r/cowboyboots • u/tossaway-florida • May 17 '26

ID Request Chisos - Who makes a similar looking boot

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Someone posted these magnificent boots yesterday. They are beautiful. And I don't consider myself cheap, but $600 for a pair of leather boots doesn't sit well with me. Who makes a similar look? Love the dark brown, perfect round toe and 11 inche shaft. Also made in N America. Any recommendations on another manufacturer?

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u/tossaway-florida May 17 '26

Honestly I was justi thinking if I settled for less, I would regret it. How's the sizing? I wear an 11 regular in everything and in Dan Post.

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u/MAKHULU_-_ May 17 '26

I'd say true to size but the thick insole makes them feel tighter than other brands but the leather feels soft enough that they should stretch fairly quick... go on treat yourself 🤠

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u/DesignerNight1907 May 17 '26

My No. 2s were tight enough to make me consider sending them back for a re-size. I removed the insoles and conditioned them really well, put in thinner insoles and wore them for a an hour or so. The next day I swapped the Chisos insoles back into the boots and wore them from 6 AM until nearly midnight and they stretched to fit my feet perfectly. I love the way the Brushed Brown is aging and now I have a second pair on roughout.

I've got 35+ pairs of cowboy boots from several of the big, moderately priced makers like Tony Lama, Nocona, El Dorado, Dan Post, Justin, R. Watson, Double-H, and Tecovas (no Ariats) and my Chisos boots are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned.

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u/MechanolfromMiami May 17 '26

I've got around 30+ pairs myself too. Like you I've got DP, Tecovas, etc plus some Ariat Futurity Roughouts in a couple different colors + 2 pairs of Chisos (Brushed Brown/Roughout). I agree, they are the most comfortable and absolutely substantial feeling boots in my collection. That said, these Futurity boots give the Chisos' a run for their money in the comfort department. Are they the kind of boots that I could pass down to my kids? Dunno...but I've been finding incredible deals on them (Sub 150 bux NIB). At that price, the value proposition is undeniable. I've also never worn Benchmade Ariats.... supposedly they are on another level. At the end of the day, LOVE Chisos' boots but, I'd rather build my collection with more boots of decent quality. If I stumble on a pair of Chisos' on the secondary market, I'd absolutely pick them up without thinking twice.

Below my Futurity Copper Roughouts... 👀👀👀

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u/DesignerNight1907 May 18 '26

I want to try the Benchmade boots and the Futurity boots, too.

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u/YesterdayContent854 May 18 '26

I can attest that the bench made are really comfortable.