Cowboy boot question

[SouthernGent46]

Hello,
There are a pair of vintage Justin American Alligator Boots i want. They are from the 1990s and are in good condition. They are for 225.00. I don't know if i should pay that much or what. Thank you and i really need advice!

 

[bbob2013]

Hello,
There are a pair of vintage Justin American Alligator Boots i want. They are from the 1990s and are in good condition. They are for 225.00. I don't know if i should pay that much or what. Thank you and i really need advice!

Can you try them on to confirm fit? That hide needs to be conditioned properly to avoid drying and splitting, are you able to handle the boot before committing to purchase? Is there something unique about them that makes them desirable or do you like them just because they are exotics?

The price seems fair, but if you can’t verify they have been in an attic or uncared for, then I would pass.

 

[SouthernGent46]

Can you try them on to confirm fit? That hide needs to be conditioned properly to avoid drying and splitting, are you able to handle the boot before committing to purchase? Is there something unique about them that makes them desirable or do you like them just because they are exotics?

The price seems fair, but if you can’t verify they have been in an attic or uncared for, then I would pass.

They are from Ebay and they are American alligator, i will post photos for you to see

 

[SouthernGent46]

wouldn't let me send pics

 

[SouthernGent46]

Can you try them on to confirm fit? That hide needs to be conditioned properly to avoid drying and splitting, are you able to handle the boot before committing to purchase? Is there something unique about them that makes them desirable or do you like them just because they are exotics?

The price seems fair, but if you can’t verify they have been in an attic or uncared for, then I would pass.

I dont know if i want to pay that much for 30 year old boots can you check

 

[bbob2013]

If it were me I would pass.

 

[SouthernGent46]

If it were me I would pass.

They are in good condition might just get new pair for 700, is that bad, Lucchese Full quill ostrich

 

[bbob2013]

Depends. There are several quality levels within Lucchese. Those could be low end Lucchese’ pretending to be classics. What you want is Lucchese Classics line or equivalent. I would focus more on fit and what speaks to you rather than price or exotics. I would not buy without trying on to confirm fit. Fit first then go from there.

 

[SouthernGent46]

Depends. There are several quality levels within Lucchese. Those could be low end Lucchese’ pretending to be classics. What you want is Lucchese Classics line or equivalent. I would focus more on fit and what speaks to you rather than price or exotics. I would not buy without trying on to confirm fit. Fit first then go from there.

Check the Lucchese Luke for me and see what you think!

 

[bbob2013]

Seems pretty standard boot. If it fits and you like it go for it! I’m not up to date on their lines, but I would only purchase their “Classic” line or whatever the equivalent is these days. There is a cowboy boot thread on here somewhere, it has god info if you search for it.

 

[SouthernGent46]

Seems pretty standard boot. If it fits and you like it go for it! I’m not up to date on their lines, but I would only purchase their “Classic” line or whatever the equivalent is these days. There is a cowboy boot thread on here somewhere, it has god info if you search for it.

Thanks so much Bob!