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Cultured Cowboy has
offered custom made, and special order make-ups in these
Old West boots, from other makers. Problem has become
that they are all made as special orders and take a
while. Though they cost more initially, the Tony
Lama Shooters Boot is a good alternative. Just plan
that the delivery times of the custom boots that can be
3 to 6 months.
SO... here is a
good alternative, well made, that doesn't take 3 to 6 months to get
to you! If you are a member of SASS , or do
Civil War re-enactments, or Revolutionary War
re-enactments or similar re-enactments, these frontier
boots give you a close replica. (these frontier boots
are left and right boots) In the early originals, there
were not left and right boots. The discovery of each
foot having an axis that shifted angles, was first proven by Sam
Luccesse during the Civil War times. He applied for a
patent. Because Texas seceded, he was not granted this
patent. However, Frye Boot Co., from Marlboro, MA, found
his application, and because Massachusetts was part of
the USA at that time, they made a pair of 13 D boots,
right and left, for ole Abe Lincoln. Abe liked 'em.
Pres. Lincoln asked what would we do with the production of
"straight" boots. Frye said, "Whatcha got
in mind?" Abe allowed the shipment of the
older straight boots down the Mississippi River to the
South, at a huge price per pair, to suck up bullet money
from the South. (Econ 101 Bullets Vs Butter) And all Northern troops were to be
issued the right and left pair styles. (True story, as
has been passed down for generations, through boot
maker's lore!) Just a
simple thing, like boots that fit better, made much of
the difference in our War Between the States, and will
make a huge difference in whether or not, you enjoy your
weekend.
Oak
Tree Farms is a company devoted to people who want
some comfort in their lives. Looking good is only half
the goal. These boots fit true to most shoe sizes. They run
about a half size smaller than Justin brand boots.
If your foot is wide, go up a half size. They only
make the one width fits most. This necessarily
keeps the Tony Lama reenactment boots in demand too. (TL
SASS boots are made to order, and can take 4 to 6 months
to deliver. Call us for more info if you need.)
Click
on the Oak Tree Farm boot pictures to get a more
detailed page on each style. News
Update - 10/25/2016 - The only boot available in
this series is now the PALE RIDER, Black or Brown.
The maker is making some upgraded preparations for
future change.
We will update as we know more. DO NOT look for the
Preacher or the 500 boots before next Spring. |
