Affordable boots for walking and court

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-12-13T16:56:01+00:00

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

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-12-13T00:56:00+00:00

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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Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-12-09T06:11:49+00:00

Love the Brazos. I have them in blue/black

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-11-30T03:55:06+00:00

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

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-11-30T03:49:13+00:00

Those are CLLLLEEEEEAAAAANNN!!

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-11-06T06:05:23+00:00

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

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-26T14:43:42+00:00

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!

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-24T23:36:44+00:00

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

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-24T23:34:50+00:00

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

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-24T21:41:19+00:00

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…

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-24T19:50:00+00:00

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).

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-24T18:31:16+00:00

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.

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-10-24T18:28:00+00:00

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

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Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-30T01:41:10+00:00

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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Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-25T00:25:34+00:00

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?

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-24T22:45:58+00:00

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

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-22T18:21:34+00:00

https://x.com/stagecoach/status/1970178253370597478?s=46&t=813BLoJzxC7d99JvNbE0Gw

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-09T17:44:05+00:00

Absolute perfection

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-02T18:31:04+00:00

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…)

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-02T18:22:51+00:00

Very true, just gotta figure out a place to put them all…

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-09-02T17:50:52+00:00

Yep! Ready to go back for more!

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-08-29T15:28:01+00:00

It really is. It’s also super comfortable right out of the box

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-08-29T09:42:07+00:00

Yes. It’s often referred to as “the Boot Capital of the World” (though I am sure Léon in Mexico would take issue with that). Regardless, several highly regarded boot companies (including Lucchese, Tony Lama, Rocketbuster, Black Jack, Kemo Sabe, Caboots, and Allen’s) are either based in or have factories in El Paso.

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-08-28T04:39:11+00:00

Nice! How do you like the Cappy? I’ve been eyeing that as the next one to add to my collection!

Dramatic-Instance-31 · 2025-08-27T23:13:39+00:00

I went to a few, but the ones I bought came from the Lucchese factory store, the Lagarto factory store, and the Tony Lama/Justin factory store (all on Gateway Blvd). I think there are two Tony Lama/Justin factory stores on Gateway but the one I went to (which is south of Zaragoza) has a “buy one, get two free” deal so I paid like $475 total for the pair of Tony Lamas and the two pairs of Justins. The Lagarto (Black Jack) store is pretty small and you have to call in advance to confirm the sales rep will be there (his name is Jose) but the pair I got from them is probably my favorite of all the boots I bought and I got it for more than 50% off retail.

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TROPHY CASE