The Cowboy Boot

Legend has it that Genghis Khan wore red boots when he was raging war against the tribes in China but when you look in textbooks, historians would tell you that the very first cowboy boots came from Mexico. Other say it was brought to the USA by the Germans but the truth is, the first sighting of the classic footwear is not recorded. Horsemen love cowboy boots and these horsemen are not only the ones from the Old West, this includes horsemen from Europe, Asia and other parts of the globe. Man and his boots and his horses are intricately linked to our history, the legends our grandparents tell us to what we are today as a collective.

In the 1880s, the cowboy boots’ long history of wars and battles were brought home to Texas. They came home with their boots along with the art of bootmaking. Later on, bootmaking was taken to the next level as manufacturers started making cowboy boots of different heel shapes, different heights and different types of leather were used. Stitching accents were rare during these times but as the years passed by, boots with decorative stitches emerged. It is interesting to note that the most influential bootmakers in these years were of German descent and they ruled the bootmaking industry in Texas and in Kansas.

The Italians were not yet as influential in bootmaking at the time, it was only after the turn of the century that the Lucchese family became popular cowboy boots manufacturers.

Ferrini Balck Caimen Croc Boots

Boots are made for walking and cowboy boots are no longer for riders but for fashionistas as well. Here are some cowboy boots women will love:

Charlie One Horse by Lucchese Fashion Diva

This cowboy boots have been featured here before but at the time they were still sold at their original price. This time

Charlie Horse One by Lucchese Fashion Diva

of the year, these beautiful, intricately designed cowboy boots from premiere cowboy boots maker Lucchese are now on sale in some stores. It is with a pull on style, has smooth leather lining and a rather durable outsole. The heel is a good 3” and a 14.50” shaft height. The snake print design is to die for.

Lucchese Classics

Classic brown cowboy boots from Lucchese with baby leopard skin.

Are you ready for some high-fashion cowboy boots? Check out a Lucchese classic from its fashion collections. The unique looking and very stylish brown cowboy boots adorned with white leopard skin is 12” in height.

Ferrini

If you want exotic skin for your cowboy boots, you should get Ferrini’s genuine Caimen croc cowboy boots. This beauty is something you can wear anywhere. Other cowboy boots to see are their chocolate crocodile boots and fun cowgirl boots.

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.

Mules — the shoes, not the equines — are a shoe with no back and closed toes. This shoe style has been around since the 17th century, where it was favored by royalty and considered to be a luxurious shoe. Mules are more commonly worn by women, but are made for men, too. Styles are found in sandals, shoes and boots.

Image courtesy of Boot City.

Lucchese’s Charlie One Horse Yellow Crazy Horse Calf Western Cowgirl Mule Boots (we know, that’s a mouthful!) are a great choice for the sporty, western gal with a flair for rustic elegance. The boots aren’t yellow, but a smooth, tan leather. Toe shapes are “X” Pointed Toe, but don’t let that fool you — these mules are super comfy. The vamp is calf skin with beautiful, inlay stitching. The heels are about 2″ and the insole is regular, with a leather outsole.

The Lucchese Boot Company makes boots from bottom to top and states “every inch” comes from fine leathers. Craftsmanship and detail is the name of the game at Lucchese, and your purchase is one that will last a lifetime.