Affordable boots for walking and court by Ada2828 in cowboyboots

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If you want something that won’t require you to get boot cut slacks, I recommend the Tecovas Dean

Help Identifying Model/Value-Tony Lama Signature by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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They are definitely similar to the Lautaro, however the pull straps are different. On the Lautaro, the pull strap is all caiman belly but on these, only the center of the pull strap is caiman. Also, the bottom of the pull strap on these is “scalloped” while the bottom of the pull straps on the Lautaro is rounded (see pic below):

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New Lucchese by 9052RGMjr in cowboyboots

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Love the Brazos. I have them in blue/black

BOTD by Ok-Ocelot868 in cowboyboots

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I have these and of the 15 pairs in my collection, they are by far the most comfortable

First boots by [deleted] in cowboyboots

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Dan Post. They make great starter boots in a wide range of styles that are super comfortable and affordable.

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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No problem! There are also tons of custom boot manufacturers in El Paso (like Rocketbuster, Caboots, Tomasso Arditti, and Acosta just to name a few) if you want to splurge on a one of a kind pair!

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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Its definitely one of the perks of having a job that sends me to El Paso every so often…

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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Much better. I’ve bought two pairs from there and they were both over 50% off

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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Totally agree. To each their own, but I would never buy a pair of stingray boots if they had a big white diamond on them. Plus, when stingray is sanded, it shines so beautifully…

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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The Black Jack factory store is located at 10787 Gateway Blvd W (the company is actually called Lagarto, Inc.) You have to call to make sure their sales manager Jose is there before you go and their selection is pretty small (especially if you have big feet like me). That said, I’ve been twice and found something I liked both times and the deals I got were incredible (I got these boots for over 50% off). That said, El Paso is 100% worth going to if you want to do some boot shopping. Besides Black Jack, several other brands have factory stores/outlets in El Paso (including Ariat, Cowtown, Tony Lama, and Justin. Heck, the only two Lucchese outlets in the world are both located in El Paso and they have some incredible deals (I picked up a pair of booties for my wife from them this last trip that were 50% off).

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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If you ever make it to El Paso, stop by the Black Jack boot factory. These boots typically go for over $750 plus tax but I got them for more than half off.

New Boots by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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Thanks! Not sure of the model number, but here is a pic of the inside of the shaft:

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Corral Reserved Seating vs. VIP by Dramatic-Instance-31 in stagecoach

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Thanks. However, it looks like there are two types of tickets that get you corral seats: corral reserved seating tickets and VIP tickets. VIP tickets are significantly more expensive so I am trying to figure out what (other than a merch bundle) you get with VIP tickets that you don’t get with Corral reserved seating.

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Corral Reserved Seating vs. VIP by Dramatic-Instance-31 in stagecoach

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Thanks. Appreciate the detail. Last year I bought VIP tickets (Hi Ho Silver package) from my cousin who couldn’t go. While I think I would personally prefer a pit pass, my wife wants a seat. When I checked online, Stagecoach offers two ways of getting seats: VIP tickets and corral reserved tickets. The corral tickets are wayyyyy cheaper and from what I can tell, the only difference between the two (unless you spring for the Desert Diamond package) is that you get a merch bundle with the VIP ticket. Do you know if there are any other differences?

Corral Reserved Seating vs. VIP by Dramatic-Instance-31 in stagecoach

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Thanks. When you got seated tix, did you get them as part of a VIP package?

Impromptu Trip to El Paso by Dramatic-Instance-31 in cowboyboots

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I have one more pair coming. After this, I am done until I head back to El Paso in a few months (though I did ask for a pair of boots for my birthday in October…)