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Big Cookie · February 1st, 2005, 06:58 PM

I'm a 15 or 16 and all I wear is boots unless have shorts on. My boots come from http://www.olatheboots.com/

They have been in business for 125+ years and they still make first rate boots with no corners cut. Sometimes you have to wait a month or so, but I have boots that they made for me that still look outstanding after 25 years. They are also wonderful people to deal with.

Tele295 · February 1st, 2005, 07:45 PM

I got two pair of Ariat boots at a sale a while back - a dress black pair with a soft point, and some brown beater ropers. I often wear them to work, around town, etc. No-one really looks twice. Then again, this is horse country.

MandyMarie · February 1st, 2005, 09:06 PM

Are there other shoes besides cowboy boots, engineer/motorcycle boots, and All Stars?

:D

My girl friends always wear the cutest heels but for me, even with a dress, I can't go without my vintage 1940's Acme's - I'd dress like Dale Evans every day of my life if I could! :^)

PamweChete · February 1st, 2005, 09:22 PM

I have tried wearing western style boots since moving to the USA but I am having a hard time getting comfortable in them. Normally I wear veldtschoens from the Couteney Boot Company that I brought here with me. A soft impala hide boot.....can't beat em'.
http://www.courteneyboot.com

Kingtone · February 1st, 2005, 10:39 PM

I've been wearing cowboy boots for about 25 years now, I'm kinda partial to Tony Lamas'.......

Paul in Colorado · February 1st, 2005, 11:35 PM

I have a pair that I've had forever but they don't fit too well anymore. I need to get a pair made to fit my feet. I'd wear them all the time if I did. Or at least on stage and special occasions.

Muttcaster · February 2nd, 2005, 01:15 AM

I do, but I think you could say they're part of the uniform:
http://www.bryankimsey.com/ranch/dec_jessie1.JPG

I have, let's see....2 pair of Durango work boots, a pair of Double H lace-up ropers, a pair of brown Tony Lamas that's sort of a "go to town" boot, and a pair of black TL's that are for church.

petebradt · February 2nd, 2005, 02:59 AM

But only for dress events and gigs. Wear western shirts for gigs and dress events too.

Won't, however, do the hat thing. Did it as a kit but not interested in that, now.

For the hard to fit, there's the Alberta Boot Company, in Canada. You get your foot traced and measured, and they build the boots to your feet.

I have Dan Posts (had to special order them) but eventually I'll get some from Alberta.

Nick Fanis · February 2nd, 2005, 03:18 AM

Well you'd be surprised but during the late 70's and all through the 80's cowboy buts were THE shoe for the "rebelius" young people in Greece.So much that most policemen drug you to the nearest station when they saw you wearing them.
They are totally the fashion boot for models & female bouzouki singers these days too (even though they way they wear them is an insult to this century old tradition

)

undafonk · February 2nd, 2005, 04:33 AM

... I'll be in New York later in February, can someone point me to a good place where I can find some Santa Fe boots (half high, Mexican heels, chisel toes)? I need them in glossy black, no fancy stitchings, because I often need to wear them with a suit.

Thank in advance for any good tips!

chet · February 2nd, 2005, 08:44 AM

One thing I've found to be true about cowboy boots:

It's a lot easier to ride horses with them on as opposed to running shoes etc. Cowboy boots fit right in those stirrups.
Yee haw!

DADGAD · February 2nd, 2005, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chet

One thing I've found to be true about cowboy boots:

It's a lot easier to ride horses with them on as opposed to running shoes etc. Cowboy boots fit right in those stirrups.
Yee haw!

Uh-oh. Do we have to say if we own a horse or not? I hope boots and a guitar is sufficiently complimentary!

marquis de jonny · February 2nd, 2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DADGAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by chet

One thing I've found to be true about cowboy boots:

It's a lot easier to ride horses with them on as opposed to running shoes etc. Cowboy boots fit right in those stirrups.
Yee haw!

Uh-oh. Do we have to say if we own a horse or not? I hope boots and a guitar is sufficiently complimentary!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

gtrjones · February 2nd, 2005, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by undafonk

... I'll be in New York later in February, can someone point me to a good place where I can find some Santa Fe boots (half high, Mexican heels, chisel toes)? I need them in glossy black, no fancy stitchings, because I often need to wear them with a suit.

