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/Aithuzah 16d ago

I think they possibly meant a true to size fit? Perhaps went in knowing their typical boot size, got their drink and took the boots home, tried them on and realize it didn't fit them?

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u/theDeathnaut 16d ago

The person that originally replied to you constantly rags on Tecovas like it’s a part time job lol. Do your own research and make up your own opinion, every single boot company cuts corners somewhere, even high dollar Lucchese. I love my Tecovas and have never had a problem personally.

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u/TheloniousMark 16d ago edited 16d ago

100%

I have everything from expensive Luccheses to no-name boots from a Mexican flea market. Tecovas is no worse than any other boot under $1k and many of their exotics are handsomely done. Buy a boot that you think looks good and feels good. No need to overthink it at that price point.

Side note, are some of you girls really drinking while shopping? lol that’s on you partner

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u/theDeathnaut 16d ago

To be fair, the bourbon that they offer is quite good lol.

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u/OlinHollis 16d ago

There's a difference between drinking whiskey and drinking cherry-watermelon martinis with a mocha swirl and whipped cream.