably cost over $2,000, if you could find them.
Interesting point about the sizing with and without the insoles. I've seen a lot of reviews of chisos and I've never seen anyone have the same problem as you.
I wear a 10.5 in sneakers but when I got my king ropers i ordered them in an 11 and they fit perfectly. i applied this sizing to my no.1's and I deal with the same vamp issues as Bootspy, I think I just have wide feet but yeah the leather insole is very comfortable anyways.
Ita quite ironic that a lot of us, for nostaligic reasons or where and how we grew up are navigating back to western boots. Currently i own 3-pairs of Tecovas and love them. A pair of chisos are next for me.
Could not agree more on removing the foam sole. All leather insole and outsole is so much more breathable and doesn’t stink up the boot the way plastic foam insert do..
William, you can condition, color, and waterproof roughout leather ( also suede and nubuck ) with Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur spray. It is available in neutral and colors. Follow up with Super Invulner spray for more waterproofing.
I'm trying to decide before the chisos roper and the Mr. Liu engineer boot. Happy to see you have both reviewed! Over the time you've had them, would you recommend one over the other?
what you say about the materials certainly is important. it is so tempting to cut corners with say a pigskin lining in the boot below the shaft or using a composite heel stack. i have tried lots of cowboy boots recently and even though i like the snip toe sometimes it does create pressure on the toes for me but a wide square toe is visually disappointing. i have been digging ropers and narrow square toes. my favorites currently are Rios of Mercedes, Black Jack, and Santa Rosa. you have to do your homework and some sleuthing to find good prices. Got Black Jack ropers this week for 380 with a coupon.
I’ve always had a love of the cowboy boot. I owned a few pairs in the 90s. Easier to get away with when you’re young I think. Especially here in the UK. But I’m still tempted.
I never thought to remove the comfort insole from my Chisos #1. I have the same problem as you as the vamp is too tight for me. I am going to take your advice and remove it. And I love that when that happens, I will be able to break them in better. On another note, I beleive you are pronouncing Lucchese wrong. the "ch" sound is pronounced like a "k" sound.
Thanks a lot for your video. What do you guys think about Durango boots. I got a pair (square toe and comboy heels) and they seem to be very durable and look good. Interested to hear you guys opinion...
I recently saw a pair of Tony Lama cowboys that were nib on Facebook market for $100 a couple weeks ago. I offered $75 and the lady took it. First pair of cowboy boots and they’re traditionally made with hard leather insoles, lemon wood pegs and brass nails. I’ve have been using excuses to wear em since they came in. They’re so nice to wear I wanna get a pair of chisos now
You dont need to find an excuse to wear your boots, just wear them. As far as Chisos, I've been wanting a pair for 2 years. A year ago I started saving up spare cash / gift cards, whatever. I was finally able to order some Chisos. Love, love, love the boots. Built fantastic, really good looks, extremely comfortable, and you seriously won't have any better relationship with a company. They have gone above and beyond with these boots, and their company model. I highly suggest you take the plunge, and treat yourself. It's totally worth it.
actually sapphir suede and nubuck foam cleaner ud wash them than dry them and usee sapphir renovateur wich hydrates the leater i reallt dislike the erazors
for a $500 pair of boots the foam foot bed is ridiculous! the leather work looks great ! but you can get a boot with a cork filled insole with a veg tan leather foot bed as well as lemon pegs in the sole for much less. The reviewer mention tacovas boots which have all of what I just mentioned for under $300.
to be clear, the footbed is veg-tan leather. These just also come with a high density foam removable insert which I took out. So these do indeed have an all-leather insole, lemonwood pegs, and a bit of cork filler around where the steel shank is.
Wear only in dry weather. I got 6 months wear before the thread separated between the sole and boot. They are beautiful and comfortable. If you want them for looks just put them on the shelf but don't wear. I have owned many cowboy boots here in Washington and even the cheap boots do not have this problem. I contacted Chisos and was told not to get them wet? I did not walk in water except in the rain and avoided puddles. If you live where there is no rain take the $500 gamble and good luck. I have many boots that are still serviceable.....NOT Chisos.
