Wow many many thanks guys and gals who voted. We’ll do our best to keep up the hard work in 2023!

The BEST boots I ever got and own were the ones my dad had custom made and received almost a year and a half after he was fitted for them. 3 months after he picked them up, he unexpectedly passed away and so I got them. We shared the same 12EE boot size. I’ve owned and wore my prized boots on special occasions ever since and they have more sentimental value for me than anything else. Dad’s Charlie Dunn’s are now mine.

I absolutely love wearing Cowboy Boots. Black Cherry Lucchese size 9D. Cowboy Boots are so darn comfortable i wear them every day.

I totally agree with the hondo win and thank you for turning me onto this great boot maker!! I have purchased a few hondo boots and used your name as a referral every time! Thanks again !!

Love your review!! Wishing you both a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thanks for the video, interesting to see what people like. There are two that made the Top 5 that just don’t ring my bell at all, but hey different boots for different people! I’ve really enjoyed my Anderson Beans but love seeing what is out there! Glad there are many options to get people into boots.

Nice lineup! I just can't do removable insoles, so its Lucchese & Black Jack's for me I guess. 👍

Great lineup. Just as fun to watch the second time around. 😊

I got started on some rubber soled square toe Cueros, liked 'em, and now I have a pair of Tecovas ostrich (lucky to find some barely used) and Rujo pythons. It's addictive, but worth it to have several pairs for different uses and occasions from knocking around in the woods to Saturday night. Looks like these makers have figured out a few more ways into my wallet, gonna have to prioritize.

Love my custom Black Jacks from Tim's Boots. Plus I can get an E Width instead of EE.

I've been seeing reviews and adds on Becks Boots recently . How about doing a review on their boots Jeremiah?

I’m looking forward to getting more pairs of Chisos and Black Jack boots

Got a pair of JB Hills full quill ostrich boots barely used a few months ago. Cost £90. Thee best foot ware my feet have experienced. Go for traditional boots guys, your feet will love it

Definitely try some Thursday's.

Happy New Year!

I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of r Waston and Durango

Love my Chisos, way to go!

Saving up for a pair of Hondos! 🤠

Definitely.....I love the Hondo's style....the only problem I have with them is I haven't be able to found a retail location anywhere close to me. I need look into Hondo.

Lucchesse boots are one of my favorites along with my Anderson Bean ostrich boots (always comfortable, even if I walked all day in them

Sturgeon skin boots would be awesome! That fish skin is almost bullet proof. Their skin is boney sharp and prehistoric. I have caught a few and skinning them was a chore. I didn't know you could make boots out of them.

Happy New Year

I got to say, the best pair of boots that I've bought this year was the bullhide Justin boots and the tony lama tlx,.almost no breaking period and comfortable since day 1

Great clip mate

Hondo are a worthy top of the list

Let’s go baby! I’m thinking I want my first pair of cowboy boots… I will be full poser for a while but I’ll earn the right over time…. I’m thinking Chiso #2 to pop my cherry

Bro if you haven’t yet you gotta check out the Ariat bench made series they’re phenomenal for $299 imho.

I’d like to see Nicks Boot’s approach to the classic cowboy boots. Maybe even John Lofgren, or Mister Freedom’s interpretation as well (I know Lofgren did come out with a roper boot).

I’ve owned my 1883 Lychees Armadillo boots for nearly 15 years and are still going strong!

Love my Hondo boots!!!

Wilson Boots from Montana are the best boots I've ever owned. Still wearing them after 30-40 years. Highly recommended.

Can never go wrong with chisos

Chisos baby!!!

my hondos are some of my most comfortable boots man. love em

We own a horse farm and I must say for the money I think Chisos is BY FAR the best value out there. Lucchese used to be the standard (outside of custom) but now it seems as if Lucchese, even their boots in the $850 and up, are very lacking in quality. They are relying on reputation...I'm a Boomer Gen, so reputation matters but quality will prevail and that is how new reputations are built. As for Tecovas - I gave them a try. I bought my first pair on 7/30/19, I bought 12 or 13 pairs over the next year. 5 were for me (Banderas, Prescott and Cartwright - 3 colors) and the rest as gifts for my wife (Annies and whatever the Ostrich ones are called) and my son (Banderas). We bought a few online and the others at the store in Nashville TN. At first I was impressed with Tecovas, especially for the price point - obviously as I ordered so many so quickly. My wife wears hers very sparingly - when we go dancing - and she likes hers. She has a LOT of boots - high end hand made in TX, Luchesse boots and even some high end customs. She thinks the Tecovas are a bargain, particularly for one you are only going to wear for a few hours. My son is hard on boots around our property, and the Banderas have been OK, to be honest, for an under 300 dollar boot, it held up for almost a year and that is fine. I'm in a suit/sportcoat daily and I wear boots all day every day. I come home and change into jeans and put on another pair of boots - sometimes I leave the same boots on. The Tecovas are not meant to be worn 8-12 hours a day - at least for me. I took several pair to my cobbler to have resoled and he told me every pair had a broken shank. They were not that comfortable after a few months anyway and for my needs I needed better quality. I just told him to repair them and donate them to someone who could use them. I think Tecovas are probably best suited for those that want a fashion boot and is not going to be in them for 8+ hours every day. I have Black Jack boots and they are terrific!! Top notch quality and a LOT of options. I really prefer snip toes , so my options are limited with many makers. I will wear round toes on occasion but can't stand the wide toe (that is also hard for me to get into stirrups - and I do not buy boots that I can't ride in). I have never bought a pair of Rios of Mercedes, and not sure of their toe options, but I have a few friends that LOVE them. I'm looking at trying Heritage Boots, as I like the look of their boots, but they do not offer a military discount (Tecovas, Chisos and BJ all do) and in principal that's kept me from ordering (silly perhaps, but...). I only have one pair of Chisos - the roughout snip toe. I wear them constantly...to ride horses, to work, to dance, etc. I don't think I have another pair of boots that feel as nice as Chisos, I know I do not not have anything under $1K that compares. I'm hoping Chisos eventually offers more snip toes. I'm glad there are so many options out there, and I certainly enjoy your videos - you do a great job.

