The Best Cowboy Boot Reviews

When looking for any item these days being a car, pair of jeans, a grill to cook steaks on and even a pair of cowboy boots, people like to search for a truthful and honest review that will give them the information they need to make an educated and informed choice. Here at We Heart Handmade Boots, we have done just that and have written some of the best cowboy boot reviews all in one place.

When it comes to questions like “Who makes the best cowboy boots?” or “What are the best brands of cowboy boots?” that is kind of a sticky topic. Boots fit different people in different ways, so when someone gives you their opinion on their favorite brand, take it with a grain of salt. It is just their opinion and you need to realize a certain brand might fit them great and the same pair might not fit you in the same way. Same thing if they give you a poor opinion on a brand of boots. The same pair might fit you great and they might give you a poor review on that particular brand of boots. Just keep that in mind.

What To Look For In A Pair Of Cowboy Boots

First off, you are obviously looking for a good boot review. No need to worry or spend your time reading a bad one. There are a couple of things you need to look for when it comes to finding a good pair of cowboy boots. Actually 3 things and they are the following:

  • A Goodyear welt is a must in a pair of cowboy boots for the simple reason that you will be able to resole them. If your boots do not have a Goodyear welt or a welt or an easy way for the sole to be replaced easily by a cobbler, that basically kills the life of your boots. Without this welt, you boot life expectancy just went from 20 years to 2 years. Definitely make sure you have this welt
  • Cowhide leather lined boots is a must in my opinion. I definitely prefer cowhide leather lined boots over cloth boots that some brands use. This will greatly help with stink lol. For the most part, a cowhide leather lined boot just doesn’t stink as much when you’re done wearing them at the end of the day compared to a cloth lined or hybrid material.
  • Boots that have been “Hand lasted” which is stretching the leather by hand across the “last” which looks kind of like a foot and give the boot it’s shape. Hand lasted is how traditional cowboy boots are made. This helps with getting out wrinkles or impurities that machine lasted just cannot do because every piece of leather is different.
Hand Lasted & Goodyear Welt Boot Info
Welt of a boot & Hand Lasted Cowboy Boot

As I mentioned earlier, each brand is going to fit people differently and this has a lot to do with the process companies like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Rios of Mercedes, etc… make their boots. Each one of these companies use a different last which is going to effect the final outcome of their cowboy boots.

This is why it’s important to go to a boot retailer and try on several different brands to see what fits you the best. If you already have done this, then you are good to go. If buying online, you want to make sure you buy from someone that has a free exchange / return policy with their boots.

For example, Pinto Ranch allows you to return a pair for free if you to need to change the size or maybe you just don’t like how they feel and you want to try another brand. They will then ship you (for free) another size or allow you to try another pair.

Here Are Some Of Our Best Cowboy Boot Reviews

Rios Of Mercedes Boot Review- Cowboy Boots That Get Noticed
This particular brand was new to me just up to about a year ago. It’s not a new boot, it was just new to me. Today I want to do a Rios Of Mercedes Boot Review and give you …

Lucchese Boot Review – Considered Cowboy Boot Excellence
Hello everyone! I’ve decided to do a Lucchese boot review of my favorite pairs of Lucchese men’s boots. I’m hoping to give you the information that you need to know to make an informed decision on whether you would like to have a pair of these boots.

Top 10 Cowboy Boot Brands – Best Cowboy Boots In One Spot
today I’m gonna talk about the top 10 cowboy boot brands and why you should check them out before any others.

Cowboy Boots On Amazon – Great Deals On The Mega Retailer
I guess if you are buying a pair of cowboy boots, the first thing that probably comes to mind is Texas or somewhere out west. I mean I think most of the big name boots originate in El Paso or some other Texas city. But the thing is, Amazon isn’t a city

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Best Women’s Cowgirl Boots – Cowgirl Up In Top Western Fashionable Boots
Here we go! Ladies, if it’s your goal is to find the best women’s cowgirl boots that are unique, comfortable, and superbly crafted, then you’ve definitely done the right thing by visiting our review of Pinto Ranch’s women cowgirl boots!

