• CABOOTS

CABOOTS

Overview

CABOOTS has a rating of 3 stars from 21 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about CABOOTS most frequently mention customer service problems. CABOOTS ranks 6th among Boots sites.

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  • Value
    4
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    4
  • Returns
    1
  • Quality
    4

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  • A huge waste of time, and horrible customer service.
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Top Positive Review

“1800 period Cathedral stitch brown boots”

John S.
6/22/20

I ordered my period boots from Joey on April 30th and received them in the mail on June 22. They took a little over 6 weeks like he said and they are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. Soft brown mule skin leather, beautiful stitching and period correct. Glad I researched and found Caboots. If you want custom made boots this is the place to get them! I am one happy cowboy!

Top Critical Review

“BUYER BEWARE "BETRUEGER"”

Urban M.
7/15/20

I paid USD 600 for 2 croco belt in Nov. 2018. (Order No. 137469 / Ref. No. 137469) He took my money, but never delivered it. Also no refund of the amont. Just talk and lie. DO NOT BUSINESS WITH THESE "BETRUEGER"

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Thumbnail of user johns6611
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2020

I ordered my period boots from Joey on April 30th and received them in the mail on June 22.
They took a little over 6 weeks like he said and they are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. Soft brown mule skin leather, beautiful stitching and period correct.
Glad I researched and found Caboots. If you want custom made boots this is the place to get them!
I am one happy cowboy!

Thumbnail of user urbanm37
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 15th, 2020

I paid USD 600 for 2 croco belt in Nov. 2018. (Order No. ******* / Ref. No. *******)
He took my money, but never delivered it. Also no refund of the amont. Just talk and lie.

DO NOT BUSINESS WITH THESE "BETRUEGER"

Thumbnail of user curtisc30
1 review
7 helpful votes
July 27th, 2017

Made me three pair, too smooth caiman and one smooth wingtip croc. I flew to El Paso from LA, met Joey, took me on a tour of his factory, got fitted personally by joey in the El Paso showroom. Sent back the wingtip croc back because it had a cut on the right boot they said they could repair. That is where the BS came in the game! Three months go by no word, when I finally got in touch with Joey it was on his cell and not the showroom. Gives me a story that they sent the boots back to me by UPS, they never had a record of him sending me anything. Make a long story short, he BS me into buying another pair like the ones he lost. I trusted him, he played me. Charged me another $900 for some S**t that I believed he outsourced to Mexico probably.
I really don't think they have a factory anymore. I believe he's hustling at these trunk shows and takes an order and have the boots made in Juarez probably. The last pair he made me, he sent me a picture of them for approval, They didn't have my initials inlaid, so he had to redo them. Funny thing the picture was taken on his front entrance of his house and not an establishment. Also the boots quality compared to the ones that I originally purchased did not measure up to the quality or comfort of the original ones. He used to be good, but my last experience was terrible.

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

We have reached out to Mr. C and hope to remedy this situation as I explained to him. We always offer to tailor the boots as they are custom and we stand behind our quality. We do not outsource to Juarez and the photo was in the front of our small boutique craft shop on Nevada that does look like a home porch but it is our shop. I am eager to go over details to make this right as per our policy and our reputation. However, if we are not contacted first hand we can not know or remedy dissatisfaction. We are eager and happy to make our customers happy. I hope to hear from Mr C soon! Priscilla

Thumbnail of user phillipr329
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 25th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered Caballero Motorcycle boots from Caboots. They arrived much earlier than promised and fit perfectly and exceeded my expectations. Joey was courteous and professional and Ive received many compliments from many different people and many complete strangers. I would recommend them to anyone.

Tip for consumers:
They are hand made custom boots and well worth the wait for them to be created. Dont expect this to be like ordering from Amazon. These boots are special. Made just for you. Respect that,

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Thumbnail of user mariog5
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 8th, 2012

