You have probably heard about Cowboy boots and seen some people wearing them out in the open. Cowboy boots have a high heel, pointy toes and a high shaft. They do no have any lacing. Historically, these boots were worn by cowboys, hence the name. Cowboy boots are usually made from cow leather, but exotic leathers or materials can be used to create a custom boot. Some exotic skins include pythons, ostriches, elephants and even the elk.
The two styles of cowboy boots is the western and the roper. The western or otherwise known as the classic boot has a tall shaft and an angled heel. The toe is usually pointy, however wide width cowboy boots also do exist to cater for the people who have wide feet. The roper style is a shorter length boot that comes up just above the ankles. These can be seen worn by mostly women in the Hollywood industry. Some roper styles also include lacing to emphasize the effect of the boots.
There are many cowboy boot brands that have become extremely popular in the US and internationally. Brands such as Dan Post, Lucchese and Laredo Boots. Many of these brands release new designs that seriously impress the fashion police all the time. Each new boot may have various colors, stitching and etchings either on the bottom or shaft of the boot. So what clothes should you wear wit cowboy boots? For men, this is a no brainer. A good pair of jeans and a button up shirt will always impress. However it may become a little complicated for the ladies. Miniskirts, long skirts or skinny jeans are some of the popular choice women have of clothing for wearing with cowboy boy boots. Blouses with a classic brooch can also increase a women's style, with a same color cowboy boot!
Do you think you are ready to buy a cowboy boot? Well here are some tips to buying online. Firstly measure your foot size, the length and the width and make sure you check the sizes on the website or online store you buy your boots at. Another important point, is to check out different brands and blogs about cowboy boots and see which you types of boots is your liking. This will help you narrow down which boot to buy! Remember always buy the boots that impress you! Maybe you'll become a collector one day!
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