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History Nerd's Man Cave
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History Nerd's Man Cave is a channel dedicated to topics that include Stetson hats, bourbon, boots, little-known but fascinating bits of history, and other guy stuff. From time to time we will venture from the Man Cave to give tours of historic sites and visit interesting places. The conversation is light-hearted, and you'll find no politics - liberal or conservative - debated here. Come along for the ride, post some comments, and LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so we can keep this circus growing. While you're at it, tell your friends and neighbors to give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, as well.
Unboxing and Reviewing the Stetson Colonel Gambler Straw Hat - A Truly Southern Hat for $155
The ol’ History Nerd unboxes and reviews the Stetson Colonel gambler-style straw hat. A quintessentially Southern hat, which is also known as a “plantation hat,” the gambler style has been worn be celebrities like Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaugh, and country music legend Waylon Jennings. As usual, we provide a history of the gambler hat, take a close look at the Stetson Colonel, and try it on for all to see. Plenty of jokes and assorted nonsense are incorporated along the way, as well.
To contact the History Nerd with business opportunities or suggestions, email historynerdsmancave@gmail.com
0:00 Intro
2:54 Unboxing the Stetson Colonel
5:00 History of the Plantation/Gambler Hat
8:39 A Close Examination of the Stetson Colonel Gambler Hat
17:01 Trying On the Stetson Colonel Gambler Hat
19:56 Outro
To contact the History Nerd with business opportunities or suggestions, email historynerdsmancave@gmail.com
0:00 Intro
2:54 Unboxing the Stetson Colonel
5:00 History of the Plantation/Gambler Hat
8:39 A Close Examination of the Stetson Colonel Gambler Hat
17:01 Trying On the Stetson Colonel Gambler Hat
19:56 Outro
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Tecovas Cartwright Scotch Goat Cowboy Boots - An Update After One Year of Wear
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In this video, the History Nerd revisits the pair of Tecovas Cartwright scotch goat cowboy boots that he first unboxed and reviewed one year ago. Because Tecovas says these boots will patina and look antiqued within two weeks, he made another video two weeks after unboxing them. And today, he assesses the construction, quality, and comfort of the boots after one year of wear. Are these boots co...
Unboxing the Resistol Denison Cowboy Hat - Is This $40 Cowboy Hat Worth A Damn?
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In this video, the ol’ History Nerd unboxes and reviews the $40 Resistol Denison Bangora Straw cowboy hat, and compares it side-by-side to its distant cousin, the $125 Stetson Rancher Shantung Straw cowboy hat. In the process, we’ll determine if the Denison is a keeper or a tosser, and we’ll throw in a little bit of the History Nerd’s irreverent humor along the way. Our previous unboxing video ...
Unboxing the Stetson Aficionado Panama Straw Hat - A Great $125 Summertime Hat
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In this video the ol’ History Nerd unboxes and reviews the Stetson Aficionado, a $125 hand-woven toquilla straw Panama hat. We’ll also compare the Aficionado to the less expensive Stetson Adventurer Shantung straw Panama hat, and, as usual, there’s a heaping dose of jokes and good natured fun throughout the video. The History Nerd’s review of the Stetson Rushmore mentioned in this video may be ...
Unboxing the Resistol Jason Aldean Amarillo Sky Cowboy Hat and the History of the Resistol Hat Co.
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In this video, the ol’ History Nerd unboxes and reviews the Jason Aldean Amarillo Sky Palm Straw Cowboy Hat by Resistol. It’s the first time this channel has unboxed a hat that is not made by Stetson. We discuss the detailed history of the Resistol hat company and also take a look at a great alternative to this hat at the same price point, the Stetson Square. The original unboxing and review vi...
Unboxing the Stetson Open Road Hemp Straw Hat - A Review and Comparison
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Join the History Nerd as he unboxes and reviews the hemp straw version of the iconic Stetson Open Road hat. You’ll get a brief history of the hat, a look at the various Open Road varieties that are available, and a heaping helping of jokes, fun, and frivolity. Other Stetson Open Road videos on the History Nerd’s Man Cave channel are: ua-cam.com/video/PU3Wrxf1FS4/v-deo.htmlsi=QZ6_-5jbrx21kpLN ua...
