Cowboy Boots

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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I have Justin's now but my Durango's were more comfy for me.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Get a good quality pair, it's worth it... I have Ariats myself, I wear them all the time. Frye and Justin are good brands within your price range as well. I got mine off countryoutfitter.com and if you sign up for their email list they have deals all the time, like 25$ off a purchase and so forth.
  • NotRailMeat
    NotRailMeat Posts: 509 Member
    Justin and Tony Lama are good constructed boots on the inexpensive side. A step up would be brands like Lucchese. The leather is more important than the brand. For dancing stick with cow hide or for a more flexible leather that's even tougher go with kangaroo. Avoid soft leathers like calf skin & goat as the first time you get your toe stepped on they will skin.
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    Also, look for boots that have stitched soles and nailed heals which can be replaced when they wear out, and steal shanks (the re-enforcement under the arch) which will make them last longer to begin with.
  • Angimom
    Angimom Posts: 1,463 Member
    I love my cowboy boots and wear them as often as a florida girl can. I wear Corral boots. They are comfortable enough to wear daily at conventions that I do, that is about 10hrs of standing!! And they are super cute!
  • BrieLP
    BrieLP Posts: 300 Member
    Wow, thanks everybody! I'm hearing the Ariat brand tossed around quite a bit. I have never spent so much money on one pair of shoes, but I can look at it as an investment if they last me several years!

    I'v never spent more than $180 (after tax) on a pair of boots. I don't buy anything else really expensive (clothes, jewelry, shoes etc) so I don't mine splurging on a pair of boots. My black Ariats I've had since 2006, my pink and browns for 3 yrs and my blue and brown ones for just about a year (bought them to wear to my wedding) My black ones need to be resoled and restained but they are still the best pair of boots i own!
  • akalaz
    akalaz Posts: 1
    Check out Evening Star Boots in Gonzales, Texas. They make boots specifically for country western dance. A little pricey but you can custom order. If custom, they fit better than any boot you will ever wear. Well worth the extra expense by the end of the night. :-)
  • lookin4gains
    lookin4gains Posts: 1,761 Member
    I've had my Luchese's for years and worked outside in them and beat the hell out of them and they are still going strong. Super comfy too.
  • smokeyg01
    smokeyg01 Posts: 1,064
    From experience can't go wrong with Justins or Durangos. I grew up in Durangos and they will always be my favorite but Justins are great too