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We invented cowboy boots, and it is cheap if you guys go to mexico and order customs boots with measurements to your feet and while you are there go to a local jacket shop match your boots also with a custom made jacket made to your body size. Everything with the highest quality and less than 1k
I have Tecovas and Cuadras and while Tecovas are very comfortable in my opinion Cuadras are superior in quality and craftsmanship, and by the way both boots are made in Leon.
I was a skeptic of Tecovas. I finally decided to try a pair. They are in fact everything they say. Extremely well made, and great fitting. I'm going to buy two more pairs.
Grew up in a small town in Mexico only dreaming about being able to afford a decent pair of cowboy boots when the most common brand was 7Leguas and the best of the best was Montana, glad to see that finally good marketing went down to the source of excellent crafstmanship to make great and affordable footwear .
Not a bad video for a Yankee 😉 Here's the difference between cowboy and roper style boots from a native Texan. Cowboy boots = better for horse work, roper boots = better for walking around Cowboy boots has a higher heel so it stays in stirrups better, also may have a taller shaft to help protect from brush when riding. Roper boots are more meant for walking/ working so the higher heel isn't needed.
stays in the stirrups better ....well yes. but the smooth forefoot sole is so you more easily kick out out of the stirrups and from the horse in case you need . The cut away / tapered heel is called a "riding heel" the nook of that slant is what’s going to help keep the boot in a stirrup. This type of heel is known as an underslung heel. And because there’s no relatively sharp, 90-degree angle at the back of the heel, it’s gentler on the horse since there’s less friction and thus discomfort. also accommodates different types of spur rowels
@@taylorelsner6332 Absolutely. I ranched for 35 years. Boots are a necessity. The RIGHT boots for the right task are also paramount.. Western riding work, trail, rope etc. 'mostly' dictates you ride "shallow in the stirrup" meaning you plant the balls of your feet (leather soles) on the stirrup with toes pointed forward. Again this allows you to dismount/kick free/ disengage yourself in case of horse stepping in hole or getting startled and bucking (any number of mishaps). Western Cutting horse riding is a wider legs, feet deep in the stirrup with toes pointing out. We never allowed guest to ride in any type of rubber soled shoe. My wife will add the smooth soles are better on the dance floor as well. Everything on a real cowboys attire is based in function. Hat for sun and rain protect and collecting water. Bandana for MANY uses tourniquet, washrag, dust mask etc. leather chaps for brush & thorn protection and so on.
Mike BXB. Exactly! That’s why it cracks me up when people wear western attire for the look. Yeah, it looks good but what I or you and your wife wear and others like us wear. I consider it tools of the trade if you will.
Hey Carl, as a fellow guy from CT that loves cowboy boots and quality shoes in general, thanks for the great review. I am going to order a pair in the roper style. One really great features that you pointed out is the fact these boots are constructed with a cork foot bed, a feature found in higher quality footwear. This sets them apart from even some of the more expensive, better known cowboy boot brands out there.
I've worn Cowboy boots my whole life, so almost 40 years. As someone who doesn't wear boots, I think you still did a very good review. I've worn Tony Lama exclusively for years but, I will give Tecovas a try based on your review.
They’ve become a staple in Texas pretty much. Everyone I’ve met owns at least one pair of Tecovas. They have also started opening stores in cities, which allows customers the chance to see them in person before buying too.
Great review. Ostrich is a wonderful material for footwear as it’s super soft and yet incredibly hard wearing. I have a pair of hand made cowboy boots made in the US in 1985, the ostrich skin still looks brand new to this day. I’m very tempted by their deep brown alligator boots, incredible price for that skin.
The roper boot is the gateway drug into western boots. And yeah, it’s become a bit of a problem....went from ropers in simple calf leather to snip toes in Caimen and lizard.... I’ve had an excellent experience with Tecovas and I’ve dealt with more than a few western boot makers lol. Their boots are really great and customer service is outstanding. Great review too!
Thank you very much! I agree, I was a little hesitant and wore the ropers in the beginning. Flash forward a few weeks and I’m looking at the cayman cowboy boots because these are so great! Gateway drug indeed!
I’ve recently began wearing roper and cowboy boots. I own a few El Dorado’s and Lucchese’s and these actually seem of very high quality as the ones I’ve mentioned. Wearing high quality boots has helped my back pain immensely as well. I actually feel more comfortable wearing cowboys boots than running shoes. Great review! I will definitely be giving Tecova a try.
Thanks for the awesome review! My birthday is later this month and I’ve been eyeing Tecovas for over a year now. It’s awesome to finally see a quality review from a trustworthy source. Keep the great work coming!