Unboxing the Stetson Stratoliner Hemp Straw Fedora Hat
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The ol’ History Nerd unboxes and reviews the Stetson Stratoliner Hemp Straw Hat, tells its history, shows its features, and compares it to the less expensive Stetson Stratoliner Milan Straw Hat. As always, jokes and fun abound, as well. The video with the detailed history of the Stetson Stratoliner hat may be found here: ua-cam.com/video/n0f7HcWgbOc/v-deo.htmlsi=OpzkTcLKUPROif5q The video about...
Unboxing the Stetson Seneca Buffalo Cowboy Hat - Am I Too Fat For My Hat?
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In this video I'll unbox and review the Stetson Seneca cowboy hat, which is part of the brand's Buffalo Collection of 4x wool felt hats. I also answer the most frequently asked viewer question about the ol' History Nerd's man cave, and together we will discover if I am, in fact, too fat for my hat. Contact us for inquiries or potential collaborations at historynerdsmancave@gmail.com 0:00 Intro ...
Unboxing the Stetson "Boss of the Plains" Cowboy Hat - A Disappointing Purchase
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We unbox and review the Stetson "Boss of the Plains" cowboy hat, which is the current version of the original hat that John B. Stetson designed in the 1850s. Each "Boss of the Plains" is hand-dyed and hand-weathered to give it the look and feel of a well-used, broken-in hat, but the one I received is disappointing...to say the least. Contact us for inquiries or potential collaborations at histo...
Unboxing The John Wayne Stageline Stetson Cowboy Hat - A $150 Tribute Hat To "The Duke"
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We unbox and examine the John Wayne Stetson Stageline, a $150 tribute hat to “The Duke.” The background of Stetson’s full John Wayne Collection is discussed, and, as always, we try on the hat to let you decide how it looks. Our previous review of the Peacemaker - another hat in Stetson’s John Wayne Collection - may be found at this link ua-cam.com/video/GoD_qcLLvkk/v-deo.html Contact us for inq...
Unboxing The Stetson Powder River Western Hat - Is It A Good Buy For $159?
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After a long hiatus, the History Nerd is back with a new unboxing video. We open and review the Stetson Powder River, a 4X western hat that is part of the company's Buffalo Collection. In addition to some history about why the hat is called the Powder River, the video includes some good, old-fashioned History Nerd humor. Sit back and enjoy! The videos about the Stetson Marshall Hat that we refe...
Unboxing the Stetson Rushmore Palm Straw Fedora - A Great $75 Summertime Hat
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In this video, we unbox and review the Stetson Rushmore Palm Straw Fedora, a hat made for Spring/Summer wear, and also compare it to the Stetson Adventurer that we previously reviewed. The review for the Stetson Adventurer may be found at this link: ua-cam.com/video/rWWjqKQZ-vc/v-deo.html 0:00 Intro 1:17 Unboxing the Stetson Rushmore 2:55 The Description of the Stetson Rushmore 3:45 How Palm St...
Visiting The Kentucky Bourbon Trail - Tips, Tricks, and Trip Recap To Help You Plan Your Trip
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In this video, we share tips and tricks from our four-day trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in order to help you plan your own visit. We give you distillery reviews, restaurant reviews, and suggest the best places for you to shop for bourbon while in Kentucky. And as you would expect from our channel, we provide a good dose of history about the places we suggest you visit. Contact us for inqui...
Bottle Hunting at the Blind Pig Bourbon Market on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in Bardstown
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Bardstown is a popular stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail because the Heaven Hill, Barton 1792, and Bardstown Bourbon Company distilleries are all located there, though Barton no longer gives tours. If you ask locals to suggest a place to hunt for bourbon while in town, they will likely suggest the Blind Pig Bourbon Market on North Third Street downtown. We took our video camera to the Blind Pi...
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience Distillery Gift Shop Walk-Through on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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For those who are thinking about visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, here is a complete tour and walk-through of the distillery gift shop at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky. You likely won't find any rare bourbons - though they do offer them from time to time - but you will find tons of bourbon-related gifts, souvenirs, and barware. This video shows every item being s...
Unboxing the Stetson Digger Outback Straw Hat - Should You Buy or Take A Pass?
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Unboxing the Stetson Digger Outback Straw Hat - Should You Buy or Take A Pass?
Unboxing the Stetson Adventurer Straw Fedora - Is It Worth The $65 Price?
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Unboxing the Stetson Adventurer Straw Fedora - Is It Worth The $65 Price?
