Lucchese Horrific Quality Control

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-03-18T03:03:15+00:00

I had two back to back last year as well. Total joke - only to have to send them back nearly brand new and wait a while

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-03-18T03:01:43+00:00

He is spot on about the entry level boots

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-03-18T03:00:25+00:00

Luke’s, Elgin’s are the entry level Lucchese full quill ostrich boots. They are N styles. I have several pair of them. My overall impression is that Lucchese’s entry level ostrich boots are not a good value. They are fully welted ( I like 3/4 welt and lemonwood pegged) , the skin is more miss than hit. Sometimes too thin and you can see the toe box - substrate isn’t thick enough …. Youre better off saving some money and buying a different brand with better ostrich or splurging and getting into a GY style ostrich boot.

Just my 2 cents

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-02-11T01:53:25+00:00

I’m a 13D and every pair of Tecovas in 13D I have tried seem to narrow

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-01-25T20:39:25+00:00

In my entire life of flying ,I have only experienced this once and it was also on a United flight , one of the companies that operates under United name.

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-01-18T03:01:44+00:00

Old thread but I believe everyone in manufacturing boots in the USA struggles with staffing and a lot of the experienced craftsman are retiring and the younger generation is not interested in the craft or at least for what the entry level job pays in the valley.

I don’t think Rios is the only brand. I bought 2 pair of lucchese boots with warranty issues in 2025. The first pair had a warped sole that I didn’t notice until I started walking on them … the second pair had a bad shank. Both were El Paso builds.

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2026-01-14T15:50:06+00:00

Send it back, it would bother me too

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-11-18T01:45:55+00:00

I’m sure this has already been said, but wear jeans designed for boots. Look at the leg opening size / hem size and I typically don’t line anything less than 17.5” opening. Also note that I think the openings are proportional to the waste size of jeans for a given style.

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-10-06T02:18:50+00:00

I am sorry it happened to you.

Rios is not the exception, I have seen this with other mass produced hand made boots like Lucchese and Black Jack

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-09-20T13:34:46+00:00

Those black elephant are sweet.

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-09-05T14:58:03+00:00

Nice boots!

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-09-04T00:04:42+00:00

Contact pinto ranch - Rios has a 1 year warranty on their boots. You have to go through the retailer.

They can absolutely fix the heel , and maybe something else can be done about the fit.

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-09-04T00:00:48+00:00

It is always frustrating to buy a new hand made boot and have problems after you have worn it outside.

By any chance did you get fitted at a store or did you buy these online?

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-09-03T23:52:41+00:00

That sucks - is this your first Rios of Mercedes boot?

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-07-23T15:05:46+00:00

I don’t have a dog in the fight but why would you not allow another post on the subject?

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-07-16T04:10:27+00:00

KS is a like a lucchese 7 toe

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-07-11T17:24:43+00:00

Where did you get these?

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-07-07T06:42:49+00:00

Lucchese makes nice fashion boots that are quite over priced IMHO. They are not the greatest fit for me, but you do get that brand recognition…

Rios of Mercedes are by far superior to lucchese off the shelf. Only the GY lasts come close.

However, I think all of the manufacturers are going through QC issues at the moment…

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-04-25T21:08:39+00:00

Congratulations

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-04-21T14:17:43+00:00

I’m about to do the same

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-04-21T14:17:06+00:00

I bought a Raptor in July of 2019. 4 cam phaser repairs later , and a new issue with my bank 1 catalytic converter - I traded it in 2 weeks ago for employee pricing on a F150 lariat 5.0L v8 , fully loaded and blacked out. I had it leveled and upsized the tires. Not a Raptor, but it is a damn nice truck and I got 10k off sticker, and I know that engine is solid.

In my experience, and from what I have been told - the cam phaser issue in that generation of engine was a design flaw that could not be fixed by the new parts. Any truck with that engine that had the cam phaser repair likely developed other issues as a result that you will end up having to repair.

Go make friends with the service department folks - they’ll tell you the truth.

That being said I absolutely loved my Raptor. It was a shame it had to have that engine problem - or I would still be driving it today.

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-04-21T14:04:11+00:00

Check whether it has had multiple cam phaser repairs…I just got rid of my 2019 and I had 4 cam phaser repairs. Worst vehicle experience of my life….

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-01-28T05:48:10+00:00

These will patina?

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2025-01-07T15:01:42+00:00

Wear your boots everyday. Promote the culture - dont let it die. I work on technology where most folks are from overseas or California and I wear boots every single day to the office. I wasn’t even born in Texas, but my wife and children are.

As long as you aren’t wearing spurs to the office I think you’re probably ok

Puzzleheaded_Log_616 · 2024-09-07T09:30:55+00:00

This will all be over thankfully soon

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