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As a lifelong boot wearer, both for work and for a night out with my wife, I can say I'm very impressed with my Tecovas. I have three pairs and that are very comfortable and I love the calf skin uppers. Now if you have the money, nothing beats a custom pair of boots made exclusively for you, but that's a minimum of $2500 and that's a luxury. But a $300 Tecovas, is a very handsome boot in my opinion.

As a retired cobbler, among many other trades, I agree with your analysis. However, I wore a pair of Tony Llama boots for years while working in my leather shop that were the most well-balanced pair of foot-ware that I have ever had on my feet. I am naturally not very graceful on my feet, but that pair of boots were almost like walking bare-footed. Quality of materials? That's another topic; mine were great, but that was 30 years ago.

I've been wearing cowboy boots for 30 years. The last 3 years I have been wearing Tecovas Boots. I must say that customer service has been great. My first pair I ordered the same size as I had been wearing and they didn't fit. Tecovas paid for return shipping and sent me the right size immediately. I love the quality of the boots from the materials especially the lining, to the leather stack heels. They are comfortable to wear all day. In fact they are more comfortable than my sneakers. Finally I love my boot jack. The boots have a snug fit when putting them on, but that means there is not a lot of slip and slide. I have never gotten a blister. The boot jack makes taking the boots off much easier for a stiff old man.

this video came at a time right when i’m looking to pick up boots. being here in Austin, i could go into Tecovas myself but having this knowledge going into it all, really helps.

It’s a weird time for retail sales. I happed to stop in a boot store recently. All the $200 dollar boots had plastic soles and synthetic inner linings. (For the most part.). Many of the major brands were also made in China. Most of the boots on the shelf comparable to the Tecovas were $300-$400. I realize some boots are meant for work, but for $275, if I’m buying dress boots, I’d buy the Tecovas because of the better materials and being made likely by actual people nearby. As opposed to a massive factory that ships millions of boots by cargo ship.

The stiffer leather, stitching, and center piping on the Tony Lamas are there to keep the shaft from sagging and falling over. I'd give them a slight edge on shaft durability, otherwise agree with everything else.

Appreciate the review. Just now considering the purchase of a pair of Tecovas boots. Like many of their models on the website. Choosing one is the tough part. You nailed many of the important build points.

I've said that before, myself! Tecovas boots are the Thursday Boots of the cowboy boot world. I have five pair: The Jasper, Earl, Nolan, Cooper, and Townes. Definitely more for "show" than hard use in my opinion, but that's fine because I don't work on a ranch, I wear them casually!

I have a pair of Tony Lama boots that I bought in 1996 that I still wear occasionally. The wood arch is starting to come apart, possibly from my over-oiling the boots, but they still wear great.

Love the video. I’ve been wearing Lamas for 20 yrs. My oldest pair was my father’s. He bought then back in 1979. All my boots from Lama have held up. I won’t wear any other boot.

I love the comparison aspect to this! And I was wondering about Tecovas, they’re about the only big-name kind of cowboy boots I don’t have in my collection!

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I'd love to see you cut apart some Chisos boots. The owner is a really interesting guy and has garnered a cult-like love for his boots!

You gotta include Double H. Over 65 years of western boots made in the USA. I know Pennsylvania isn't exactly a western heritage mecca, but a long history of boot making none the less.

I have 4 pair of Tecovas boots ranging from strictly dress boot to work boot. I also have them in Calfskin, cowhide leather, and ostrich. I also have pairs from other companies, that I love, but Tecovas really stands out amongst the competition. Style, durability, and comfort with the price point makes them, for me, the hands down winner. That being said, I think your videos are always fair, and I love watching them. I bought some Thursday brand sneakers after using your videos to do a little research. Thank you for all the hard work, and consistency.

Great video - thanks. This class of boots makes up a huge fraction of the market. I really hope these aren't the only two boots in this class you cut apart (Double H, Ariat...)

I'd agree that tecovas are the Thursday boots of the cowboy boot world. Most of their boots are meant for show more than work, but if you get the chance it would be cool to see a comparison to something like the bandera from their ranch wear line that is built more for work.