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon Tasting and Review - Is It Worth The Hunt? - Buffalo Trace
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Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon Tasting and Review - Is It Worth The Hunt? - Buffalo Trace
Tecovas Cartwright Cowboy Boots After Two Weeks of Wear - An Update and Review
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Tecovas Cartwright Cowboy Boots After Two Weeks of Wear - An Update and Review
Tecovas Cartwright Cowboy Boots Unboxing and Review
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Tecovas Cartwright Cowboy Boots Unboxing and Review
Unboxing the Stetson Stratoliner Fedora Hat - Is It Better Than The Stetson Open Road?
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Unboxing the Stetson Stratoliner Fedora Hat - Is It Better Than The Stetson Open Road?
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon Review - One of the Best Buffalo Trace Bourbons?
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E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon Review - One of the Best Buffalo Trace Bourbons?
Lucchese Cowboy Boots Unboxing and the History of the Lucchese Boot Company
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Lucchese Cowboy Boots Unboxing and the History of the Lucchese Boot Company
The Stetson Hats, Cowboy Boots, and Nudie Suits of the Country Music Hall of Fame
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The Stetson Hats, Cowboy Boots, and Nudie Suits of the Country Music Hall of Fame
Unboxing The Stetson Square Cowboy Hat - A GREAT $60 Weekend Hat
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Unboxing The Stetson Square Cowboy Hat - A GREAT $60 Weekend Hat
Unboxing The Stetson 10X Rancher Cowboy Hat And The History Of The Largest Stetson Ever Made
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Unboxing The Stetson 10X Rancher Cowboy Hat And The History Of The Largest Stetson Ever Made
Unboxing the Justin Boots Punchy Collection Dayne Cowboy Boot
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Unboxing the Justin Boots Punchy Collection Dayne Cowboy Boot
The 10X Stetson Open Road Hat vs. The 6X Stetson Open Road Hat - A Buyer's Guide and Comparison
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The 10X Stetson Open Road Hat vs. The 6X Stetson Open Road Hat - A Buyer's Guide and Comparison
Unboxing The John Wayne Peacemaker Stetson Hat - A Rare Find
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Unboxing The John Wayne Peacemaker Stetson Hat - A Rare Find
A Review of the Stetson Bozeman Crushable Wool Hat
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A Review of the Stetson Bozeman Crushable Wool Hat
Looking forward to your next video! I think you were a stand-up comedian / vaudeville showman / history teacher in your previous life
Thanks for the review. I bought my Stetson Peacemaker after watching this video. I’m very happy. Got it today. I’ll be as busy wearing it as a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest.
I have the Jason Aldean Georgia boy resistol hat. Actually have 2. Because they don’t come shaped like his. I taught myself how to shape them. So in case I jacked it up I have another one lol. They are sturdy hats. Heavier than some other palm leafs for sure. And are comfortable!!
Nice seeing the DelMonico’s hat box.
I like John Wayne. Thank you.
Just wondering if you follow tradition and switch to felt on Labor… I too live in the South and still hot here so just curious
I was invited to speak at a graveside memorial service for singer Hank Williams on his 100th birthday in mid-September last year and wore a fur felt hat. It was hotter than hell, and I sweat clean through my khaki pants and dress shirt. On that day I decided tradition be damned, I'm going to wear whatever hat the weather demands regardless of what the calendar says. Thanks for watching.
Better yet, take us on a close up tour of the items in the man cave cabinet displays. I see an Alamo diorama? Fire engine? Tall guy statue? DC comic characters. Plus a really cool amount of little solider figures. Would love to hear more about them and why you selected them. Thanks!
I've thought about such a tour but wasn't sure if folks would be that interested. I may get a wild hair and film it one day. Thanks for the suggestion.
Tell us about Superman behind you and other DC Comic heroes
I wear my Resistol straw cattleman crown from Easter to October. Looks like a Texas Ranger hat like Jeff Bridges in Hell or High Water. But come fall I wear John Wayne’s Stetson Peace Maker (thanks to you) and I love it!!!😊
More videos please. These are great and I love the history you offer with each item. At the Oklahoma City Cowboy and Western Heritage museum has a whole hat display!
That museum sounds like my kind of place.
All well? Been a minute since you’ve posted
All good. Haven’t bought any new hats or boots. Running out of room, quite frankly. Thinking about filming a “History Nerd’s Guide To Cowboy Hat Care and Etiquette” but am not sure if folks would watch. Thanks for checking in.
@@historynerdsmancave7567 glad to hear. PS I’ve emailed a drawing I have done to you also! And think the care and etiquette content would be a blast!
