Ryder cowboy boots pair view with cream embroidered shafts and dark textured foot
Ryder snakeskin-pattern ankle boots with tan soles
Ryder cowboy boots with cream shaft, dark cross embroidery, and textured black boot toe
Ryder cowboy boots worn with jeans, dark textured finish and tan heel
Ryder cowboy boots with cream upper, dark embroidery panels, and tan stacked heel
Ryder cowboy boots with cream upper, side zipper, pointed toe, and textured black foot
Ryder cowboy boots worn with dark blue jeans, textured black uppers and tan outsole
Ryder cowboy boots with cream shaft, decorative embroidery, and black textured toe
Ryder cowboy boots with cream shaft, side zipper, dark embroidery, and textured black foot
Ryder cowboy boots heel shaft close-up with dark textured leather and tan welt
Ryder cowboy boots showing VACCA logo on insole, textured black uppers

Ryder

Sale price$1,199
Ryder $1,199

Product Details

Overall fit — Runs slightly small

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Specifications

  • JW Toe
  • 13" Biege Full Grain Calfskin Leather Upper
  • Natural American Alligator Head Cut Vamp
  • 1 1/2" Stacked Leather Heel
  • Leather Outsole
  • Full-Grain Calfskin Lining
  • 3/4 Goodyear Welt Construction
  • Hand-Lasted
  • Hand-Hammered Lemonwood Pegs & Brass Nails
  • Made in our own factory in León, Mexico

Ryder

The Ryder Head Cut Hornback American Alligator boots are a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled style. They are meticulously designed to enhance your western fashion and create a striking and confident look. These boots boast intricate fancy stitching, an inlaid collar, and alligator inlaid earpulls, showcasing an unwavering commitment to attention to detail and making them a statement piece in any wardrobe.

Crafted from genuine natural American alligator, each piece retains the hide’s original coloration without added color treatments. Slight flaking may occur over time and is a normal characteristic of the material, reflecting the authenticity and distinctive beauty of natural American alligator.

Unique by Nature

No two authentic animal hides are exactly alike. Natural variations in color, texture, grain and pattern are a part of what makes each and every pair one of a kind.

Color: Natural

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Style With It

20% off accessories with any boot purchase

American Alligator Belt
Belt

Natural American Alligator

$199
American Alligator Card Holder
Card Holder

Natural American Alligator

$199
American Alligator Checkbook Wallet
Wallet

Natural American Alligator

$199
American Alligator Luggage Tag
Luggage Tag

Natural American Alligator

$49
American Alligator Money Clip
Money Clip

Natural American Alligator

$49
American Alligator Billfold
Billfold

Natural American Alligator

$199

Care for them

Leather Lotion $10
Boot Cream $10
Natural American Alligator
The Material

Natural American Alligator


Natural alligator preserves the hide's original coloration, individual markings, and distinctive scale patterns. Exceptionally rare and truly one of a kind, each selection celebrates the remarkable beauty of the material itself.
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The Art of the Wild
Natural alligator showcases the hide's inherent coloration, allowing subtle variations in tone and markings to remain part of its character. Without a uniform dyed finish, the individuality of the material becomes the defining feature of every pair.
One of One
No two alligators share precisely the same combination of scale patterns, markings, and natural coloration. These individual characteristics make each selection impossible to duplicate, creating a finished pair with a character entirely its own.
The Most Coveted
Natural alligator places the beauty of the hide itself at the center of the design, allowing its original character to take precedence over added color. The result is an exceptionally distinctive expression of one of the world's most coveted exotic leathers.

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Craftsmanship

Behind the Boot

From the first sketch to the final stitch, each pair goes through a series of deliberate hands and skilled processes.

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Craftsmanship

The Makers

Vaccari Core boots are made in our own factory in León, Mexico, where skilled makers bring traditional bootmaking techniques and careful attention to every stage of production.

Craftsmanship

The design

Designed in San Antonio, Vaccari Core blends Texas heritage with a modern point of view, where everything from stitching to silhouette is carefully considered.

Craftsmanship

The Form

Through precise cutting and careful shaping over a last, skilled hands transform individual pieces of the hide into the distinctive form of a western boot.

Craftsmanship

The Details

From piping and subtle accents to the finishing of the sole and heel, every element comes together to bring balance, durability, and character to the finished pair

  • 5 stars: 25 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Rob
WOW Factor!

These boots are super comfortable and looks GREAT!! I wore them to work and people came for all over the office to check them out. Amazing craftsmanship meets casual or dress… depending on your mood. I highly recommend these Ryder Alligator Boots.

