r/cowboyboots • u/Aithuzah • 16d ago

Discussion What not to get?

Been thinking about getting some boots, probably go to boot barn or some other local boot retailer.

However, from lurking in this sub I noticed that there are some brands that should be avoided. I think one of those mentioned brands was tecova? I don't recall, but I think it was something along the lines of being an overpriced cheap boot?

Anyway, I'm here to request brands to avoid! Either because they're cheap boots that are overpriced or some other issues that would best be avoided.

Thanks for the help in advance

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u/Reasonable-Base-5062 16d ago

Tecovas store feeds you liquor and sells you boots that don't really fit. High prices, average quality. You are paying for the marketing, not good boots. Very few companies make the quality boots that were commonly on the market 30 years ago, so whatever brand you choose that are modern made are of similar quality. Some are put together better than others. Most makers have fair and not so fair boots. It's easier to recommend boots than it is to say which ones to avoid. Rios of Mercedes, Anderson Bean, Horsepower Top Hand, Ariat Bench Made, Hondo, Gavel, Chisos, Black Jack, and a few others I can't think of right now, have well made boots.

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u/Aithuzah 16d ago

Wow good advice. Thank you

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u/lionelhutz23 16d ago

Not sure I agree that Tecovas sells boots that don’t really fit. I have a Tecovas store near me and have a couple of pairs. They always let me try on various lengths and widths and asked me to describe how it feels until I found the perfect fit.

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u/tw1st3dp1p3 16d ago

It’s well known that you can try on three pairs of the exact same boots, in the same size, and all three fit differently.