I was once told that the perfect number of boots is however many you have currently plus one. ;-)

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

SO TRUE! haha

@kylestewart3927

4 жыл бұрын

This is my philosophy. That's how I've ended up with 40 pairs! 😂😂😂

@da.reverend

3 жыл бұрын

Works for me.

@MeakH1

Жыл бұрын

@@kylestewart3927 now get another pair, then another pai-

@carrasco2011sc

Жыл бұрын

​@@kylestewart3927I met someone last week who has over 70 pairs, a whole room was full of boots, a lot were still new, his wife started selling all his boots. Lol. I bought 2 from them.

I currently own 118 pairs of boots now 30+ years of collecting. Snip to square toe, Lucchese, Lama, Resistol ranch, cowtown, blackjack, etc..every animal from wilderbeest, carraboo, cape buffalo, shark, diamondback snakeskin, caiman, lizard, every color exotics over last 30-40 years. What can I say I love my boots and lids🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

@kr115

4 жыл бұрын

Now I don't feel so bad since you have triple the number I have. You've been collecting longer than me so that explains it. 🙂

@musiccitybass

4 жыл бұрын

@@kr115 lol

@davebuchanan5187

4 жыл бұрын

I'm catching up with you Cowboy, I have about 60 pairs, most every animal too! Elephant and hippo are my favorites, I have 12 pair of those combined..

@mandujanojuan437

Жыл бұрын

Nice.... i only own 27 pairs

@carrasco2011sc

Жыл бұрын

I have 7 pairs and I already feel bad. Lol. I would like to own every animal boot but so far I only have ostrich Tecova.

I am from Saudi Arabia last year I bought my first pair now I have 8 pairs, and I can’t stop buying them every time I come to US , I just fall in love with boots and I don’t care how much it costs each one of them . I am a pilot and every month I fly to US , I must visit BOOT BARN ❤

I almost completely agree. I work in construction, so I have 1 - strictly work 1- caiman belly 1 - leather bottom everyday low heel 1 - rubber bottom everyday low heel 1 - square toe brown 1 - round toe brown 1 - black That fills my "I have a boot for every occasion" need. More incoming for, you know, science or something

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

The science boot! I'm all for it. You have my support! It sounds like you're leaning toward All The Boots! You're in the same boat as me haha

Black exotics for black suit Dark maroon exotics for blue suit Brown boots for blue jeans Black boots with concho bootstraps for black jeans Natural python boots for the sheer extravagance of it

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Epic. Great lineup

I take good care of my gear, so I have some 40 years old, but I get some each year, plus get em as gift's, so, got about a hundred, but that's ok, if a friend really likes a pair, I give em to him, I wear what looks and feels good. Hell, had 40 pair on stage, loaned for a school production of Oklahoma. So, I got enough

Cowboy boots are like guns. Once you buy one, you’ll want another and another!!

I think that what ever the number of boots you own is, if you don’t own at least 1 pair of ostrich ( full quill is smooth) it’s not enough. There’s nothing like a good pair of ostrich boots, and nothing gets noticed like full quill.

I'm in Denver and I like to go to Norteña music clubs so I decided I just couldn't live without multiple pairs of ostrich, caiman, and lizard in different colors...as well as a few python and rattlesnake. Keep up the good work, Jeremiah!

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

I can't blame you. I don't know how people live without multiple pairs! Cheers Paul!

“It definitely comes down to peer pressure” How right you are. The Facebook group will have you buy 7 boots in 7 weeks

@markely7587

Жыл бұрын

No lie! I am in a cowboy hat group, and a Filson group. Two expensive groups!

It's like asking "How many trucks?" One truck, two trucks, red truck, blue truck. Lol.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Never enough!!

Got my first pair 4 years ago. January of this year got my second pair. Then bought two pairs of work/water proof boots on sale. Yesterday received my third pair of cowboy boots in the mail. So 3 regular cowboy boots and two work pair. Enjoy your channel.