The best channel; so in dept with goin in on boots, im glad you came up on my recommendations! ❤️❤️

Your testing is very thorough and informative. It would be interesting to see how some of the legacy brands have changed throughout the years to see if what was once a very high-end brand has been slowly declining in material and workmanship quality throughout the years. Another good comparison would be comparable lines of the same parent brand like Justin vs. Tony Lama, vs. Nocona.

I’ve had a pair of sand shark Tecovas for about a year now. Love them. I’m pretty rough on my boots and have no issues yet and wear them most days

Tecovas is definitely a fashion boot line, but they’re doing great. Just remember not to roll your jeans when wearing cowboy boots! You have to stack them on the heel of your boots.

I had a pair of Tecovas once. And muddy conditions the lemon wood pegs pulled out. They replaced the boots for free. My second pair got super wet and never dried properly. I switched to Nicks because I needed a boot to fit my job better. But the time I wore the boots I really enjoyed them over other cowboy boots.

Great series so far. One thing about tecovas is a big part of their marketing is getting more people into the western lifestyle. Most of their boots are more designed for casual/dressy wear. They do have some styles more suited for ranch work and horsemanship. Overall having had both tecovas and Justin's made in the same factory as most tony lamas I'd go with tecovas.

This chanel is literally the best, the scientist of shoes ! and so entertaining!

My oldest Tony Lamas have made it 30 years with only one resole. They've been ridden hard and put away wet, but even with abuse, they fit like a glove and look great with all of their battle scars. A little mink oil and polish makes them suitable for polite company. My other pair is 20 years old and still on the original soles.The USA Tony Lamas are hard to beat, they do what they're supposed to do, like a good horse.

I can tell you right now that the Tony lamas will last longer than the tecovas for actual ranch work. The tecovas have that frail material in the heel and the toe and because of that, long exposure to the south Texas heat quite literally melts it and leaves the boots warped. Threw them out after about 1 week of working in them.

The only boots I’ve worn have been ariat boots, they’re comfortable and durable, I’ve recently been purchasing Thursday boots and those are amazing. I’ve been wanting tecovas and now they’re is a store right down the street from me and I’ll definitely be checking those out and getting me a pair.

I have a pair of the tecovas “Midland”work boots in Bison. Hard to break in but worthwhile- tough work boots. Love to see your take on it.

Fair accessment I'd say. This by a boot retailer and repairer myself since 1976. That said I'm proud to offer Tony Lama and Justin boots in my business today as my family sold them when I was in grade school.

Tecovas was my first pair of cowboy boots. I love them because they aren't super showy, especially in black they can just look like dress shoes but have the cowboy aesthetic, quite comfortable for me. Something like Ariat didn't fit as well with my small narrow feet and you can't beat that price.

I was a first time Cowboy Boot buyer...Tried on over 6 brands and 20 styles. Tecova's won me over easily. I'm also not super country so I wanted a more modern style to wear out in the city. Tecova's are extremely well made for the price

I’ve just started getting into boots more seriously and investing more money on higher quality footwear that’ll last me. Used your reviews on Solovair vs Docs and now deciding if I want to move up from Ariat to another cowboy boot brand. Thanks for these reviews and breakdowns, they’re super helpful and so useful as someone very conscious about my spending - I want to make sure I’m not wasting my money! Had my eye on some Tecovas recently and this just sealed the deal for me!

Bought my first pair of cowboy boots, and purchased a pair of Tacovas. Although I am new to this kind of boot, they are well made, very comfortable and as a bonus, smell great!

So excited about the cowboy boot videos!! I love good thick real leather. It's hard to find it nowdays where everything is made so disposable. There isn't even a cobbler in my area within hours of me.

Great review and comparison. I just bought that exact style of Tecova Boot at their Austin store last month on my visit from Hawaii.

Thank you for such an informative boot review video. Its was a big help.

