Cowboy Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 210 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Cowboy Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cowboyboots, r/Austin, r/Boots, r/askportland, r/altfashionadvice. Top-rated brands include Ariat (4.3/5), Tecovas (3.9/5), Dan Post (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews210
Subreddits14
Posts34
Brands66
Products31
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#1
Ariat
4.3
(38)
"Plumber here and these are great."
"Bought my first pair 2 months ago best boot out of the box wore RW my whole life love Ariats"
"Ariats with steel toes … they have held up way better than $300 redwings I bought and it’s not even close"
"I really love my Araits."
"Got a pair o Ariat Amos for my first pair and I’m very happy"
"I have the Ariat Circuit striker. Got them cause they seemed like a pretty neutral casual boot, and 4 years later I’m just now getting soft spots on the soles."
"The Ariat are the most comfy like I could walk a mile in them"
"Ariat are the best for the money imo."
"No better boot for winter shit kickers than good ol ariats."
"I have a pair of Ariat Hybrid Rancher boots, and they are holding up well in the snow and ice."
#2
Tecovas
3.9
(19)
"Look at the Tecovas used boots as well. The comfort factor is really good with Tecovas."
"I have three pairs and love them. Honestly the Jamie in midnight are possibly the most comfortable shoes I own."
"Tecovas Annie all day."
"Consider the Midland or Bandera."
"Tecovas makes boots with Vibram rubber soles, those are some of the best soles you can get regardless of budget."
"Consider the Midland or Bandera."
"Tecovas are expensive but nice. They come in wide sizes too."
"Tecovas.! They also have free branding and will most likely have a memorial day sale."
"Just get some Tecovas"
"Tecovas. Best entry level boots"
#3
Dan Post
4.4
(16)
"Dan posts or Tony lamas, you can get a great pair in a nice material and they’ll look good and last."
"I have the black caimans, and they’re my most comfortable of the 5 pairs of boots I have."
"My first pair of boots were Dan Post Milwaukee and they were very comfortable from the beginning. Good looking too."
"I just recently purchased my first pair of boots and they were Dan Posts. I've worn them a couple times all day long from morning to night with no issues. I was concerned that my feet would hurt but they were comfy AF."
"I had some Dan posts that I wore the shit out of, I loved them."
"Dan Post, made in Spain, composition oil resistant sole, bit of a riding heel, and a cowboy toe."
"The very best (and only boot I call sexy) is a Dan Post Maria."
"I'd look for Dan Post, Tony Lama, Justins, Abilene, and Nocona for good brands that won't be too pricey."
"In the $300s you will find a lot of Dan Post boots and Hyer boots."
"I saw Dan Post full quill snip or square toe whatever that company calls it. They were nice. Single stitch. They were nice."
#4
Justin
4.0
(11)
"Justin’s"
"I have a set of Justin's with a rubber non slip sole and they fit and feel awesome."
"Start with some Ariat or Justin types."
"I'd look for Dan Post, Tony Lama, Justins, Abilene, and Nocona for good brands that won't be too pricey."
"Tony Lama, Justin's, Lucchese (super expensive), Ariat, El General, Hondo, Corral, are all good brands."
"Justin Boot Outlet is great. When I was working in automotive jobs, I found a great pair of boots for reasonable price, and I wore the daylights out of them."
"The pair I wear most of the time is a pair of Justin’s. They have been comfortable from the day I put them on and had to get them resoled after a few years."
"Check out the Justin Frontier (Vibram sole) or Untamed collection."
"Justin Boots"
"Justin Ropers. Basic short heel. Nothing fancy,cheap to acquire,especially used."
#5
Lucchese
4.3
(10)
"I really like my Luccheses!"
"Splurge on Luccheses, enjoy your very comfortable boots forever."
"The Boot Store. They have Rios and Lucchesse and a ton of others. They are in Loxley but worth the drive."
"Lucchese is famous for its handmade premium leather boots with a luxurious feel."
"Then it was Luchesses."
"I wore a pair of Luccheses today"
"I like Luchesse’s, but favorite top quality is ML Leddy’s out of Ft Worth."
"Tony Lama, Justin's, Lucchese (super expensive), Ariat, El General, Hondo, Corral, are all good brands."
"Lucchese. I’ve had three pairs over a decade. One almost 20 years."
"Stay away from Luchesse. They're well made, but grossly overpriced."
#6
Tony Lama
4.2
(9)
"Dan posts or Tony lamas, you can get a great pair in a nice material and they’ll look good and last."
"Get some Tony Lamas or R Watson’s. The Watson’s run about half a size larger than other brands, but their quality is top notch."
"I'd look for Dan Post, Tony Lama, Justins, Abilene, and Nocona for good brands that won't be too pricey."
"Tony Lama, Justin's, Lucchese (super expensive), Ariat, El General, Hondo, Corral, are all good brands."
"I prefer Tony Llamas"
"Tony Lama, El Dorado, R. Watsons, Tecovas."
"Tony Lama offers classic Western styles with a heritage of craftsmanship."
"Once I got out of school and had a good paying job, it was Tony Lamas and Noconas."