After purchasing 2 pairs of boots from this company and being very happy with the fit and quality, I am very very disappointed that the 3rd pair of boots are not a patch on the others. The fit is not custom. The shaft is much wider than either of my first two pairs and consequently, they slop about on me like an old pair of gum boots. I ordered no harness and got harness attached. This was after I emailed to check that they were going to make the boots up without the harness and Joey confirmed this. I ordered a wide toe and got a roper toe. There are nails sticking out of the heels. There is one less layer of leather between the bottom of the boot and the sole. All around poorer quality than the other two pairs I got from this company. Worst part is that I have sent emails to Joey advising him of my disappointment and stating that I wanted to return the boots but didn't feel I should have to pay for return postage since the mistake was theirs, but I have had zero response. That is appalling customer service! I was running out of time to lodge a complaint with Paypal (that being my only other recourse), so I did that and emailed Joey to say I only lodged the complain with Paypal because I had received no reply from him. Still nothing. I think I have to agree with another reviewer that this is a passive agressive response to customer complaints. There is absolutely no benefit to a company to treat their customers in this way. Perhaps the company has become too large to care any more. What's the loss of one or two customers? I must state that the first two pairs were made in the USA, but this last pair were shipped from Mexico. Has Joey moved his business or is he sub-contracting the work to the Mexico location? A very different experience to Fox Creek Leather whose customer service is second to none. A pity they don't make custom boots!

Thumbnail of user priscillav1
Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

I have emailed this person to try to verify the information here but have not gotten a response. If there was dissatisfaction and a refund was requested we do not offer refunds on custom orders but we do modify, repair, address or even re-make if that is what is called for. Our policy is and always has been and stated on our website that if we make a mistake WE pay for a return label and pay for the return or modifications necessary. If a refund was requested instead of going through our policy protocol and he decided to have PayPal deduct then that would negate our contract and we can not respond or give a refund or make modifications if he already had contacted Paypal and received a refund. This is a hand made product and we stand behind our craftsmanship. We have never moved our business out of El Paso for our custom boots and do not know why he is making this comment.

Thumbnail of user allenc453
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 4th, 2022

Just received my second pair of boots custom made by Caboots. Just like my first pair, they fit like a snug glove and are exactly what I designed. These boots are what Toby Keith was singing about in his song Baddest Boots.

"I got the baddest boots on the boulevard
Yeah, the Baddest boots on the boulevard
When I pull 'em on I start singin' a song
Make me want to tuck my britches leg's inside 'em"

I'm already working on my third pair of boots.

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Thumbnail of user jesss172
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 15th, 2021
Verified purchase

All I can say is WOW! I have a shoe addiction and love quality shoes/boots. I ordered a custom set of Three Buckle Cavalry boots. I spoke with Joey directly on the phone, and he was happy to explain and answer all of my questions, and walk me through the measuring process, as I am a difficult fit. Today the boots arrived and all I can say in polite language, is WOW. I have the exact same style Boot from Dehner (Excellent boot also, and a great company), and these are TWICE the quality, at HALF the price. Unbelievable boots, outstanding quality, and top notch customer service. What more can you ask for? Joey... Thank you! You have earned a customer for life. P.S. I just ordered two more pairs of boots!

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Thumbnail of user antoineg16
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 8th, 2017

I've ordered at least 8 pairs of boots and shoes from this family owned company since 2012 or so. Each time, the orders have been easy, the production time reasonable, and the service excellent. On the occasions I've had to speak (via email or phone) with anyone at the company, they've been kind and accommodating. I'm about to order another pair of shoe boots soon. They're boots and service are a level above Tony Lama boots, I can tell you that for sure.

Thumbnail of user chrisw300
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
May 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

I've had these $800 boots for one month. The tongues on both boots are either tearing or coming apart at the seems. The heel is also coming off of one boot. I've sent emails. They answered the first email. They have been ignoring ever since. Calling customer service goes straight to voicemail. They never return the calls.

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Thumbnail of user benningtonf1
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 1st, 2022

I ordered a pair of boots from them 4 months ago and sent them specific pictures of the boots I wanted made. They talked down to me and belittled me whenever I would text and ask how things were going just to be nice and see how the progress was going on them. The first pair was nothing like the pictures I sent them as reference photos so they offered to redo them. The second pair was the same issue and then I had to get into an argument with some other guy that Joey handed me off to. This gentleman was rude and accused me of making accusations against him and insulted me. He refused to make another pair and then I got in contact with joey. I texted Joey and said I'd be willing to give it one more chance however after some thought I decided I did not want to mess with this anymore so I said I wanted a refund. Joey said I should just stick with it but I was adamant and said I wanted my money back. He quit texting me. I'm currently on the phone with paypal to dispute this issue as Joey has since ignored my texts and emails. Do not trust them. They are not a good company and they have terrible customer service. I want my refund of 726 dollars now. Its sickening how people do this and claim to be a great family owned business. I wish there was a 0 stars rating.

