Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Howdy Boot Wearers, My supply of period correct boots is rapidly dwindling. I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of stovepipe boots in the $250 - $300 range. I realize that this is on the low size, but what can I say? I'm frugal. Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 There are plenty of options for footwear!! “Period correct” is a relative term in this game! You don’t have to get extremely expensive to play the game. Plenty of supply at the price you’re saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The two pairs of "period correct" boots I have for SASS were both purchased used here on the SASS wire forum for well within your budget. If you aren't opposed to a used pair you might try posting a WTB ad here on the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 thanks fellas, Tell makes a good point. My idea of "period correct" boots is tall shafts, riding heels, ideally with a spur shelf. Round, square or pointed toes are not important to me as long as they are brown and comfortable. Not "buckaroo" style with the holes at the top of the shaft. July made a good suggestion, however since I wear a size 8 they rarely come up on the forum. I have had mixed success with used boots hence the decision to go for new. Any retailer suggestions are appreciated. Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Was going to ask size but saw it. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Got these a few years ago. Look good and very comfortable. Spur shelf and no lugs on the bottom. Search Abilene shooter boot. Well worth the money i have a black pair as well. They came up on Amazon but i got them a elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: thanks fellas, Tell makes a good point. My idea of "period correct" boots is tall shafts, riding heels, ideally with a spur shelf. Round, square or pointed toes are not important to me as long as they are brown and comfortable. Not "buckaroo" style with the holes at the top of the shaft. July made a good suggestion, however since I wear a size 8 they rarely come up on the forum. I have had mixed success with used boots hence the decision to go for new. Any retailer suggestions are appreciated. Rev. Chase Amazon has size 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I like the boots that Work n Ranch carry. https://stores.worknranch.com/mens-boots/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Driver Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 While they may not meet the price requirement, check out Alberta Boot Company in Calgary Alberta Canada. They will custom make almost anything and you can order any size and width from a whole list of options. They custom make boots for the film industry ( lots of Westerns have been filmed in the foothills around Calgary). They also make the Strathcona boots for the RCMP. While not cheap, I have been wearing their boots for over 40 years and can attest they do great work. https://www.albertaboot.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Search Shooters Boots - Boulet, among others make fine examples. I have an ancient set of Tony Lamas multiple sole and heel replacements and going strong - those have gotten pricey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Henry Parker SASS#76661 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Do some research the ones I bought looked good till we had rain the day before a shoot and found out the hard way the heels where made out of some kind of paper made to look like leather or wood . Two shoots is all I got out of them money wasted. Can’t get up with the company they will not answer the phone or return my message buyer beware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Curly SASS#57086 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Wild West Mercantile have sales on Boulet boots that are very comfortable. I have worn mine about 5 years and very comfortable from the start. They are a SASS merchant. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Several years ago I was struggling with a pair of boots that were coming apart. Thought I could get one more match out of them. But alas. After taping and retaping for most of the day on the last stage I ditched the shoes and went barefoot. Now it's tradition. Stage 10 at Ides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Cool...A bare footed outlaw, now just gotta' ditch the shirt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Not for this old boy, Sssnakes! Sandspurs! Etcetera! Good on ya tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 11:13 AM, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: Howdy Boot Wearers, My supply of period correct boots is rapidly dwindling. I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of stovepipe boots in the $250 - $300 range. I realize that this is on the low size, but what can I say? I'm frugal. Rev. Chase I've very rarely worn out a set of boot uppers... and the soles & heels are easily replaceable... just chose your cobbler with care. I had one ruin a pair of custom boots by removing my spur shelf... grrr...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I’m pleased with my Whites boots. Pricey, but worth it. They don’t make Stovepipes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungannon Gunner Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Red Wing Iron Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 12:13 PM, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: Howdy Boot Wearers, My supply of period correct boots is rapidly dwindling. I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of stovepipe boots in the $250 - $300 range. I realize that this is on the low size, but what can I say? I'm frugal. Rev. Chase Boot uppers wore out? My 24 year old boots have been resoled 3 times. Uppers will outlast me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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