"Well… I’m a tony llama fan, they fit my feet the best and I just love them"
#7
Double H
4.6
(5)
"Double h ICE boots – tough soles, handle abuse, heel won’t blow out"
"I wear double H Dylan to work and I doubt that there is a better work boot on the planet. They are built like a tank with a rubber outsole, Union made in the USA"
"If heavy use / more labor intensive I would say go for the domestic line double H's."
"Double H rubber soles are solid and will last forever, but just take a while to break in."
"Double H rubber soled boot with SRP of $200+. They run some good sales on their website."
#8
Anderson Bean
4.6
(5)
"Anderson bean or oklahoma steel toe ranch boots – not as easy to find in stores but these are built ranch-tough with solid welted soles and thicker leather more old-school construction"
"My first pair were Anderson bean elephant hide. They fit like a slipper on my foot the first time I put them on."
"My anderson bean ostrich squares are awesome."
"Rios, Anderson bean, fenoglio, black jack, chisos"
"Some Olathe and Anderson Bean boots can be found under $450."
#9
Boot Barn
4.0
(5)
"Take a look around boot barn for your first pair."
"Boot barn or “El Vaquero Elegante”"
"Boot Barn"
"If you're buying new in Portland, this is definitely the place"
"Bootbarn"
#10
Chisos
4.0
(5)
"Chisos in midnight black."
"Chisos if you can swing it."
"Hondo, Chisos, Ariat Benchmade"
"Chisos all the way"
"Rios, Anderson bean, fenoglio, black jack, chisos"
#11
Rios
4.8
(4)
"Rios of Mercedes look great and are bulletproof"
"Rios for top notch quality."
"The Boot Store. They have Rios and Lucchesse and a ton of others. They are in Loxley but worth the drive."
"Rios, Anderson bean, fenoglio, black jack, chisos"
#12
Cavender's
4.0
(4)
"I would probably say Cavender's or Allens Boots."
"Cavenders 100%"
"Cavenders"
"Cavenders over by bass pro?"
#13
Hondo
3.8
(4)
"Hondo, Chisos, Ariat Benchmade"
"The best cowboy boots are made in Mexico. Full stop. Hondo, Chisos, even Tecovas which aren't the greatest, but are still pretty good, especially for the price."
"Take a look at Hondo boots. They are traditionally constructed, and are around the 300 dollar price range."
"Tony Lama, Justin's, Lucchese (super expensive), Ariat, El General, Hondo, Corral, are all good brands."
#14
Wrangler
4.7
(3)
"Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut or Levi's 517"
"Wrangler cowboy cut. 13mwz I think . Various colours. Rigid, heavy higher waist and plenty room for boots."
"Wrangler 20X 02 Competition Advanced Comfort"
#15
Thursday Boot Company
4.7
(3)
"I have three pairs. Two Mavericks and one Desperado. The former are my dressier pairs that I can wear to church or a party, while the latter is my work pair"
"Thursday Boot Company. I have the Desperado and in my opinion, are the best boot out there. Super quality construction, super comfortable, look amazing, and can’t beat the price."
"Thursday Boots has pretty good looking boots inside your price range as well."
#16
Allen's
4.0
(3)
"Allen's first, then Heritage Boots. But if you really want some special boots handmade however you want them to be you can go Texas Traditions."
"Allen’s"
"I would probably say Cavender's or Allens Boots."
#17
Fenoglio
4.0
(3)
"I’d throw Fenoglio, Olathe, Rios of Mercedes in top tier."
"I really like Fenoglio, I would take a look at some of their boots. Really well made boots."
"Rios, Anderson bean, fenoglio, black jack, chisos"
#18
Durango
4.0
(3)
"I mainly wear my durango boots unless it's at work, then it's my twisted x."
"I really like my Durango harness boots for all around use."
"I would also look at some Durango boots."
#19
Lane
3.7
(3)
"Look at Lane boots. My wife loves them."
"Look at Lane Boots Plain Jane."
"Lane are the most uncomfortable. They are very narrow and I ordered half a size up."
#20
Nocona
3.3
(3)
"Nocona"
"I'd look for Dan Post, Tony Lama, Justins, Abilene, and Nocona for good brands that won't be too pricey."
"Vintage Nocona’s yes, new ones NO."
#21
Boulet
4.5
(2)
"Another boot I love is Boulet. They are made in Canada and they are amazingly comfortable."
"Boulet can’t go wrong"
#22
R. Watson's
4.5
(2)
"Get some Tony Lamas or R Watson’s. The Watson’s run about half a size larger than other brands, but their quality is top notch."
"Tony Lama, El Dorado, R. Watsons, Tecovas."
#23
ML Leddy
4.5
(2)
"Favorite top quality is ML Leddy’s out of Ft Worth."
"I go up to ML Leddy in Ft Worth, where my dad had his boots made."
#24
Twisted X
4.5
(2)
"Twisted x work boots – these are slept on but they’re crazy tough, especially the waterproof steel toe models plus the footbeds are way more breathable than muck boots and they break in quick"
"I mainly wear my durango boots unless it's at work, then it's my twisted x."
