Ahh, RM Williams boots, stomping the dusty red dirt of Australia for generations. These western boots have long appealed to men and women alike, and are often the boot brand people think of when someone says Australian Boots. We've got another Aussie brand that makes fantastic Western Boots, Farm Work Boots, and Dress Boots in a country style, and some great reasons to consider these quality boots in place of RM Williams boots.
History of RM Williams boots
Initially created by a Missionary, R. M. Williams, who learned leatherwork in the Flinders Ranges, the business passed through various Australian owners over the years until a private equity firm took majority shares. In 2020 Australian Mining Magnate Andrew Forrest bought the RM Williams brand in a $190 million acquisition. (In an odd side story, Hugh Jackman, aka Wolverine, pocketed $10M of this as a 5% stakeholder and brand ambassador!)
Increasing price of RM Williams boots
The RM Williams brand then underwent a price hike in 2022, with the well known RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boot leaping to AUD$649. Even this year, RM Williams retailers in New Zealand were announcing price increases of $100 per pair of RM Williams boots. The RM Williams Comfort Craftsman Boots are NZD $799-$849 at the time of writing, with a pair of RM Williams Signature Craftsman boots priced at an impressive NZD $1,299.
Alternative western boots to RM Williams
Do you love the style of a western boot? Do you need hard wearing farm work boots you can rely on to last? Or maybe you're a city slicker, but you want some stylish country boots?
If you love a good country style boot, but want to spend half as much as you would on RM Williams boots, we have the answer for you.
Ringers Western Boots for Men and Women
We're smitten with the amazing range of western boots and and country boots for men, and women, from Ringers Western. Another iconic Australian brand, Ringers Western boots are made by a world-renowned boot manufacturer in Leon, Mexico, a city known for its production of leather goods, Leon is nicknamed “the city of leather”. The artisans in Mexico create high quality Ringers Western boots using traditional techniques and premium leather to construct great looking, hard wearing country boots that last.
Not only that, you can expect to pay half as much for a pair of Ringers Western boots as you would for a similar style from RM Williams!