The Best Men’s Cowboy Boots – Highest Quality and Great Looking Cowboy Boots
I wanted to do something a little different and give you my favorite or the best men’s cowboy boots from each brand at Pinto Ranch. The 5 brands in question here are Black Jack boots, Lucchese Boots, Rios of Mercedes, Stallion, and last but not least, Tony Lama

Cheap Cowboy Boots
Usually we like to tell you about all of these fancy pairs of cowboy boots made out of python, alligator, lizard, or some other exotic skin that costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Today I have decided to talk about some great pairs of boots that range from $175 or less

Womens Roper Cowboy Boots
If your goal is to find women’s roper cowboy boots that are unique, comfortable, and superbly crafted, then you’ve found the right place.

The Best Snakeskin Cowboy Boots For Women
Hi all, its Angelique K. with a fun post for wehearthandmadeboots.com! There are so many fashion trends that come in and out of style. In my opinion cowboy boots are not one of those trends. Because they come in so many colors and styles, every girl can find a pair that looks great on her.

Tony Lama Boots For Men
Hello everyone! I’ve decided to do a review of Tony Lama’s men’s boots. I’m hoping to give you the information that you need to know on just what makes these boots so special!

The Best Men’s Work Boots
If you have ever spent anytime on a job site or doing work around the house, you know how important comfort, durability, and breath ability can be in your work boot.

You Know Stetson Hats, But Are Stetson Boots Good Quality?
When you think of cowboy hats, the name Stetson is most likely the first name you think of. But Stetson is more than just hats, it’s the story of the American West!

Lane Boots Review – Lane Women’s Boots On Sale
We really love Lane boots for the simple reason that they have definitely thought out of the box. Quality designer boots with a western influence is what they were after and they definitely hit it out of the park!

Best Rated Cowboy Boots / Best Cowboy Boot Brands

The title of this paragraph might be a little confusing because I really can’t answer on which is the best rated cowboy boot or which brand of cowboy boots is the best. At least I can’t answer for you because as I stated earlier, everyone is different and different brands fit people differently lol. If you want to, head on over and check out our post on the Top 10 best brands of cowboy boots.

As for best rated cowboy boots, that is practically impossible in my opinion. I mean companies like Stallion, Lucchese, Tony Lama, etc… use the finest materials. Their boots are all handmade. They all have a process of hundreds of steps that go into making every single pair of boots. So how in the world can you say Lucchese is rated higher than Rios of Mercedes? In my opinion you really can’t. At least not when you are talking about the top tier quality brands.

Now I will say that brands like Rios or Lucchese are definitely rated better than a pair of Tecovas or Ariat boots. It’s really not even close and I’ve talked about this in an article that I’ve written: Tecovas Boots Vs. Name Brand Cowboy Boots- Here Is What We’ve Found.

There are the top tier cowboy boots which you can find in the reviews I listed above and their are cheap cowboy boots (which also have some reviews above) and I guess you can tell which ones are “rated better” than others. But hey, maybe you are looking for a cheap pair and they will suit you needs. That is why we have listed some on this site.

Boot Reviews That Have You In Mind

These are some of the best cowboy boot reviews out there if you ask me.

Don’t forget the 3 things to look for as I stated earlier when buying a pair of cowboy boots. Make sure it has a Goodyear welt or a welt where a cobbler can replace the sole easily. I also definitely recommend a cowhide leather lined pair of cowboy boots over cloth lined. Last but not least, make sure they are hand lasted. Your quality brands like Lucchese, Stallion, Rios of Mercedes, etc… are all going to be hand lasted for sure.

The above mentioned boot makers uses time-honored craftsmanship techniques to build handmade boots of unrivaled fit, comfort, and style. Because of their hand-lasted nature, each of these brands boots will differ slightly. With more wear, the leather on the boots molds to the contours of the foot, personalizing both boot and fit to every wearer. This is the reason why I only get handmade boots from brands such as these.

I hope this list of the best cowboy boot reviews has helped you not only gain some knowledge on what to look for when getting a pair of boots, but also helped you find your new favorite pair of handmade cowboy boots!

The Best Cowboy Boot Reviews

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