: Individual pairs are often marked up significantly—sometimes by $30 to $70 compared to standard retailers—to offset the cost of the free boots.

“The catch is that a lot of the boots are either the stuff that isn't popular elsewhere, store brands, more expensive than the same boot would have been elsewhere...” Reddit · r/cowboyboots · 2 years ago Are buy one, get one type boot stores worth the time?

: Some reviewers label these products as "seconds" (items with minor flaws) or suggest they are lower-quality imports made specifically for high-volume sales. Top Verified Sales (As of April 2026)

“I did research on the boots we bought and they were definitely worth the price we paid. ... Friendly, helpful staff was the icing on the cake!” Tripadvisor