The best cowboy boot I’ve cut - Chisos 

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No matter who sponsors the boot, I think we have enough faith in the Rose Anvil team at this point to give it to us straight. Product speaks for itself

I don't care about the cardboard at all, especially since its an extra layer. The could have easily left it out but seems like they put it in for a good reason

I bought a pair of No. 2 in Black years ago while I was in Texas visiting my parents in the hill country. And I can honestly say that they are not only well made, they are very comfortable. I've been been wearing cowboy boots since a tween and have worn many styles and brands from Justin, Tony lama and lucchese and now Chisos. The one nice thing that I love about these boots would be that there wasn't any breaking in period like other brands and I was able to wear them all day and night. That old saying," You get what you pay for" heck you get more than you pay for is true when it comes to Chisos boots. Just a Tejanos opinion.

I don't even wear cowboy boots, but I have really enjoyed this series. Glad to see the "little guy" maker coming out on top!

I don't always agree with your assesments of boots, but this one seems like you've hit the nail on the head. As far as the compressed cardboard layer, I don't think that's a negative because, like you mentioned, it is a replacement layer, it is an addition that has a purpose. I wish the price were lower so that I could justify buying a pair, but I do think the price point is totally correct because you are getting such high quality. I'm just broke.

would love to see a series on store-bought boots from like a boot barn or something where theyre all in the 150 - 200 ish range.

You reviewed the Chisos boots better than the Lucchese this time around, definitely going more into the detailing of the materials...you actually mentioned the pegging this time (though you never explained the importance of the pegging, and why more pegs are generally equated with better construction). Cutting the boot in half is very revealing...it's what got me hooked on your videos during covid. However, there were details you apparently missed with regard to the footbed materials. After a number of us commented that they could have possibly used cork instead of the cardboard, Chisos thankfully commented that they also use a small amount of cork in the footbed to support the front portion of the leather insole after the shank transition, though further up they use cardboard. Cork is naturally antibacterial/antifungal (it's why cork is ideally used in bottling wine) and adds longevity & comfort as the boot is broken in. There are a lot of other details you can go further into explaining why certain techniques are used in cowboy boot construction, and I think it's only fair that you do so because there are a lot of processes that go into making a quality cowboy boot, especially well-made cowboy boots which are made to last for decades (apparently, today's Lucchese aren't as well made as they used to be in the '80s & '90s). It's why a lot of vintage handmade cowboy boots have become regarded as heirloom luxury goods. I think your "scientific" methodology of commenting on the thickness of the leather tells only part of the story because premium leathers/skins like lizard or ostrich aren't going to be thick as common animal hides. It would also be good to comment on the marketing push a lot of newer companies that keep highlighting about their boots being "handcrafted" (which in itself is better than a machine-made cowboy boot in terms of quality), but it's not the same labor-intensive quality level as a "handmade" boot which requires more hands-on precision at every step of construction. The art of cowboy boot making originated in Mexico, so people need to understand that "made in Mexico" can be arguably just as good as any cowboy boot made in the USA, especially the handcrafted & handmade boots.

Great review of these boots! The insight about how the insole changes the foot angle makes a bunch of sense as to why these boots would feel so different underfoot. I am not a shoe guy at all, but these videos have taught me so much and are extremely entertaining!

Chisos are by far the most comfortable boots I own, wear them almost every day of the week

Chisos makes a nice boot no doubt about that, surprising how similar the arch is to a PNW boot. But I really think you should give Olathe, Anderson bean, or Blackjack a chance under the bandsaw. All handmade in the US

This series has helped me seriously consider which boots I should look into. Love it

Howdy there Weston, enjoying the western boot series a few boot recommendations. -Boulet (made in Canada) -Anderson bean (the real cowboy's choice) -Fenoglio boots (made in the legendary Nocona Texas know for their boots) -Hondo (decent price, supposedly just as good) -Rios of Mercedes (high end Made in Texas, competition to Lucchese?) -Black jack boots (made in usa, know for being traditionally made)

Rios of Mercedes next!

I can't see myself ever spending that much on a pair of boots, but if I did, I would choose Chisos because of how well they are made. I am extremely impressed!

I have been looking at Chisos boots for my next boots. I am impressed.

Man! That is one hell of a boot! I was crying when you chopped it up! Great craftsmanship and care went into that boot!

I've been living on a working horse ranch in the central highlands of Arizona for more than 20 years; we mostly ron Arabians & Paints. For the last be year I have been really impressed by the Nick's Ranger. It's the best work boot I have ever worn and it fits the stirrup well.

