Ariat Deep Water Western Boot Aged Tan Pirarucu - 10044421

Distinctive pirarucu scales make this finely crafted boot a real catch. The Ariat Deep Water in Aged Tan is built from the skin of the giant Amazonian fish — a leather with large, overlapping scales that look nothing like alligator or python and stop people mid-conversation. It's the most expensive boot in the Ariat line we carry, and the reason is the hide: pirarucu is soft, supple, and genuinely rare, sourced as a byproduct from a fish already harvested for food. The aged tan finish brings out the natural dimension of every scale.

The Deep Water pairs the exotic upper with Ariat's full comfort package. ATS technology provides ergonomic support on uneven terrain, helping your foot adapt across rough ground. The patented U-Turn Entry System uses a flexible panel in the shaft so people with high arches can slip the boot on without a struggle — a real consideration on a 13-inch upper. The removable Pro Performance insole delivers cushioning and shock absorption and can be taken out for cleaning or replacement. The DualPro sole updates the classic leather sole with strategic rubber zones for superior wear resistance, giving you the elegance of leather with traction that actually holds. Goodyear welt construction joins the sole to the upper for lasting durability and allows professional resoling — on a boot at this level, that matters: you rebuild it rather than replace it. A nine-row stitch pattern with embroidery covers the shaft, one of the most elaborate stitch layouts Ariat produces. Wide square toe gives generous room across the toes, and the Horseman heel at 1.5 inches sits securely in the stirrup. Natural variation in scale size and pattern is inherent to genuine pirarucu and confirms the leather is real.

Available for in-store pickup in Dallas at Teres Western Wear.

Product Details: Style: 10044421 | Material: Genuine pirarucu (exotic fish) foot with leather upper | Color: Aged Tan | Toe Type: Wide Square | Upper Height: 13" | Heel: Horseman (1.5") | Width: EE | Technology: ATS Ergonomic Support, U-Turn Entry System | Insole: Removable Pro Performance | Sole: DualPro leather with rubber wear zones | Construction: Goodyear welt, nine-row stitch pattern with embroidery | Available Sizes: 7–11 including half sizes