Cowboy Boot Modifications Guide - Sizing, Repairs, and Customization

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Can you modify cowboy boots? Yes, you can! Watch to discover ways you can really make your boots your own. See the timestamps below to jump to a particular section:
Easy:
0:22 - Easy Maintenance
0:57 - Scuffs & Scrapes
1:17 - Deep Cuts - Use cement NOT superglue
1:37 - Edge Dressing
2:23 - Color Mods
3:41 - Shape Mods
4:40 - Size Mods
4:55 - Custom Orthotics
5:17 - Fit Is Too Large
5:36 - Heel Is Loose
5:57 - Fit Is Too Small
Complicated:
7:24 - Resoling
7:46 - Rubber Soles
8:12 - Sole Saver
8:32 - Heel Height Change
9:08 - Add A Zipper
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@MannyTheBootmaker 9 ай бұрын

Please no superglue…. Super glue does NOT flex. We use contact cement. NO SUPER GLUE that will ruin the boot and crest premature cracks.

@Chisos 9 ай бұрын

100% - I misspoke! Thank you for the correction.

@MannyTheBootmaker 9 ай бұрын

@@Chisos no worries. I’ve see too many people ruin their boots with super glue.

@RogerLoera 2 ай бұрын

Oh man! This video is very detailed. Now I don't own Chisos boots but what I got from this video is the Shape Mods. I own a pair of PNW boots with a celastic toe box and my god, once I collapsed(smashed the toe box,lol) they looked and felt even better. I honestly never seen a video speak about modifying the "look" of the toe box so I want to give you guys some props. Thank you. And wish you guys continued success.

@Chisos 2 ай бұрын

Cheers, Roger! Glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words!

@Dnte-qg3mb Жыл бұрын

How about increasing the height of the heel? Would love to appear to be even taller! 😊

@BULLARDtheOKIE Жыл бұрын

Great learning video! I have never worn Chisos but hearing this and about the removable insoles...I'm impressed and gonna go look. Thx

@orborbea9844 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video :D

@mikemiller2633 Жыл бұрын

Hey Will. It's cool to see my shoe tree and masking tape mod on the video. I hope this has helped some people out.

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

Yessir! Thank you for your contribution, Mike!

@ChristinaDay-vi1yb Ай бұрын

The lighter and the lose threads is something ive done for a while. It stops unraveling in its tracks.

@reaperx7x Жыл бұрын

“Modern” jeans lol nice. Love my Chisos all three pairs. Can’t wait to get more

@tom7110 Жыл бұрын

Hey Will Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. Most are very simple and easy to modify.. very cool 🇺🇸🤠 Looking forward to your next party.. Waving a hand from Odessa to y’all…

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

It'll be June 3rd! This will be a day party. Should be a great time! Thank you, Allison

@chelseaf.3352 2 ай бұрын

Thanks :) anything on decorations? Boot harness or toe tips?

@madhatter273 Жыл бұрын

For those watching r this video who want a lighter boot… I spilled gas on my boot day one so I wanted to try and save it. I used a Clorox wipe and it took the die off the lower half. So now it’s two tone! The visible part is light brown and the shaft is dark brown!

@ChristinaDay-vi1yb Ай бұрын

I want a pair of black 14 inch shaft leather work boots like that was worn on the old days. All the new cowboy boots are the rodeo ahort shaft style. I want the stove pipe kind. But all i can find is costume boots.

@CowboyCourier 11 ай бұрын

I wish you guys made a tighter shaft, zippered boot as a product option right from the company.

@rja12 Жыл бұрын

Hey Will, what hat brand/model are you wearing in this video? BTW, just ordered a pair if #2's and can't wait to receive them.

@MattSmith14421 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@BennyTygohome Жыл бұрын

These are great tips. Thanks! I've got Tecovas Cartwright in dark brown (Stout Bovine), and I love them, but I think my next pair will be the Chinos #5 in Magic Black. I'd like a nice black boot with a point.

@Chisos 10 ай бұрын

Come on over, the water's fine in Chisosland

@jon4827 10 ай бұрын

@@Chisos Fine is an understatement! Love my first pair of boots/Chisos!!!

@avellanedam Жыл бұрын

One question: how much increase of the height of the heel do you consider that I can add to a cowboy boot? Let's say to go from roper to riding heel (or even higher)

@carlrockaway1696 11 ай бұрын

I've been trying to find a good polishing wheel for my boots

@MeToo-py1tq Жыл бұрын

Great video and content! Can I use Edge Dressing on the No 2 Brushed Brown to paint away the contrasting midsole? Any disadvantages to this?