Your shirt! My favorite band and one of my most worn shirts! Also, Anderson Bean is by far the most comfortable western boot I own and own quite a few. Anderson Bean is the higher quality USA handmade, where as they have a cheaper Mexico made line which is Horsepower by Anderson Bean.

After seeing this episode I agree, these are the best cowboy working boots I've seen. I'm going to check these out.

I have two pairs of Chisos - bought my second pair from the owner at their small store in Austin. These are my favorite boots by far and are made to be worn daily. They are super comfortable, look great and smell amazing (they maintain that leather smell for a long time). Can't recommend them enough to anyone thinking about them - you won't regret getting yourself a pair!

Great video!! Very interesting to watch a video on Chisos! As someone that has a hobby for boots, I admire the length you went to dig deeper on how a pair looks and how it's built! You've made a new subscriber! I'll be watching more!

Hell Ya, I'VE BEEN BEGGING FOR IT, AND WAITING! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE CHISOS!

So glad you did Chisos. My two pairs are bar none the most comfortable hard wearing cowboy boots I have ever owned. Doesnt hurt that they look incredible and the customer service from Chisos is literally unmatched.

I have worn Lucchese, Tony Lama, and Nocona, for years, and in recent years...tried Tecovas. I am now sold on Chisos. Chisos...will be my next purchase, and if they stand up to this video...they may be the last brand of boot, I ever buy. It is nice having a fella, on RU-vid...to help the common man, decide the best price point to quality boot out there. Chisos...looks to be my new go-to boot for life. Thanks for the cut up...and thanks to the owner of Chisos, for allowing, and paying for, the cut-up. A man who will give away his product, and allow it to be scrutinized, is worth its weight in gold. (Tells me they have nothing to hide. Transparency...is key). Two thumbs up...to this video...and Chisos. 👍😎👍

I just bought a pair of these. In some part because of the info from your video. I wanted a good resolable boot that is good for years. I should get it in a day or so. Hoping for the best. I’ve gotten them and yes they are both comfortable and compared to my other boots, which were not cheap, they are much better. From the pull ons are the top to the sole. Very happy with these. Great for my posture as well. I’ve had multiple back surgeries and I appreciate good footwear.

Really have been binging your videos lately. Thanks for what you do

I own a pair of 2’s and have a pair of King Ropers being delivered tomorrow. Chisos are the only boots I can wear and not have back pain. Best pair I own!

Great video and definitely well made. HOWEVER, like many new boot makers and even old fashioned ones, nowadays they forget a heavy underslung heel and a nice formed vamp adds lots of flavor and class to the boot. The classic silhouette, you know.

Rose is wearing a the used shirt. That’s so heartwarming for me.

I really appreciate the rate you’re cranking out this Cowboy Boot Series. If you ever go back to tactical boots, the 790 series from Belleville are fairly impressive. Thanks for the great reviews, regardless.

The truth is, if you want a superior cowboy boot, you have to go to Mexico, there are a bunch of manufacturers there that build to this standard and above. Not to mention that one of the most important parts of a cowboy boot outside of the comfort and quality is the style, and the beautiful embossing and embroidery!

I'm not interested in cowboy boots but I appreciate quality products made by honest manufacturers.

I grew up wearing cowboy boots made in Mexico. I started off with brands like Jaca , Rudel, and graduating to Montana. All were excellent boots so it doesn’t surprise me to see the quality put into Chiso boots.

U bring a whole new meaning to bootcuts

If I am not mistaken this chisos guy has a video in which he cuts boots in half. Also thinks for explaining the name. I just thought it was a play on a food product by a similar name.

While I will probably never buy cowboy boots; I appreciate the effort, analysis and knowledge I gain! Now back to WW2 boots. My father was an Army Corp Engineer in the ETO. He David the paratrooper boots were the best and highly desired. But if a non-paratrooper GI was caught wearing a pair and the paratroopers saw him; the would beat that person up and take the boots. The thinking was the only way for a non-paratrooper to have a pair was to have taken them from a dead paratrooper. Can you get a pair of WW2 paratrooper boots and analyze? Would be interesting.

Great video! Chisos and the team are a very cool happening. I’d like to see Black Jack boots, which are my favorite, and traditionally made for sure.

Dig the shirt. That was one of their best albums imo. Also cool learning about all the different cowboy boots, since I don’t wear them

I was just looking for new work and wear around boots. And you introduced me to brands I never heard of but will be buying from. Thanks!

You really convinced me on my next purchase of high quality cowboy boots. I will be going with Chisos. Very hard to find a pair of real cowboy boots as opposed to the mass produced boots. Thanks for the video!