I had an old pair that I thought didn't fit me for the the longest time thrown in the back of my closest that I didn't much like anyway. But then my fiance got me my first new pair and I love them. So I brought out the old pair and found a new appreciation for them. Now I love the old pair too! About a month ago I found another pair of Shyannes on offer up for 20 bucks so I couldn't pass those up. So right now I'm up to 3. I can't wait to get my JW boots in that will put me at 4. But I feel like I want all the boots now. I got the bug! I even talked my fiance into a pair of Tony Lamas. He wasn't even a big fan of boots. Today I caught him on his phone looking for a pair of work boots🤣

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

You got the bug! Can't wait til you get those JW boots either! Congrats again. It doesn't take much to become a huge fan of boots. All you need is someone around you who is passionate about them and GAME OVER haha. Thanks for watching

I currently own 243 maybe 246 pairs of boots, yes, I'm insane🤠

@jacobsfire4733

Ай бұрын

How can you afford that 😭

3 pairs, chippewa lace ups, cody james clip toe and ariat round toe..

I'm a cowboy, n I love my boots. Never ENOUGH .

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

You can never have enough!!

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

You can never have enough!!

I, too, have a serious problem saying "Fuck It!" 😂🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤠

Just ordered 2 pairs of Tocovas for more a formal boot. also now im looking for a snip toe boot. 10 pairs in now! same goes for my cowboy hats!!!

You should have like a thousand times more subscribers. I tell all cowboy boot lovers about this channel. Great content!

I agree you can never have too many boots , I usually thin the herd every 3 years or so I have my favourite pairs that I wear and then my special pairs for occasions ! Plus I have 5 pairs of motorcycle boots as well, love your videos .

when I was a trucker and spending 3 weeks or better on the road I had 7 pair that were in the truck with me. my driving boots were some Double H bull hide. Love your red J Chisolm, had a pair of them in a chestnut color but put a wrong dressing and they darkened. still have them in a bag somewhere here in the house. 20 yr old ostrich that I bought in El Paso that I have never touched with anything but they are in a bag

I think we should own three. 1 for work, one for dress up, and one for casual wear. After that everything else is just icing on the cake.

I had that same experience with smooth ostrich. I dig your honesty.

I just ordered 4 pairs to go with the ones I already own. I think the most comfortable boots I've owned were the double h biker boots, their version of the dingo boot

I own 13 pairs right now. I have sold several pair, only to buy more boots. I do wear them with whatever outfit I'm wearing, jeans or dresses.

@JeremiahCraig

3 жыл бұрын

Good collection!

Great video. It’s like any hobby, once you are in and learning you want to experience more and differences. Fly-fishing rods, reels, pistols, rifles, horses, saddles, car enthusiasts, motorcycles, fountain pens… any other hobby has the same effect once you get into it knee deep :) Just got my first pair of boots thanks to this channel, I already know the next 3 I want to own and why. There is not rush though, boots are not going anywhere… Yes, 4 seems like a good number before splurging more :)))

i have 28 pairs mostly Sendra, an that aint enough, i need lots more

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Not even close to enough

I got 4 all black 3 dan post Milwaukee 1 ariat heritage for the rubber sole

How’s it going… Absolutely love your videos. I am completely blind and the descriptions you give about your boots are absolutely great. I can tell what they look like without even being able to see them. What do you think of your fry roper boots? I have three pairs of cowboy boots but they all are leather soles. Are used to have a pair of harness motorcycle boots but had to get rid of them. I thought about going back and getting a harness boot again, but I just can’t decide. I kind of like the idea of the rope or boot. I don’t even wear regular shoes. All I wear is boots. My wife and daughter constantly make fun of me LOL but obviously it doesn’t change my mind.

