Lucchese Boots Skins

Today I got a chance to talk with a gentleman named Frank who manages the Skins department for Lucchese. We got to see how they cut each Lucchese style with these giant cookie cutters. We saw everything from American Alligator, to Full-Quill Ostrich. He showed me the difference between American Alligator, Crocodile and Caiman… and why a lot of people often confuse them.

We also talked about some of the softer flat leathers like mad-goat calf and buffalo and their unique properties. Frank was even nice enough to teach me how they shape and mold their boots around a special “twisted cone last” that gives Lucchese boots that special glove-like fit.

How to Fit Your Lucchese Cowboy Boots

Speaking of fit, this afternoon, I also got a chance to learn about how to properly fit a cowboy boot. At Lucchese, they fit literally thousands of people per year and they showed me how to take proper measurements. We also walked through some of the many important steps they take to make sure that every boot fits just right.

I learned that they have fit books dating back to the earliest days of Lucchese that contain the measurements for famous cowboys, presidents, rock stars and just about anyone who’s ever wanted to wear these American classics.

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