It'd be awesome if you could do Blackjack boots and Anderson Bean boots. Anderson Bean has a few different lines of boots (cheaper to pricer), I'd love to see the differences between the different lines. Blackjack does a lot of custom work and seems to be higher end like Lucchesse.

Been shopping for a pair of ropers.... i was going to go to Tecovas on Thursday to get a pair but I am now ordering a pair of Chisos No 6 because of this video. Thank you!

Late to this party. I own two pairs of Chisos and a few pair of Luccheses. Overall, I’m disappointed with Luccheses’ qc. Not so with Chisos. And I was totally impressed with the personal customer service Will provided at Chisos. When I bought my second pair and griped about how my first pair discolored my white socks, Will included three pair of quality black socks at no charge. I haven’t beat the hell out of my Chisos because I fell down the service/heritage boot rabbit hole. Chisos deserves the kudos they received in this video.

I mentioned it in the Lucchese comments but I'd like to see Stewart Boots featured. They're based out of Tucson, they used to be readily available at western stores but are now a small operation. They utilize horse hide for their boots and they're completely hand made in Tucson. They've been around since the 40s, I believe.

Hey! This was a great video! Maybe you should try looking at Eddie Bauer's recently revived K6 hiking boot! Last time it was around was in the 60s and you could contrast the old and new of the same boot

Never thought of wearing Cowboy boots, but those Chisos look nice. I might need to get a pair to style and profile in.

This is right in line with my research. FWIW, I ordered a pair of Chisos #1 boots in Brushed Brown yesterday (along with a matching belt) and am looking forward to receiving them.

I own a pair of these and I gotta say my favorite part is sliding them on and off, that leather inside is so smooth, and having your foot slide against the smooth leather into where it's worn its exact shape into the leather footbed is amazing.

An interesting boot for sure. Also sure that when these boots go in for a resole you can choose to get rid of the compressed cardboard, so I don't think of it as a negative considering the construction of the boots as a whole. And if its the only part that's not "traditional" who gives a sh*t. They appear to be one of the best constructed boots out of this series for the price point. As for sponsored videos, the only thing I really noticed is that you're less brutal with your reviews.

I just bought my first pair of Tecovas, and they're nice, but I wanted one other style to round out a boot for every occasion. This video sold me on Chisos so when I visit family in Austin, I have time set aside to stop in and get a pair.

I’ve bought my iron rangers and thorogoods because of the word of this channel, I’ve never been a real big cowboy boot guy, but seeing this review and quality of the boot, these will for sure be my next pick up.

I was just about to head over to the Tecovas store....but I may just save a few more dollars to get a pair of these. They're gorgeous boots on the outside and in

Ah finally the Chisos video ! I’m glad an independent party finally proved the top notch quality to the whole internet to quiet the skeptics. Best and most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned in 25 years of wearing boots every day.

loving this cowboy boot series!

Love the “the used” band shirt. One of my favorite bands! Great video!!

I rather have a 100% leather insole over a removable foam one. Leather contours to your foot and after you break them in they feel way better. Also they don’t break down over time like every insole I ever had.

Not too bad, the Lucchese look more and more overpriced. However instead of the compressed cardboard they could have just put a layer of cotton canvas between the layers of leather, that prevents squeaking as well and won't fall apart with moisture.

If I was gonna buy a pair of cowboy boots Chisos would get the order. Kudos to Chisos!

Might get a pair now! Thanks for another great video!! Hope you do one on Boulet Boots! Really wanna see how they stack up!!

Some of the most comfortable boots in the market! Their customer service also makes the experience that much better.

Chisos sent me 1 boot that was 9.5EE and one that was 9.5D, even though they were both labeled 9.5D. The heel stack on the right boot was crooked as well. I sent them back. They may be a great design, but they need to figure out their quality control.

I've been looking at chisos for a while now, you just got me a little closer to getting my first pair!

Great video. I really enjoy the cowboy boot analyses. How about cutting into a few pairs of Double-H boots? They sell a few models that fall somewhere between a classic cowboy boot and a more work-oriented western boot and it would be interesting to see how they are put together.

Let's see the nocona usa made boots that are a middle sized company and have been made in the usa for almost 100 years

If only I wasn’t an Englishman… I could never pull off this superb boot in the shires!!!

I’ve been searching for this , and now it’s here !

Thank you Algorithm...been bing watch your boot videos. Definitely going with these Chisos as my next purchase! Keep up the great content

The Chisos are half the price, but the Luccheses were an exotic leather. Dairy Cow hide really isn't exotic in any way. Obviously, that doesn't account for such a huge price difference, but it should account for a couple hundred bucks. I'll mention it again as I did on the Lucchese video--You really ought to take a look at the cowhide/calfskin options from them. They are quite a bit cheaper ($500-$700), which makes them a better comparison to these.