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Justin C.
Good Quality Boots for your buck

Boots were great, the quality is amazing and the staff definitely helped out when making a decision on them.

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Christian Q.
One word- Perfect

I saw comments saying the pictures didn’t do justice for the details of the boots. Honestly they are right. They are so awesome and incredible.

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Alexis
For the price , id say they must check the workmanship thoroughly! Because these are nice but the...

For the price , id say they must check the workmanship thoroughly! Because these are nice but the inside of the right boot has an uncomfortable bump that the left boot doesn’t.

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Jon B.
So awesome looking picture does

So awesome looking picture does no justice

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Juan E.
Awesome boots

Awesome boots

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JUAN R.
Excellent Quality, very satisfied with

Excellent Quality, very satisfied with this pair of boots! High recommend this exotic boots!

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George S.
An excellent Prada a lot

An excellent Prada a lot better than what I believe they will be. I recommended to everybody.

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Julie B.
The boots are gorgeous, and

The boots are gorgeous, and the detail is amazing. They are well crafted and my husband will love them!

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JOHN D.
Extremely well made. Boots got

Extremely well made. Boots got a ton of compliments. Price was good and quality was excellent. My 5th pair from Vaccari already. Probably not my last.

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Jeff

These boots are honestly made beautifully, and the quality is done with integrity, attention to detail. My favorite pair of boots by far right now.

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Anonymous
Gorgeous boots Love Love Love

Gorgeous boots Love Love Love them

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Dameon

Perfect!

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Wayne G.
Excellent Boot.

Being a collector of western boots for many years. The Ryder caught my eye on line. The natural look of a reptile vice dyed appealed to me. After researching the company and reading the reviews i decided to give Vaccari a chance. Shipping was expeditious and arrived within a few days. After unboxing the first thing I noticed was the detail and craftsmanship of the boot. Very well made using only authentic materials without substituting quality. I treated the boots with conditioner and let them sit overnight. I wore them the next day and within a couple of hours the broke in nicely. The boots are very comfortable to wear with enough cushion inside the boot. The shaft of the boot is soft and is gentle on the leg. I recently purchased more Vaccari boots and looking forward to there arrival. If your looking to start your own collection I would give Vaccari a try.

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Ismael

Great looking boots they fit true to size. The breakin period wasnt too bad.

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Anonymous
AWESOME

These boots are a work of art !!! Mine fit perfectly !!! Very pleased , I immediately bought another pair , The Roman all black !! Those are JUST as AMAZING !!

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Stephen

Great Boots! Quality construction! Looks great!

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John C.
The boots are beautiful and I have been looking

The boots are beautiful and I have been looking for those for 20 years and they are a little tight after strecher they should be fine a beautiful pair of narlies

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Neil F.
New Boot Goofin'

Today I wore my boots to sales meetings; everyone is used to seeing me in Ostirch or Ferragamo loafers, and many commented on my boots. Comfortable and a head turner. The toe is the perfect square. Not too chunky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKT3tOarh7E

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Carl

Very nice boots. Could not be happier

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Kahmalia-Kalee

Best boot

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Anonymous
They are amazing

They fit, look amazing and feel great!

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Mark B.
Great Pair of boots!

This is my first pair of Vaccari boots and it will not be my last pair. I get a lot of compliments on this pair of gators and the fit and comfort is great….

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Samuel

Meh for 1200$ I should love them. They fit to size length wise but are ridiculously skinny looking and tight around the arch; it is painful just sitting in them while writing this. I got a size up as recommended but is loose enough to fit a whole finger behind my heel easily. The attention to detail is just not there. Stains all over the uppers. The sole and heel is just not cut cleanly in several places. There is literally pen marks still on the soles and pencil marks on the upper around the cutouts... You can't make this up. And youre not going to get that narly looking cut of leather like in the picture at all. It's maybe 1/3 as exaggerated as the picture. They're not terrible boots objectively but for the price definitely not worth it imo. I payed 350 for caiman boots from coral 5 years ago with better comfort, craftsmanship, and quality. When you've experienced better quality boots for a fourth the price, this is not acceptable. I want to love them, but I don't.

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Kris C.
All About S T Y L E

These boots are head turners for sure. With exotic skin boots quality is first and style falls in behind it. Anyone looking for Gator boots. Should look at Vaccari first.

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Alexis

For the price , id say they must check the workmanship thoroughly! Because these are nice but the inside of the right boot has an uncomfortable bump that the left boot doesn’t.

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Juan

Awesome boots

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Jeff

These boots are honestly made beautifully, and the quality is done with integrity, attention to detail. My favorite pair of boots by far right now.

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