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

Howdy What you'll need to do is sand down the entire edge and then re-stain it, but yes, it's possible! No disadvantages that I can think of. Thank you, Allison

@cjanquart 8 ай бұрын

Good tips but I don't understand why these don't have the option for a sole saver or rubber sole as standard? I get it, traditional cowboy boots and all but my first (and only) pair of 'motorcycle' boots had leather soles that wore out in about six months and had a local cobbler install a lug sole.

@grandfatherwilkens2987 Жыл бұрын

Any recommendations for reducing the amount of arch support in the boot? I bought a pair of Chisos No. 6 and what felt great initially turned out to be pretty uncomfortable because it had too much arch support and felt like I was walking on my arches with very little pressure on my heel and the ball of my foot where it belongs. The boot fits perfect in terms of size with the Chisos insert so I don't want to just take it out because the boot will be way too big. Just trying to find a way to make the insole a wear a little flatter so I'm not walking on my arches.

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

Hmmm Could try adding material underneath the heel area of the insole. Cloth, leather, or a thin heel insole may help. Shoot us an email howdy@chisos.com happy to discuss!

@jacobepetersen Жыл бұрын

I like the bootsraps shown, does anyone have recommendations on where to buy something similar?

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

beastmasterrodeo.com has some, sir!

@jacobepetersen Жыл бұрын

@@Chisos, thank you!

@premiumliver 5 ай бұрын

My father and I bought some ostrich boots from tecovas for our 60th and 30th birthdays and for some reason i could never get the fit right; i went from 11 1/2 to 11 and the fit is still a little lose at the top of the foot. Do Chiso’s fit differently?

@Chisos 5 ай бұрын

Most brands have their own proprietary lasts. Chisos does. We built ours from scratch, not using a formula. So yes, the fit is a little unique. I'd recommend starting with an 11 in Chisos!

@relyt4119 Жыл бұрын

Hey will, I’m looking for a pair of, I guess you could say ranching boots, or more of a boot I can wear for working on a ranch, I’m trying to start working for one soon and would like the right boots for the job, would your boots be meant for this or are these more of dress/everyday boots? Thank you, -Tyler

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

Howdy, Tyler! You can work in Chisos, but with a few caveats. Every cowboy boot should be rotated to make it last longer, so take a day off between wears for it to air out. Additionally leather soles don't like water, so muddy conditions will reduce the longevity and require you to resole/repair them sooner. And finally goodyear welt isn't water proof, it's water resistant. Chisos are perfect every day wear boots and can be worked in as well, just know that you will accelerate the time frame for a resole. One recommendation is to add a rubber sole saver. And when it does come time for a resole, you might consider a full rubber sole. Cheers and hope this provides some guidance, Tyler!

@relyt4119 Жыл бұрын

My apologies for the late response I guess my notifications weren’t on, but thank you for the response I will definitely be considering your boot and probably will buy a pair once y’all have some EE made! Again thank you this really helped as I’ve been doing I line research for a while now with tho other brands beside getting a custom made pair. Cheers, Tyler

@mostdope8 Жыл бұрын

Any idea on when the Brown #1 will be back in stock?

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

It will be a few weeks more! Just keep your eye out for the back in stock notification! - Allison

@evelynmueller6523 10 ай бұрын

#Aggies....funny lol

@henrymendoza5586 Жыл бұрын

What can I do about a ugly butter cup hornback caiman Tony lama boot? What color can I dye them

@Chisos Жыл бұрын

You need to talk to a skilled boot carpenter about that! We suggest Scott Maddox from Snellville Shoe Repair in Georgia! Give his shop a call and they can assist.

@TonyClark-ow9dp 10 ай бұрын

Is it possible for a cobbler to make my boots narrower in width?

@Chisos 10 ай бұрын

No, even a great cobbler can't work magic like that ;) Not without completely rebuilding the boots, but that would likely cost as much as a new pair. However, Chisos have a removable comfort insole. If you put an extra insole underneath ours, it will have a similar affect as to make the boot fit more narrow!

@pennsylvaniaboy87 4 ай бұрын

Tips to getting a heel cup to fit tighter

@Chisos 4 ай бұрын

1) Cut a very thin insole to just be the heel portion. Place that in the bottom of the heel cup area. 2) Use your hands to press the tops of the leather heel counter inwards, thereby increasing the "cupping" of the heel. 3) Wear them! Eventually, a good leather heel counter will mold a bit to your foot.