I am in search of a pair of sea turtle leather boots. I have a friend that just inherited a pair and now I want some for myself. If anyone has a lead for a pair or suggestions on places to look it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Sea Turtle Leather Boots
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they are illegal to purchase and possibly own
Try this guy?
My buddy has a pair but they came from Mexico. And he is Mexican. That's all I have to offer this thread but they are damn nice.
I'd start your search down at South Padre Island
Which is exactly why OP (and me) want a pair of seaturtle boots.aggiepaintrain said:
they are illegal to purchase and possibly own
Hell I wouldn't even mind if they were farm raised sea turtle.
Their hide does make a very fine looking boot.
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That was a little obvious Mr. Lone Star Law.houstonag90 said:
I am in search of a pair of sea turtle leather boots. I have a friend that just inherited a pair and now I want some for myself. If anyone has a lead for a pair or suggestions on places to look it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I used to share that desire and recall seeing several on Craigslist. I think if the boots are old enough that they predate the ban, they are ok...they are just obviously going to be old.
Newer ones...yeah I think you're looking for trouble there.
But...if you find some good legal 10.5 EE's let me know
Newer ones...yeah I think you're looking for trouble there.
But...if you find some good legal 10.5 EE's let me know
My father bought his in Mexico. Drove over for lunch and shopping. Wore a pair of throw away shoes. Bought his boots and wore them back. No boxes, no bags....No problem.
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So in addition to long line trawling killing them, plastic in the oceans killing them, beach development taking away their nesting grounds, trade in their shells killing them, oil spills killing them, and warming oceans badly affecting gender determination....all but one species are threatened.
Shoes are like the final kick in the nuts.
Shoes are like the final kick in the nuts.
Have a pair of Justin sea turtles my papa bought back in the 50s. Unfortunately he is 6'5" and wears a 12 EE while I am a 10.5. I could get them redone to my size as they predate the ban but I don't want to risk potentially ruining the leather.
Poster could be with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, so don't just assume Texas Parks and Wildlife.GWGuerrilla said:That was a little obvious Mr. Lone Star Law.houstonag90 said:
I am in search of a pair of sea turtle leather boots. I have a friend that just inherited a pair and now I want some for myself. If anyone has a lead for a pair or suggestions on places to look it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
If you get some sea turtle boots made be sure and get them with aardvark tops so it will be worth your while if you get busted.
Centerpole90 said:
If you get some sea turtle boots made be sure and get them with aardvark tops so it will be worth your while if you get busted.
With timber rattler inlays?
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If you were every willing to let them go please let me know. I have done my research and they are 100% legal to own and sell as long as they are not new or transported across state lines. I also struggle finding them because I am 6'3" and have a large foot.
Am I the only guy that still loves his baby seal leather boots?
AgBQ-00 said:Centerpole90 said:
If you get some sea turtle boots made be sure and get them with aardvark tops so it will be worth your while if you get busted.
With timber rattler inlays?
No no no fellas, whooping crane quill is where it's at. So much better than ostrich.
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I love mine but I went a little overboard with the reindeer fur lining. Really only practical in sub-zero temps.
I love mine but I went a little overboard with the reindeer fur lining. Really only practical in sub-zero temps.
I bet those are tough to clean after moving cattle all day at the auction barn.
Off topic,
Kinda. I post about the kemp's ridley nesting season here every year...this year is off to a slow start, but maybe this will help. And maybe long term it means help for legal shoe making.
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190308/south-padre-conservation-purchase-to-protect-sea-turtle-habitat
Kinda. I post about the kemp's ridley nesting season here every year...this year is off to a slow start, but maybe this will help. And maybe long term it means help for legal shoe making.
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190308/south-padre-conservation-purchase-to-protect-sea-turtle-habitat
Wondering if its possible to do an inlay of some sort with these turtle boots.
So instead of something like your basic cobra inlay ...
You got you a little turtle head sticking out.
So instead of something like your basic cobra inlay ...
You got you a little turtle head sticking out.
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You got you a little turtle head sticking out.
that they do.Stat Monitor Repairman said:Which is exactly why OP (and me) want a pair of seaturtle boots.aggiepaintrain said:
they are illegal to purchase and possibly own
Hell I wouldn't even mind if they were farm raised sea turtle.
Their hide does make a very fine looking boot.
I could really go for some rhino horn dust and elephant tusk side plates, got any leads?
If you ever decide to part with 'em, that's about the size I'd need.
Again ... those sea turtles have got to be some of the finest looking boots in the world.
I know some Vietnamese shrimpers down in Freeport that could probably get you a few good sized sea turtles if you threw some cash their way. What the hell you'd do with them after that I got no idea.
I know some Vietnamese shrimpers down in Freeport that could probably get you a few good sized sea turtles if you threw some cash their way. What the hell you'd do with them after that I got no idea.
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Shrimp skin boots.
Ever put on a pair of duck ***** lip boots? It's almost a shame that people make tacos out of them instead.
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I have a pair of Tony Lama's I bought when they were legal. They are size 10.5 contact me if your seriously looking for a beautiful boot.
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I'm interested depending on location and price - send me an email if OP passes - email removed
Thanks