I’m okay with videos being sponsored by the shoe company as long as you tell us (like you did). You’ve gained your success bc of your knowledge, honesty, and enthusiasm for these products. Keep those things up and you’ll only continue to grow.

Thanks for the review, I ended up buying a pair for my wife and a pair for myself. These are awesome boots and are very comfortable prior to a break-in period.

Thanks for bringing some of these smaller boot makers to our attention.

Lucchese boots are popular for a reason. They way they break-in. Feel and fit, just bc it doesn't have extra leather doesn't make them bad. People like them and there's a reason. I've never worn a pair of cowboy boots, but I recently bought a pair of jim greens and their built isn't at the same level as some of my more expensive boots and they feel like they were designed around my feet. I'm a jim green fan boy. They ain't pretty, but they work wonders

I would prefer an American made boot. But I'm fine as long as it's made in a boot wearing country. Especially when it's being made the right way. Buying a Chinese made boot is like listening to IGN's "firearm historian" who's never owned a gun in his life because he's european.

JUST BOUGHT my Chisos today!!! Not sure if you remember me from your older videos but I had bought the barefoot shoes and nicks boots because of you!!! Keep up the good work of showing what's worth it out there!!! Old time followerer

Thank you Weston, awesome review. Thanks for listening to our feedback 😊

You should check out some origin USA boots

I feel as if having a boot review sponsored by the boot company you're reviewing has to influence what you're saying a little. I really respect your expertise and knowledge and I love watching the reviews, but I'm sort of uncomfortable with sponsored reviews because I think it degrades your integrity a little. Does anyone else feel this way?

You've made my week with these Chisos. Thank you so much!

I'm from Houston n been needing some new cowboy boots, every time I go to cavenders or boot town I'm really underwhelmed. So I'm definitely going check out chisos.... great video

Best looking boot you've cut up. I really like that one.

I have a couple cowboy boots from Cuadra and I find them really comfortable and affordable. I've tried Lucchese but honestly weren't comfortable to me. I do like that the Chisos can take an insole and will need to check them out.

Learned alot and now I'm following. Awesome video!

I've enjoyed the boot comparisons. I would love to see you add in Double H to the mix.

I wear nothing but Luchesse but will definitely pick up a pair of Chisos

I’m impressed with the Chisos boot. How about doing something on Cowtown boots made in El Paso. I have several pairs of dress boots from there. One ostrich, one crocodile and one eel.

I purchased a pair of the No. 2 boots in black. Ordered my normal size but they were way too tight. The return was easy. I will be in Austin in a couple of months and will visit the store for my purchase. That said, the quality and craftsmanship of these boots is outstanding. I can’t wait to get mine

Good show Rose Anvil!! Always learning something new. Thanks! Have seen anything on Sancho's Boots...would it possible to review? Thanks again!

I own these boots and have wore them over a year now, they're absolutely fantastic.

This is a great channel! Keep ip the good work. I was just thinking to add a pair of cowboy boots. Thank you 😊 💓

I just bought some chisos about 30min ago from their headquarters and it was the best buying experience I’ve ever had the team was super cool and helpful they offered a drink and all super cool company super comfy boots wouldn’t spend my money anywhere else

Oh, I'm REALLY looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the JK boots vs. the other PNW makers. Upcoming video, I hope.

another great video! I'd love to see you cut up some Double H Bison Leather Boots, I've had a couple pairs. Another small brand that I'd love to see is Beck. I'm considering getting some custom boots from them

Thanks for the inside look, Wesley. I've got the #2 and the #5, and they're comfortable as sneakers and tough as nails -- and authentically Texan good looks. I don't know how you'd wear out a pair of Chisos.

Love these boots...once you put them on you really notice the difference from the rest. Most comfortable cowboy boot I own.

I own those exact boots . I love them . I run a horse ranch in Wickenburg Arizona. And they are my most comfortable boots I ever owned and I am not new to the boot scene. If my boots are not good quality and comfortable it really impacts my day . I wholeheartedly recommend chiso boots

Nice job. Chisos is a quality boot made in Leon Mexico where they have a tradition of making excellent western boots. Chisos is however a sxit kicker not a dress boot.my Lucchese’s fit& feel are superb.

I respect that a small company would be willing put there boot to the test.

Finally found a pair of cowboy boots that I really want. Thanks for the info. Also thanks for all the other content.

I am DEFINITELY GOING TO GET ME A PAIR. Awesome job absolutely nailed it 100% Great job on getting them on your show.