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| Lucchese Boots Guide |
| an online guide to buying, owning, and caring for lucchese boots |
Are Lucchese Boots right for you?
Of course this is a question that only you can answer. If you like high quality
products with attention to detail the Lucchese Classic line may be right for you.
There is no argument that Lucchese Classic boots are some of the best cowboy
boots on the market.
If you are brand conscience then these are the boots for you. If you like the quality
of Lucchese boots but would rather not pay for brand name we would recommend
Black Jack Boots (See Alternative Brand question below)
We have owned several pair of Lucchese boots and would recommend this brand
(the Classics line) if you can afford them.
What are the different lines of Lucchese Boots?
The original line of Lucchese boots are called Lucchese Classics and are by far
the best line of Lucchese boots. They are made in their El Paso Texas factory by
the most experienced and best craftsmen Lucchese has. They are the boots that
built the good reputation that Lucchese has.
The second line of Lucchese boots are called Lucchese 2000's and they are the
second or middle level of Luccheses. They are not 100% leather boots like the
Lucchese Classics but are still a good boot for the money. They are also American
made in El Paso Texas .
The third line from Lucchese Boots are the Lucchese 1883's. The 1883 line is the
third or lowest level. I have not owned the any from this line but have seen quite a
few. Most of the them look like a well made boot, but some feel like this line is not
worthy of the Lucchese name If you want the brand name it may be worth your
while, but I would recommend you check out another reputable brand like Black
Jack or Star Boots.
A newer line are boots made in Mexico under the Resistol Ranch name. This line
seems to be fairly popular in it's price range. We have seen some new Resistol
Ranch Boots sold on E-Bay for under $100.
Charlie 1 Horse is another line by Lucchese made in Brazil. They are mostly mule
shoes and short boots and run more along fashion lines than a real western boot
line. They are on the lower end of all products made by Lucchese.
Lucchese Cowboy and Lucchese Cowgirl is the newest line from Lucchese.
They have gone back to some of the more classical design features from years
gone by. This looks like a mid range line of boots and seems to feature exotic
leather heel counters. This line uses brass nails instead of the traditional lemon
wood pegs and is not all leather in it's construction
Where can you get the best prices on Lucchese's?
The best prices on lucchese Boots that we have found have been either at Zappos
(especially when they mark them down, however the risk in this is finding your size)
or from Shoe Buy. Both offer free shipping both ways! Check them out below.
There are also some deals to be found through Stephen at TimsBoots
he has access to several thousand pair of cowboy boots in El Paso
warehouses ~ you can call him at 1-800-771-4214
Are their alternative brands with comparable quality?
Some of the best boots available on the market today are Black Jack Boots. The
company was formed more than 10 years ago by some former Lucchese
employees who left when the move was made away from an all handmade boot by
Lucchese. They are in our opinion the best all leather handmade boot made in
America available on the market today. You can see the Black Jack Line here.
How can I best care for my Lucchese Cowboy Boots?
You need to Keep them Clean!
Taking the time to clean your boots will add many years to the life of your boots;
contrary to what many believe, the process is easy enough for nearly anyone to do.
Step #1 - After Each Wearing, Wipe the Dirt and Dust off.
Use an soft cloth, a damp towel or even your socks, the key point is to be sure you
wipe off the dirt and dust that has accumulated on your boots. Dirt and especially
dust are the biggest enemies to any genuine leather cowboy boots. The dust a dirt
particles work into the pores of the leather which will eventually cause abrasion and
then cracking of the leather.
Step #2 - Allow Your Boots a minimum of 18 to 24 Hours To Dry Before You Wear
Them Again.
Foot Moisture absorbs into your boots, and if they don't have time to dry, bacteria,
stains and decay will begin to form inside your boots. If possible rotate your boots,
by not using the same pair of boots two days in a row. Don't ever use heat to dry
your boots, it will cause your boots to dry and eventually crack. I use cedar boot
trees to help absorb the moisture and maintain the shape of my boots. There are
special trees designed for boots which help maintain the shape of the instep where
the usual shoe trees will not. You can buy BOOT TREES HERE
Step # 3 - Regularly Condition and Polish Your Boots.
The Leathers in your boots, just like your skin, will dry out if you don't condition them
regularly. When you condition your boots, you'll be lubricating the fibers and add
many months or even years to their life. We recommend a product called Bick 4 for
conditioning you boots. You can get it here: Bick 4 Leather Conditioner - Click
Here
Another way you can add to the life of your cowboy boots, while keeping their
original shape and good looks, is to use BOOT TREES (click here); you can use
a pencil eraser to remove scuff marks; and use an old toothbrush clean the seams
and welts.
Some exotic leathers like Alligator, Crocodile, Lizard, Snake skins, Goat and Calf
can dry out a little more easily and are subject to cracking without regular (minimum
monthly) conditioning. Please read the labels on the boot care products you use.
Step # 4 - Let Boots Dry Naturally
Occasionally your boots will get wet due to accidents (walking across wet lawns!),
spills or just an unexpected rain. When this occurs, let your boots air dry at room
temperature. Don't place your boots on or near a heat source and don't use a blow
dryer. Drying your boots rapidly will cause cracking of the leather because the heat
source causes over drying of your Boots.