Name: Rios of Mercedes Men's Hippo Cowboy Boots - Tan & Chocolate
Brand: Rios of Mercedes
SKU: 27142
Price: 995.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Fit Guide

Pinto Ranch is here to help you take the uncertainty out of buying handmade boots. With our decades of expertise making sure our customers find the perfect fit, we'll make sure your boots are perfect for you. If you need additional information, feel free to give us a call at 800-393-8001 or shoot us your questions at howdy@pintoranch.com.

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‹ Toe

Pinto Ranch offers a variety of toe shapes and heel styles so every customer can find a boot well-suited for his or her particular lifestyle and personality.  See our full gallery below.

COMMON TOE TYPES

Round

A traditional rounded western toe, it is timeless and elegant.

Snip

Snip toes are pointed toes with the very tip squared off.

Square

A modern take on the classic western style, this square toe is one of our most popular.

Pointed

Originally designed to easily slide into stirrups, pointed toe boots are now often seen as a more formal option.

‹Size

Cowboy boots won’t do you any good if they don’t fit properly! To get the right sized boots, start with your current shoe size. Most handmade boots will fit just like a dress shoe, but each boot maker has their own unique fit. We put together this handy list for you to keep in mind how each brand does things differently.

Cowboy Boot Fit Guide by Brand

Lucchese: Lucchese are made with a proprietary "twisted cone last" that gives their boots their distinctive fit. These boots tend to run true to size.

Old Gringo / Double D Ranch by Old Gringo: Old Gringo sizing is very consistent and true to size.

Stallion: We recommend going up a 1/2 size in Stallion due to their more European fit.

Rios of Mercedes: We also recommend going up a 1/2 size in Rios.

Pinto Ranch by Black Jack: Our boots fit similar in fit to Lucchese and are true to size.

These are our recommendations based on years of boot-fitting experience; however, each foot is different. If you fall between two sizes, order a 1/2 size larger. You can always wear thicker boot socks or get cushioned insoles for a better fit!

‹ Width

Typically, most people wear the same width as their normal shoe size. A general rule of thumb is the further you get from the letter A, the wider the boot is.

MEN’S BOOTS

Men’s Cowboy Boots are typically sized in B, D and EE widths.

B = Narrow
D = Medium/Average
EE = Wide

Not so fun fact: Our feet get wider with age and weight. This can change the size/length as well as the width measurement of your foot. This also means the cowboy boots you bought 10 years ago might not be the size you need today. Feel free to call us and talk to our boot experts if you have any questions about buying boots!

1 Did your foot audibly pop into the boot?

2 Is the ball of your foot in the widest part of the boot?

3 Is the point of your toe in the middle of the toe box or about 1 inch from the end?

4 Do your toes have wiggle room?

5 Does the boot fit like a firm handshake across your instep?

6 Is there a 1/4 inch slip in the heel?

1 High Foot Arch?

We suggest a boot by Stallion Boots as they tend to have a looser instep and the Stallion Zorro Boots feature a zipper for easy entry.

2 Two Different Sized Feet?

60% of people have one foot bigger than the other. If this is you, we suggest matching the size of your larger foot. Using a cushioned insole or thicker socks will make up the difference for the smaller foot.

3 Flat Feet?

For our flat-footed friends, Roper boots will be the most comfortable. Ropers are made to fit more like a shoe with a low walking heel and round toe.

4 Athletic Calves?

All calves are not created equal. Lucky for you, we have many western boot shapes and sizes. A Roper style, Stallion Zorro or any boot shorter than the traditional 12” shaft height should do just fine. We can also put the boots on boot stretchers to stretch the shaft, but only by about 1” wider. Any more stretching may damage the integrity of the boot.

DESCRIPTION
SHIPPING AND RETURNS

Tan Hippo Cowboy Boots
Chocolate Remuda Shaft
Chocolate Piping
Hippo Overlay Pull Straps
Contrast Stitch Pattern
Standard Bug and Wrinkle Medallion
13" Shaft
'TK' Square Toe
'3' Short Heel
Exclusive to Pinto Ranch
Handmade in Mercedes, Texas

If we had to describe these cowboy boots in one word, we'd use "boots." Duh. "Adventure" would be a close runner up, though. These Hippo boots are rugged and exciting - the kind of boots we imagine Indiana Jones or Crocodile Dundee would wear.

While the vamp is a bold hippo skin in tan, the shaft is a deep chocolate leather, with a contrasting stitch pattern that inspires action and daring. Finally, the standard pull straps boast more of the exotic hippo as overlays.

This boot is produced exclusively for Pinto Ranch - designed and handmade all under one roof in South Texas.

This item is built from natural materials, so there may be a slight variation in appearance when compared to the provided image.

Material: Remuda and Hippo
Color: Tan and Chocolate
Details: Deep Scallop, Standard Bug and Wrinkle, Standard Overlay Pull Straps, P-3 Stitching Pattern
Toe type: 'TK' Toe
Heel type: Short '3' Heel
Outsole: Leather
Insole: Channeled Leather Insole
Heel Height: 1 3/8"
Shaft Height: 13"
Manufactured: Mercedes, Texas

Brush off dirt or dust with a damp cloth. Apply leather conditioner periodically.

Rios' story is one of fine craftsmanship, quality leathers and heritage something that must be earned. With more than 160 years of boot making experience, Rios believes and insists on doing things the right way. Something very special happens when you hold a boot that was made by one of Rios' craftsmen, who have 20, 30, 40 or even 50 years of experience. You can feel the difference in a pair of boots from Rios of Mercedes.

For more information on handmade boot sizing, visit the Size Chart page for conversion charts and measurements.

All orders over $100 within the U.S. qualify for FREE Ground Shipping (excludes Alaska and Hawaii). All other orders are charged at standard UPS rates. For an estimate enter your shipping details on the shopping cart page.

EASY RETURNS
Wrong Size? Changed Your Mind? No Problem! If you're not happy, we aren't either. You are welcome to return your online order within 30 days of purchase if the product is in new condition.

DESCRIPTION

Tan Hippo Cowboy Boots
Chocolate Remuda Shaft
Chocolate Piping
Hippo Overlay Pull Straps
Contrast Stitch Pattern
Standard Bug and Wrinkle Medallion
13" Shaft
'TK' Square Toe
'3' Short Heel
Exclusive to Pinto Ranch
Handmade in Mercedes, Texas

This boot is produced exclusively for Pinto Ranch - designed and handmade all under one roof in South Texas.

This item is built from natural materials, so there may be a slight variation in appearance when compared to the provided image.

Brush off dirt or dust with a damp cloth. Apply leather conditioner periodically.

For more information on handmade boot sizing, visit the Size Chart page for conversion charts and measurements.

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