eBay, you are such a heartbreaker… I’m going to pretend that Sam Shepard outbid me.
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eBay, you are such a heartbreaker… I’m going to pretend that Sam Shepard outbid me. Vintage Dixon Boots. On eBay, $224.99. Buy them now. NOW! Very groovy stitch pattern, 6 row-3 color-orange, green and yellow thread stitching. Worthy of reproduction. James Davis writes about Andy & Nobel Dixon here and here. The bootshop was in Wichita Falls… it looks like this pair hasn’t traveled far from home. (See what I mean about the orange-green-yellow stitching? Cool, no?) Photo courtesy of ebay seller, “Texas Wild Woman Scavenger.” Unsuitable for airport security and spandex… otherwise bid, buy and ROCK ON!
Photo courtesy of eBay seller, rchmielinski.
I like sawtooth inlay. Look at the rows of stitching, in the many colors. How many? Maybe, 4? The thread gives a warm glow to that blast of white inlay. Bid (or buy) on eBay. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer
RecentIy, I got an email that went something like this…
Now, Ray Jones (Lampasas, TX) is one of those bootmakers who never used labels. That said, I can usually tell a Ray Jones boot just by looking at it. And so can you….
And, finally Ray Jones boots are visually “sturdy,” not tough…sturdy. The have what I call a “standy-uppy” quality that other boots don’t seem to have, even after 30 years. Legend has it, if you manage to take apart a Ray Jones boot top …there might be 1 to 3 layers of brown paper stuck between the leather. At least that’s what I’ve heard. Remember, when you can’t find a label in a vintage cowboy boot, you want to look for the story. One like this…
These boots will be showing up on eBay soon. Keep an eye on the seller’s listings.
Best of luck on your bidding. They are beautiful boots.
For maximum impact, and exotic leather should offer novelty and surprise. Bystanders will wonder, point and eventually ask, “What is it?” Popular with people who want to stand out in a crowd, exotic leathers provide eye-catching patterns and textures not found on everyday cowhide. Exotic leathers offer a way to add endless variety to a your boot collection. There’s always one more color, one more critter… one more pair. In many cultures, wearing the skin of a totemic animal is thought to convey that animal’s strengths and characteristics:* cunning, speed, and virility to name a few. The best way to get the exact exotic cowboy boots you want, is to order them custom made. Otherwise, are you feelin’ lucky? …here are a few finely-crafted short cuts to help you with your ebay searches for both new and used cowboy boots. Just remember to check the listings carefully for words like “genuine” (not “print” or “embossed.”) Don’t be afraid to ask the seller questions, or request more detailed photos. My shortcut eBay searches for cowboy boots…
* Anyone shopping for armadillo boots should please look carefully before crossing the street. Photo of shark cowboy boots provided by ebay seller, “steve_and_nikki.”
Your welcome. (File size: 4.1 MB) You can now own a bit-o-history. These 1970′s patchwork Justin boots are straight from the pages of my book. Yep… shown in a full-page color photo on p. 45 to be exact. This week, I’m selling them on eBay, accompanied by a signed copy of my book and a hand written letter of authenticity. These boots are truly neato, cool, groovy, fab, bangin’, gnarly…one could even say “foxy.” (Keep your eye on my eBay selling for more cowboy boot collectibles coming up!) |
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