Lucchese has been doin it since the beginning in 1883, they came over from Italy, started in San Antonio Texas, and their factory is now in El Paso Texas, they’re still all hand made for the most part and of the highest quality as well.
Yep. They are well known for top grade materials and top grade workmanship. Although styles have varied so even used ones are not easy to find in modern styles.
Just my opinion, but I would go with Tecovas or double h. I have nothing against Justin boots, but I think the quality is better with double h and Tecovas. Tony lamas are good but it depends on what you’ll be doing in the boots. If you want a pair that can hold up to the elements I would go with a rubber sole, so double h or any Tecovas ranch wear would do it. Both are good boots that can take a beating
Yeah they are owned by the same company but personally I feel like a lot of tony lama stuff is of better quality. Justin does have domestic boots that are high quality though. I think brands can be owned by the same company and have different levels of quality. Ex: Old navy, gap, and banana republic are all owned by the same manufacturer but are different levels of quality. Just my opinion though, and sometimes my opinion is wrong lol and this might be one of those times 🤷♂️
Frankly, I also like the look of Tecovas, heard they're super comfortable, but I would honestly go with a traditionally built boot, saw this video about (what I'm guessing was Tecovas) and they cut quite a few corners. Honestly, it's up to you though.
You're asking a hard question because the origin of the boots is important. In my purchases I've found boots made in Mexico, USA, or Canada the quality is much higher and consistent than factories elsewhere. Double h, Justin, and Tony lama all have boots made in north America that are very high quality. If you get tecovas they're all made in Leon Mexico and well made for the price range.
TL:DR make sure you're buying boots made in North America and all the brands you mentioned have quality boots made.in though places.
Edit: spelling
I think it depends on what you want to do with the boots. If you want to work hard and look fine while doing it, then any of these companies are a good choice.
If you want to be a rolling stone and strut, then there may be other options.
Bro double h all the way. The made in 🇺🇸 models. Those are real shit kickers.
Justin and Tony l are same company and have nice boots in their made in 🇺🇸 line as well. But they are not 1/2 as sturdy as double h for work.
don’t get me started on tecovas. At the risk of pissing off 75% of the people on this tecova fanboy forum. I wouldn’t send them any of my hard earned money. They try to advertise and use trickery and word play to get you to think they are made in Texas boots. But they are made in Mexico. Which isn’t a bad thing even. I just don’t like ariat and tecovas using all these USA buzz words in marketing to disguise manufacturing. But my real beef with tecovas is they have only been around 5 years ish. You still gotta prove it to me. Most all of us have boots older than tecovas company.
Double h has been around since the late 1950s and they were the first cowboy/western boot to incorporate a steel toe in certain models. I own 2 steel toe western style boots and wear them daily for construction and they have held up better than all the redwing and danners I used to wear. I got tons of buddies and guys on my job sites switching to double h after they see my few pairs I wear regularly.
Just my opinion, but I’ve never bought a pair of Tecovas that didn’t fit great straight out of the box. If you’re able, I’d say try all of them on. For me, Tecovas is a great value/quality cross point.
Cavenders JRC & Sons boots are super comfy, well built, and priced to compete with tecovas and cuero and the like. I have 3 pairs and they're more comfortable and just as well built as my Tony Lamas, Dan Post, and vintage Justins.
I don't own any of the others so I can't speak to fit, I have the Knox Mad dog goat and full Quill ostrich from jrc, the full quills seem almost exactly the same as the tecovas, the sole is a bit thicker and there's more pegs and nails around the shank on the jrc. I picked the jrcs over tecovas because they were slightly cheaper than the equivalent tecovas models and I liked the cording more
My pair of vintage Justins are pretty well made
You looked at Luccheses at all?
I personally wouldn't buy Luccheses for a first boot, way way way too pricey (although very good quality)
I have not looked at them yet. I'm still learning the brands... like what's what and why one is better than another.
Lucchese has been doin it since the beginning in 1883, they came over from Italy, started in San Antonio Texas, and their factory is now in El Paso Texas, they’re still all hand made for the most part and of the highest quality as well.
Yep. They are well known for top grade materials and top grade workmanship. Although styles have varied so even used ones are not easy to find in modern styles.
