Knives and Boots

[Horsewright]

Dave, tight as in a fight to get your foot into the boot or just snug?
I tried two different styles of Tecovas and could not get my foot into the boot. Glad Tecovas has great customer service and took both pair back.
Thanks for the information on these boots

Probably somewhere in-between. The pull loops are made I think for boot hooks of which I don't have any. Took a bit of wiggling at first to get my big knife maker sausage fingers in the pull loops. Once I did, I could get them on fairly easily. I always used a boot jack to get them off. They have broken in too with time and are easier now then they were to pull on.

We have an old western store down in Bakersfield called The Emporium. Been there since 1919. They carry the Hyers in stock. I was able to ask them about what folks thought about them and it was very positive. I also tried on a couple of pairs. I ended up buying directly from Hyer off of their website as The Emporium would have had to order my 11.5 size anyway. They shipped quickly and with free shipping.

They were tight don't get me wrong, but not a struggle tight. Hold onto them loops and push down and stand up at the same time, pop in goes your foot. I would buy again. Hope that helps

These are Twisted Xs that I now use as shop boots. Couple of new sheets of AEB-L came in yesterday afternoon.

 

[adluginb]

These are Tony Lamas are my favorite pair. They just fit me perfectly.



Tony Lama 11 1/2 D

Lucchese. 11 1/2D

Ariats 12D

Rios of Mercedes 12 D but a tight toe box so going with 12EE or 11 1/2 EE next time. I do leave them in boot stretchers when not wearing.

Planning on going to local boot barn this weekend and try some different styles on. May try those Hyer’s like posted above.

 

[RLB0414]

Probably somewhere in-between. The pull loops are made I think for boot hooks of which I don't have any. Took a bit of wiggling at first to get my big knife maker sausage fingers in the pull loops. Once I did, I could get them on fairly easily. I always used a boot jack to get them off. They have broken in too with time and are easier now then they were to pull on.

We have an old western store down in Bakersfield called The Emporium. Been there since 1919. They carry the Hyers in stock. I was able to ask them about what folks thought about them and it was very positive. I also tried on a couple of pairs. I ended up buying directly from Hyer off of their website as The Emporium would have had to order my 11.5 size anyway. They shipped quickly and with free shipping.

They were tight don't get me wrong, but not a struggle tight. Hold onto them loops and push down and stand up at the same time, pop in goes your foot. I would buy again. Hope that helps

These are Twisted Xs that I now use as shop boots. Couple of new sheets of AEB-L came in yesterday afternoon.

Thank you Dave. The information helps greatly.

These are Tony Lamas are my favorite pair. They just fit me perfectly.

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Tony Lama 11 1/2 D

Lucchese. 11 1/2D

Ariats 12D

Rios of Mercedes 12 D but a tight toe box so going with 12EE or 11 1/2 EE next time. I do leave them in boot stretchers when not wearing.

Planning on going to local boot barn this weekend and try some different styles on. May try those Hyer’s like posted above.

Wish my local boot barn carried them.
I cannot get my foot into the shoe of Lucchese. I still have defensive lineman calves. I cannot justify the cost and not be able to easily slip my foot in.
This discussion is getting close to costing some of us some money.

 

[jbmonkey]

put in a Les George design for y'all......

 

[adluginb]

 

[jbmonkey]

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great pairing there. dig on both.....

 

[Horsewright]

 

[RLB0414]

This thread could get expensive.

 

[norcalAF]

 

[Horsewright]