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One month review: Fantastic Texas Made Boots

prospect_joe9 months ago
Fenoglio South Texas Tack ExclusiveNicotine Roughout With Distressed Turquoise
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Maker

Fenoglio

Model

South Texas Tack Exclusive

Leather

Nicotine Roughout With Distressed Turquoise

Last

Unknown Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5D

Unknown Last: 12D

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Sole

Ranch Tough Sole

Purchased from

South Texas Tack

Why I own this

Ready To Wear
Other

I have a pair of vintage black bison Dan post boots that have been my longest running pair of cowboy boots. But I don't love the fit. They're getting close to a resole. So, I figured I'd try something else

How I sized

Other

Big time guess. There are very few discussions on how fenoglio's fit online. I saw two forum discussions that said they run small so yolo

Ordering process

Purchased from South Texas TackTotal cost: 250 USD
Online Store

I found a pair I liked, but they were more expensive than I wanted to pay so I google image searched that pair and it led me to this pair. I purchased this pair from STT, which is a big Western store outside of Houston and the transaction was smooth

Use & wear

Office Work

Thus far I have only worn these boots to the office. I would wear them for any activity.

Leather

Nicotine Roughout With Distressed Turquoise
Color Change
Care Routine
Patina Process

The roughout on this boot has already started to patina well. I have done nothing to the leather yet. The tops still look brand new

Fit

Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The fit is definitely small. I definitely recommend going up a half size. But, they're incredibly comfortable with break-in. They have reasonable arch support.

Craftsmanship

Fenoglio South Texas Tack Exclusive
Construction
Finishing

These typically retail around $400-450. The finishing is what you'd expect. The welt joint is sloppy. Some minor issues. But, nothing serious to complain about. Great value on sale. Great value at full price too tbh

Sole & heel

Traction

This sole is meant to be slick for horse back riding. And therefore not a great sole for daily use. Walking on dry concrete, tile, and carpet tho, no issues. Maybe it'll suck in rain and snow. But as of now, no complaints

Final thoughts

Good Value
Would Recommend

I have no desire to buy another cowboy boot brand unless it's some weird leather. These are great if you can get over the spur shelf

Written by prospect_joe
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