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy from them.

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Thumbnail of user priscillav1
Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

We made the boots exactly as the customer requested. He didn’t like the toe - even though it was what he ordered. We changed it at our expense.

Customer is demanding refund.

We made what he ordered

Thumbnail of user rebeccas101
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 25th, 2016

I recently received my custom made boots I ordered from Caboots. I am really happy with the quality and they are comfortable, as well as awesome looking! I was able to order them just the way I wanted (type of heel, toe, stitching, etc.). They were very helpful with giving suggestions. They took a bit longer than what I was expecting to receive them, but they were worth it! I've ordered from them before and was pleased with those also, which still look great. I like that it's not just another big company rolling them out, all cookie-cutter like. :)

Thumbnail of user keithr175
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 2nd, 2019

Had to deal with Caboots for 5 months. After the first 2 1/2 months I was being promised that my boots would ship that week, and also put off with different excuses every time I contacted Caboots. Initially when I ordered the boots in April, Caboots told me my boots would be ready in 6-8 weeks. Just short of the 5 month mark in Mid September I finally told them that it was starting to upset me to have to chase down my order. They then stopped communicating. So I got Visa onto them for not providing and shipping my order. It's pathetic that I had to get Visa on them. Visa quickly --made them-- give me all of my money back, every penny. A huge waste of time, and horrible customer service. Disappointed. Avoid

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

Unfortunatley this customer changed his mind and added features after the boots were made. I suggested he take the boots as they were and we could add the upgrade down the road. The customer insisted I keep the boots until I could make the upgrade, at which time I told him I would not be able to make it anytime soon. He became verbally abusive. I told him I would not accept his behavoir. He became irate and made false accusations.

Thumbnail of user tilliem1
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 6th, 2017

I just had to write and say thank goodness we found you! I have been on a quest to find good hand made boots made in Texas that are not made in Mexico and not fast fashion made in a Chinese or other overseas factory and not overly blingy, or cost a million dollars, and I found CABOOTS on line. A premium high-end brand that is all about a good fit and years of wear. I was a bit nervous at first ordering online but after talking to both Joey and Priscilla I can see that this family owned business does care about quality and their reputation. They talked with me several times over the phone before I had all my questions answered about style, quality and fit and they never pressured me and was quite patient in explaining the areas that I might need attention. They could even guess the size I wear just by the conversation we had! Very personable and patient- and the quality can not be beaten. I am sure these boots will be worn for many years and since I am an older customer I appreciate the old world way of doing business just like their website says. Thank you, Joey and Priscilla, for caring about your customers in a way I hadn't experienced in years.

Thumbnail of user daleb56
1 review
4 helpful votes
April 18th, 2017

Terrible expirence with Joey the owner of the company, I ordered simple boots in January got them in April and they were all wrong too tight in the shafts heel came up an inch wrong colors, total incompanance! Dont do what I did stay away from the company

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

Ms B. I wish I could upload a photo of the boot that we made and re-made for twice- it is beautiful and impeccable! I am terribly disappointed that communication stopped on your end. We made the boots to measurements that were provided and a custom design as was a photo provided and we tailored them to her requests. Custom boots are like a tailor made suit and occasionally need adjusting, which we happily did. However after the second attempt to make the adjustment she requested after it had already been done she decided she changed her mind and wanted another boot style altogether and tried to cancel what was already made and adjusted. When we declined to do so according to our policy, a Chargeback was filed on her credit card and she was refunded, AND she kept the boots anyway basically receiving a free pair of boots. It seems clear that it was an attempt to get a different boot and perhaps 2 for the price of 1. I find it quite remarkable that someone who received both a refund AND free boots after we accommodated her every request would resort to his kind of slander. It is terribly sad that Craftsmen and artisans can be taken advantage of this way. She should at the least return the boots that she did not pay for.

Thumbnail of user michaels85
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 26th, 2012

I have just received my eighth pair of boots from CABoots, and I am a very happy customer! That would be eight pairs in about five years! I first met both Joey and Priscilla at a boot show in San Antonio, and I have always been impressed with their knowledge and ideas on designing my perfect boots. I started off "small", just going with a caimen skin and a sewn upper, and have made my way through several different exotic skins (my preference, much cooler than steer hide) and several different tops (from sewn, to inlay, to vamp matching pulls), and I have always been impressed with the quality, fit, and comfort of my boots! And best of all, the wait is never that long! This last pair arrived at about seven-eight weeks! I am enjoying this pair, and am working on the design for my ninth pair! Joey, we need to talk!

