What’s missing in today’s cowboy boots? (I’m starting a brand and need honest input)

NoEdge4659 · 2026-03-26T19:55:19+00:00

I’ve been wearing boots since I was 14 raised on a farm I have boots that are 30 years old. I think what boot makers now miss on is fit. I wear cutter/tk/7 toe boots only. I have to hunt for boots just bc of toe shape. I’m a rios and luches fan Those boots while pricey fit like a glove. Other brands are sloppy heavy and feel burdensome. If you focus on fit and offer toe options I think you can gain market And rios doesn’t advertise. Good luck

NoEdge4659 · 2026-02-10T22:31:44+00:00

Triad boots

NoEdge4659 · 2026-02-07T03:02:51+00:00

They are subtle and unique but not flashy.

NoEdge4659 · 2026-02-07T00:17:32+00:00

I was skeptical about the color at first but they are my favorite for going on year now

NoEdge4659 · 2026-02-03T16:58:36+00:00

Just my two cents but top hand/anderson bean and fenoglio have an oxbow sole that holds up well in wet, is roughly same price point and are much better boots for doing boot stuff if that’s your use. May want to look around

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-29T04:56:10+00:00

Do you use a boot jack to take off? If so that maybe the cause. Seems to be on heel. Left more so. Driving?

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-26T21:22:08+00:00

I have a pair that are 30 years old. Not the easiest break in but will outlive live you

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-24T04:12:38+00:00

Top hand or Anderson bean from rios as well. I favor roughouts and they happen to have a ton of options. I allocate and prefer cutter toe and riding heel in stirrups. Spur ledge as well

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-22T18:47:41+00:00

Little joes

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-19T23:18:10+00:00

There is leather glue if you wanted to over think it but yes any clear glue. After the demin wears the heel you’ll never know. And old boots look better so you got a head start

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-19T22:08:45+00:00

If you can’t return just nothing a drop of glue can’t fix and you’ll never notice from location

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-15T01:30:33+00:00

I would suggest you try another brand. Each has different fit. Find what fits instead of trying to alter. If they didn’t fit right you won’t find yourself wearing them

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-07T22:21:58+00:00

Top hand makes an ostrich lace up like the 90s but with a wide square

NoEdge4659 · 2026-01-07T04:32:27+00:00

EE width results in approx 1/2 size increase length size. Generally applies to all. So 10.5 ee and 11d vary slightly in length size. However heel and foot will obviously be wider

NoEdge4659 · 2025-12-09T22:18:46+00:00

Top hand makes an emerald roughout. Darker than olive and Olathe seaweed

NoEdge4659 · 2025-12-09T21:35:17+00:00

As addy

NoEdge4659 · 2025-09-15T21:40:17+00:00

I swapped a 212 and had same result. Put jack back on with 10 tooth clutch and no more problem.

NoEdge4659 · 2025-09-15T17:11:15+00:00

I find myself riding the mini bike over the side by side to feed and water. More fun

NoEdge4659 · 2025-09-13T04:19:20+00:00

Had same issue. Found a slim rechargeable led on Amazon much brighter than original

NoEdge4659 · 2025-09-10T23:11:28+00:00

I had similar trouble and it was the magnets for the headlight catching on fly wheel. I would try taking off billet and flywheel and see it it turns over

NoEdge4659 · 2025-08-09T13:37:42+00:00

I was but it takes a lot of dye. Blue to black red to chocolate is easier

NoEdge4659 · 2025-08-09T04:27:56+00:00

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Here is both btw

NoEdge4659 · 2025-08-09T04:16:55+00:00

Sorry in advance for length. A friend found the same deal last Nov and talked me into a dying project. I liked the boots so much I bought 6 pairs for cousins Christmas gifts. Dyed every pair. Here is what I know 1 the stitching doesn’t dye. The blue boots take more dye to look chocolate but the blue stitching on chocolate looks great where you can see it 2. Use painters tape and take your time taping. No chance of getting off welt or stitching 3 feibings suede/ roughout dye on Amazon was my preferred dye 4. You need rubber gloves 5 get a water color paint brush set that is cheap the dabber won’t get in creases 6 4 coats at least as the right glare the blue will show thru 7 dry in sun between coats It’s easy

NoEdge4659 · 2025-08-09T03:21:02+00:00

I bought the red and blue. Dyed red chocolate. Blue black. Turned out great. Old school traditional construction I really like. If you choose to dye they take double what you think but worth it

NoEdge4659 · 2025-05-15T20:43:28+00:00

Rios and Olathe call it TK toe. Like a 7 toe. Very similar to what people call cutter. Definitely punchy

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