@@martinez1950 I am 79yrs old and have worn cowboy boots for most of my life is rain, snow sleet and mud. All have done well for me. It is not the leathers fault. Do you wear plastic or rubber shoes in the rain. keep them in your backpack so you can stop at all mud puddles and change before crossing are all your footwear synthetic? Get real! In my youth we used to stand in water with boots on and walk them dry for a good fit. Never had to wring the "sponge" dry. They all survived fine. After talking to Chisos the problem has been solved to mutual satisfaction. There is a sealer/glue that is used on the sole to prevent the problem I had and is being now used. Chisos is a reputable firm with good customer support. What do you wear to work or are you behind a desk? I have been a construction machine operator and a farm boy all my life. Cowboy boots have been my preferred and worn footwear on the farm and when operating equipment. Even the cheapest Ariat to my most exotic Lucchesi have done well in the wet weather. Leather and rubber sole alike. Maybe you have been buying faux leather
@@martinez1950 You're not wrong, but what Joseph said is true. I've worn cowboy boots my whole life of 38 years. I love my Chisos because they're so comfortable, but they're the only pair I have ever had to have the sole stitching repaired after a couple years. And I live in the dry southwest.
You get it Brother! Your hooked😂😂😂 All I wear are cowboy boots. I wear my loggers only when it rains.
If you told me I'd be wearing cowboy boots 5 years ago, I would've called you a liar. But here we are.
I love my black No. 5's! I literally wear them every day and they were super comfortable, right out of the box. All the leather Chisos uses comes from "retired" dairy cows.
Lucchese is pronounced Loo-Kay-Zee
thats how you know he is a poser 🤑
Je veut ca
@@carbonado2432yeh, but Chisos does make mighty fine boots.
In El Paso we call them LeCheese if you spend that much on a boot from El Paso get a pair of J.B. Hill.
@@ReisterJP Sure, because $1,800 custom-mades boots are comparable to $500 rack boots...... Here outside of El Paso, we call comments like yours loco.
Thanks for the great boots review.
Best pair of boots I've ever had was an elephant hide boot. Wore those for over ten years and the elephant hide looked brand new the whole time, without a single polish. I finally wore out the heels and had them redone but my feet grew too big and I couldn't fit into them and had to give them up.
Now-a-days, it's illegal to sell them in CA. so you can't even find them. They also had a distinctive greyish-blue natural color; they were awesome!
They were $600 in the 80s so now they would probably cost over $2,000, if you could find them.
How did your feet grow after ten years?
Interesting point about the sizing with and without the insoles. I've seen a lot of reviews of chisos and I've never seen anyone have the same problem as you.
I wear a 10.5 in sneakers but when I got my king ropers i ordered them in an 11 and they fit perfectly. i applied this sizing to my no.1's and I deal with the same vamp issues as Bootspy, I think I just have wide feet but yeah the leather insole is very comfortable anyways.
Ita quite ironic that a lot of us, for nostaligic reasons or where and how we grew up are navigating back to western boots. Currently i own 3-pairs of Tecovas and love them. A pair of chisos are next for me.
Could not agree more on removing the foam sole. All leather insole and outsole is so much more breathable and doesn’t stink up the boot the way plastic foam insert do..
The sound effects on the video transitions. 😂😂
yeah it's definitely a little much. woosh woosh woosh woosh
William, you can condition, color, and waterproof roughout leather ( also suede and nubuck ) with Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur spray. It is available in neutral and colors. Follow up with Super Invulner spray for more waterproofing.
Western boots and american made selvedge denim were made for each other.
I prefer the hardleather insole as well. I wasn't sure you could wear Chisos with out the insoles.
I'm trying to decide before the chisos roper and the Mr. Liu engineer boot. Happy to see you have both reviewed! Over the time you've had them, would you recommend one over the other?
what you say about the materials certainly is important. it is so tempting to cut corners with say a pigskin lining in the boot below the shaft or using a composite heel stack. i have tried lots of cowboy boots recently and even though i like the snip toe sometimes it does create pressure on the toes for me but a wide square toe is visually disappointing. i have been digging ropers and narrow square toes. my favorites currently are Rios of Mercedes, Black Jack, and Santa Rosa. you have to do your homework and some sleuthing to find good prices. Got Black Jack ropers this week for 380 with a coupon.
I’ve always had a love of the cowboy boot. I owned a few pairs in the 90s. Easier to get away with when you’re young I think. Especially here in the UK. But I’m still tempted.
i NEVER thought I'd wear them, but I do all the time now haha. strange how that happens
You gotta go for it. It won't affect anyone else but you. If you want to dip your toes in heaven, then get a pair of chisos. They are fantastic.
I never thought to remove the comfort insole from my Chisos #1. I have the same problem as you as the vamp is too tight for me. I am going to take your advice and remove it. And I love that when that happens, I will be able to break them in better.