Yeah, Red and Black. ELY Cattleman red shirt short or sleeve and Wrangler Black Jeans. 👍

Hi Jeremiah, a bit off topic but do you know anything about the Ariat side pass Western Boot? If they are of decent quality I can't find much information on them , thanx in advance

Update: Tecovas has opened in Rancho Cucamonga ca!!! Haven't worn boots since 1998, got my first pair in 25 years and they are COMFORTABLE! Size 13 D goat Hyde, the Doc model, wide square toe. Damn things fit like a glove (at the end of a standing 10 hr day), super soft with virtually no break in needed. Yep, looking at my next 2 pair already.....

" It's true, Hondo boots are the best cowboy boots! I have a pair of Hondo boots and this pair is really the best! I bought a pair of Nocona boots for Christmas but they are also a real revelation for me, the best bullhide buffalo leather revelation of all my cowboy boots, splendid cowboy boots year 2022! "

I read in an article that Hyer Boot Co. is planning a comeback for 2023. I haven’t seen any new samples, so the information is scant. They seem to have a website, but it only has non-boots merchandise at the moment.

You should review Ariats new bench made boots

I am so sick of everyone going to web base shopping. I want to go into a store and try a freaking boot on. I don’t want to spend 1-4 months sending boots back and forth to find a fit

Jeremiah didnt you say in the one of the double h boots reviews you did with the made in Mexico model that double h was leaning towards going with Mexico or china made more then the us?

Check out M. L. Leddy & Sons. Handmade in San Angelo, TX with another store at the Ft. Worth Stockyards. Not cheap, but worth every penny.

In your opinion, what is theist budget boot for those of us who want to get a first pair to explore boot wearing without a big investment?

Any suggestions for men’s boots with larger shafts for us guys with big legs

like to see more progress from Black Jack and Fenoglio.

Have you been able to check out JRC and Sons boots? I think they are Cavenders in house brand.

Ariats are the most comfortable I think as far as my taste.

Tecovas and Chisos are great, but Alvies is out of Austin too. Give them a try. Billy F Gibbons approves. 🎸

I still find lucchese more comfortable than Chisos because of the added arch support the chisos feels like a tennis shoe over a boot and I prefer a boot to feel like a boot and prefer a traditional made boot.

What about Rujos? I hear great things about their boots. Also, made in Leon, Mexico

Chisos for the win tho !!! Hands down the most comfy boots in the world !!

I commented a couple of months ago - I think Tecovas are fine for a fashion boot or a boot you’re not going to wear for 10-12 hours a day. I know Tecovas has brought a bunch of new boot wearers to the scene and they have some talented influencers working for them. I applaud the marketing department at Tecovas as they have certainly changed the market for folks wearing/considering boots. My wife still likes hers - for fashion. If she's wanting a quality boot for the day, she certainly isn't grabbing the Tecovas. I know some folks will get upset with this comment but while I applaud Tecovas marketing, I fear some of their customers will never wear a nice quality boot because they are being brand loyal while not knowing other brands of much better quality. Since originally commenting I now have 3 pairs of Chisos (all snip toes). I still rank Chisos as the best value boot and much better than the non handmade or custom Lucchese. My Top 5 (off the shelf) Boot Brands (in no particular order): 1. Chisos (Quality and Comfort from the get go...Best value) 2. Black Jack (Great Styles - nice quality) 3. Lucchese Handmades (Classic...quality has gone down hill but handmades are still nice) 4. Heritage (Very interesting /retro styled boots... without compromising quality...in addition, their Apache Oiled leather boot is an ABSOLUTELY terrific boot for working with horses) 5. Rios of Mercedes (simply a great quality boot)

Nice

Any reviews on J.B. Dillions? There's a boot factory warehouse in my area and thats what they sell.