Great topic, JC! I was curious to see what your "ideal" number would be. What resonated with me from my experience was, like you said, after you get your "starter set" and start interacting with boot enthusiasts, then the sky's the limit! Me? Well, my first recent pair (I had a pair of lizard-toed Naconas 40 years ago - my first and only pair of cowboy boots long since discarded) was a pair of Tecovas Earls (bourbon). They fit well and I was proud to wear them out and about. Then it was like, "Well, now let's try some cowboy style cowboy boots." So I got some Tecovas Cartwrights (chocolate) with the higher, slanted heel. Lo and behold, they worked for me, too. (Boot count: 2) Then, watching your videos, I got turned on to Luccheses. Bought three pair (Clints, Brandons, Craytons). In the meantime, I wanted to try a square-toed boot and I needed some black boots to wear with dark pants/slacks, so I got some Tecovas Jacksons (midnight calf). (Boot count: 6) Then, since I didn't have any suede boots, I got some Tecovas Johnnys (honey). (Boot count: 7) Since there are only seven days in the week, I figured I was good to go with seven boots. That was until you started raving about Chisos boots and hanging out with Raul. Shit. $495? It took me a while to pull the trigger, but my Chisos #1s arrived today and, OMG, I had a spiritual experience when I put 'em on! These are the best fitting, most comfortable boots I own. (Boot count: 8) Now I'm thinking I need a pair of brown square-toed boots. The Tecovas Jackson is half the price of the Chisos #2 but, damn, these Chisos are lovin' up on my feet right now. So I see my boot count soon hitting 9. How many boots should anyone own? That's a moving target for each of us. How many boots do we really need? Maybe none, but pass me another beer and my credit card, JC.

Yeah, I found 5 for my sweat spot. Pair for Hunting, Everyday Wearing, Church(black caiman belly), casual dressier outings(just a bump up from everyday boots), and Safari Pirarucu's for parties or dressier moments. Actually, I can use either exotic leather for those moments. Heh heh.

... after I had my late fathers Lucchaese's related to fit me ( they are my ride or die, when I wear those I have him with me and I walk tall in those !) , but after that ,( they were my first pair of western boots) I was hooked! i look for second hand boots now, on ebay and other reseller sites and thrift shops and just have them resoled , makes 'em feel like new! :) I see a pair of unwanted good boots and I see the life they still have in 'em...

I bought my first pair in November 2021 from Rujo. Was to be my birthday gift to me. Those were black round toe. Now I have a pair of Tony Lama weathered goat square toe too. I love both of them. I have my eye on a 3 pair of 7 toe from Rujo. I'd love to find some boots at a thrift store too that would be awesome.

Got a pair of Cuero rubber soles a while back to try out the western boot thing - they didn't want to break in and took a ton of stretching with a baseball bat. Revisited them after a few months and I guess conditioner and time made the leather relax. From there it was pretty obvious I was gonna build a little collection. Got some nice full quill ostrich lightly used for a good price, then some tan goat j toes, then some dark goat square toes. All I want now is something black, something bison with a rubber sole, and some day python belly. Good to have a mix of walking heels and fancier stuff. I like good gear so having a few pairs is a good investment, I should be able to rock some of these the rest of my life with a couple resole jobs. Handmade boots made from quality leather just plain make your day better. And your posture too.

* ostrich full quill/ smooth/ pieces / leg *alligator *caiman belly/ hornback *elephant *shark *stingray *python/ rattlesnake *rattlesnake *anteater /pirarucu *eel *Deer *Goat *cow hide *shrink shoulder *... with more or less 20 different textures (hides) to choose from and 3 to 5 toe shapes , and lots of colors, finishes and designs on top of that. I think that 15 to 20 pairs is a fair number... saludos amigos ;)

Currently at one pair, planning and saving for my second. Looking at an exotic, maybe a pecan ostrich.

I have 8-9 pair. Love them all.

Great video!!! This puts me at easy for buying 3 pairs in two months.😆😄👍

As of two days ago, I'm back to seven pairs of cowboy boots. And I am NOT ashamed one bit. :D.

Imagine having just 4 shirts. I like some variety - in styles and colors. When I find a used pair of cowboy boots that I dig for $30-45 that cost $150+ new, I just can't pass it up. I bought 3 pair just in the past week, so I'm up to 7 now - all like new for the price of maybe 2-3 brand new pair.

