Need some help with these cowboy/western boots

[Inix]

First off, your help is always appreciated! Found these boots last week but can't find info on the style number. What I do know about them is that they were made by Nocona Boot here in Texas.

 

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[Theakiki]

I can't help with your question, but I think that they are good looking boots!

 

[bigcaddy64]

Call the company. They are still in business and will probably help you out.

I’ve called Justin Boots more then once to get an approximate age/style of boots I find at sales.

 

[Mackaydon]

Contact them here:
https://www.nocona.com/contact-us
Don.....

 

[Inix]

Hey Don, I tried contacting Nocona Boots but they were bought out by Justin Boots in 1999 after being in business since 1925. I contacted Justin and they said their Nocona Boots archives in their computer system only goes back to 2000. I assume their archives just go back to when they took possession of the Nocona name.

 

[Mackaydon]

Before computers, products were marketed in several ways; one being through catalogues.
You may wish to search for Nocona catalogues to find your answer.
A call to the Reference Desk at the Nocona public library may prove productive.
Don......

 

[Inix]

Thanks Don!

 

[mcb66]

They may not help much on these. They certainly appear to be Sea turtle. If not, they are something that looks just like it. What size are they?

 

[A2coins]

Cool boots I think Dons pointed you in the right direction!

 

[Inix]

Hey Don,
Justin got back to me on these boots. Thanks for your help!
Doug,

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Justin did not purchase Nocona until 1980 and we got no archival information with the purchase. I have accumulated some old price lists, but the style number for your boots in not shown anywhere.

I believe the boots are make-ups. Meaning, there was some type of change made to the stock style, possibly a toe, heel, size, width change, or maybe a stitch pattern change. I say that because the style number is preceded by the letter E. Justin always used that system to determine the difference in a stock style and a make-up boot. Most manufacturers followed suite pretty closely and, Nocona Boot Company was owned by the original founder’s, (H.J. Justin) daughter, Enid Justin.

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The boots appear to be constructed from Sea Turtle. Sea turtle was in production from the early 1970’s through 1978, at which time they were deemed extinct. We were allowed to use the skins we had on hand to make boots, but could not purchase more skins. If you bought the boots for personal use, keep this information for proof of date of production. I have heard of Sea turtle boots being confiscated because the individual could not prove of date of production.

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If you bought the boots for resale, be careful as Sea Turtle cannot cross State or country lines. Check the website for information about selling Sea turtle.

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I hope this is helpful.

Nancie Thomas

Justin Brands Archive Department

 

[Inix]

They are size 12D

 

[Oddjob]

Should of reached out to Sheplers.

 

[trdking]

Interesting I looked at these and thought they were ordinary but who would have thought them Rare? PS I am a 12 D

 

[bigcaddy64]

I’d keep them if they fit. It’s hard to beat a comfy boot.

I remember a sale where a doctor was dumping most of his boot collection for 20.00 a pair and they were all perfect. I think he had Justin’s and Lucchese in every exotic hide they made, including ostrich and elephant. All were size 11 and I’m a 13. My brother in law got a nice present that year... lol

 

[against the wind]

When we were kids, when it came to shoes and clothes, some of us were told, oh, you will grow into them. I'm a size 9 1/2 wide shoe. No way I can ever grow into a size 12d. Lol

 

[broncoboy7914]

Hi @Inix , do you still have these boots?