Tall boots

[French Stage]

Looking for a tall boot ideas or something a stage coach drive would be wearing in the Lake Tahoe Donner Pass area in the 1880's, as my relative owned and ran a stage line until the railroad put him out of business.  I'm thinking he would not be dressed fancy but tall boots would give some protection from the weather.  Do you think he would be wearing chaps or can I skip those and save some money?  I also need sources for whatever footwear recommended.  Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Jim Gelatt
SASS "French Stage"

[Dr. Bob]

French Sage,

Lace up ropers might be a good solution to your footwear problem.  Chaps are to protect your legs when riding a horse through brush and protect your pants.  Won't need them.

[Wymore Wrangler]

Call the Fort Western Outfitters, ask for the Old West Shop, you will get either Terry or Glen, they can help ya out 877-907-3678
also ya might try Caboots.com, they make good boots, but a little pricer...

[Texas Lawdog]

The Old West store is a good place to start. Glen and Terry are good friends of mine and they can answer your questions and fit you in period clothing, especially hats and boots.  Tell them that Texas Lawdog said Hi.

[Leo Tanner]

Those guys sure do know there stuff

[Wymore Wrangler]

The Old West store is a good place to start. Glen and Terry are good friends of mine and they can answer your questions and fit you in period clothing, especially hats and boots.  Tell them that Texas Lawdog said Hi.

Yep, those two are some of the nices men you will ever meet, I'm lucky that I only live 50 miles from the Fort, I get their often....

[Forty Rod]

If you want some really tall boots, check out the renaissance faire vendors: over the knee fold over tops like Custer and Cody wore on occasion, kind of like the three musketeers wore in movies.

[French Stage]

Thanks to all for the useful info.  Glen or was it Terry gave some very good info and recommendations.

Jim Gelatt
AKA "French Stage"