#25
Olathe
4.5
(2)
"I’d throw Fenoglio, Olathe, Rios of Mercedes in top tier."
"Some Olathe and Anderson Bean boots can be found under $450."
#26
Heritage Boots
4.0
(2)
"Heritage Boots and Texas Traditions on Instagram and both have such beautiful offerings"
"Heritage boots in Austin TX specialize in decorative boots."
#27
Portland Outdoor Store
4.0
(2)
"It's a great shop in general and a good place to get some boots."
"Portland Outdoor store"
#28
Corral
3.0
(2)
"Tony Lama, Justin's, Lucchese (super expensive), Ariat, El General, Hondo, Corral, are all good brands."
"Corral are budget end boot models."
#29
Nicks
5.0
(1)
"Time to get you a pair of nicks Palouse boot. Do rough out, add the v100 lug or honey lug and wax that bad boy."
#30
Thursday
5.0
(1)
"I wound up buying a pair of Thursday’s Desperados and love them."
#31
Old Gringo
5.0
(1)
"If you're looking for decorative designs. Old Gringo is probably top tier."
#32
Vickers
5.0
(1)
"There's a Vickers Western Store in my town that sells cowboy boots that are all but indestructible."
#33
Rios of Mercedes
5.0
(1)
"I’d throw Fenoglio, Olathe, Rios of Mercedes in top tier."
#34
Horse Power
4.0
(1)
"A lot of people speak highly of Horse Power which you will find under $250."
#35
El Dorado
4.0
(1)
"Tony Lama, El Dorado, R. Watsons, Tecovas."
#36
Bull and Briar
4.0
(1)
"Bull and Briar is relatively new but definitely would recommend giving them a call to see if they would have something you’d like."
#37
Grinders
4.0
(1)
"I have a few pairs of Grinders boots (UK company) that I’ve worn a hell of a lot and they still do the job."
#38
Buckaroo
4.0
(1)
"Buckaroo boots of you want functional cowboy/riding boots."
#39
Macy Bean
4.0
(1)
"Some brands I’ve seen personally are Macy bean, Anderson bean, ariat and Tecovas."
#40
Laredo
4.0
(1)
"I will forever vouch for Laredo as a good starter or beater boot."
#41
Bandera
4.0
(1)
"I like the Bandera or Earl for a first boot. Bandera is a rubber vibram full size cowboy boot and the Earl is a leather sole roper."
#42
Los Altos
4.0
(1)
"Los Altos"
#43
Nocona Tony's Larry's
4.0
(1)
"Nocona Tony’s Larry’s etc"
#44
Gomez
4.0
(1)
"Gomez has a great selection and I’ve gotten really good service there."
#45
Rocketbuster
4.0
(1)
"Rocketbuster for wild customs."
#46
Nicks Handmade Packers
4.0
(1)
"Nicks Handmade Packers. Slick sole and heel for riding."
#47
Cody James Mustangs
4.0
(1)
"I wear Cody James Mustangs, fairly cheap, comfortable, waterproofing holds up well."
#48
Memory Den
4.0
(1)
"Memory den has several western wear booths with good boots"
#49
Boot Bar
4.0
(1)
"Boot bar is probably the best place to get normal boots."
#50
Mix Tape
4.0
(1)
"Last time I was in there was a couple months ago, but they had an entire wall of cowboy boots."
#51
Creatures Closet
4.0
(1)
"Creatures Closet, Mix Tape"
#52
Ariat Benchmade
4.0
(1)
"Hondo, Chisos, Ariat Benchmade"
#53
Rujo
4.0
(1)
"Rujo makes a really good boot for a great price."
#54
Red Wing
4.0
(1)
"Redwing has some nice ones"
#55
Thursday Boots
4.0
(1)
"Thursday makes a couple decent more 'fashion' based western boots."
#56
Justin Boots
3.0
(1)
"If you want cheap, Justin's and Ariats are a decent go to for a throw away work pair."
#57
Ariat Groundbreakers
3.0
(1)
"Definitely not the best boot ever but I love my ariat groundbreakers."
#58
City Boots
3.0
(1)
"City Boots are new to Austin (for trendy girls)."
#59
Miron Crosby
3.0
(1)
"I’m not into Miron Crosby, but a lot of people are."
#60
Cheyenne
3.0
(1)
"Cheyenne brand from boot barn has some cool designs that my wife likes that are affordable entry level."
#61
Black Jack
3.0
(1)
"Rios, Anderson bean, fenoglio, black jack, chisos"
#62
Cody Johnson
3.0
(1)
"Heck, maybe even some Cody Johnson or Moonshine Spirit boots."
#63
Moonshine Spirit
3.0
(1)
"Heck, maybe even some Cody Johnson or Moonshine Spirit boots."
#64
Abilene
3.0
(1)
"I'd look for Dan Post, Tony Lama, Justins, Abilene, and Nocona for good brands that won't be too pricey."
#65
El General
3.0
(1)
"Tony Lama, Justin's, Lucchese (super expensive), Ariat, El General, Hondo, Corral, are all good brands."
#66
Horsepower
3.0
(1)
"Horsepower in the mid tier."
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