Thank in advance for any good tips!

I've had good luck w/ www.caboots.com

Once you find a style, you can specify colors, toes, heels, tops, etc.

Good Luck

nocasterbert · February 2nd, 2005, 11:21 AM

i`m not oklahomaan or texan, not even american but i feel kinda naked on stage without my cowboy boots.

they`re very comfortable to for they`re all leather
and i hate synthetic materials for shoes anyhow.

DAK · February 2nd, 2005, 01:33 PM

Wore 'em a lot when I lived in Sacramento. Haven't worn 'em often since moving back to LA in '82, but often enough that I'm glad I didn't give 'em away. They still look and feel good.

chet · February 2nd, 2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DADGAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by chet

One thing I've found to be true about cowboy boots:

It's a lot easier to ride horses with them on as opposed to running shoes etc. Cowboy boots fit right in those stirrups.
Yee haw!

Uh-oh. Do we have to say if we own a horse or not? I hope boots and a guitar is sufficiently complimentary!

I always had trouble getting my feet into stirrups with running shoes. I'd hate to think what would happen if I got thrown off with them on.

jericho60 · February 2nd, 2005, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandyMarie

Are there other shoes besides cowboy boots, engineer/motorcycle boots, and All Stars?

:D

My girl friends always wear the cutest heels but for me, even with a dress, I can't go without my vintage 1940's Acme's - I'd dress like Dale Evans every day of my life if I could! :^)

I do have a pair of engineer boots that I've had forever. Even they start killin' my feet after awhile, though.

Gotta be comfortable...4 hours on your feet for a gig, with 1 foot riding a volume pedal all night, it can get to ya.

Raymond · February 2nd, 2005, 04:05 PM

Guys, one question about repairing boots. I've had the same 4 pair of boots since the 90s. I've resoled them a few times and in Venezuela that's very cheap. Now, the sole of two of my favorite pair needs replacement again so I went to one of these shoe repair shops and the estimate is like 80 bucks per pair! Does that sound right to you? I could get new boots in Venezuela for that money!!!! Any other suggestions?…

Raymond · February 2nd, 2005, 04:05 PM

Guys, one question about repairing boots. I've had the same 4 pair of boots since the 90s. I've resoled them a few times and in Venezuela that's very cheap. Now, the sole of two of my favorite pair needs replacement again so I went to one of these shoe repair shops and the estimate is like 80 bucks per pair! Does that sound right to you? I could get new boots in Venezuela for that money!!!! Any other suggestions?…

BTW, check out Venezuelan boots in this link Loblan
They have a version in english...

February 1st, 2005, 06:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
Big Cookie RIP Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 670	If you have BIG feet........... I'm a 15 or 16 and all I wear is boots unless have shorts on. My boots come from http://www.olatheboots.com/ They have been in business for 125+ years and they still make first rate boots with no corners cut. Sometimes you have to wait a month or so, but I have boots that they made for me that still look outstanding after 25 years. They are also wonderful people to deal with. __________________ Best Blues, Cookie Texas, its a way of life.............. http://www.cookiecrumbs.tv

February 1st, 2005, 07:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tele295 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 5,051 14 Photos	I got two pair of Ariat boots at a sale a while back - a dress black pair with a soft point, and some brown beater ropers. I often wear them to work, around town, etc. No-one really looks twice. Then again, this is horse country. __________________ Jill Martini Soiree - Fretalian Jazz Manouche www.jillmartinisoiree.com www.reverbnation.com/jillmartinisoiree

February 1st, 2005, 09:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,765 64 Photos	Are there other shoes besides cowboy boots, engineer/motorcycle boots, and All Stars? :D My girl friends always wear the cutest heels but for me, even with a dress, I can't go without my vintage 1940's Acme's - I'd dress like Dale Evans every day of my life if I could! :^) __________________ http://www.facebook.com/mandymarieandthecoolhandlukes

February 2nd, 2005, 02:59 AM	#28 (permalink)
petebradt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Niner Country Posts: 4,255 12 Photos	I wear them But only for dress events and gigs. Wear western shirts for gigs and dress events too. Won't, however, do the hat thing. Did it as a kit but not interested in that, now. For the hard to fit, there's the Alberta Boot Company, in Canada. You get your foot traced and measured, and they build the boots to your feet. I have Dan Posts (had to special order them) but eventually I'll get some from Alberta.

