First boots that I bought at the age of 16 in 1973 were Nocona 11-D all brown calfskin with J-toe. Nocona had a great following of their Texas made boots prior to 1999. Nocona is a sister company to Justin boots under the corporate name Justin Industries. Berkshire Hathaway bought the company a while back and the Nocona brand has all but disappeared. Justin has been the main boot sponsor of the Pro Rodeo tour and basically invented the Roper boot, which is very popular amongst rodeo cowboys in the roping events.
I have a pair of 1970s nocona boots 12B but I usually wear 11D. Amazing that I love this old boots better than another of new square toes out there. J toes are more elegant and stylish.
" Hello Jeremiah; I thought it was a pair of Justin boots! For the shape, I have an almost identical pair, maybe stronger! I have just bought a magnificent pair of Nocona boots, size 9 US, it is true that Nocona boots are of very good manufacture, reputed to be solid and resistant! " Good video !
Got a set of Justin python boots through shopgoodwill after you talked about it so much. A little too small for me so I just gifted them to a friend. You ain't kidding about the horrible pictures either!!! They're sooo bad.
I've got to flex, I went to a thrift store today and found a pair of boots either brand new or very lightly used (soles look original). One insole was missing so I took out the other insole and it said DiFabrizio. I didn't know what I was looking at but the shoe with the insole fit and they looked essentially new. Upon further investigation, Pasquale Fabrizio was "shoemaker to the stars" in Los Angeles making, among many other things, Sylvester Stallone's 4.5" lift boots, Burt Reynold's 4" lift boots, Johnny Cash boots, Johnny Depp boots, Elton John shoes, Cher low heels, Sonny Bono lifts, Ronald Reagan boots, Arnold Schwarzenegger boots, etc. My boots are a black side zip cowboy boot in full alligator leather including the shaft. They have a normal cowboy boot heel, not hidden lifts. Looking at quality brands like Lucchese and custom makers, a similar set of new boots would retail around $5,000.00 at the least. I paid $9.97. Eventually I'll go to Pasquale's shoe repair to resole (after I wear them out) and get "correct" insoles but until then I bought a $12 set of custom moldable insoles which I'll fit myself. Pasquale Fabrizio passed away in 2008 but it seems like the business is still going for repairs at least. Now I'm going to be able to flex hard at the cowboy bars and the ladies won't know I'm broke until it's far too late...
I usually look for the cheapest pair I can find, the have them relasted/resoled anyway. Vintage banned leathers are going to be work, like anteater or sea turtle
I was at goodwill one time and found 2 pairs of vintage boots a pair of lucciese and pair of wranglers and they are some of my favorite now I payed 30.00 for both
All my boots r second hand all nice Justin too Hathorn( whites) boots.very happy.got mine decade ago or more..much cheaper..same with Pendleton shirts,jackets..keep boots oiled the secret.okay sum used cowboy hats sum new.them days r over I hav plenty don't need anymore boots,shirts, jackets.full leather duster coat also.
You definitely can get a really well made vintage boot for a similar or cheaper price than lots of modern boots that aren't always as well made.
Totally and sometimes it's the only way to get boots at all depending on where you are in the world!
NOCONA is good or well made? I always try to ignore them, I just feel like they are Laredo and Dingo.
Awesome Review of the vintage Nocona's. My 1st boots back in the late 70's all though the 80's. Love old Nocona's! Goodwill is a crapshoot. lol
Me too! I wish they would go back to this quality
@@JeremiahCraig Let's keep our fingers crossed and have a bunch of people shout out to Nocona, and maybe they'll come back around again.
I Picked up a never woren old style black Dan Post boots in the UK for a great price. Going to be rocked to my Cousins wedding.
Love the look of the J toe. Vintage Nocona boots are awesome looking boots. Great find JC. 👍
Nice cowboy boots, i myself usually shop for boots at thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales. I love to wear J Toes Cowboy boots.
First boots that I bought at the age of 16 in 1973 were Nocona 11-D all brown calfskin with J-toe. Nocona had a great following of their Texas made boots prior to 1999. Nocona is a sister company to Justin boots under the corporate name Justin Industries. Berkshire Hathaway bought the company a while back and the Nocona brand has all but disappeared. Justin has been the main boot sponsor of the Pro Rodeo tour and basically invented the Roper boot, which is very popular amongst rodeo cowboys in the roping events.
