Anyone tried Beck Boots? Any other boot makers to consider?

[channelkat]

I recently received my Beck cowboy boots. Mixed feelings so far. Wondering others experience with Beck (or other cowboy boot makers). This is the closest thing to social media I partake in, so I thought I’s ask!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I recently received my Beck cowboy boots. Mixed feelings so far. Wondering others experience with Beck (or other cowboy boot makers). This is the closest thing to social media I partake in, so I thought I’s ask!

Did you go the custom route or stock?

 

[channelkat]

Custom, with the mail in kit. About a 13-14 month wait.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Custom, with the mail in kit. About a 13-14 month wait.

What do you not like about them?

 

[Red Leg]

I have not used them, but am a huge fan of JB Hill's custom work.

 

[wesheltonj]

Lucchese fan myself. Unfortunately, no longer made in San Antonio.

 

[mdwest]

James Leddy Boots Abilene | Legendary Crafted Custom Boots

jamesleddyabilene.com

Al at James Leddy Boots in Amarillo does simply wonderful work at an incredible price..

The last boots I had made by Al were only a 75 day turn around (normal wait is about 90 days)

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

If I buy another pair it’ll probably be Luccheses. Rod Patrick’s look nice too. Currently wear Anderson Beans when the western mood strikes me

 

[PanhandlinPat]

I’ve used a few other boot makers around Amarillo and know of some who’ve ordered becks. I’ve never heard any complaints, but like I said no first hand experience. Theres cheaper makers local who have just as good as product! I should add Becks is less than 20 miles from me

 

[CM McKenzie]

I’ve put a lot of miles on Bowman’s Wilson boots out of Livingston Montana. Very few of those miles out of a stirrup, but I’m hard pressed to hang my spurs on another pair of boots.

 

[channelkat]

My ankles are screwed up and I have found in the past that custom boots (non-cowboy) were well worth the price for me. Beck’s niche seemed to be more of a no frills, durable, “working cowboy” boot, which is what I was looking for. Not that I’m a working cowboy, but I wanted something that was acceptable in the office and the field. I ordered their “full custom” in all-black, no stitching boot. I’m someone who finds it therapeutic to buff and polish my boots/shoes so I expected this combination to last some time.

I have other custom boots, but these are my first cowboy boots. Perhaps I’ll grow to love them, but at this point they still need a lot of breaking in. Not sure if it is common for cowboy boots to be this painful to break in, but we shall see. I suspect I'll go elsewhere for my next pair.

 

[channelkat]

Theres cheaper makers local who have just as good as product! I should add Becks is less than 20 miles from me

I should have asked you guys before I place my order!

 

[Pablo]

I have had a pair since 2005. Since we have a ranch, these have gotten quite a bit of use with a lot of care. They used to have blue tops, but they’ve faded to a neutral. I highly recommend them.

 

[channelkat]

Th

I have had a pair since 2005. Since we have a ranch, these have gotten quite a bit of use with a lot of care. They used to have blue tops, but they’ve faded to a neutral. I highly recommend them.

Thanks Pablo,

How was the break in? I almost sent mine back thinking they were to tight and narrow.

 

[dchum]

Th

Thanks Pablo,

How was the break in? I almost sent mine back thinking they were to tight and narrow.

They just might be too tight and narrow then.

Could you send them back still?

Armando’s boots in Raymondville TX. Check them out… But I know plenty of people who have had to send him boots back too. It happens I guess!

 

[Pablo]

When I ordered mine, I had the option for a looser fit, which I chose. When I used to get Tony Llamas back in the day, I would always get them them wet and wear them all day. Then get them wet again the next day. Worked for me.

 

[spike.t]

I have not used them, but am a huge fan of JB Hill's custom work.

Yup..got 5 or 6 pairs...ordinary leather...buckskin...elephant..stingray...Warthog....no wearing in ....just climb in and go

 

[SETH RINGER]

TECOVAS IS A GOOD OVER THE COUNTER BOOT WITH GOOD PRICE TO QUALITY. MY SON BOUGHT A PAIR IN DALLAS WHILE WE WERE AT DSC, SAID IF HE HAD WANTED IT THEY WOULD HAVE MIXED HIM A DRINK WHILE TRYING ON BOOTS.

 

[channelkat]

They just might be too tight and narrow then.

Could you send them back still?

Armando’s boots in Raymondville TX. Check them out… But I know plenty of people who have had to send him boots back too. It happens I guess!

I’m not sure if I could still send them back, probably. Once I committed to squeezing my wide foot in there I decided to just spritz them with water periodically and let my feet naturally stretch them. Maybe I’m wrong but I assumed if I sent them in that’s all they would do is stretch them out anyway.

If I lived closer, I would’ve taken them in and talked to them, but as it is, I just accepted it and hoped for the best.

 

[PanhandlinPat]

I’d rather a boot be a little tight and grow to my feet anyways. As long as they’re not to short! With time I’m sure you’ll love them.