Thumbnail of user mitchellc2
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 9th, 2013

So, I ordered a pair of python back boots from this website. I got my measurements from the Tony Lama warehouse in El Paso before I ordered them and just put the sizing information in on their website. There was a solid wait time (about five weeks) but I expected that because they were custom made and it said to expect 4-6 weeks of wait. They arrived recently and I have to say they're probably the best pair boots I've ever owned. I'd been wearing Tony Lamas and Justins before this and it was a huge step up in quality. It came with a price hike (from the $100 range with Tonys to about $500 at Caboots) but I'd definitely recommend it.

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

Thank you for the positive review! We are a small family owned boutique and we really do work hard to please our customer- Glad you are pleased!

Thumbnail of user robertd6
20 reviews
125 helpful votes
February 17th, 2011

Need some cowboy, pirate, or even stormtrooper boots? This is where you need to get them.
From the fantasy realm to plainer tastes, extreme custom high end to basic costume footwear, CABoots (Champion Attitude Boots) has them all. You want custom, how about a dozen choices and measurements to make what will no doubt be a treasured pair years from now. Caboots made the boots for Pirates of the Caribbean 2,3, and no doubt 4. They supply large orders for the Disney theme parks. There are plenty of famous names wearing CABoots. And I haven't even mentioned exotic materials, if someone was ever to make a pair of boots out of Unicorn, these would be the people to do it. (I mean that in a good way, if you're going to take some super expensive pelt, skin, or hide and cut it up, craft something miraculous from it and find perfection, you're going to want CABoots doing it)...
Joey and Priscilla Sanchez (the owners) are no doubt wonderful people, if you call the number listed at www.caboots.com for customer service, one or the other answers, it's their cellphone. I worry that they're too close to every detail and might be overloaded at times. Whether they are or aren't of course is for them to decide, all I know is if one judges from the boots they send you, they're doing EVERYTHING right.
The site itself is wonderfully easy to navigate and represents CABoots very well. Beautiful photography leaves no doubt that the craftsmen at CABoots are just that. I own two pairs of boots from CABoots and would never hesitate to buy any of their product line. Only one caveat, buy your CABoots here, NOT from a vendor selling you boots that then sends your order to CABoots. Want the best, come to the best, get the best. Love 'em.

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

Thank you! It is always a joy to hear from happy customers! We have thousands upon thousands of happy clients and often is the case that is those that experience dissatisfaction that post and the happy clients go on well happy- we know how hard it is to take the time to post- thank you!

Thumbnail of user sm175
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 11th, 2012

I ordered one pair of Biker-Boots (customized) in early 2010 from Germany and I payed nearly 500,- Euros (incl. Shipping). Now in early 2012 (the boots are in a horrible constitution; gaps, cracks & breaks) I heard from my shoemaker, that the manufacturer used realy bad and thin leather - the most bad leather he ever did see. He will not repair it cause its wasted time. And now? I say: Don´t buy from these company: CABOOTS. They just rip you off!

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

We are a 4th generation boot company and have always used very high quality materials. We have customers that have had our boots for 25 years and going. If taken care of in the proper manner our boots will last for years. However, if used under extreme circumstances all footwear will show wear and repairs and re-soling etc will be needed and paid for not a defect, just normal wear and tear. Even a Mercedes would get dinged if taken off road as an example... We would be happy to repair or re-build but yes the repairs would need to be paid for - especially after 2-3 years.

Thumbnail of user frankb16
1 review
3 helpful votes
April 14th, 2012

In my humble personal opinion, Joey at Caboots, the self proclaimed “prodigal boot maker” (what bogus arrogance with all the great reputable Texas bookmakers like Dave Wheeler, Dave Little, Tex Robbins, Mr. Morado, M L Leddy etc etc), is one on of the most untrustworthy, passive-aggressive individuals I have dealt with in many years. You can't trust what he says or writes. Once you give him your money he does what he wants to when he wants to and he apparently does not care about customer satisfaction and/or his his business reputation. You will probably be better off avoiding Champion Attitude (what a joke name under the circumstances I have unfortunately endured) and going to a local boot maker. It may cost you ~20% more but you will benefit based upon fit quality and professional service. If not, good luck.

