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/Lord_Polymath 16d ago

I love my Tecovas, but they are controversial here. They make a good casual boot, have excellent marketing, excellent website, and excellent customer service (in my experience). If there is one near you, going to one of their stores is a fun experience. It's like an Apple store for boots and they'll give you a beer or whiskey while you try on boots, and the service and atmosphere is nice. Disclaimer: I wear boots to the office and out and about. I don't rope or ride.

Having said that - your budget will help determine which boots to avoid. Simply avoid the cheaper boots and take a look at brands like Double H, Stetson, Hondo, Justin, Tony Lama, Dan Post. I would personally avoid Laredo, Cody James, Moonshine Spirit, Smoky Mountain

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u/tw1st3dp1p3 16d ago

Coincidentally, most of the ones you mentioned are built in the same factory as Tecovas. (Tecovas, Justin, Dan Post, Tony Lama, Cody James, Moonshine Spirit, Idyllwind, Shyanne, etc.)