boots or Moccasins

[drewdunnrespect]

any one made there own boots with proper sole and what not due to i am looking at getting some cowboy boots and because i cant find a decent supplier over here in the uk i am a bit reluctent to buy any because i cant try them on. it could cause mayhem if i dont because in a normal civi boot i am a nine yet in military surpless boot i am an eight and then if its american surpless i am an 8 and a half. So as u can see i ave trouble finding the right boot size at the best of times.

so then my girlfriend came up with the idea make my own and well i like the idea of that so how do i go about it

drew

 

[santaman2000]

Also be advised that cowboy boots are a bit tighter than other boots due to the longer, narrower shape; but to some extent that's also the way they're supposed to fit. At least that's been my experience.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

cheers santaman thats great advice

 

[lannyman8]

Also be advised that cowboy boots are a bit tighter than other boots due to the longer, narrower shape; but to some extent that's also the way they're supposed to fit. At least that's been my experience.

this is true, they are supposed to be quite tight to start with, when breaking in they should be soaked down and not removed until dry, if possible....

 

[drewdunnrespect]

i see cool and were did u get yours from chris

 

[Bardster]

its a bit of a chllenge Drew, trust me i've made a few boots in my time. have a word withthese people, they may not do the style your after but they are very obliging and if they cant help, they may put you on to someone who can.

 

[Corso]

what about looking into cowboy reenactment- its a growing hobby over here

www.theshootists.co.uk is a site that springs to mind - bet they have links to makers etc that could help you out

 

[Shewie]

Where will you park your horse Drew?

 

[drewdunnrespect]

what about looking into cowboy reenactment- its a growing hobby over here

www.theshootists.co.uk is a site that springs to mind - bet they have links to makers etc that could help you out

u legend this looks perfect cheers bud and thanks chaps for all other replys and shewie your a cheeky sod

 

[lannyman8]

i see cool and were did u get yours from chris

i personally dont have any, but i know people who have, and im just passing on what they do... i also know they kill your feet for a good long time, i also know that once broken in they are comfortable as out, and people HATE to get rid of them.....

hope it all goes well for you Drew...

 

[R.Lewis]

Be prepared for loads of comments about your horse. I get it all the time! I have a similar thing with shoe sizes myself, anything from an 8 to 10 size dependent on make and fit. My cowboy boots are a size ten and so very comfortable. I did have some size nine that took a lot of breaking in to stretch width ways but in the end were again very comfortable. It is well advised to get proper Spanish made ones with leather lining and soles as the fit molds to your feet better and they feel so nice. A good quality pair can be resoled many times and thus last a very long time. Mine are twenty years old now and still in regular use. Tatty, yes, but I never polish them and have used them with boot straps which caused a lot of wear!

Loblan boots are very good quality and worth looking at, bear in mind will stretch so they recommend trying on by putting foot in carrier bag and then putting boot on to allow it to slid on easy. However I did this with a pair of chisel toe boots and they feel to short so hardly worn..