About time to switch from my Open Road hemp to Silverbelly at Labor Day...quick question ... I have seen posts that say Silverbelly is weather resistant and can wear in rain...just looking for confirmation before I expose mine to Louisiana rains this fall..
Light rain and drizzle, and you should be okay, but as a rule of thumb, I don’t wear my OR when it’s harder than that. That’s when I wear my less expensive wool hats. There’s a reason state troopers wear clear vinyl covers on their ORs when it’s raining like hell.
Thank You.. May have to follow your recommendations and look into Bison Collection
And one more hat from one of his movies that reminds me of this peacemaker. My favorite Christmas movie The Three Godfathers. Again the creased on the crown is more of a fedora pinch front, but it looks a lot like the peacemaker color and shape.
As for which hat it most resembles from his movies, I’m leaning towards The Commancheros and The Shootist hat.. Now I know that a lot of his hats had more about fedora front pinch crease in the crown. But these two movies really have the shape of the brim and the color, dead on I think. But for me the fact that it’s a John Wayne hat from the collection celebrating his bigger than life movie characters plus has a Gus crease, which so many of us have come to love from watching Lonesome Dove, makes this hat, just a culminationof iconic John Wayne collectors items with a nod to Gus. It’s also kind of nice that the initials on the inside match my own.
Just ordered my peace maker thanks to your video! Plus, planning a business trip to Witchita Falls TX and again, thanks to you, I’ll be stopping in to the John Wayne experience in Fort Worth. Wish I could stop by your place for a bourbon and sharing stories of John Wayne who also was loved by John Wayne! Here’s my bit of fandom. Back in ‘68 when I was 8 years old, my grandmother in LA was still working as a script supervisor on set for a lot of movies. She was particularly close friends with Howard Hawkes. Thanks to that friendship she was able to visit with John Wayne on the studio lot and he signed a postcard picture of him to me. That’s as close as I got to my western movie hero. Thanks again for your great videos, and sharing so much great trivia on all things so many of us western movie fans love.
Jealous of the postcard. That’s a treasure!
I have the Milan straw one an it doesnt breathe well lol... love the hat though just a bit how to wear in the summer
I’ve got both. I guess the Milan is a springtime hat since it doesn’t breathe well in summer, and you don’t wear straw in winter.
I see this Hat as a Camping, Fishing Hat for those chilly Mornings or Evenings. Great for Rain and Snow.
You look just like Tom Donovan! Thanks for this video. I’ve been looking at these hats for a long time. I have a lot of other hats, but never Stetson and has a huge John Wayne fan, I think this is the hat for me. I really appreciate the unboxing video. And I really appreciate getting a view of your man cave. You got a lot of cool stuff there. I’d like to take a closer look at someday but as man caves go it’s one of the best. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming.
it looks good... I think it's more that, you make that hat look good!
First off I very much enjoy your channel. I, like you, I’m 6 foot three and 280 pounds. I have what they call a convex six pack, or better known as a belly that looks like a beer keg I would love to know what Hat looks good guys like you and I
Go take a look at my video about the Stetson Rancher. It's the biggest hat in terms of crown and brim size that Stetson makes. Looks great on big guys like us, but you've got to have some swagger to pull it off, as well.
Got a pair of black cherry 1883s, also rather cheap that were sitting unbought. Can't wait for them to get here, it looks like a lot of boot for the money. Makes me wonder how many more little hidden gems like this are sitting in someone's vintage dead stock pile.
I search for those kind of boots all the time, but these Lucchese 1883s are the only time I've actually struck gold.
@@historynerdsmancave7567 I count myself lucky then! Even luckier they were in my exact size.
Thank you very much for this review!
Can you get a hold of the John Wayne peacemaker hat? It’s got the initials JW in it on the satin lining. I’m really close to thinking about buying that, but I’d rather get a good review on the hat first.
Got you taken care of right here, Chief - Unboxing The John Wayne Peacemaker Stetson Hat - A Rare Find ua-cam.com/video/GoD_qcLLvkk/v-deo.html
Love this channel and a hat I would never buy, for $ reasons only, so it’s great to see someone test drive this hat.
I wish they would sell B-width sizes. I could never get a Tecovas boot to fit right
What???? You've never heard a Jason Aldean song?? Omg he's the best.
I recommend staying in Versailles, KY as opposed to Lexington. You are never more than 20-30 minutes from any distillery in the area doing this. You are also about 30 minutes closer to Bardstown. Cuts off a lot of wasted time driving over the course of 4-5 days.