Would love to hear your opinions on moonshine spirit western boots

Great list! I would agree with no. 1. I am looking forward to buying a pair or 2 of Hondo boots in 2023. My list... 1. HONDO 2. BLACK JACK 3. RIOS OF MERCEDES 4. ANDERSON BEAN 5. LUCCHESE

Id love to see your opinion on sendra boots

Could use some help. I live in the Netherlands and well availability here is a problem. Let alone customs tax if they ship from the USA. Any ideas where I could order boots .. with a size chart ? Having to ship them back and forth would cost a fortune

I was a Lucchese guy for 25 years, and watched the quality decline. Then I bought my first pair of Chisos, #2’s. I can’t imagine ever wearing any other brand again.

Lucchese boots are amazing I'm thinking about getting one how do they fit on you also Jeremiah you should try Thursday Boots they have Cowboy Boots to

Hondo and tecovas all the way 🎉

Hey Jeremiah, I found a pair of JB Dillon boots at the thrift store for $100 never heard of them. What are your thoughts? I’m sure you have. I would appreciate an6 advice. They fit real well and we’re in pretty good shape. I just don’t know anything about 5he quality or anyone who knows about the brand. Thanks!

Jeremiah saludos desdecalifornia

I'm a female and I found double-h boots at a thrift store and I love them got them for 15 dollars my sister said I wasted my money I got them in the guy shoe section. I also found corral boots for 15 dollars in great condition. Who ever had these boots kept them in great condition. I've been wanting boots for years and didn't have hundreds of dollars. I got really lucky. Now I can sign up for western dancing lol jk.

Most of my family is from Yucatán and there isn’t much exotic animals my guess is either an iguana a peccary or a tapir

Only pair I got are ariat ground breakers. I want pair of chisos badly 😢

Have you worn Wesco Morrison? They must be the best looking boots I have seen.

Anderson Bean and Rios

There's a Mexican brand called Cuadra they are my personal favourite.

I have El Dorado and Dan Post. I bought a pair of Tecovas but they didn't fit.

Checkout Rocketbuster Custom Boots or Stallion Boots there all handmade

I have Lucchese, Ariat and Tony Lama boots. I like the Lucchese Cliff ostrich boots the best. But just for pure comfort and fit, the Ariat's are pretty hard to beat. When price is considered, they are unbeatable, made in china or not.

What’s that awesome white shirt you got on?

I ordered a pair of “The Doc” from Tecovas and there was a cut in the left boot leather at the stitching. Sent them back and got a new set, there was a cut in the same place. Returned and got a 3rd set and you guessed it, there was a cut in the leather. I have lost faith in the QC at tecovas and I’ve asked for a refund. Customer service is top notch though. Very disappointed, if you own a pair of “the doc” mine have been in bison, check the leather at the stitching of the soul of the boot. You may need to send yours back too.

I’M SO SURPRISED that Ariat boots aren’t even on the list

I've alway baught Durango's and they ahvent failed me yet. I owned a pair for 7 years weating them as mu everyday work boit doing concrete construction. Only reason I ever even got rid of them was the inside were torn to shreds wish i woulda kept them though. Only other time I needed to replace my Durango's was after 6 years and thats because I got trampler by a stallion who destroyed them in the process.

R. Watson & Lucchese Boots for me. Tecovas are cool and simple. For seen reason I’m not at all a fan of the Hondo Boots.. Different strokes for different folks. Cheers .

I love my Black Jack Elephant's. I just can't get into Lucchese boots. Neither the handmade nor their assembly line made lines. IMO, I'd put Rujo over Tecovas after owning both. I really wish these boot companies would make thicker belts. The ones out there just don't hold up at all.

I was thinking about getting tecovas for my first boot but I’ve heard that they are amazing but I’ve also heard that they are horrible I’m not gonna use them for hard work just casual like going out or walking to school but I’m not sure if I should

I have tried multiple boot companies and now only wear Lucchese. They are by far the best fit and finish for me.

Don’t sleep on Fenoglio!

Surprised rujo isn’t up here

ever reviewed republic boots?

Sounds like drug lord boots with the crazy exotics

Didn't see Rujo on the list. Did i miss it?

There are a lot of iguanas in Yucatan, maybe that's the plan 🤔

J, will you and your wife do a Womens (real cowgirl) Boot review??? Please!!!!

What about orthopedic work boots??? Do any of these companies understand some of us need orthopedic boots???

Great boot opinion would be better if you showed your folks videos wearing them

I can't find Chippewa cowboy boots reviews 😭

Hondo Boots are the best

Anderson Bean

Somewhat surprise that no one voted for Corral Boots.

Great brands but it's going to take a lot for me to not wear anderson beans

Isn't the eastern diamondback on the endangered list. I know NH fish a game keep their locations off the maps to keep people from going hunting for them

Give me a custom boot any day. 🤠

Hondo at the price they are must be good to be number 1. Prolly the cheapest boot on the list by a bit

Where can I get hondo boots I can’t find them online