@carrasco2011sc

Жыл бұрын

You just describe how I feel. Haha. I had 4 pairs but for some reason I forgot what I did with 3 of them and a few weeks ago I sold my last pair so I started buying them again. Haha. Now I have 7 pairs and looking to get a couple of vintage exotic.

I'm looking for some Bat hide boots to scare the Corona virus away. Do they make those?

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 That would be interesting but if they did make them I would still try

I've got about 15 pairs , mostly with rubber soles, since I am a truck driver.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense! Boots are a great choice for driving.

I have four pair. Black, Brown, Black-Cherry (2) all Exotic and No shit kickers! :-)

Hay Jeremiah, I like your guitar licks! I saw your Lucchese Rusty review. I'm interested in the suede rusty vs the suede roper or square toe Tecovas. Which would you favor? I have two pair of Tecovas and like both pair, but I'd like a more summery pair. These I'm sure would work on fire ants, most pit vipers, not sure about 2 and 4 legged ankle biters, though? What do you think? Sincerely, Billy T. In Alabamy

Ahh man! I hear you,lol. F' it has been my go to answer to a lot of things!! And you know what, zero regrets. It's the little things that makes us happy. Why not, right.

1 - ariat boots i use for work/farm 2 - cody james leather sole cuz i wanted to try the leather sole 3 - durango boots for winter becuase slightly warmer than ariats and have a nicer leather sole heres my budget collection only amounting to around $650

3 Tony Lama 6 Sendras 1 Lucchese 2 Dan Post 1 Frye 1 Sancho 1 Mayura 1 Harley 1 Tony Mora

I grew up in California, when I was 14/15 years old I bought a worn out pair of suade pair of cowboy boots. I had them resoled, and healed many times after that. I wore those boots to school, to work, wile I rode my bicycle, my Triumph 200cc Cub, drove my 1958 VW Baja Bug... I think those boots lived 9 lives.

A very profound question.

Wearing cowboyboots for over 40yrs now, my ideal number is 20 pair, when i had more pairs i couldn't wear them all time to time so i sold some.

6 ariat. 1 Justin. Love them all

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! That's what I'm talking about!

@colleenmorrison6707

4 жыл бұрын

@@JeremiahCraig that's just a start lol

So far I have 3 pairs. One pair for work, a brown pair of ariat ramblers for casual wear, and a pair of elephant skin exotics. I'm looking for a black pair.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Love it. Great lineup!

You can never have too many pairs of kicks! I got 9 pairs and plan on getting more!

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!!!

I have only had one at a time, maybe two if I bought a new pair and haven't completely worn the other one to pieces.

Bought my first pair 4 months ago while traveling through Cheyenne, WY… just ordered my 5th pair online… there’s no going back 😅

2 exotic 4 all leather 1 work pair

you got it BAD... Boot Acquisition Disorder.

As many as you cannot afford TY for sharing

7 for me. so far lol. 1 HH work pair. 1 brown leather tecovas. 1 black goat lucchese’s. 1 ostrich rubber soles dan posts. 1 giant gators stonewashed lucchese’s, 1 python dan posts. 1 black dress up lucchese’s.

I own a pair of dress boots caimen, casual ostrich, and some plane Justin’s for around the house and anything else and that’s all I have but I will get more when I can

So I have 6 pair, 3 ostrich, one lizard, and two calfskin. One of the ostrich and the lizard are Tecovas, the others are Tony Lama and Justin's. Looking to add a natural Tecovas Jackson. Would have a Caiman but can't ship them to NY. I train horses and judge horse shows so I wear them all the time! Am I still a boot fanatic? LOL

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are a fanatic just like me. Nothing wrong with that! Too bad they can't ship the caiman thats weird. I got my caiman in NY state. Hope they fix that soon

