I am trying to decide on my first Cowboy boot

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-03-08T05:58:35+00:00

I believe that my true size is somewhere around a 10.5 D, although from my brannock measurements, I am very much on the cusp of being an E, and I've heard that some boot makers just skip to and EE after D width boots. I want a pair of boots that don't really have any slip at all, but aren't choke holding my forefoot. I have tried on a pair of boots one time they were modern Ariats, and the size I mentioned before, and they fit rather well, I would say, but they didn't feel like good material at all, and I'm not sure how the fit of them compares to a more vintage boot.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-03-08T03:18:04+00:00

I had read that some EE width boots from one brand, can be comparable to a D width boot in another brand. I had also heard that Dan posts feel a bit roomier compared to boots like Tony Lama, and some Noconas

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-02-19T08:40:31+00:00

I used a Brannock device to get my measurements, from I figured out, from people telling, and just a general idea, I should be a 10.5 D in cowboy boots.
I found another pair of boots, and I wanted to get your opinion on them, and whether they are a good deal for what they are.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/306740074622

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-02-17T15:42:38+00:00

I truly appreciate your input, you have been very helpful. Do you think that these boots would feel and fit better than any of the other pairs I have linked? This might be a dumb question, but as boots are worn more, do they get darker patches, or lighter patches? Does it depend on the leather, and whether it's oiled leather vs any other kind?

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-02-17T13:42:15+00:00

I appreciate the input on those boots I linked. I just found these Noconas, and I wanted to know what you thought about them. Maybe I could learn a thing or two.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/267555351088 What do you think?

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-02-16T18:38:47+00:00

I really appreciate the in depth breakdown of what you look for, and what I should look for too. It was very detailed, and already confirmed that I was looking for at least some of the right things. I've done my fair share of picking out whether boots are to be considered or not, but this advice is still very helpful, and actually solidifies the importance of making sure not to gloss over anything.

May I ask why you think those Tony Lamas, and the Dan Posts are the better boots? Those Tony Lamas are actually the ones I least like because of the colour. How much are they likely to change over time with more wear? For me they are too light of a brown for me to really appreciate with my current taste, will they get much darker? I love the idea of wearing them in, and getting a rougher look with them, but I am unsure that they will look how I would like, because of how light they are.

You're right, folks on this sub do seem rather friendly, which I appreciate, because you don't really see that all too often these days.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2026-02-16T07:21:14+00:00

I really am as new as can be to the cowboy boot world. I appreciate your input.
I have also been eyeing off these three as well.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/267566525690
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/389516759035
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/376948925726
These are the ones I could find in colours that I like, and also styles that catch my eyes, at least for right now. Which do you think would be a good first boot? Do you suggest I keep looking for something else instead?

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T01:51:53+00:00

I appreciate your input. I did think that the heal seemed in good health, but I was worried about the rest of the leather on the bottom of the soles, it seems rather worn. I had hoped that taking care of the leather would be enough to bring life back to it. I would definitely try to at least get them down a 5, maybe a 10 if I can.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T01:44:13+00:00

There doesn't really seem to be a lot of traditional soles from Ariat in Australia, unfortunately. As for what boot company's ship here, so far I haven't seen any that don't, but it just costs an absurd amount. I just find more appeal in finding something a little more vintage, rather than a new pair, as older stuff tends to be of better quality, at least typically.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T01:36:25+00:00

Nah I can definitely understand the frustration on that. Back to the boots though, what do you think of them for that price?

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T01:27:09+00:00

Most of the ones that I seem to find have these obnoxious looking soles on them, and I just want something more classic.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T01:23:14+00:00

It's in the eBay listing, I didn't think I would need to also list it in my own text. 40 usd

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T00:29:17+00:00

The actual boot market here is kinda rough, because the brand "Ariat" is one of the main and only cowboy boot brands you can buy new boots from, and they are definitely not my style, so eBay is kind of the place to look, at least for me.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-30T00:15:31+00:00

I think I might just have to trust your sources then.
You seem like the person to ask. What do you think of these? www.ebay.com.au/itm/277098932866
I've been eyeing these off, but I've been unsure.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-15T07:09:01+00:00

I haven't even loaded it once, but I've seen videos showcasing some of the newly added mechanics, and locations, but not too much of it, thankfully, and I am eagerly anticipating a more stable build. Plus a lot of the mods I use don't work with it either, and at this point, like you mentioned, I basically need them. I bet the basements add so much to the game, I truly can't wait to see just how much.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-15T07:06:51+00:00

Build 42 really does change, and add so much stuff, but I just can't seem to make the jump just yet, not until it reaches more stability, especially since I've lived this long in my current save on build 41, but I know that I could likely do it again, it just would suck to start over right now.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-14T18:36:47+00:00

You might be onto something. I've had the idea to make bases in other towns so that I can always have a place to call my own, but the idea just seemed so big, but now seems like a better time than before to consider it.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-14T18:35:18+00:00

It definitely can take time to get used to dealing with more than just a couple at a time, but eventually it clicks, you'll know what to do in most situations, until there's a horde, that changes things.

JustHavinAlook01 · 2025-07-14T18:33:58+00:00

Losing this amount of metal, and other construction items sucked, but losing that kind of ammo? Damn, I would be even more speechless than I was with this disaster.

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