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1967 TL advertisement showing a pair of sea turtle boots.
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AlexTheApache

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Glad you posted those, Alex. They're a good example of what is often listed as 'Sea Alligaator' or croc in the secondary market. Any transference other than inheritance is illegal but they are often sold on the bay. As far as the anteater, I see them occasionally but not much lately.

I️ always see a bias cut alligator, which is also sometimes called a flank cut, being called sea turtle. They look very similarly but feel different.


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AlexTheApache

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Man this thread is on fire. You guys are really teaching me a lot.

Sorry, but I'm not at your level, to say the least. Had some new heels put on my old Fry ropers the other day. Not bad since I've been wearing them since 1990.

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A good pair is a good pair! No matter if they are made of mammoth or just plain ol calf hide. I️ appreciate anything well made and comfortable.


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I️ always see a bias cut alligator, which is also sometimes called a flank cut, being called sea turtle. They look very similarly but feel different.


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Alex, I have a pair of bias cut gator belly boots. The distinct difference is the uniformity of the "tiles" and the relatively straight lines between the tiles as compared to sea turtle boots.
 
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1967 TL advertisement showing a pair of sea turtle boots.
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I'm a fan of that 'moccasin' style vamp. I have a pair of acmes from that era with some sort of really hard leather on the apron. I'm not sure if it's shark or bull or what, but you'd be hard pressed to drive a nail through it. It is, in my eye, a sleek looking style and very dressy. Mine are too small and I'd like to eventually find another pair that fit better.

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Joao Encarnado

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They're a good example of what is often listed as 'Sea Alligaator' or croc in the secondary market. Any transference other than inheritance is illegal but they are often sold on the bay. As far as the anteater, I see them occasionally but not much lately.
Seriously? I didn't know that.
 

redlinerobert

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I went to Mexico with some friends about 14 years ago, and one of our stops was Leon, Guanajuato. there were 8 of us and we all wanted to buy boots. Most went for alligator, but one of the guys opted for a pair of anteater boots that were the only pair they had and happened to be his size. I remember they looked nice, but wasn't really taken by how they looked.
 
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I went to Mexico with some friends about 14 years ago, and one of our stops was Leon, Guanajuato. there were 8 of us and we all wanted to buy boots. Most went for alligator, but one of the guys opted for a pair of anteater boots that were the only pair they had and happened to be his size. I remember they looked nice, but wasn't really taken by how they looked.

Never been a fan of anteater but they were certainly popular for awhile. Hard for me to understand some peoples tastes, such as those who buy pirarucu boots. To each his own.
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AlexTheApache

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Never been a fan of anteater but they were certainly popular for awhile. Hard for me to understand some peoples tastes, such as those who buy pirarucu boots. To each his own.
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Pirarucu, also called arapaima, have gotten really popular. Anderson Bean started making boots out of it in all kinds of crazy colors. They call it “big bass” I don’t mind the look when the outlines are trimmed down. Sometimes this is left shaggy and can look dirty. Too soft of a hide for me.


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I️ was out tagging and branding calves this morning on the far side of the ranch where I️ work. It was abit cold so I️ stopped to take lunch at a cabin that is mostly used for storage.
I️ saw a bag with what looked like a boot top sticking out. Found these beauties. Lucchese Full Quill Ostrich in a black cherry color. And some tan elephant hides made by Nocona boot back when they were among the best.
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Both pair need some saddle soap and conditioning.
They may very well be my days pay. Hah.


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I️ was out tagging and branding calves this morning on the far side of the ranch where I️ work. It was abit cold so I️ stopped to take lunch at a cabin that is mostly used for storage.
I️ saw a bag with what looked like a boot top sticking out. Found these beauties. Lucchese Full Quill Ostrich in a black cherry color. And some tan elephant hides made by Nocona boot back when they were among the best.
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Both pair need some saddle soap and conditioning.
They may very well be my days pay. Hah.


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Damn! My kinda find.
 

Desert dog

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I️ was out tagging and branding calves this morning on the far side of the ranch where I️ work. It was abit cold so I️ stopped to take lunch at a cabin that is mostly used for storage.
I️ saw a bag with what looked like a boot top sticking out. Found these beauties. Lucchese Full Quill Ostrich in a black cherry color. And some tan elephant hides made by Nocona boot back when they were among the best.
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Both pair need some saddle soap and conditioning.
They may very well be my days pay. Hah.


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Here are my brown Noconas, I wonder if anyone here knows when Nocona went from this label to the red?
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Here are my brown Noconas, I wonder if anyone here knows when Nocona went from this label to the red?
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Ddog, I'm certain someone around does but the information available is so vague. What I do think is, that if you have the sewn white label on the interior of the pull strap and not the stamped brand on the shaft, you have a US made boot. With that label, I think you have an all wood pegged arch. I may be wrong. The label evolved to red white and black after this.
 

Desert dog

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Ddog, I'm certain someone around does but the information available is so vague. What I do think is, that if you have the sewn white label on the interior of the pull strap and not the stamped brand on the shaft, you have a US made boot. With that label, I think you have an all wood pegged arch. I may be wrong. The label evolved to red white and black after this.
Thanks Bamaboots, these have the sewn in white label from Nocona Texas. They have 4 rows of pegs. My Nocona pythons have the sewn in red label from Nocona, Texas, and also have 4 rows of pegs. They're both nicely made boots.


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AlexTheApache

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Thanks Bamaboots, these have the sewn in white label from Nocona Texas. They have 4 rows of pegs. My Nocona pythons have the sewn in red label from Nocona, Texas, and also have 4 rows of pegs. They're both nicely made boots.


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Not 100% but I️ believe the label changed in the late 90s and now they’re mostly over seas produced. I️ had a pair of elephant boots made by them that I️ really liked. They used to be among the best.


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