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

This customer, Dr Frank Battaglia, received the exact pair he ordered. This was due to lack of being provided appropriate measurements. He had lost 80 lbs and failed to notify us. He had previously ordered from us and had submitted a calf measurement which was saved in his file. When he ordered a second pair we made them according to those specifications as we were not notified of any change or new specs. When he received them he called with a profane attitude and became verbally abusive, he did not dispute quality or other specs -just that they were too big in the tops and was unhappy even admitting that he lost the 80 lbs and did not tell us! He was abusive and disparaged all El Pasoans. We provided for return shipping and altered the boots and corrected them for no extra charge well within a reasonable time frame for top quality hand made boots. He had his staff calling and emailing on a daily basis even though we gave them an update and shipped when told. This customer has also posted this exact complaint on various websites under various email I D's and different names.
Read carefully and you will notice there are no complaints about transaction details or product -only defaming and disparaging insults. What a shame a doctor has the time to spend disparaging good companies that provide hand made products in this country.

Thumbnail of user wendya3
1 review
8 helpful votes
October 29th, 2012

Need boots? DON"T use CA Boots. Horrendous experience! Joey Sanchez agreed to make me a new pair of custom boots to replace a pair that had been damaged. Per his request I sent new measurements, pictures, and payment in full. After several months of not receiving my boots and no response from CA Boots I contacted the BBB and only then did I receive a stock pair of boots. They were not made from my measurements, they were inches off in both length and width. When I contacted Joey he told me that I should try putting them on with a plastic bag on my foot. After several attempts I got an RMA number and returned the boots. Currently, CA Boots still has my money and I have no boots and Joey will not respond.

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

We offered to help out of our own pocket-The complete story is that we had offered to remake a pair at cost to help her when her dog ate her boots. Wendy was very happy with the boots we originally made for her, however the "damage" was caused by her dog chewing threw the tops. They were $1200 gator boots and we offered to remake the tops for $400 and asked that she send in the original boots back so that we could use the vamps/gator skins and remake the boots offering her a huge discount- the detail involved was $600 boot tops. She sent the boots back and we paid for the labor ourselves and purchased the leather with the $400 she sent in but refused to send the original pair back to reuse the skins. She wanted us to build her a new pair of $1200 boots for $400 AND keep the original boots. This was literally not possible. We had paid for the new tops in leather and labor and only waited for her to send in the skins but she refused. She tried to sue us for the labor and leather that we had already paid for and force us to buy new gator skins out of our own pocket and basically give her a free pair of boot when we tried to help rebuild/repair her old boots. However the judge agreed that she was not within her right to try to force us to make her a free pair of boots and sided with us given that her dog ate a portion of the tops. We tried very diligently to come to an amicable agreement we really wanted to help her repair her boots and that was why we paid for the labor ourselves and she only paid for the leather of the new tops. I am sorry but we are a small family owned craft boutique and we just can not afford to give away free alligator skins. The boots the dog ate were still able to be worn with chewed tops and I guess that is what she decided to do.

Thumbnail of user milliem1
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 25th, 2011

I had a horrible experience with CA Boots. Ordered 2 pairs of boots and they never could ship a pair that fit. They shipped 6 or 7 pairs, always too short. Total incompetence. Even after getting a true boot measurement from another local boot store in Austin and sending it to them, they couldn't get the boots that I had ordered right.

All this began when I attended one of their shows to buy boots. I met Joey who sold me the boots. He had a chance to measure my feet at the show. He chose not to. Instead, he just had me try on a couple of pairs they had at the show to determine the size. No telling how many people had tried these boots on and how stretched they were.

Bottom line: They still owe me 2 pairs of boots. Although he has said he would 'settle up', I've never received one penny. They owe me over $1000. This has been going on for over 2 years. Absolutely the worst business experience I've ever had.

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Priscilla V. – CABOOTS Rep

Ms Marlow was given the best service I can imagine. She bought a pair of boots We have gone over backwards making and re-making boots to accomodate every request. By her own admission we had not given up on TRYING to make her a happy customer, making her 6-7 pairs for her and paid for only 1. She originally met us at a rodeo and tried on a STOCK pair of boots and ordered a STOCK size not a custom size. However, we have re-made boots for her AS IF she ordered custom and still is not to be satisfied.

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The best handmade leather cowboy boots made in El Paso, Texas USA. World renowned for expert knowledge of fit! Cowboy boots that will last, buy CABOOTS!

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