February 2nd, 2005, 03:18 AM	#29 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 2,387 15 Photos	Well you'd be surprised but during the late 70's and all through the 80's cowboy buts were THE shoe for the "rebelius" young people in Greece.So much that most policemen drug you to the nearest station when they saw you wearing them. They are totally the fashion boot for models & female bouzouki singers these days too (even though they way they wear them is an insult to this century old tradition ) __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" http://superfunk12.com/

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February 1st, 2005, 09:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
PamweChete TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Nashville TN Age: 60 Posts: 55	I have tried wearing western style boots since moving to the USA but I am having a hard time getting comfortable in them. Normally I wear veldtschoens from the Couteney Boot Company that I brought here with me. A soft impala hide boot.....can't beat em'. http://www.courteneyboot.com

February 1st, 2005, 10:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
Kingtone Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Camillus, NY Age: 54 Posts: 529 5 Photos	I've been wearing cowboy boots for about 25 years now, I'm kinda partial to Tony Lamas'.......

February 1st, 2005, 11:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 60 Posts: 9,713 3 Photos	I have a pair that I've had forever but they don't fit too well anymore. I need to get a pair made to fit my feet. I'd wear them all the time if I did. Or at least on stage and special occasions.

February 2nd, 2005, 01:15 AM	#27 (permalink)
Muttcaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico Age: 51 Posts: 961	I do, but I think you could say they're part of the uniform: http://www.bryankimsey.com/ranch/dec_jessie1.JPG I have, let's see....2 pair of Durango work boots, a pair of Double H lace-up ropers, a pair of brown Tony Lamas that's sort of a "go to town" boot, and a pair of black TL's that are for church.

February 2nd, 2005, 04:33 AM	#30 (permalink)
undafonk RIP Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 661 58 Photos	Can't find any good one here... ... I'll be in New York later in February, can someone point me to a good place where I can find some Santa Fe boots (half high, Mexican heels, chisel toes)? I need them in glossy black, no fancy stitchings, because I often need to wear them with a suit. Thank in advance for any good tips!

February 2nd, 2005, 08:44 AM	#31 (permalink)
chet Banned Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Jersey Shore Age: 48 Posts: 13,814	One thing I've found to be true about cowboy boots: It's a lot easier to ride horses with them on as opposed to running shoes etc. Cowboy boots fit right in those stirrups. Yee haw!

February 2nd, 2005, 11:21 AM	#35 (permalink)
nocasterbert Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: switzerland Age: 51 Posts: 407 3 Photos	i`m not oklahomaan or texan, not even american but i feel kinda naked on stage without my cowboy boots. they`re very comfortable to for they`re all leather and i hate synthetic materials for shoes anyhow.

February 2nd, 2005, 01:33 PM	#36 (permalink)
DAK Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 808	Justins... from more'n 20 years ago... Wore 'em a lot when I lived in Sacramento. Haven't worn 'em often since moving back to LA in '82, but often enough that I'm glad I didn't give 'em away. They still look and feel good. __________________ DAK

February 2nd, 2005, 04:05 PM	#39 (permalink)
Raymond Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 2,373 3 Photos	Repair question Guys, one question about repairing boots. I've had the same 4 pair of boots since the 90s. I've resoled them a few times and in Venezuela that's very cheap. Now, the sole of two of my favorite pair needs replacement again so I went to one of these shoe repair shops and the estimate is like 80 bucks per pair! Does that sound right to you? I could get new boots in Venezuela for that money!!!! Any other suggestions?… __________________ "That's a hard pill to swallow, buddy; when you find out what the blues is all about"

February 2nd, 2005, 04:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
Raymond Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 2,373 3 Photos	Repair question Guys, one question about repairing boots. I've had the same 4 pair of boots since the 90s. I've resoled them a few times and in Venezuela that's very cheap. Now, the sole of two of my favorite pair needs replacement again so I went to one of these shoe repair shops and the estimate is like 80 bucks per pair! Does that sound right to you? I could get new boots in Venezuela for that money!!!! Any other suggestions?… BTW, check out Venezuelan boots in this link Loblan They have a version in english... __________________ "That's a hard pill to swallow, buddy; when you find out what the blues is all about"

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