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Howdy! I'm Will, founder of Chisos. Our heritage leathers come from hand-selected dairy cow hides, sourced from regional farms and ranches. They are unique and durable, and we reduce the demand for juvenile animal harvesting. We utilize a lead-free tanning process and are conscious of our impact.
Chisos Blog
2M ago
Generative pre-trained transformers—otherwise known as GPT's—dominate the headlines these days. We got pretty curious ourselves and wondered, what would ChatGPT think of a pair of Chisos boots? So we uploaded thousands of reviews of Chisos comfortable cowboy boots into the system and asked it what it thought.
Read on for the hard truth, criticisms, and even a lovely poem.
GPT's Summary of Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do Chisos boots fit compared to other brands?
A: Chisos boots are generally true to size, but some customers have found success in ordering half a size smaller than their ath ..read more
Chisos Blog
2M ago
The largest cowboy boot piñata ever produced is currently on display at Chisos Boot Company in Austin, Texas. Measuring a staggering 14ft 4in long and 31ft 10in high, the piñata takes inspiration from the popular Chisos line of cowboy boots and was handcrafted by Texas-native and Chisos Creative Director Dimitri Garcia.
"We get a kick out of doing things a little bit different at Chisos," said founder and so-called "Chief Texan" Will Roman. "We've cut boots in half, blown 'em up—so when Dimitri suggested we build a giant cowboy boot piñata, it was an automatic green light."
While not the ..read more
Chisos Blog
2M ago
Can you modify cowboy boots? Yes, you can! From color modifications to sizing and zippers, discover how you can truly make your boots your own.
Easy
0:22 - Easy Maintenance
0:57 - Scuffs & Scrapes
1:17 - Deep Cuts
1:37 - Edge Dressing
2:23 - Color Mods
3:41 - Shape Mods
4:40 - Size Mods
4:55 - Custom Orthotics
5:17 - Fit Is Too Large
5:36 - Heel Is Loose
5:57 - Fit Is Too Small
Complicated
7:24 - Resoling
7:46 - Rubber Soles
8:12 - Sole Saver
8:32 - Heel Height Change
9:08 - Add A Zipper
Easy Maintenance
A great aspect of cowboy boots is that you do basic touch-ups yourself. For stray th ..read more
Chisos Blog
3M ago
Through the photos below, join us for a glimpse into the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records. Special thanks to Mr. James Harkins, our expert guide and Chisos boot patron.
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Chisos Blog
4M ago
A Texas-sized thank you to everyone who was a part of our third-anniversary celebration! Together we raised funds for the Hill Country Conservancy while throwing a good 'ol fashioned Austin house party.
Many thanks to Cowboy Diplomacy, Comanche Moon, and Paul Val for melting our faces. And a special thank you to Blue Norther Hard Seltzer, Nine Banded Whiskey, Rambler Sparkling Water, and Independence Brewing Company.
See y'all again real soon ..read more
Chisos Blog
4M ago
Every Texan needs a good pair of cowboy boots, right? In her latest stop on her journey to "turn Texan," Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow checks out Chisos Boot Company with founder and Chief Texan Will Roman and gets sized for her very first pair of comfortable cowboy boots.
Transcript
Libbi Farrow:
On this edition of Turnin' Texan, I'm here to officially get my cowboy boots at Chisos Boots. They're going to size me properly for my first pair, so let's go inside and check it out. Well, we're now inside and I'm here with Will. He's going to teach me all about the boots and how to be a Texan. Wi ..read more
Chisos Blog
4M ago
Leather expert, craftsman, and small business owner Weston Kay of the Rose Anvil project gives his raw opinion on a pair of Chisos boots in the ten-minute video below. Weston's whole thing is slicing open footwear to see what's really inside, then rating them and giving his review.
He said, quote, that Chisos are, "The best cowboy boot I’ve ever cut open." But don't take our word for it, watch for yourself!
Key moments, if you're in a hurry:
1:05 History of Chisos
2:23 Leather Grade
3:43 Burn Test
4:29 Insole Grade
4:55 Outsole Puncture Test
6:10 Cutting
7:31 Full Analysis
8:25 An Added Laye ..read more
Chisos Blog
4M ago
The Chief Texan talks boots and more with men's fashion and lifestyle online retailer CeeAreDee.com. Hear about our uncompromising commitment to our community. Give it a listen below!
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Chisos Blog
4M ago
Community is why we do what we do. Thanks to all y'all that supported the Texas Military Forces Museum at our Memorial Day crawfish boil this year!
Watch the video to catch a glimpse of yourself!
And if you didn't make this one, put November 19th, 2022 on your calendar for our third anniversary concert!
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Chisos Blog
4M ago
Chisos No. 6 Roper
Classic boots for father figures of every stripe.
Every dad, father figure or mentor deserves a classic pair of quality leather boots. And they better be damn comfortable, too.
With a 1 1/4" heel and our signature insole, the Chisos No. 6 fits the bill. Available in all the Chisos heritage leather colors.
Take a look at all our cowboy boots—with free shipping for the month of June.
Leather Balm & Boot Jack
Leather care and back-saving boot removal for the practical dad.
Matching Belts & Wallets
Help pa keep his britches up and his cash organized ..read more