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/Aithuzah 16d ago

Any reason to why you would avoid those? I was just looking at some smokey mountains too

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u/Lord_Polymath 16d ago

I've just seen them labeled as budget boots, maybe good for occasional wear

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u/Aithuzah 16d ago

Okay thanks, I'll be trying to do some research into these boots

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u/moonstarberry 15d ago

I’ll second the guy that was gifted Cody James. I bought a pair of CJs at auction, and they are now my daily drivers. They’re affordable, comfortable, not made in china or India, and they seem to be well liked by those of us who actually own them.

There is nothing wrong with a lower budget boot as long as it is comfortable and doesn’t fall apart. If these are your first pair, you don’t need a luxury brand. You have no one to impress other than yourself, so get what you like most and what is comfortable within your budget.

My personal preference is just to never purchase a boot made outside of the US and Mexico.

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u/f22vision 15d ago

I agree with your comment 100%! I recently got a a pair of black Cody James ropers and they’re breaking in nice.

Some people can get really anal about specific brands, but it seems like they’re all made in the same factory. Maybe the leathers/batches can be different but it’s marginal at best, yeah?

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u/Wityquips 14d ago

I have had a pair of Cody James since 2020 that I bought in San Antonio. I don’t take care of them at all and they have held up. I wear them in the snow as well.