this shot was made in 2004! as a “pic of the editor” for german DYNAMITE! magazine. long time ago. there you can see some of my western boots. it was not the whole collection but the most beloved boots you can see in the front. all boots in the first line are custom made in texas. since i got my femoral neck fractured in a roadbike accident 2007 i do not wear western boots so often. so i sold some not american made boots, but all my LUCCHESEs and custom boots i still own. i would never sell these wonderful boots. pic | LTG
Tag / Western Boots
LIFE TIME GEAR BOOT & SHOE COLLECTION | 07 | RIOS OF MERCEDES WESTERN BOOTS
these boots are for the working cowboy. perfect for me as a graphic designer “HO, HO, HO, HO, …” yes indeed, this boots are not only made for walking, riding and work on a ranch, but for wearing them the whole day whatever you do, even in the office – they are so comfortable i can’t explain in words. okay, i took them in a 10 with a double E width, but that was a, in german we say, “Notlösung” emergency solution sounds so stupid, because i could not get the boots in another size. but they fit. in cowboy and western boots i always wear an american 1/2 size bigger than in work boots. i just found one dealer in europe selling RIOS OF MERCEDES boots – GOMEIR’S world of saddles – and i did not want to pay so much customs getting these from the states. and besides i did not found especially this kind of boot with a white big creep sole at any shop around the world. i discovered the label on hukurokuju.com . RIOS OF MERCEDES boots are handmade since 1853 in texas, usa, and well-known for their high quality and durability. especially my boots have wonderful extraordinary modern stichings combined with classic ones – nice contrasts! i love the toes staring at the sky … great uncommon cowboy boots. and the best: they are very hard to get – no, you will not get these anymore! game over.
RIOS OF MERCEDES WESTERN BOOT #4726
date of buying | new autumn 2009
size | 10 EE
height | 11 inch
leather | peanut bull leather
pull loops | yes
sole | extra high crepe
heel height | standard #2
toe design | square toe
insole | leather with cushioned footbed
welt | leather welt
welt stitch | double
steel toe | NO
category | classic work western boot
made in TEXAS, USA pics | LTG