Yeah dude I just got two pairs of tecovas worth 1000 dollars for 70 dollars for both from my dad who is in management and is friends with one of the factory owners
Thursday boots are the same business model. Just purchased the" Rogue", which is a Jodphur boot. This a 10 star company . The order process, the delivery time, the quality control, sizing. the packaging, & any other thing you can think up. I NEVER,NEVER ,get impressed by almost anything. IN this case, I was very impressed by every aspect of the company & the product. 10STAR
Own 4 pair. Including the Pecan Lizard that you show. I started wearing Tecova’s when they hit the market. I have not been disappointed whatsoever. I have other brands of boots, but Tecova’s are the most comfortable I own.
@@tuckerhilbers460 generally i went .5 a size down (my normal size in shoes is 12) between 3 boot brands, of the ones i’ve tried on, for justin i could fit into a 11, ariat a 11.5, durango a 12, but probably could have fit into 11.5
Just had my first pair of Tecovas delivered today. I am not ready to say much about them, but the packaging was beautiful and the boots looked amazing. They seem to fit perfect and I am looking forward to rocking these boots everyday in the office
Carl Murawski, Justin’s and Ariat’s are very popular work boots in my neck of the woods in Louisiana. Handful of red wing and other higher tier brand pecos. Down here, you almost never see a lace up on a work site that requires boots.
Really great review. I ride horses on the family ranch out in Idaho, and have work Justins for years. I needed a new pair of boots and just picked up Tecovas Prescott in bison. They are absolutely fantastic. I don’t know why I was so skeptical!
I agree that retail will die, but probably the last thing 'bout it that will die are actually shoe and clothing shops, specially the expensive formal kind. Many people I know still in 2018 don't buy shoes online because they refuse to take the risk of getting an ill fitted shoe and fear not being able to return it (although many shops offer pretty much everything you need). It doesn't matter how good the online process is, nothing will beat trying side by side a few options and sizes on the store (and some are willing to pay extra for that service).
What I would prefer really is a small retailer without storage (so they can offer cheaper prices) with only the essentials to try on the garments/shoes sizing/cut/lasts, personalized attention with a database and then they send me stuff on the sizing I tried and know (something like a mix between a tailor and overseas made clothing). However I don't that's how the future will be like because the people keeping the retails alive are the old fashioned "I want to touch, check and try the exact item I want to buy and only then I will hand you my money".
This is actually the exact model Articles of Style is using with their new store, with samples and options but you’re measured and then sent your garments.
Carl Murawski What if you order a pair and they dont fit Then you send them back and they are not quite right We are talking about a couple of hundred bucks I wear lucchese’s sometimes i am a 9 and a half sometimes a 10 and half I wish that they would standardize the sizes a little
@@henryperez606 www.tecovas.com/ Their company website has a headline banner that would be of interest to your specific concerns, However, common knowledge whenever trying on a pair of footwear is to try them on in a place with carpeting to avoid scuffing a leather outsole, and no dirt or mud so as not to discolor any sneaker soles.
Its so hard to find a good videos about western boots, but this is one of the best I’ve seen. I too have some cognac full quill ostrich ropers and some black iguana skin cowboy boots. Sure some people mock western boots, but only because they don’t “get it” or haven’t ever tried some on. I love the history as much as the boots and your intro section was spot on. Saved to my favourites list on here 👍🏻
Appreciate this review....Never had thought about boots like these until I saw the Tacovas the other day...been eyeing them every since.....you may have just sold me on them. Thanks👍
Feedback on the feel between the cowboy and roper? I have three pair of Tecovas ropers, but am curious as to the difference in feel/gait between the two patterns.
Great review, Carl. When I bought my first pair of Nokoma cowboy boots I also bought a boot jack. It really make s taking your boots off very easy. Anyway my next pair of boots will be the Tecovas in ostrich . I was going to buy them in black but that pecan is an awesome color.
Love it! Thanks, Carl! I sure wish I could find someone who reviews women’s wear as well as you do men’s. Passing this info & your channel on to some guys who need the help. 😄
Haha thanks man! The channel is about high quality stuff for men, mostly clothing but sometimes other stuff like knives and EDC stuff too. I hope you enjoy it!
Use the tabs or circle on top of shaft to help assist putting on and a boot jack for taking them off most boot dealers has boot jacks on site for sale.
I just got a pair of Docs in Bison out in Austin Texas. They weren't cheap but by far from being super expensive I'd say there cost was between average to slightly above average for a mid tier boot depending on what you get because I've seen boots easily go into the several thousand dollar range and it kind of makes me question when does cost surpass quality and your just paying for the name at that point.
