It’s All About The Cowboy Boots
People have long enjoyed the imagery that western apparel presents. It has a classic American feel for many, while others think of the more Hollywood-induced glamor of the wild west, and others still simply see footwear, be it casual or formal. You can buy cowboy boots, as well as other pieces of western wear, all over the country, whether or not wester apparel is commonly worn there or not. You’ll even find cowboy apparel on the runway. High fashion enjoys the style as well as do many city dwellers country-wide. True, it is a uniquely American style, and in that, there is a great deal to be proud of. The history of western wear is unique to the conditions that were present at the time and what is truly special is that for many people for whom cowboy boots and hats are still a part of daily life, the conditions are not terribly unchanged.
Cowboy boots still serve riders in a number of ways:
* The pointed toe enables riders to very easily slide their foot into and out of stirrups
* The stacked heel helps riders to keep their food in the stirrup without sliding through
* The thick leather shaft protects the ankles from rocks, barbed wire, snakes and many other hazards.
* The fit of the boot means that it can be pulled on and hence, under pressure will pull off, freeing a cowboy from being dragged should his foot tangle in the stirrup
Obviously, there are other qualities to the boots that also help out riders and those working jobs where cowboy boots are the ideal footwear. For those on the rodeo circuit, roper boots may also be a possibility- these being a variation that developed to respond to the need of riders to be able to dismount very quickly and run. These sorts of changes are the kinds that can be expected to occur in western wear- changes predicated on the needs of people wearing these items. Because of the functional essence of such footwear, you don’t see style changes in the construction of the boot, but rather in the materials used, in the decorative stitching and in the inlays used. Many makers have a signature stitching style, while others are known for their use of exotic leathers, or in the intricate shapes of their inlays. Others still do business simply by sheer force of quality. Having a good name in the cowboy boot industry is important- just as the boots reflect the wild west, so people want to think that an old fashioned sense of business ethics also comes with a pair of boots.
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