Cowboy boots

[hipshot]

How about $3500 on a pair? Curls your hair.

That's for folks who have more money than sense??

 

[RidgeHunter]

I just ordered a pair of custom Wesco's today (Christams present to myself), the price makes me sick but they are a great company. I've worn a pair of their work boots daily for over 2 years and they should last years more. The quality is mind blowing. I see them lasting...forever. Plus they completely rebuild them for half price, if they ever need it. American Craftsmanshp of 100 years ago, helps ease the pain of a cheap dude spending money.

I got these with a buckled instep strap, kind of a western/engineer boot hyrbrid. I like simple. And black. They should fill in nicely for all the occasions my logging boots or New Balance's draw stares of dissent. Well, at least from all but the snobbiest of snobs. This is as formal as I get.

http://www.westcoastshoe.com/wesco/home.asp

 

[Brianatc]

I have a pair of Tony Lama elephant that are over 25 years old, never need polish and not a mark on them. They have had the soles replaced 3 time.

 

[redneck1861]

Holy crap they are expensive.

My boys wanted a pair and we were in OKC after Christmas break. I got a little bit of sticker shock as its been a while since I've purchased any cowboy boots. I figured we could pick up a pair for $50-$60 for the cheap ones and maybe $80-$100 for the nice ones.

I was wrong. Really wrong.

Since both boys (one just turned 10, the other is 11) are in men's sized, the cheapest pair were some no-name man-made material boots for $79.

That blew me away. I convinced both of them to spend a little extra and get a good pair, but then I noticed that Justins are made in Mexico and Ariats are made in China.

Stilll, they both got a decent pair for $130 (I made them spend their own money, so the decision was a long one - we spent a lot of time in the Western Outlet Store in Moore but my oldest got a nice pair of Justins and my youngest got a nice pair of Ariats).

If I would've known that you were at the Western Outlet in Moore, I could have gotten you half off anything in store. My friend's family owns that place.

 

[JB Books]

I have several pair of Lucchese boots that have held up very very well. Not cheap, but worth it.

 

[RidgeHunter]

I have several pair of Lucchese boots that have held up very very well. Not cheap, but worth it.

Do they look like something a Mexican pimp would wear?

 

[JB Books]

Here, this will definitely curl your hair:

http://www.lucchesecowboyboots.com/meluclcuhaex.html

$12,000+ for a pair.

 

[okcowboy]

Do you mind sharing which ones can you get 20 years out of? Maybe there is some I never had before.

Best I ever got was 4 years out of some Dan Post and the worst was Wolverines-3 months I think. I've had about everything in between.

To answer your question, custom handmade ones. I have two pair that I have had for 20 years and they still look great. They were made by Lewis Johnson in Dumas, TX. Unfortunately he moved to Amarillo and retired. (I think)

$460 / pair, 1 year wait, but custom made to my feet, my choice of heel, toe, leather type, color, shaft style, height, stitch style, etc.

 

[JB Books]

Do they look like something a Mexican pimp would wear?

No. Go to that link I posted. They are the ones listed for $2399, but I paid $1200 a pair for them about ten years ago. They have gone through the roof.

 

[RidgeHunter]

Do they look like something a Mexican pimp would wear?

Yes, and at $12,000 too.

Here, this will definitely curl your hair:

http://www.lucchesecowboyboots.com/meluclcuhaex.html

$12,000+ for a pair.