As many as you want dumb question since wen is ther a guideline on how many pairs of cowboy boots to own I wear a different pair every day for a few weeks sometimes I only wear one depends on the day if it’s wet I don’t wear 1200 dollar boots I wear cheaper ones but weird question

Funny you say 4 is the sweet spot, I keep 4 in rotation. 1 everyday pair for at work. 2 worn out pairs for mowing, shoveling, running the tractor etc. And 1 dress pair. I only buy what I can walk into a tractor supply or rural king and buy that day. Justin's and Ariat's for me. Square toe only.😁

I've just bought 6 new pairs of boots over the last several months, 3 ariats, 2 dan post, and 1 Laredo. I previously only had 1 pair of Dan post and 1 pair of Laredo boots. Oh make that 7, because I forgot about the Justin Square toe boots that I bought

I have 7 pairs of western boots. The reason for so many is some are exotic, such as, python, alligor, stingray, ostrich, lizard wingtip,shruken shoulder, and they are used for dress or going out. My leather cowhide boots are my everyday boots. Now with this many boots, I haven't bought any new ones in years. I feel with boots that they last as long as you want them to. If you clean them regularly and condition them often the boot leather, whether it is exotic or cowhide leather, will last for many many years. If you get them resoled as needed they will also last for years. It's all based on how you treat and take care of your boots.

I own too many. Problem is I like different toe styles, skins, colors, and heel styles. Plus I have boots for specific circumstances such as those only for work, casual, dress, and just plain sh!t kickers.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

But you gotta have some for every occasion. Nothing wrong with that

Preach!!

ALL THE BOOTS! YES!!

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

ALL THE BOOTS 🤩🤩👍

I have this same problem with bourbon

I have 18 pairs of Old gringo boots 2 Tony Lamas 8 Justin 1 Luchesse 1 ariat 1 nocona 2 Corral 1 boulet

2 pairs Ariat, 2 Pair Tecova, 1 Pair Old Gringo’s, 1 pair Moonshine Spirit and I’m constantly on the prowl for new boots. It’s becoming a bit of an obsession. I now need some exotics, some Chiso’s maybe, some rough outs too. Yikes...

As many as you have room for in your house: every style, every color, every height! I've got them all.

I have 20 pairs of Champion Attitude Boots. All custom made.

I’m on my third pair of cowboy boots but over all boots in general I probably have around 11 pair’s between moc toe boots steel and regular to doc martens to timberland pros people think I’m crazy because pretty much only wear boots

I got some corrall and double-h boots from a goodwill store for 20 dollars each and they are amazing they go from 300 to 500 dollars I've been wanting boots for years I get so many compliments they even ask are you a cowgirl lol. I wish I can say yes I never rode a horse in my life.

I have 6 pair of Old gringo and 4 pair of Sendra. I just started wearing boots 2 years ago and I couldn't help myself.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Wow what amazing brands! I can understand how you wouldn't be able to help yourself with tastes like that

@meachie78

4 жыл бұрын

@@JeremiahCraig I truly love those caiman boots of yours I will have to save up to get me some!

7 pair here.

Hmmm - and here I was with 7 pair, wondering if that was too few....

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is too few for you... I was just talking averages. GET MORE haha

I stayed at two pairs for two years. New pair of Boulet western dress toe, and then a 35 or 40 year old pair of Olathe Round Toes. Still wear them occasionally, but right now I'm at seven. Soon to be 8....9... Don't think I'm going to stop. I got two pairs of beater boots, (Laredo) a pair of Olathes, three pairs of Luccheses, and a pair of Boulet. There's a pair of Lucchese Roger's (on the website 1,900) I found em for 550, definitely going to try and buy em. Then there's a pair of Elephant ABs. And definitely 6 was the point of no return haha. I just *got* to have a square to ostrich pair that are black, I just *need* a pair of big bass/pirarucu. Definitely slowly, but surely amassing a hoard.

1. Anderson bean cowhide brown 2. Anderson bean roughout tan 3. Anderson bean fish cigar 4. Rios of Mercedes chili shark brown 5. Rod Patrick gator black

About 20 or more.......lol Many Lucchese ones and Tony Lama. Mostly exotic skins as well.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection!