I've been curious about Tecovas for a minute, thanks for making this! would love to see you do a video on the Galway boot from Dubarry. ✌️

Crazy to me they would use superior materials throughout and then have such a terrible counter and toe material. Also they are $50 more than the TL which are often found heavily discounted. DTC has been a mixed bag for me. Best product so far has been BOSS shotshell.

As a big fan of western boots including Tecovas, this was a great video!! Definitely one of the better boot reviews I’ve seen. Well executed video!! Subscribed

Exactly what I said in the comments of the Tony Lama video - Tecovas are the Thursday boots of the cowboy boot world. I like the simple roper style boots they have much more than the square toe. Seem to be worth the price to me if you’re into cowboy boots

I love to see the cowboy boots! Keep em coming!

I hadn't worn boots on a daily basis for years. I Bought some Tecovas 3 years ago and now that's all I wear. I recently switch to their zipper boots and they fit so much better. I have high arches so instead of getting a wide boot to help get them on now I can wear a narrower boot with a much more of a snug fit. Big fan of the Tecovas.

As a wearer of TL boots now for going on 10 years or so, I really love how they fit MY feet. They are very comfortable, last, and look good for years on end. I’ve tried a handful of different boot manufacturers, and keep coming back to TL. That said, I’m looking to get a black pair this summer, and I got my eye on “The Doc”, by Tecovas. They are right around my price point (for non exotic) for boots and they look really good. No idea of how they will actually fit and feel though. I herd that they run a half to full size smaller as well. Wondering if anyone can comment on that. I will be blind ordering the size as there is not a store around me that sells them. 🤠

I walked into my first Tecovas this week as I have been doing some work there. Was impressed with the store, staff, & definitely the boots. That calfskin upper & liner was buttery soft & supple. They also have a cross section of one of the boots innthe shop which I analyzed before coming here. I don't where cowboy boots, but appreciate good craftsmanship & workbooks which is what cowboy boots are intended to be. I don't know where Tony Lamas are made but if it's not made here in the States having leather goods handmade in Léon Mexico is the place you want leather goods made, & especially boots. I met a few of their corporate guys & they were cool (both in TX) & seemed passionate about their product & branding. Another big plus is my store has discounted (outlet) sales so we can get some savings, & they treat their employees right all of whom have multiple pairs of Tecovas due to the company being really cool about getting their employees product & good discounts. Whike this is the under $300 (& you can even get the outlet stuff under $200!) I really like their goat & bison (they also have exotics like Ostruch, Caiman, etc). They also offer some Vibram soled boots for those of us that need good traction & want a well built cowboy boot style for work. I have never owned cowboy boots & rarely ride, but am often tempted to grab a pair tomorrow especially after watching this to ensure the quality.

I love my tecovas. I have the Prescott, and it's a super tough boot. I'm hard on my boots being in southwest Kansas, and so far they have tested out well. They are a round toe, which is my one complaint, but it's very minut in the grand scheme of things.

You’ll see similarities in both brands as well as Thrusday like you mentioned because they’re all made in the same factory in Leon, Mexico by a company called Vaqueras. They actually make boots for Justin, Thursday, Dan Post, Tony Lama, Freebird and Tecovas to make a few. It’s interesting to see how they produce each boot with slight variations in materials. It would be nice to see a video comparing the cowboy boot ‘work’ boots like the Tecovas Bandera. I own many cowboy boots and I love my Tecovas, Ariats and vintage El Paso made Tony Lamas. Hopefully we can also see a video on how the production has changed from USA made Tony Lamas to imports over the years!

My uncle has always worn Tony Lama Signature series boots. I haven’t done much research as to what goes into the signature series but he claims with good maintenance and resoling, he gets 10 years of daily wear out of them.

I suggest you to check out the Dan Post boots, i'm interested on how well constructed the boots are because my father gave me his old dan post and they held up pretty good so i'm interested to look how they're made

These seem pretty good value considering the materials and man hours going into making them. However the heel on these Tecovas is not angled properly, that might create a pressure point at the arch.