Tommy rich only held that title for a few days! I love continental championship wrestling! TimHorner! Wendell Cooley! The Nightmares! Thank you for that trip down memory lane
Tommy Rich was my favorite as a kid, but he liked to have a good time smoking and drinking and running around with the ring rats, so the NWA promoters weren't confident he had the maturity and responsibility to show up for matches as world champion. The simple fact that he got the belt even for a short time is testament to his popularity.
This is like taking a free college history course. Thanks, Professor!
Hi, great review! Quick question... do they wear true to size or sis you have to size up/down? Im looking to get into a Tecovas "The Doc" boot and I want to make sure I order the right size. Im in Canada, so no access to an actual store. I'm aware that Tecovas does not ship to Canada, but there is a service that takes care of that... just rather not return them due to size... thanks!
I think I noted in the video that Tecovas makes it easy on its customers and runs true to size. The website even recommends ordering your true size. Thanks for watching.
@historynerdsmancave7567 Fair, I asked because online some say they run a bit big and to order a half size down... thanks for the reply.
California may have their studies, but I have seen empirical evidence that wearing a hat like this will make you more likely to have babies.
Barney was willing to throw it all away on Juanita. 🤣
I bought a pair of 1883's 2008 the mt goats still wear them and rugged too.
Thank you for this review. You saved me a good chunk of change.
great video! Planning a road trip from Toronto because our bourbon scene is weak here!
If i had ordered a boss of the plains and the hat i received was not i would be pissssed
History Nerd, what is your take on vintage felt open roads? recently I brought a vintage 3x Beaver Open road and it looks pretty good felt, it looks like it is from the 1980s.
At some point, Stetson changed its X scale so that anything 4X or below today is wool, not fur felt, but during the 80s, 3X and 4X were still fur felt hats. As I’ve said before, there is no federal regulatory agency governing the X scale for cowboy hats, so each company has its own scale. Thanks for watching, Bubba.
I have an old 4x beaver Stetson. I think they switched sometime early 2000s to an all wool for anything below 4x
Yes, I’ve noted that in other videos. Thanks for watching!
You are a absoluet hero. Loved your vidoe. Very informative.
As a fellow, yet recent, skin cancer surviver-with facial Mohls surgery about a year ago, I stubbled on your channel while research "real" hats to reduce sun exposure on my face here in sunny NJ. Love it.. You are great! I purchased the Milan Stratoliner in Cognac from that review-it is a stunning colorway-so thank you. I've since ordered it in black as well. Sized down as suggested for both and they're perfect for my big pointy melon. I do wish they were a bit more long-oval but for the price.......I was about to order the Sand colorway, MIlan version, when this review popped up... Going to order the hemp natural. So while my wallet will curse you for a few months, I, again, thank you! All the best. Keep doing what you're doing....
Many thanks for the kind words. It’s comments like yours that keep the channel motivated and moving forward. Be well, Bubba.
definitely the brim on your new hat needs to have the brim flattened more to look like the screen worn Justified hat.
Excellent. Thank you, happy memories btw
I’m a little fella but I still wear a cattleman hat. I’m all good with that and I like the gong show version of Johnny Paycheck! Another great video my friend!
Thanks for the kinds words and for watching, Bubba.
Fellow, big guy here. Tried dickies compression socks. The long ones. They will help with the tightness around the shaft.
Sounds like Spanx for boots. I’ll keep an eye out for some. Thanks…and thanks, too, for watching.
I got mine in7 5/8 which is my size and fit like a glove
I enjoyed this video quite a lot. I’m not familiar with this brand of bourbon, Elmer T Lee. But I’m not a huge bourbon aficionado. (But I did know the sprite was a bad idea lol.) Out of curiosity, how do you feel about non-bourbon whiskeys? Dare I even say the words, Tennessee whisky?
Thanks for the kind words, Bubba. I’m from the Deep South, so bourbon is all I’ve ever known. I’m cool with Tennessee whiskey, though. It’s just bourbon that’s been poured through a vat of charcoal.
@@historynerdsmancave7567 indeed you are from the deep south sir. I’m from Montana but my great grandparents were from Kentucky and my great grandfather swore by old granddad. Thank you for the communication! I love your videos, I’m a new fan!
Worth every dollar these aren't your JC Penny's boot fine quality and expensive but like I said worth every dollar!❤
This is the only western boot I buy so comfortable and they last forever!!!!❤
How racist are the White Folk out there ?
Ever tried akubra hats? I have a few,my favorite is the cober pedy