I only need every pair I need.

I have decided not to buy anymore boots...until the next pair I buy! 🤠

I have over 50.... someone just commented that have 104! I’ve got some work to do!!!!

Bootheads ! Can a round toe be cobbled into a snip???

@zomanzombie5049

4 жыл бұрын

If the toe has to stay round. What u think off the sole snipped ?

I love ur vids!!! What’s ur opinion on King Exotic Boots?

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

I've never tried but I've been to the factory where they are made. They are made in the same place as Los Altos and YeeHaw Cowboy and from what I saw while I was there it is my opinion that they are worth their price tag. They make some beautiful boots.

@biged3ff149

4 жыл бұрын

Thx!!! My fiancé n I ordered matching ostrich boots for our weddin. I was a lil nervous after dropping that kinda cash...

A year ago while wearing my cowboy boots to school while it was rain and slipped in the lobby. I fell completely backwards on my back (I was wearing a backpack with a glass Tupperware holding my sandwich.) As the staff ran towards me I was just lookin a the florescent lights prayin I didnt just get shanked by a shard of glass. Somehow... SOMEHOW a 270lb pound man falling on a glass Tupperware does not shatter it. Left a nasty bruise on my back tho

Shit, I just got into cowboy boots late 2019 and I’ve already bought 3 pairs. First was some Lucchese ostrich leg ansons, 2nd was ariat tycoons for work and fishing, and my third pair was some lucchese mad dog goats. I really like those red gators you got not to long ago, I’m thinking about getting some of those too. And you deserved that first pair of gators bro. 😂

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

You're on a roll! I'm enjoying introducing new colors into my lineup! It's fun to start expanding when you get the chance

I just bought my first pair of Cowboy boots (tecovas cartwrights) a month ago and my pinky toe and ring toe have no wiggle room at all. Despite of them looking cool which was why I bought them, they can be uncomfortable when I wear them at times. I've tried on the same size with square toe and they feel fine. Definitely going to get square toe or U toe at the very least on my next pair. Do you find that certain toe shapes fit you better?

@tctn615

Жыл бұрын

I always buy a size smaller in the square toe version too. Round or snip, just get 1/2 size bigger.

"I NEED TO HAVE ALL THE BOOTS" -Jeremiah Craig

7 pairs deep here and still going

All of them

Ever tried anything by Wesco? Not really "cowboy" boots, but nonetheless quality with a certain panache

@amunderdog

3 жыл бұрын

I was looking at Whites boots. Direct competition to Wesco. They list two western boots Drover and Plainsman. I was ready to drop cash when i discovered they were about 7 pounds for the pair. My favorite pair (RIP was) 3 pounds for the pair.

@robinusher5707

3 жыл бұрын

@@amunderdog Good legsercise! My 19-inch Wescos are very heavy and obviously very tall, which makes them far too hot for four/five months of the year. Otherwise they're flawless, if rather maintenance-intensive: it takes a solid hour to clean and nourish them.

I'm a New York gal. I love cowboy boots. I am going to try and stick to 4-5 pairs.

6. 2 each for work, casual, and dress.

@JeremiahCraig

3 жыл бұрын

That's a perfect number

I believe if your not an extremist collector 5 will get the job done. 1 pair of work boots and 4 different pairs for different styles and occasions

I Had 4 Paris At One Time. Guess You Should Own 7 Pairs Of Cowboy Boots - Wear One Pair A Day.

@JeremiahCraig

4 жыл бұрын

Love that idea! Really when it comes down to it, the more excuses to get more boots the better

I'm in 4 boots in 2 years and thinking about a lucchese boot

12ish, I was a graphic designer so I could wear anything I wanted so covenants they were got into the fashion District cowboy boots it’s fine High Fashion with my boots and there are comfortable when you’re standing all day, LOL

All that you can afford is the correct answer for me. I can’t get enough. I love BOOOOTS!