Cowboy boots

[Bamaboots]

I have a modest collection of cowboy boots that I've been accumulating for years. It's a mix of bespoke/MTM's, vintage factory boots; both small and large Co's. and a few pairs from makers I didn't have access to but because I wanted some of their boots, I've taken a chance at auction on a few pairs over the years. I joined this spot when I did because I was trying to find some information on the maker of the below boots. That dried up quickly and my interest around here did as well as it was mostly crickets concerning cowboy boots. Kind of sad considering one of the finest Cowboy Boot makers around spends time on this site. Maybe if Kirby Allison had a bespoke pair made and did a video series on it, the C&TMR's might jump on board . Oh wait, he has.

Anyway, there is a series of these vids covering fit to finish.

These are the boots I was speaking of. Bought off the bay for about $50. Took a few years but I found that Mr. Wilson had put himself through the Boot and Saddle Making trade school at Okmulgee, OK; now closed. He also put himself through barber school. I finally tracked the number down to a barbershop in Cheyenne, WY that was once owned by Mr. Wilson. Unfortunately, he had passed by the time the info came to me.

 

[Bamaboots]

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[beargonefishing]

I have a modest collection of cowboy boots that I've been accumulating for years. It's a mix of bespoke/MTM's, vintage factory boots; both small and large Co's. and a few pairs from makers I didn't have access to but because I wanted some of their boots, I've taken a chance at auction on a few pairs over the years. I joined this spot when I did because I was trying to find some information on the maker of the below boots. That dried up quickly and my interest around here did as well as it was mostly crickets concerning cowboy boots. Kind of sad considering one of the finest Cowboy Boot makers around spends time on this site. Maybe if Kirby Allison had a bespoke pair made and did a video series on it, the C&TMR's might jump on board . Oh wait, he has.

Anyway, there is a series of these vids covering fit to finish.

These are the boots I was speaking of. Bought off the bay for about $50. Took a few years but I found that Mr. Wilson had put himself through the Boot and Saddle Making trade school at Okmulgee, OK; now closed. He also put himself through barber school. I finally tracked the number down to a barbershop in Cheyenne, WY that was once owned by Mr. Wilson. Unfortunately, he had passed by the time the info came to me.
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These look great. They also look like they would fit @Texasmade weird ass hobbit stumps.

 

[Texasmade]

These look great. They also look like they would fit @Texasmade weird ass hobbit stumps.

I know my PAWG feet turn you on.

 

[Bamaboots]

Stallion Boot Co.

 

[SixOhNine]

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Lee Miller's a great guy and loves both bootmaking and sharing his knowledge of the craft. Charlotte, the woman that has apprenticed with him for the last seven years or so, is also pretty cool.

 

[gnatty8]

Those top boots are beauties. Curious what you use to keep them looking so good. I use the neutral Alden boot cream on mine, and that usually does the trick, but I know others swear by Bick's stuff, although I've never tried it. The heels on those are perfect IMO. One other thing I've never liked (that those don't seem to suffer from) is an overly wide or flared out shaft.

 

[Bamaboots]

Thank you. Nothing too often but I try to wipe them off after every wear, socks work fine and every so often I apply some Bick 4 and that's with exotics and smooth leathers. I won't engage in a leather conditioner debate, it's just what I've been using for years and I've seen some crazy arguments over this. Used Lexol before that but that started with saddles and other gear before I ever started paying a lot of attention to boot care. Both work fine for me. One thing I won't use is saddle soap. If boots need that much cleaning I use liquid Ivory soap. Folks should use whatever they're comfortable with and there are a bunch of products out there. For polish I use Saphir. Crazy color selections. I used to use Meltonian before they went to s....

 

[gnatty8]

Thank you. Nothing too often but I try to wipe them off after every wear, socks work fine and every so often I apply some Bick 4 and that's with exotics and smooth leathers. I won't engage in a leather conditioner debate, it's just what I've been using for years and I've seen some crazy arguments over this. Used Lexol before that but that started with saddles and other gear before I ever started paying a lot of attention to boot care. Both work fine for me. One thing I won't use is saddle soap. If boots need that much cleaning I use liquid Ivory soap. Folks should use whatever they're comfortable with and there are a bunch of products out there. For polish I use Saphir. Crazy color selections. I used to use Meltonian before they went to s....

Yeah, same with Meltonian, which I'd used for shoes, and just didn't seem to do as well as Saphir. The Alden boot cream seems to do the job for me, but I'd assume the formulations of most of these neutral creams are probably pretty close to each other.

 

[Bamaboots]

A couple of books that will cause you to get off your hip. The boots are 60’s era Tony Lama kangaroo/calf with three rows of stitching, one of which is variegated.

 

[gnatty8]

A couple of books that will cause you to get off your hip. The boots are 60’s era Tony Lama kangaroo/calf with three rows of stitching, one of which is variegated.
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What??? Those are nice man, would almost be enough for me to rock those with a pair of denim short shorts to show off that craftsmanship lol

 

[edinatlanta]

Even I can tell those are awesome

 

[Bamaboots]

What??? Those are nice man, would almost be enough for me to rock those with a pair of denim short shorts to show off that craftsmanship lol

Thanks. Maybe just cuff your jeans a little higher and stay away from the jorts.

 

[Bamaboots]

Jesse Bogle in black cherry elephant and kangaroo.

 

[Bamaboots]

Kimmel Boot Co. Made when Eddie was alive and running the shop.