Just purchased a pair of elephant Rios of Mercedes and the fit is perfect right out of the box. I have 4 pair of lucchese 1 stetson 1 cowtown and 1 republic but so far these fit the best after taking out the foam insole, will have to see how they do over time. Watching this video really got interested in trying them and I’m glad I did.
For me it’s also the Rios family of brands. They fit me better than any other brand, workmanship, quality, comfort and durability is consistent across their brands. Thanks for the comparison and keep up the good work!
AB is my favorite. Just got my 3rd pair. I got the twister natural bison this time. I have a narrow foot and wear a B. Anderson Bean is one that I can always find in a B width.
Tony Lama for old brand.I was lucky to go to El Paso and met up with a retired El Paso chief of police and we went to the Tony Lama factory.He told me some good stories from the early days and knew the Lama family along with many other folks being chief etc.Good times Thanks for sharing.
I have heard soo much great words and recommendations from mercedes boots. I need to get me a pair someday. I tryed on some horsepower and they fit good and nice quality. Great company. 👍
That is awesome I love when a company has made such an impact in your past that you swear by them For the rest of your life and they never let you down Tony Lamas are phenomenal and I do love mine. Thank you So much for your support
Great pairs of boots. Those Rio Ostrich leg boots are awesome looking. I have not tried either of those brands as they are hard to come by here in Canada. The first brand of boots I ever owned was Boulet Boots. They are made in Canada and their original top line of boots are fantastic. They now have a lower tier of boots and they are definitely not the quality of their original line. Please keep the great content coming. Well done video. 👍🤠
This was a excellent review of those brands, and thank you for doing this one! My 1st western/cowboy boots were Nocona, my 1st pair were Black tanned Deerskin in 1979/80, and at that time, they were the top tier non traditional exotic boot Nocona made & were pretty costly for a 18 yr old guy, but were worth it, as they became the most comfortable piece of footwear I've ever had, even to this day. The only other boot I've actually worn beside vintage Nocona, are the Lucchese's which for me so far are quite nice.
@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 Thank you! That pair of grey ostrich Rios Of Mercedes looks like a fabulous pair of boots, and I truly believe that it's time for me to try Rios Of Mercedes!
Great review! My two favorites are Lucchese & Dan Post. I have about five (perhaps more) pairs of Lucchese goatskin boots all in the Classics line. They look sharp and feel comfortable. I often wear them for dress or in the classroom. And I also have good things about Dan Post boots. Btw, those Rios boots of yours look great! I like the color, and the design of the scallop tops.
Thank you very much my friend I love my Lucchese and Dan post as well but going out to celebrate my birthday tonight with the family I am definitely wearing those Rios of Mercedes. Thank you so much for your support
Lucchese! I buy used pairs online with little wear. Because Luc’s quality is so high, your really not risking getting a bad boot. I’ve found some gems in second had stores. The staff doesn’t realize the quality of product they have, so list the boots for $20 to $40! My second favorite so far are Dan Post. Always buy them new, because there not that expensive to begin with. Can’t wait to try a pair of Rios!
I have Lucchese 1883’s at 2 pairs Tony Lama Ostrich And Anderson Bean Safari Elephant I have to say comfort is Definitely ANDERSON BEAN. By a land slide. Only problem is, they are made in Mercedes, TX but are hard to find in the RGV. Go figure…
great vid! just bought myself a pair of Rios de Mercedes boots (python) for my wedding next year. Looking forward to getting another pair from them in the coming years. Any thoughts on Black Jack boots out of El Paso?
That is Awsome. Nothing like loving how a brand feel’s That is definitely the brand to stick with if that’s the case I do like how my Ariat’s feel as well if you want a very good feeling boot also try the Anderson bean. Thank you so much for your support
Actually Lucchese does have boots made in China though, not sure if they're good at all or if anyone is buying them. I agree with everything else 100% though
Wow I had never hear of a Chinese made Lucchese do you know of a model name or number that is made in China as I’ve never a Chinese made Lucchese their worst nuts were the 2000’s and were made in USA but now there making all the best ones in USA along with mid to low and some exotic’s in Mexico. Thank you so much for your support.
Just purchased a pair of elephant Rios of Mercedes and the fit is perfect right out of the box. I have 4 pair of lucchese 1 stetson 1 cowtown and 1 republic but so far these fit the best after taking out the foam insole, will have to see how they do over time. Watching this video really got interested in trying them and I’m glad I did.
That is awesome to hear.
Thank you so much for supporting the channel !
@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 keep up the great work, BTW these have the same TK toe your horse power boots have and that is now my favorite toe
Nice! Where did you buy your Rios of Mercedes boots from?
For me it’s also the Rios family of brands. They fit me better than any other brand, workmanship, quality, comfort and durability is consistent across their brands. Thanks for the comparison and keep up the good work!
I completely agree with you my friend thank you so much for the kind complement and thank you for the support.
Love my vintage Larry Mahan’s. Great quality and look nice. Picked them up recently on eBay for $50
AB is my favorite. Just got my 3rd pair. I got the twister natural bison this time. I have a narrow foot and wear a B. Anderson Bean is one that I can always find in a B width.
