bgavin Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Is there any recommendation for comfortable boots for the "minimum" costume requirements? I understand Classic and B-Western have more stringent requirements than "minimum". I'm looking first and foremost at comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Lots of suggestions in this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I started in this shooting sport back in 2003.. I thought.. I'm gonna be wearing and standing in these boots fer maybe 4-5 hours.. I wanted them comfortable.. I found a pair of Double H western boots.. When trying them on for sizing I wore a thicker pair of knee high socks and put a thick padded insole inside the boot.. I got a size big enough to accept the thicker sock, the insole and my foot.. I still wear the same pair when I go shootin' .. Rance Thinkin' they're still comfy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Remember other than Classic and B Western "BOOTS" are not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Try Ariat “roper” style boots (about 12” shaft) with a regular “walking” heel. The most comfortable Western boot I’ve ever worn. Very comfortable, inexpensive, good materials and well-made, handsome, great selection of toe-designs, leather and design stitching. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBFields Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Cat Brules said: Try Ariat “roper” style boots (about 12” shaft) with a regular “walking” heel. The most comfortable Western boot I’ve ever worn. Very comfortable, inexpensive, good materials and well-made, handsome, great selection of toe-designs, leather and design stitching. Cat Brules If you are talking about the crepe sole roper they are great. Switched to those last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 9 hours ago, MBFields said: If you are talking about the crepe sole roper they are great. Switched to those last year. I am not exactly sure exactly what “crepe soles” are. However, the Ariat boots that I buy have a flat, composition rubber sole. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBFields Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Think that is what they call crepe. Great boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, MBFields said: Think that is what they call crepe. Great boots. MBF, Thank you, that’s good to know! Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I’ve bought and tried several different boots Justin’s, Ariats, Earthwalkers, custom made (2pairs) the most comfortable I have found for me are Red Wing work boots. Oil finished leather. I have a pair of lace ups (packer style) and a pair of pull on. These are just basic Wellington’s, not lug soles work boots. Probably not “blingy” enough for B Westrrn, but ok for everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I understand that anything is fine except for sneakers or tennis shoes whatever you call them. BWestern and Classic Cowboy are the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubious Don #56333 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Ariat Ropers mos'def. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake Slim Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Go with the Ariat Ropers. I've got a pair I've been trying to wear out for 5 years in order to justify buying new ones. They just won't cooperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I understand that anything is fine except for sneakers or tennis shoes whatever you call them. Although some (or maybe even a lot of) shooters and clubs see it that way, that's just not true. Please see for example the ROC ruling in this thread. Respectfully Equanimous Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Equanimous Phil said: Although some (or maybe even a lot of) shooters and clubs see it that way, that's just not true. Please see for example the ROC ruling in this thread. Respectfully Equanimous Phil All the clubs I go to, 5 here in Ohio, and no one says anything about footwear. People wear work boots and/or regular shoes. The only time people say anything is if they have tennis shoes on. Even then there maybe an exception for really bad feet or maybe a new shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: All the clubs I go to, 5 here in Ohio, and no one says anything about footwear. People wear work boots and/or regular shoes. Yeah, like I said, probably most clubs don't care about our rule book and PWB's cited paragraph regarding this issue. Doesn't make it right, though. No problem with comfortable footwear for bad feet or improvisational boots for new shooters, but as an exception from the rule and not generally accepted for everybody, imho. Or else, the rule had to be changed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Everybody's feetses be different. My big, fat foots don't do good in Ariats but do fine in Red Wings. Lace ups are much more comfortable for me than pull ons... So I shoot in Lace ups and save the fancy boots for Saturday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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