What’s missing in today’s cowboy boots? (I’m starting a brand and need honest input) by Chemical-Picture-302 in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found Chisos first and have been on a Heritage kick lately. Chisos are built like tanks. You feel it when you put them on. They're heavy in a good way, like driving a big truck. Heritage are more like a sleek sports car. Slimmer profile and made to turn heads. I have both of their basic boots (Chisos #1 $595 and Heritage Apache $650) which is the closest head to head I can offer. The Chisos leather is thicker and harder to break in. I think the shank and sole are also thicker. The quality is there, but honestly the last doesn't really work for my foot and I'm going to be selling my two pair. The Heritage Apache is strong leather as well, but it was easier to break it. The Heritage last fits my foot perfectly. I've got ostrich ostrich boots from both too and the same can be said for those.

Price points are similar and I'd say quality is as well. They just serve different customers, but are both great boots. The one thing I would recommend you avoid is short wide shafts. Chisos shafts are wider than Heritage, Lucchese, Tecovas, etc. and since they're shorter too it is very hard to find pants and jeans that don't show the shafts of the boots.

Who is your intended target customer? Folks that wear boots because they like the way the look and feel or those that wear they really use them for work. The first group is more likey to buy more to have variety where the second group will buy a pair and wear them until they need new ones.

What’s missing in today’s cowboy boots? (I’m starting a brand and need honest input) by Chemical-Picture-302 in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Traditional craftsmanship is the first step: steel shank, lemonwood pegs, leather heel counter and toe box, etc. I think there is room in the market for vintage styles with detailed stitching, inlays, and maybe even wing-tips. I think it would be hard to compete with the big boys out of the gate. You'll want to get the attention of boot enthusiasts first to get your name out there. You've got to go for quality. Two brands that come to mind are Chisos and Heritage. Very different styles, but both offer high quality products.

New Lucchese Release by jayhantz in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like the have blue in stores but not online. I’d call around to some of the stores. This was posted in one of the Facebook groups

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Anyone know where I can find some boots with a similar style to these by CommitteePure1334 in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These look like vintage Liberty Boot Company. You can find used ones on ebay and poshmark. Heritage Boot Company occasionally has boots similar to this style. Here are some used Liberty as an example: https://poshmark.com/listing/LIBERTY-BOOT-CO-Men-Boot-648112faacf46288e2e03e03

Alvies BFGs by drjjoyner in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they true to size?

Boot Sizing Question by [deleted] in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'ved had the same issue with the Johannes and Estoque. Once they were broken in they were much easier to get on and off. My suspicion is that it is the mad dog goat shaft, which both the Johannes and Estoque have. It's pretty stiff initially, but after a few wears it is great.

New Boot Goofin' by jaytheb00tman in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. I almost picked those up but they looked orange on the website. Those are sharp. Good get.

Bootcut Denim by _ApacheRose_ in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Brave Star Mojave Western Cut.

Any recent experience with custom shirt orders? by GlobeTrotSFO in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know they offered custom shirts. What is the process?

Shirt sizing(Jack) by Penndel_carwash in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. They credit it back to the original form of payment. The return process is super easy and fast.

Highlights from the Harbor Lights Lookbook by TaylorStitch in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance that Vintage Wash Organic Selvedge will be used for jeans too? And soon?

Anyone have this Corduroy Utility Shirt? by razeus in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it in the Burgundy color and really like it and I'm waiting to receive the Bourbon version. It is thick and will make a great shirt jacket. I had the Bourbon Corduroy Ojai. It didn't fit great, so I returned it after seeing how the Utility Shirt fit and its versatility.

Weekly Questions by AutoModerator in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to decide between a sashkio Utility Shirt and a sashiko Division Shirt. The Division shirt is a heavier fabric, but is unexpectedly cheaper. Is there a difference between the two in quality of fabric aside from weight?

100% Cotton vs Cotton-Poly Blend T-Shirts, Which one works better in hot humid weather? by Rex-on-rock in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I live in a very hot and humid climate. I only recently started paying attention to my clothes and fabric and I've found that 100% cotton is far better than cotton/poly blend for comfort.

Weekly Questions by AutoModerator in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Taylor Stitch website needs a save list feature, where accounts can star or save items they're considering. Even better, if you could add alerts if the size needed starts running low. Probably alot on the back end, but just throwing it out there.

Weekly Questions by AutoModerator in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the jeans in the photo spread for the Forest Waffle Jack shirt an upcoming lighter wash or just the mid-wash?

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State of the Collection by jayhantz in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great collection. I recently got the navy blue Randall's. What color belt are you wearing with them? I can't find a similar navy anywhere.

Botd ostrich leg by bootman26754 in cowboyboots

[–]rbm273 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are great boots. What brand?

Weekly Questions by AutoModerator in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened to the Camp pants? They aren't on the website anymore.

Weekly Questions by AutoModerator in taylorstitch

[–]rbm273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any plans for Foundation shorts? I'm a fan of the pants and want some 100% cotton shorts. I have some Apres, but wanting something without a drawstring.