On another note, I beleive you are pronouncing Lucchese wrong. the "ch" sound is pronounced like a "k" sound.
Hi William, Will You talk about the Best budget Jodhper boots under $100.00? Plz reply.
I have grant stone diesel size 9D. What size you think i would order for Chisos boots no.2
Thanks a lot for your video. What do you guys think about Durango boots. I got a pair (square toe and comboy heels) and they seem to be very durable and look good. Interested to hear you guys opinion...
I recently saw a pair of Tony Lama cowboys that were nib on Facebook market for $100 a couple weeks ago. I offered $75 and the lady took it. First pair of cowboy boots and they’re traditionally made with hard leather insoles, lemon wood pegs and brass nails. I’ve have been using excuses to wear em since they came in. They’re so nice to wear I wanna get a pair of chisos now
I would not trade a boot made in El Paso for a rhinestone cowboy boot.
You dont need to find an excuse to wear your boots, just wear them.
As far as Chisos, I've been wanting a pair for 2 years. A year ago I started saving up spare cash / gift cards, whatever. I was finally able to order some Chisos.
Love, love, love the boots. Built fantastic, really good looks, extremely comfortable, and you seriously won't have any better relationship with a company. They have gone above and beyond with these boots, and their company model.
I highly suggest you take the plunge, and treat yourself. It's totally worth it.
actually sapphir suede and nubuck foam cleaner ud wash them than dry them and usee sapphir renovateur wich hydrates the leater i reallt dislike the erazors
Dude, this channel is blowing up. I remember when it was in 3 digit subs. Congratulations!
for a $500 pair of boots the foam foot bed is ridiculous! the leather work looks great ! but you can get a boot with a cork filled insole with a veg tan leather foot bed as well as lemon pegs in the sole for much less. The reviewer mention tacovas boots which have all of what I just mentioned for under $300.
to be clear, the footbed is veg-tan leather. These just also come with a high density foam removable insert which I took out. So these do indeed have an all-leather insole, lemonwood pegs, and a bit of cork filler around where the steel shank is.
I was eyeing their ropers, but I can't get past the price.
Look into nutted calf from atomic 79
Thick ass leather! They use retired dairy cows for their leather. My no.2 are thick and heavy/sturdy. Might pick up the no.1 for my birthday.
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But you said you dont like cowboy boots in one of your videos
These have opened my eyes
well...these and a few other boots too.But yeah, I'm actually a pretty big fan now
he shills whatever he is paid for
Eu quero muito um par dessas botas de presente.
The roughouts look kind of feminine to me
Wear only in dry weather. I got 6 months wear before the thread separated between the sole and boot. They are beautiful and comfortable. If you want them for looks just put them on the shelf but don't wear. I have owned many cowboy boots here in Washington and even the cheap boots do not have this problem. I contacted Chisos and was told not to get them wet? I did not walk in water except in the rain and avoided puddles. If you live where there is no rain take the $500 gamble and good luck. I have many boots that are still serviceable.....NOT Chisos.
All leather sole boots shouldn't be worn in the rain. Leather soaks up water like a sponge.
@@martinez1950 I am 79yrs old and have worn cowboy boots for most of my life is rain, snow sleet and mud. All have done well for me. It is not the leathers fault. Do you wear plastic or rubber shoes in the rain. keep them in your backpack so you can stop at all mud puddles and change before crossing are all your footwear synthetic? Get real! In my youth we used to stand in water with boots on and walk them dry for a good fit. Never had to wring the "sponge" dry. They all survived fine. After talking to Chisos the problem has been solved to mutual satisfaction. There is a sealer/glue that is used on the sole to prevent the problem I had and is being now used. Chisos is a reputable firm with good customer support. What do you wear to work or are you behind a desk? I have been a construction machine operator and a farm boy all my life. Cowboy boots have been my preferred and worn footwear on the farm and when operating equipment. Even the cheapest Ariat to my most exotic Lucchesi have done well in the wet weather. Leather and
rubber sole alike. Maybe you have been buying faux leather
@@martinez1950 You're not wrong, but what Joseph said is true. I've worn cowboy boots my whole life of 38 years. I love my Chisos because they're so comfortable, but they're the only pair I have ever had to have the sole stitching repaired after a couple years. And I live in the dry southwest.
Chisos For needels 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣
you already had better cowboy boots and you sliced them in half 😒
oh you're in for a treat
There are no cool cowboy boots, unless you're a Stripper or a Dallas Cowgirl.
You are going to make all the urban cowboys cry!