The Cowboy Boot

Photo Courtesy of Boot Star

Do you want the freshest, the hippest and the uber cool cowboy boots? Do not get the typical ranch variety, get boots that are made for walking as used by celebrities such as Penelope Cruz and Jessica Simpson among others. Cowboy boots come in many styles. Apart from that they also come in flashy colors. The newest from Lucchese is the Diva Chocolate Ranch Hand and its sister the Diva Black and Grey.

Okay these two might not be as flashy as you expected but they sure rock.

Don’t believe cowboy boots are so “in” right now? Well you should take a look at Vegas Magazine and see American model Marisa Miller rock amazing peep-toe boots. Watch out for Teen Vogue in April because Miley Cyrus will be rocking super cool peep-toe boots as well.

Rhianna also wore boots in one of her performances last month. Her white boots were as cute as the pop star and she rocked them all night long. Even one of the Kardashian sisters wore boots last Valentine’s Day while she was shopping in L.A.

More of our photo essay on cowgirls and there boots. These photos were taken by local photographer Tony Robles.  You can find more of Tony’s work by visiting his website at http://www.fotorobles.com/ -

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If you have watched The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (or any of those Cowboy films that star Clint Eastwood), Back to the Future Part III or perhaps Shanghai Noon, then you must have an idea how Cowboy attire can be said to be both a classic and at the same time, a fashion trend. When you talk about cowboys that means you are talking about the boots and the hats.

But let’s talk about cowboy hats and focus on cowboy fashion.  Straw cowboy hats are most popular for its price, convenience and practicality.  Usually, light colored and should be worn on summer or dry seasons, straw cowboy hats allow the person to feel comfortable with such an airy form of cowboy hat.  Wool, fur and felt cowboy hats are usually dark colored and are worn on winter or dark seasons.  Cowboy hats, therefore, are seasonal, and in terms of fashion, should be used according to tradition, culture and trend.

Some of the most important things about cowboy hats are:

• Cowboy hats are worn in public places, not at home nor in a church.
• Cowboy hats are used to show respect to women, officials and even church officials.
• Do not wear white cowboy hats after Labor day.
• Do not take or wear your cowboy hat in a dining table.

Of course, whatever you do, if you are wearing a cowboy hat, you should be wearing cowboy boots as well.

You can tell a person by the boots they wear and how they wear them. Take a look at some of the people sporting cowboy boots in Ft. Worth TX.

If you are fond of dresses, you do not have to look all too formal. To add some ruggedness to your look, you can wear cowboy boots.

Airy Dress with Cowboy Boots

This style is usually used by celebrities and no, you do not need to be a celebrity to wear it. Choose a loose or airy dress that is above the knee to pair with your cute cowboy boots. Any boho type of dresses will do –it will not only give you a stylish look but you can walk around anywhere using this outfit.

Classic Dresses

You can wear that little black dress with your cowboy boots. If you have red cowboy boots you can wear them with a black, above the knee dress. This is for those who want a classier look and do not want to look too rugged.

Other Ways of Wearing your Cowboy Boots

You can wear your cowboy boots with tights or leggings. This is for the daring so make sure you do it right. Try not to use ripped leggings though because it takes away the attention from the boots. Use leggings, a tunic dress with a cardigan over and you are good to go!

Although Vogue fanatics may say that cowboy boots are not so “in” right this moment, you can always wear cowboy boots because they can be classy, stylish or rugged. Women can wear their cowboy boots with jeans –this is the classy way to wearing a pair of western boots. There are 2 methods to do this, one is wearing it under your jeans and the second one is to tuck your pants in the boots to show how pretty those cowboy boots are.

For the first method, this gives you some height while still looking casual. Use wide-legged jeans for this style since cowboy boots are often wide around the leg area. Make sure that your jeans are long enough to not show off the boots since this is the main purpose of this look. If you want to look thin and look like you have long legs, you should wear this look more often.

The second method –wearing your cowboy boots over your jeans is a good way to show off those boots. They are perfect with real tight jeans or skinny’s. Pair a leather jacket with your boots and you’d be looking like one of those stars from Hollywood.

If you love wearing dresses, pick one of those airy or loose dresses you have and wear your boots with the dress of your choice. White, off-white or light beige are good color choices.

Riding boots or what we know today as cowboy boots have been part of equestrian life for hundreds of years. Cowboy boots were made individually before the industrial age and these handmade riding boots were done in different styles and designs depending on the culture of the area. Early designs were heavily influenced by the Spanish vaquero tradition dating back to as early as the 1500s. This tradition still continues in the west and in Mexico.

The industrial revolution paved the way for the mass-production of cowboy boots. At the time it was particularly produced for the military. Cowboy boots look like Hessian boots, a European style of boots used by the cavalry. However, there is no proof of where cowboy boots were from save for the vaquero tradition from Spain and Mexico.

The very first cowboy boots that was mass-produced was the Wellington boot. It was very popular in the USA in the early 17^th century when cowboys were still underpaid but as times passed and cattle became more expensive, cowboys started investing on more portable boots that are made out of good quality leather. It is interesting to note that fashion magazines printed in the 1850s and 1860s showed cowboy boots with topstitching with underslung heel already in place. The manufacturing of cowboy boots advanced dramatically during this time thanks to the industrial revolution.

Before cowboy boots became a trend in fashion, it was officially a riding boot and only worn by cowboys. These boots usually have high heels, high shaft and have rounded or pointed toes. No lacings were integrated into cowboy boots, they were simple and made for riding. Most cowboy boots are made out of cowhide leather making it soft in the inside but tough on the outside. Some cowboy boots are made from exotic leather such as alligator skin, snake, lizard, ostrich, eel, elephant, elk, buffalo, sting ray and the like.

There are 2 main types of these boots, the western ones or what we usually call classic boots and roper ones. The western style boots are distinguished because of their tall boot shaft usually mid-calf or a bit higher. Most of them have angled 1-inch heels. Cowboy boots with slightly lower walking heels are also available. Although classic boots can be customized to different toe shapes, the classic cowboy boots are usually pointy-toed.

The roper style is a newer type of cowboy boots design. It has a shorter boot shaft compared to the classic design and it stops right above the ankle. The heels are squared off and are very low, and they are usually shaped to the boots’ sole. Usually, roper boots are less than an inch high, have rounded to squared toes. Roper boots are also created for riding.

Love cowboy boots? Whether you are a cowboy, a cowgirl or just want to be trendy, you should know which type of cowboy boots match your feet. Before making a purchase you should make sure that the cowboy boots you are going to buy are made from leather. There are cowboy boots out there that are made out of synthetic leather and this is something you should be wary about.

Since cowboy boots are known to be solid and tough you should get a pair that does not only project that toughness but should actually be heavy duty. The next thing you should check are the stitches on the boots, they should be well made and are buried. When done with all the checking you should ask for your size. There are certain types of Western boots that are fit for certain types of feet. By getting the one you are most comfortable in, you will prevent getting injuries because of your boots. Walk your boots before making a purchase, if it doesn’t feel right do not buy it but if it feels good then make that purchase.

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