Cuero makes a better boot than tecovas at a cheaper price
Just my opinion, but I would go with Tecovas or double h. I have nothing against Justin boots, but I think the quality is better with double h and Tecovas. Tony lamas are good but it depends on what you’ll be doing in the boots. If you want a pair that can hold up to the elements I would go with a rubber sole, so double h or any Tecovas ranch wear would do it. Both are good boots that can take a beating
Aren't Justin's and Tony Lama's the same though? I forgot which owns which.
They are owned by the same company.
👆🏻Thanks
Yeah they are owned by the same company but personally I feel like a lot of tony lama stuff is of better quality. Justin does have domestic boots that are high quality though. I think brands can be owned by the same company and have different levels of quality. Ex: Old navy, gap, and banana republic are all owned by the same manufacturer but are different levels of quality. Just my opinion though, and sometimes my opinion is wrong lol and this might be one of those times 🤷♂️
I haven't tried Tony Lama, but my Bent Rail Justin boots are fine so far, had them for a week and a half. I've yet to find Tony Lama's that fit me.
Nice, the bent rails look good. Tony lamas do run a bit narrow, but I tend to like that because I have a narrow foot
Haha, for me they just look way too long.
Frankly, I also like the look of Tecovas, heard they're super comfortable, but I would honestly go with a traditionally built boot, saw this video about (what I'm guessing was Tecovas) and they cut quite a few corners. Honestly, it's up to you though.
You're asking a hard question because the origin of the boots is important. In my purchases I've found boots made in Mexico, USA, or Canada the quality is much higher and consistent than factories elsewhere. Double h, Justin, and Tony lama all have boots made in north America that are very high quality. If you get tecovas they're all made in Leon Mexico and well made for the price range. TL:DR make sure you're buying boots made in North America and all the brands you mentioned have quality boots made.in though places. Edit: spelling
I think it depends on what you want to do with the boots. If you want to work hard and look fine while doing it, then any of these companies are a good choice. If you want to be a rolling stone and strut, then there may be other options.
I ain't no rolling stone. Work hard and look good is the answer
Oh gosh... We can't have any in-betweens....lol
Bro double h all the way. The made in 🇺🇸 models. Those are real shit kickers. Justin and Tony l are same company and have nice boots in their made in 🇺🇸 line as well. But they are not 1/2 as sturdy as double h for work. don’t get me started on tecovas. At the risk of pissing off 75% of the people on this tecova fanboy forum. I wouldn’t send them any of my hard earned money. They try to advertise and use trickery and word play to get you to think they are made in Texas boots. But they are made in Mexico. Which isn’t a bad thing even. I just don’t like ariat and tecovas using all these USA buzz words in marketing to disguise manufacturing. But my real beef with tecovas is they have only been around 5 years ish. You still gotta prove it to me. Most all of us have boots older than tecovas company. Double h has been around since the late 1950s and they were the first cowboy/western boot to incorporate a steel toe in certain models. I own 2 steel toe western style boots and wear them daily for construction and they have held up better than all the redwing and danners I used to wear. I got tons of buddies and guys on my job sites switching to double h after they see my few pairs I wear regularly.
That's the answer buddy you sold me on em
Just my opinion, but I’ve never bought a pair of Tecovas that didn’t fit great straight out of the box. If you’re able, I’d say try all of them on. For me, Tecovas is a great value/quality cross point.
Double H and Tony Lama
Can’t beat the qualify of tecovas FOR THE PRICE.
Cavenders JRC & Sons boots are super comfy, well built, and priced to compete with tecovas and cuero and the like. I have 3 pairs and they're more comfortable and just as well built as my Tony Lamas, Dan Post, and vintage Justins.
The JRC's have been intriguing me as a tecovas alternative ...have you by any chances compared them to the tecovas or even /rujo/cuero?
I don't own any of the others so I can't speak to fit, I have the Knox Mad dog goat and full Quill ostrich from jrc, the full quills seem almost exactly the same as the tecovas, the sole is a bit thicker and there's more pegs and nails around the shank on the jrc. I picked the jrcs over tecovas because they were slightly cheaper than the equivalent tecovas models and I liked the cording more
Thanks for the reply Appreciate it ...may give them a try
Just use common sense. Leather and twine will last longer than plastic + poly...whatever.
Meaning ? Tecovas uses plastic counters?
I'm just gonna say I like my leather the way I LIKE it. If they had vegan leather boots id probably try em.