I own 4 pair of Tacovas and love them all. I've tried my whole life to find cowboy boots and could never lock down any I liked to wear until I bought a pair of these. I'm on my second set of soles on my suede pair (love that they will send you a box so you can ship them back and get them resoled in house by them). I also have some limited editions they did in a gray dyed Python, a set of the short zipper sided ones and a pair of the Vibram soled work boots. I've never purchased any Tony Lama because they always looked to me, like cheap pair of kid boots from Walmart.

That explains the HUGE crease in the toe cap of one of my pairs! First time here and found this very interesting. Lots of good info for a guy with a $250 price point.

I'd love to see ariat work hogs or sierra boots. They're rubber soled so they're slip resistant and have tread but they seem more disposable than a leather soled boot. Mine were super comfy for about 2 years until the padding compacted I think. Buying another pair definitely

Love your reviews. Thanks for doing them. A review of a mid priced Dan Post and/or compared to a similar brand would be great.

awesome vid.. would love to see whats on the inside of the late 90s Trezeta goretex boots with the locking ice spikes if you can get your hands on them

Love my Tecovas. I've owned them all Lucchese, TL, Justin, Walnut Springs custom, M L Leddy, Ariat.

yay!!! i was just looking to see if you had a review of tecovas after watching the tony lama's video

I'm 69 years young and have been wearing western boots and western style work boots since I was a teenager. I've worn Tony Lama, Luchese, Wrangler, and others over the years, but now have Tecovas in calfskin, python, bovine leather, lizard, and plain leather. The bovine leather came with a zipper, and I had zippers installed in the python and lizard, and I believe the Tecovas are the most comfortable boots I've work outside of one pair of deer hide boots I had decades ago. They are high quality, fit and feel great, and are still comfortable after a 10-hour day that includes an hour of driving to and from work.

good to hear these direct to consumer models getting utilized/supported

Love your videos and this series is a great idea. I would love to see Ariat vs Double H.

I have a pair of made-in-the-USA Justins that have a liner in the upper and it makes it way better when boots are new. Those big seams are rough right on my ankle when breaking in new boots. I have not bought any Takovas yet, but they're on my list.

Good stuff. Would love to see you look at some boots from Twisted X- i've had two pairs of their Ruff Stock's and I've had good luck both as a work boot and daily driver

I’ve purchased from several different bookmakers. Each has it’s value point. After my first Tecovas ‘purchase I learned their real value is’0’ break-in period. You can wear them all day on the you get them.

Would love to see a comparison for higher end boots, this was great information since I'm looking to buy my first pair of cowboy boots.

I’ve been seeing the Tecovas ads everywhere so I came to YT to look for reviews and see what’s what. Thank you for a really excellent review! One question - I always understood Tony Lamas to be a higher end brand - was I just believing their hype or have they slipped? I’ve been in a pair of HH work boots for about ten years now and hadn’t paid much attention before that for at least another ten

I really appreciate the whip cracking sound ☺️

Would love to see more Cowboy boots on the channel. Interested in the USA Double H boots, and the Red Wing Pecos like the Nailseat

Great video! Thanks for the info!

Ive had the tecova Jason’s for about 3 months and loved them for being so comfortable but my right foot has walked completely through the leather insole down to the wood only complaint

Can you please do a Red Wing Pecos western boot? I love mine, and I would love to know what is inside. Thanks, and great video as always!!

I have the Tecovas. There are as Advertised. Extremely well built. Very nice Full grain Outer Leather. Completely Lined Calf Leather inside. I believe you didn’t mention all the Lemon Tree Pegs in the Tecovas? I almost had a Stroke when you cut both boots in half. One you used a knife. The Tecovas you had to use a saw. Great Review Thank You

You are spot on regarding the thermal plastic heel counter. I have a pair of Ariat boots I accidentally smashed the heel on and the fit has never been the same.

Love my Tecovas. Hard to find cowboy boots here in Shitralia so I took the chance to buy some last time I was in Texas. Best decision ever.

My wife bought me a pair of Tecovas a few years back, they looked very nice. However my foot would not fit due to my high arch. I sent them back. Then we went and tried on other, found my foot easily fit in the other brands, so we ended up with Ariats. I still like the way Tecovas look.

