Boots of 2015

Lucchese Since 1883 black cherry crocodile belly cowboy boots. I bought these boots on auction at an amazingly low price in September via eBay. These are standard 13" traditional pointed toe cowboy boots in black cherry. The foot is made of crocodile belly. These boots are very comfortable and dressy. I wore them to work with dress slacks.

Dan Post "Lucky Break" brown wingtip cowboy boots. I bought these boots for 25% MSRP on a flash sale in September, 2015. These are very comfortable, though the leather is very very soft. The boots flop over and scuff easily. But they're great for wear when kickin' back casually.

Lucchese Since 1883 Hornback Caiman Tail cowboy boots. I bought these boots on sale in September, 2015. These are very comfortable and great-looking dress cowboy boots that I proudly wore with dress clothes in the office.

Testoni ebony dress wingtip boots. I bought these boots for less than $70 on a close-out sale. These 7-inch short brougue style wingtip boots are a dressy addition to my boot collection. They are comfortable and have a soft rubber sole. This is my third and last pair now that I have all colors made.

Testoni cognac dress wingtip boots. I bought these boots for less than $70 on a close-out sale. These 7-inch short brougue style wingtip boots are a dressy addition to my boot collection. They are comfortable and have a soft rubber sole. They go well with dress clothes or a suit.

Justin Bay Apache cowboy boots. I received these boots for free when testing and writing reviews about boots for a marketing company. These boots are standards, and are good for just kickin' around in cowboy style.

Moonshine Spirit Distressed Brown Harness boots. I bought these boots on sale in September, 2015. The vamp and shafts are are distressed brown. The boots are comfortable and good for kickin' around town. They are not motorcycle boots, but look good for the cowboy-harness boot style that I enjoy.

Milwaukee Motor Clothing Harness boots. I bought these boots on a close-out sale in late August, 2015, for less than $100, which is about what they are worth since they are made in China. These boots have a zipper on the back of the shaft to ease pulling them on and taking them off. The leather from which these boots are made is thin and unlined. This purchase confirmed that boots made with this label are of poor quality, using the name of the hometown of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company to appeal to the unwary biker.

American Rebel Gunner Harness boots. I bought these boots on a close-out sale in September, 2015. The vamp and shafts are a dark grey. The boots have a wide black harness strap around both ankles. They are not motorcycle boots, but look good for the cowboy-harness boot style that I enjoy.

Dan Post "Brentwood" dark brown ostrich leg cowboy boots. I bought these boots on a close-out sale. The vamp is shiny and looks great under dress clothes. The leather of the shafts is a dull matte color, and is why the boots were so cheap -- the beauty of the vamp does not go with the shafts, but at the price I paid, they're worth it.

Testoni ankle dress boots. I bought these boots to add to my dress boots collection. (These boots were discarded in December, 2018.)

Justin Tan Corona roper boots. I bought these boots for 1/4 of the going price on a close-out sale in early September 2015. They were decent as ropers go. I discarded them in May 2024 since I did not wear them and they no longer fit.

Chippewa tan cowboy/work boots. I bought these boots on a great sale for Labor Day. These are the lighter cousins of their brown version. Very comfortable, all-around biker../cowboy/work boots.

Dan Post caiman tail cowboy boots. I bought these boots on a close-out sale for half the usual MSRP. These boots feature a caiman tail vamp and the usual comfortable Dan Post fit. These boots are rather casual, but comfortable.

Testoni black dress wingtip boots. I bought these boots for less than $60 on a close-out sale. These 7-inch short brougue style wingtip boots are a dressy addition to my boot collection. They are comfortable and have a soft rubber sole. They go well with dress clothes or a suit.

American Rebel Eastwood Harness Boots. I bought these boots on a close-out sale in June, 2015. These boots are 11.5 inches high and have an intricate stitching pattern on the shaft. Unfortunately, these boots have slick leather soles so they are unsuitable for use when riding my Harley. But they look good for biker style. I donated these boots to Good Will in January, 2021.

Chippewa Trooper Boots. I have had pairs of these boots but have not liked the crappy soles that would leave black melt marks on hot pipes that were once used on this style of boot. Chippewa now uses a sturdy Vibram sole that is much better. I got a pair of these boots to try them out with the new soles. They look great, but still get hot since they don't breathe. I still recommend alternatives by All American and Dehner, but for a USA-made affordable boot, these work.

RCMP Strathcona High-Brown Boots. These are official Strathcona High-Browns, worn by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). These boots were custom-made for me during Spring, 2015. They looked fantastic. After full break in, they fit better. I sold these boots in January 2024.

Chippewa Black Logger Boots. I bought these boots on a great sale in April, just getting around to posting photos in July. These are great boots -- very masculine, rugged, durable, and comfortable. Great for wear when doing construction or with leather.

Wesco Morrison Boots. I received these boots in March, 2015, after ordering them in December, 2014. These custom-made boots are 16 inches tall and are made of smooth brown leather with tobacco leather lining. I had an engineer strap added across the instep.

Lucchese Since 1883 Antique Brown Dress Boots. I bought these boots on a close-out sale in March, 2015. They are made from very soft leather that flops over. Th ey look good with dress clothes that I wore to work.

Dan Post Black Python Boots. I bought on a great sale in December, 2014 and received them in early 2015. These boots work well with dress clothing that I wore to work in my office.

Lucchese Patent Leather Roper Boots. I acquired these boots from a guy who wore when he got married, but decided not to wear them again because they were "too flashy." He gave them to me. Expensive boots! I'll find some use for them... somehow. Not sure, since I am already married and I do not attend weddings or go dancing. (I found another home for these boots in 2018. They're gone.)