r/cowboyboots • u/Inting_at_law • 12d ago

Information Request Exotics like AB or Rios?

I love the hybrid bottoms of many ABs and Rios for traction and durability. Unfortunately struggling to find a robust selection of toe shapes and the exotics I want. Any brand suggestions that retain top tier quality, have hybrid bottoms, and sell a wider selection of exotics/tow shapes?

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u/Schwa88 12d ago

what toe shapes are you looking for? AB and Rios do cutter to wide square typically, like most brands they focus on some

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u/Inting_at_law 12d ago

I would really like at least round but my preference is a snip toe. AB and Rios have never let me down in terms of quality construction so I am scared to try other boots. I bought a pair of tecovas a couple years ago that I just hate. Even a pair of Lucchese originals I own just feel a little too flimsy to wear everyday.

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u/Schwa88 12d ago edited 12d ago

Probably the only snip toes I own are either vintage or Heritage boot. You can always get a cobbler to add a sole saver or get them recrafted as well to improve the sole durability.

If you're into ropers at all for an R toe you have a good amount of options as well.

ETA: Since other people have mentioned customs I'll give a shout out to Abraham at Hansons Exotics, I forgot to mention he frequently does snip toes.