I have a pair of 1970s nocona boots 12B but I usually wear 11D. Amazing that I love this old boots better than another of new square toes out there. J toes are more elegant and stylish.
Wow, brother, you know a great boot!! J toe Nocona!! Hell yes!!
I picked up some alligator/goat blackjacks bat in lay $120 on ebay that sale for $1200. I cleaned them up and hooked my brother up.
" Hello Jeremiah; I thought it was a pair of Justin boots! For the shape, I have an almost identical pair, maybe stronger!
I have just bought a magnificent pair of Nocona boots, size 9 US, it is true that Nocona boots are of very good manufacture, reputed to be solid and resistant! " Good video !
I love the J toe! Thanks for the tip on checking the sole.
I only buy used boots. Tons of great buys out there.
I have a pair that is 26 years old . Supersoft and still look like the condition you are holding.
Love those Made in the USA boots. Classic workmanship
i like the j toe look a lot
It's so classic
Good score , sure they were built strong , they look great !
I recently donated a pair like this to a Boerne, Texas animal charity thrift store.
Get on it Texas folks! These came from a Goodwill in Florida
Are you going to be doing a review of the tecovas Prescott?
Yes I'm aiming to publish it mid-March
I totally agree that they don't ship fast and crappy pictures. Lol. I won a pair today actually, Eel vintage boots red color. Lol. 😅
Just bought some calfskin Noconas today on ebay!
36 bucks shipped!
Got a set of Justin python boots through shopgoodwill after you talked about it so much. A little too small for me so I just gifted them to a friend. You ain't kidding about the horrible pictures either!!! They're sooo bad.
I've got to flex, I went to a thrift store today and found a pair of boots either brand new or very lightly used (soles look original). One insole was missing so I took out the other insole and it said DiFabrizio. I didn't know what I was looking at but the shoe with the insole fit and they looked essentially new.
Upon further investigation, Pasquale Fabrizio was "shoemaker to the stars" in Los Angeles making, among many other things, Sylvester Stallone's 4.5" lift boots, Burt Reynold's 4" lift boots, Johnny Cash boots, Johnny Depp boots, Elton John shoes, Cher low heels, Sonny Bono lifts, Ronald Reagan boots, Arnold Schwarzenegger boots, etc.
My boots are a black side zip cowboy boot in full alligator leather including the shaft. They have a normal cowboy boot heel, not hidden lifts.
Looking at quality brands like Lucchese and custom makers, a similar set of new boots would retail around $5,000.00 at the least.
I paid $9.97.
Eventually I'll go to Pasquale's shoe repair to resole (after I wear them out) and get "correct" insoles but until then I bought a $12 set of custom moldable insoles which I'll fit myself.
Pasquale Fabrizio passed away in 2008 but it seems like the business is still going for repairs at least.
Now I'm going to be able to flex hard at the cowboy bars and the ladies won't know I'm broke until it's far too late...
Love the J toe look, very traditional. Sadly I doubt they'd look good on my body build 😅😂
I usually look for the cheapest pair I can find, the have them relasted/resoled anyway. Vintage banned leathers are going to be work, like anteater or sea turtle
Wow! Great boots!! Looks like the Larry Mahan, right?
It does! Built like those mahans too
I was at goodwill one time and found 2 pairs of vintage boots a pair of lucciese and pair of wranglers and they are some of my favorite now I payed 30.00 for both
I got married in a pair of black j toe noconas lol.
All my boots r second hand all nice Justin too Hathorn( whites) boots.very happy.got mine decade ago or more..much cheaper..same with Pendleton shirts,jackets..keep boots oiled the secret.okay sum used cowboy hats sum new.them days r over I hav plenty don't need anymore boots,shirts, jackets.full leather duster coat also.
Great lookig books
I wear a 15 E but settle for 14 D. Much easier to find.
Have you ever tried cody james boots
Tryout any type of Cody James cowboy boot.
What's it mean if Nocona stamps imperfect on the inside of the shaft?
Nice
Cheers!
I’m always afraid used boots belonged to a deceased who will come at night and pull my feet wanting them back!
Oh yea now u talking my language except for underwear ..
Boots or like women to me if they've been used for 10 years I-PASS