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  • #41
    Originally posted by trilogy View Post
    Fully custom and made in Italy www.francotucci.com
    and also the most expensive. (1800-2K)

    Willson & Davidsons are $899 base price.
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    • #42
      Sergios! Fit was perfect the first time and they broke it great. I am surprised no one has mentioned them... are they out of style already?

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      • #43
        Originally posted by TheHunterKid90 View Post
        Oh gosh! Ya'll are scaring me now with all your horror stories of boots gone wrong! Seems like there's not a brand out there that someone hasn't complained about.
        Is it even worth it?
        I still have a pair of beautiful Dehner customs that are more than 40 years old. Of course I quit riding after about 10 years of only wearing them for showing and they have been sitting around for the last 30 years or so. The only reason I don't wear them now is that they would be considered too short by today's standards but they were the fashion in 1967. The leather is gorgeous, the fit was perfect the first time, but I was fortunate to be fitted by a master. After hearing all the horror stories I think I would only buy another pair of Dehners.

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        • #44
          Love my Der's, and only have good things to say about their service.

          If you're local to Toronto, Nick's makes beautiful boots, last I heard under 1k

          www.nickscustomboots.com

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          • #45
            Holy cow those Franco Tucci's make me swoon.
            Add to want list. WOW.

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            • #46
              I have Dehner boots that i bought in 1973. I have another pair quite a bit younger like from 2000. I wore the first pair out after 25 years

              The newer trend for very, very soft leather is going to shorten the life of these newer boots, but that is a choice. My grand-daughter will wear my first pair someday!

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              • #47
                VOGEL!!!! (But Dehner, as above poster mentioned, is a very fine choice,too.) My Vogels are from the early '90s, and they are still in excellent condition. Granted, they are show boots and have been treated very well over the years, but they are still in tip-top shape. I also have a pair of my mother's custom Vogels from the early '80s, and they are in great shape as well.

                My father (who was a MFH and not a show rider) preferred Dehners. They held up well for the tough rides he put them through.

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                • #48
                  Originally posted by JustABay View Post
                  Love my Der's, and only have good things to say about their service.

                  If you're local to Toronto, Nick's makes beautiful boots, last I heard under 1k

                  www.nickscustomboots.com
                  that is who my friend used!

                  I have seen the Tucci's in person and I am not exactly a fan. I like the vogels much better.

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                  • #49
                    I have a pair of brand new Vogels on my some-what throbbing legs as we speak! They are really, really lovely. I got mine off of ebay for a steal, but if I had the money for true customs, I would pay the price for Vogels.

                    I can't personally comment on the longevity, but I have high hopes based on other's experiences. Mine are cuff lined and not full, so I want to be careful not to wear them out too quickly.

                    I have seen the Parlantis in person as well and they're quite nice, but even more expensive than Vogels, I think.
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                    • #50
                      Wow, I must have gotten lucky with one of the master fitters for LaMundial, because mine came early, fit perfectly, are absolutely georgeous, and have been going strong for 3 years now with no signs of any issues

                      I really do think sometimes with customs, its all about who the rep is and who does the fitting. Mine were done at the Capital Challenge, and a few others I know who also got theirs at that show are also really happy with their boots.
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                      • #51
                        Originally posted by Trevelyan96 View Post
                        Wow, I must have gotten lucky with one of the master fitters for LaMundial, because mine came early, fit perfectly, are absolutely georgeous, and have been going strong for 3 years now with no signs of any issues

                        I really do think sometimes with customs, its all about who the rep is and who does the fitting. Mine were done at the Capital Challenge, and a few others I know who also got theirs at that show are also really happy with their boots.
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                        • #52
                          Won the Bet - Tucci's for 2011!

                          Originally posted by bazinga View Post
                          I have seen the Tucci's in person and I am not exactly a fan. I like the vogels much better.
                          Seriously, I own custom Vogels, and they don't even come close to the various Tucci's I've seen and admired ( & examined in hand *upcloseandpersonal*. :insert drool icon: ) Totally different league of quality and style. imho, kinda like comparing Talbots to Dior. And Vogels CS leaves much to be desired as well.

                          In fact, Mr.TG and I had a bet going last nite, about an urelated topic, and I was so sure I was right (as was he about his position) he accepted my bet for a pair of custom Tucci's. I won. T'will be a Happy New Year, indeed.
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                          • #53
                            Originally posted by JASecond
                            I'm a custom boot virgin. Right now I'm still riding in my on course boots from college and they are FALLING APART.

                            What are the price differences between the various customs? What kind of range are we talking?

                            Just got my husband to shell out for a Devoucoux saddle this year. If I say custom boots too will I lose him to a heart attack?
                            You can get a French calf field boot from Vogel or Dehner for about $1,000-$1,200 depending on options. Baby calfskin is very delicate, so while its soft and breaks in immediately it is not durable at all. You could pay about the same price for a Der Dau field boot, or you can pay hundreds more for options like aligator trim, special colors, etc. If you check out the various websites you can see the options that are offered (different soles, tabs or not, lined, quarter lined, unlined, spur guards, the list is endless).

                            There are some Argentinian and other South American boot companies of which I have no experience that offer custom boots for only a few hundred dollars, but I haven't seen them for myself so cannot comment on the quality, fit, etc.

                            But for $1,200 you can get a beautiful, show quality, custom boot that should last you many years with proper care.

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                            • #54
                              There's also the "Young Rider" option from Vogel which uses less perfect leather (cosmetic flaws that don't affect performance or durability) and costs a *lot* less.

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                              • #55
                                due to this thread I peaced out on Mundials and was measured for Willson & Davidson boots this week.

                                thanks guys!

                                (ps, the boots he brought to show me were really great. I think I'll be very happy. lets hope!!)

                                I chose these:
                                http://willsondavidson.com/boots/chesterFieldBoot.html

                                with a spanish top and the little button do-dad.
                                http://willsondavidson.com/boots/topline.html

                                and a punched toe.

                                boots + tax + shipping = 1K 23 cents.
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                                • #56
                                  If money was no object, I'd get Parlantis.

                                  But since it is, I'd get Vogels. Mine are 12 years old, still gorgeous, and just starting to wear out.

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                                  • #57
                                    Dehners

                                    I've had four pairs in the last 30 years and I still ride in three of them. Best boots bar none. No matter who you choose however, good measurements are absolutely critical.

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                                    • #58
                                      From the patterns here on COTH.
                                      It seems like the newer boots aren't as nice as the fellas made in the 90s.

                                      interesting.

                                      My semi Effinghams lasted 12 years.
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                                      • #59
                                        Originally posted by purplnurpl View Post
                                        From the patterns here on COTH.
                                        It seems like the newer boots aren't as nice as the fellas made in the 90s.

                                        interesting.

                                        My semi Effinghams lasted 12 years.
                                        I forgot, I also have a pair of semi Effinghams that were really wonderful and realtively inexpensive. Not as heavy duty as the Dehners but great boots . I still have them and use them occasionally (about 12 years old). I don't think they make them anymore??

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