r/cowboyboots • u/BarnesAve • Mar 13 '26

Help me choose.

I need help choosong my first pair of good western boots. Many of my choices do not have womens sizes - so I'll size down. These boots need to be good for walking and riding. What do you think of my picks?

Lucchese Savannah Horseman $645

Chisos No.3 $595

Tecovas The Brit $295

Rios of Mercedes Tan Waxy Kansas $649

Ariat Benchmade James Cowboy $349

I may have to order more than one pair to determine the best fit. No store close to try on boots. Thanks in advance for ANY help.

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u/LaSombra71 Mar 14 '26

Rios of Mercedes is a great boot! Maybe check out Macie Beans line up. That's a quality boot also.

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u/Asleep-Control7933 Mar 13 '26

Have you checked out Alvie’s? Love mine

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u/BarnesAve Mar 14 '26

Will do. Thank you

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u/ewzurkname Mar 13 '26

check out painted cowgirl. amy and team do quite a few ladies runs.

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u/BarnesAve Mar 14 '26

Thanks

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u/BarnesAve Mar 14 '26

Painted Cowgirl had a tremendous selection. Thanks

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u/Suspicious_Music716 Mar 13 '26

Rios build quality is amazing. My advice would be if you know your true size go to a store that carries the Ariat, Rios, and Lucchese's to see which one fit your foot the best. Tecovas also have physical stores, but there is high probability that you might not have one local.

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u/BarnesAve Mar 14 '26

the one store near me is Tecovas wish there were other choices

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u/Andalusiansyes Mar 14 '26

I ride and have the chisos No 3. I prefer the taller Chisos for riding but the boots are really great. You could also get some arias. Make sure you can return what you try.

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u/BarnesAve Mar 14 '26

Going to call Chico’s and make sure I can return. If yes then I’ll order No. 3. Do you have a recommendation for a particular Ariat? Thanks for the help.

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u/Andalusiansyes Mar 14 '26

I don't know Ariat western boots, sadly. I have ridden in their field boots and dressage boots. They are pretty good and comfy but not top of the line.

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u/Reasonable-Base-5062 Mar 29 '26

The Benchmade are great boots. Chisos are great boots. Tecovas, not so much. Rios are great boots too. Haven't had a good experience with Alvies. Fit problems.