Thanks for the video. I am looking for get my first pair of western boots. This is a brand that I found and the site and return policy looks good to me. Your glowing review is really helpful. Can't decide on the Jackson or Cartwright though. Looking for something easy to pair with jeans and nicer then sneakers and casual shoes.
Maybe I missed it in the comments but what you need is a boot jack. They’re made to get your boots off easily without damaging the boot. You don’t want to be using the front side of one boot against the heel of the other boot to get them off.
Ironically, I life in CT too, and I was concerned for wearing them, but I bought them and they are really really nice boots, the quality is amazing, they are not an ordinary boots, they are the boots. So soft and comfortable.
I got my handmade pair of roper boots today. They're not Tecova or any other brand, they were just handmade at some random, but really good shoe maker shop, and they just feel different. Once I tried them on in the shop, other customers started looking with curiosity and admiration.
My issue with most footwear when trying a brand for the first time is sizing. I have worn everything from a 10-4W to a 13.5 but I usually settle on 11.5 because it's the most comfortable without being snug. I don't like it when shoes fit snugly because having to retie the laces every time you want to put them on or take them off is a hassle. I have to say I'm impressed with the quality considering the price is well below what you'd be paying for White's or Nicks.
Love how you talk about not wearing cowboy boots with shorts at least as when about men. I almost on the floor when I see grown men in shorts with boots. I want to scream out what a Hoosier. No malicious intent to residents of Indiana. Very informative and great looking boots.
So lets think about this, Tecovas is basically selling someone else product with boots from Leon, Mexico. The actual product is being up sold by Tecovas - with no backing behind the product. I contacted Tecovas customer service about a quality control issue, and was met with a robot response.
So just bought a pair. Well…. Technically I bought five pair. First pair the top stitching on one was shifted drastically to the side. It was very obvious. I wasn’t just being picky. Second pair the sole looked twisted to the right so the toe of the sole had this weird point that didn’t line up with the leather toe shape. The third pair had a significantly tighter… turn(?)… when trying to push yer foot into them. To the point I was huffing and puffing and finally gave up trying to get my foot into it. The fourth pair had something bulging up under the heel on the right boots inside. The fifth pair had damaged leather like someone else had tried them on and rammed them into a curb to get them off their foot or something. But it was as good as I was apparently going to get. And I figure I got them to have them beaten up and worn in looking, so it was just going to have to be fine with me. I’ve had them a few weeks now and loving them. The hassle of getting them was outrageous. I can’t say I’d rec them to anyone after my experience. Well, if you can afford to buy like five or ten pair at once, pick out the best left and right boot, then return the rest… go for it ! Lol. But I wanted a roughed up looking boot. With a leather sole and a simple design without some crazy color. Good luck! Oh also, I usually wear wide toe box shoes, and just going for a wide in the size they recommended worked out perfectly for me! So if you need a wide row box, they could work out for you!
I know these aren't the best because there is better out there but as far as price, look, quality, the ordering process and return it's pretty good boot. I wear boots all day everyday Stockton for work and roper on the weekend. Great review. Had a question what jeans have you paired these boots with if you dont mind me asking. In the market for a new Jean brand
You look good in the boots. I have been corresponding back and forth for a few months deciding which pair to get. I have been a Dan Post fan for years, since the pair I originally want to get almost doubled in price. Lucchese 1883 Seville with the square toe. I had the black cherry 20 years ago, now want black not ready to spend $900.00 for them. They fit from the start like bedroom slippers even though were smooth goatskin leather upper. I could walk all day and into the night without knowing they were on. Could even fall asleep with them on because I forgot they were on.
Certainly not rubbishing these at all, they look great quality and good price, but genuine Lucchese is the real deal. Ironically Lucchese are making some of their cheaper lines in Mexico too.
nzoomed yes lucchese is making boots in Mexico but there not any cheaper. Good quality but for the price you can get a really good Mexican made boot for half the price you would pay for a Mexican made lucchese.
Love mine in light Camin(sp) we have a store here in Nebraska, so I was fitted and had a nice drink. Extremely over the Top customer service even gave my Dan post ostrich boots a clean when getting fitted. Normally I’m a redwing heritage guy. As I oversee a lot of data centers. But it’s an easy swap for meeting and after work type things.
These boots are Gorgeous I pulled the trigger on the Zane's that beautiful Ostrich leather is soft and wonderfully comfortable my Ariat's felt like concrete blocks compared to these fine boots.
Tecovas seem to be a really nice boot! My only wish is that they would offer an actual riding heel as an option. Seems to only have short walking heels. Even their "cowboy boot" heel while it is angled like a riding heel ,it's a much shorter version in my opinion 🤔.
Well thats the one thing that really stuck out in my mind with these is comfort! If you like the style already it sounds like a no-brainer. Keep me updated!