Tony Lama for old brand.I was lucky to go to El Paso and met up with a retired El Paso chief of police and we went to the Tony Lama factory.He told me some good stories from the early days and knew the Lama family along with many other folks being chief etc.Good times Thanks for sharing.
Wow that is Awsome what an honor.
It is my pleasure thank you for your support.
I have heard soo much great words and recommendations from mercedes boots. I need to get me a pair someday. I tryed on some horsepower and they fit good and nice quality. Great company. 👍
Yep you will never regret purchasing a pair from this company.
Great review. Tony Lama has a special place in my heart because it was the first brand of boots I ever got.
That is awesome I love when a company has made such an impact in your past that you swear by them For the rest of your life and they never let you down Tony Lamas are phenomenal and I do love mine.
Thank you So much for your support
Great pairs of boots. Those Rio Ostrich leg boots are awesome looking. I have not tried either of those brands as they are hard to come by here in Canada. The first brand of boots I ever owned was Boulet Boots. They are made in Canada and their original top line of boots are fantastic. They now have a lower tier of boots and they are definitely not the quality of their original line. Please keep the great content coming. Well done video. 👍🤠
Thank you my friend
I have two pair of Justin’s and I also have a pair araits but those are my dress boots my Justin boots on my work boots both pairs
This was a excellent review of those brands, and thank you for doing this one! My 1st western/cowboy boots were Nocona, my 1st pair were Black tanned Deerskin in 1979/80, and at that time, they were the top tier non traditional exotic boot Nocona made & were pretty costly for a 18 yr old guy, but were worth it, as they became the most comfortable piece of footwear I've ever had, even to this day. The only other boot I've actually worn beside vintage Nocona, are the Lucchese's which for me so far are quite nice.
That is awesome all of them are phenomenal brands.
Thank you so much for your kind compliment and support.
@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 Thank you! That pair of grey ostrich Rios Of Mercedes looks like a fabulous pair of boots, and I truly believe that it's time for me to try Rios Of Mercedes!
Great review! My two favorites are Lucchese & Dan Post. I have about five (perhaps more) pairs of Lucchese goatskin boots all in the Classics line. They look sharp and feel comfortable. I often wear them for dress or in the classroom. And I also have good things about Dan Post boots.
Btw, those Rios boots of yours look great! I like the color, and the design of the scallop tops.
Thank you very much my friend I love my Lucchese and Dan post as well but going out to celebrate my birthday tonight with the family I am definitely wearing those Rios of Mercedes.
Thank you so much for your support
@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 have a happy birthday!
I love my Anderson Bean, Also just ordered my first pair of Hondo's.
That is awesome, Anderson bean are amazing.
I am definitely looking forward to reviewing a pair of Hondo.
I have two pair of J B Hill boots, a custom boot maker in El Paso, but twice a year they have a sale on stock boots
That is Awsome.
Once you find the boots you love there is nothing like it.
Thanks for the support.
Could you do a video on which Pearl snaps/button downs would be good in hot weather? Love the videos!
Yes absolutely I would just need to figure out how to make this one happen but I am definitely in the position of doing living in south Florida.
Black Jack makes a good boot
Lucchese! I buy used pairs online with little wear. Because Luc’s quality is so high, your really not risking getting a bad boot. I’ve found some gems in second had stores. The staff doesn’t realize the quality of product they have, so list the boots for $20 to $40! My second favorite so far are Dan Post. Always buy them new, because there not that expensive to begin with. Can’t wait to try a pair of Rios!
I love my Rios and I’m sure you would love them as well.
Where do you buy your used boots? The reason I ask, I need to sell 2 pairs that are in mint condition thanks just to get an idea
New favorite channel!
That is awesome thank you so much for your kind compliments and thank you for your support.
we have a lot more coming up.
I have Lucchese 1883’s at 2 pairs
Tony Lama Ostrich
And Anderson Bean Safari Elephant
I have to say comfort is Definitely ANDERSON BEAN. By a land slide. Only problem is, they are made in Mercedes, TX but are hard to find in the RGV. Go figure…
great vid! just bought myself a pair of Rios de Mercedes boots (python) for my wedding next year. Looking forward to getting another pair from them in the coming years.
Any thoughts on Black Jack boots out of El Paso?
Justin since 1879
I wear Ariat boots and I love how they feel
That is Awsome.
Nothing like loving how a brand feel’s
That is definitely the brand to stick with if that’s the case I do like how my Ariat’s feel as well if you want a very good feeling boot also try the Anderson bean.
Thank you so much for your support
@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 I will definitely look at those and give them a try
Justin so far my favorite
That is Awsome.
I love my Justin’s too.
Whalt is difference justin and tony lama???
Actually Lucchese does have boots made in China though, not sure if they're good at all or if anyone is buying them. I agree with everything else 100% though
Wow I had never hear of a Chinese made Lucchese do you know of a model name or number that is made in China as I’ve never a Chinese made Lucchese their worst nuts were the 2000’s and were made in USA but now there making all the best ones in USA along with mid to low and some exotic’s in Mexico.
Thank you so much for your support.
Personally Hondo can’t be beat
Hondos are a tank of a boot but I definitely have a strong attachment to Rios of Mercedes.
@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 I NEED to try a pair very soon. Thanks
Agreed
So far I like Chisos but I haven't trued many I'm not beholden to any Western boot company