About this product
The Black Jack Sturgeon Fish Brown Boots (BR8200-96) are among the most exclusive and uniquely textured boots in the western market. Handcrafted in El Paso, Texas, sturgeon leather is prized for its prehistoric, armor-like appearance and incredible resilience.
Key Product Specifications:
- Vamp Material: Genuine Sturgeon Fish in a rich Brown (often listed as Chocolate) finish. Sturgeon is one of the oldest species in the world, and its leather features a distinct "spine" with a rugged, plate-like pattern.
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Shaft & Details:
- Uppers: Typically features a 12-inch leather shaft, often in a complementary tone like Brown or Blue Mad Dog Goat.
- Design: Generally includes intricate decorative multi-row stitching, such as the Del Rio Cord pattern.
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Toe & Heel (#96 Configuration):
- Toe: Most commonly configured with a #9 Wide Square Toe.
- Heel: Typically features a #6 Fowler Straight Heel (approx. 1 1/4 inch).
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Construction Excellence:
- Process: Built using Black Jack’s legendary 100-step bootmaking process.
- Support: Hand-secured with approximately 60 lemonwood pegs and a double-ribbed steel shank to provide lifetime arch support.
Why Choose Sturgeon Leather?
- Extreme Rarity: Sturgeon is difficult to source and often has long lead times—sometimes over a year—making it a true collector's item.
- Unrivaled Durability: The skin is naturally "armored" and highly resistant to scuffs and environmental elements, outlasting many standard exotic leathers.
- Unique Aesthetic: The brown finish highlights the organic ridges and "plates" of the fish skin, ensuring that no two pairs are ever identical.
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