Love these videos! I'm a cowboy boot guy for yard working in the woods on lake (snakes). Cut up some lucchese boots!

Thinner boot shaft gets the win for me. Pants over boot is a must for people actually living in these things.

I have not purchased Tony Lama but I’ve owned a number of TECOVAS in varied price points and I continue to be impressed

If a horse steps on your foot, you’re going to have bigger things to worry about that a crease in your boot…

My old Tony Lama "Black Label" boots are nothing like these. No cotton drill in the vamp. They are fully leather lined. Leather heel stack, too. Lets see some Lucchese boots cut in half...

That hurt watching you cut them in half. Good job explaining the differences

Good review Sir. Very informative.

Would love to see you review chisos boots, heard they are really high quality

Got a pair of Tecovas Midlands about 6 months ago and loved them. They are very comfortable and the vibram soles held up very well. Unfortunately that single stitch around the heel box he talked about, well when that went i now have to use a shoe horn to get them off! I'm probably harder on work boots than most, but I was hoping to have them longer than 6 months. The outer leather held up, but the inside of the boots fell apart pretty quickly.

WOW. I’ve been wanting a pair of Tecovas boots (THE WYATT, COLOR: PECAN, MATERIAL: OSTRICH) for a long time, but can’t afford a pair, and now I see you cutting a pair of Tecovas in half? That hurts. But a great comparison review. Thanks

Was about to buy Lamas. So glad I saw this first.

I love my Tecovas. I have a pair of black Cartwright's, and I plan on getting another pair in Bourbon calf next year. Very comfortable with a classy look.

White’s collaboration? Now you have my attention! Can’t wait for the details! 👍🏻👍🏻

If you want to test snake boots, check out the Chippewa snake boots. It's what most use in south Texas

love to see you cut open a Canada West boot to see how they compare!

You should compare these tecovas which are meant to be dress boots to their ranch wear line! That would be interesting to see!

Tecovas is all I've been buyn now no complaints here an I like that they give u a beer while u shop

Ive only had two pairs of boots and nothing too major to say i like wearing boots. I prefer shoes such as sneakers. I only had them for parties or to wear them for a special event. I visited a mall outside San antonio and walked into a Tecovas store and tried on some boots and they were the most comfortable pair of boots I’ve ever worn. I had to buy them. There was no break in period like with the boots I owned they were still stiff. Ever since then I only wear boots when I go out and have nearly stopped wearing sneakers completely! I have 3 pairs of tecovas now and 1 pair of Tony Lamas that when I wore was very comfortable with no break in required.

Hi there I love your channel and have bought some shoes based off your cut in half reviews like gorals and crown Northampton. I recently bought a pair of Truman boots and would love to see you do a cut in half on a pair of Truman’s boots. Cheers!!!

I wear keen work boots and love them, but have tecovas for more casual/ dressy stuff and love them also!

I have a few pairs of Tecovas and you are right the toe box sucks and needs more support but love the brand and boots

Double H, Twisted X, and Ariat would all be good boots to try. Have a pair of Twisted X boots that's have lasted 5 plus years of hard work the counter cover is the only big issue.

As a Texan I’m happy for Tecovas but it’s hard to pass up on Lucchese because even though they moved to El Paso they are still made in Texas. I love my crocodile pair.

Hey Rose Anvil, I really enjoy your videos, they've helped me learn about boots. I'd like to ask your advice on pair of boots to wear everyday all year. I work in an office/warehouse, nothing major. I had a pair of Blundstones 1900 but got disappointed with them because the sole gave up on me after a year of wear while the leather was still fine. $260 for one year sucked.

I don’t know if this would help, but maybe try getting some of the other types of lamas from the El Paso line or the 1911 line. They tend to be more traditional that the pair in the video and focus more on the “art” of the cowboy boot. I don’t know if they still make the black label line but that was their premium line as well.

I have that heel material that breaks down in my hiking boots. It got so bad it folded over and i had to cut the inside of the boot open to straiten it out. It had all crumbled.