Riding Boots – Cowboy Boots

A few decades ago, just about the only people who wore riding boots and cowboy boots were people who actually rode horses. Today, however, boots are super popular, even for those who have never even been on a horse. In my opinion, much of this popularity was due to the Western craze, which in turn was somewhat inspired by the Urban Cowboy movie. All of a sudden, even city dwellers were donning cowboy boots, cowboy hats, and big belt buckles. And while the hats and buckles have, for the most, part faded into obscurity, cowboy boots are still alive and well, as are English riding boots.

If you’ve never worn a pair of cowboy boots, you owe it to yourself to at least give them a try. if you take your time and find a well made pair that fits well, the boots are surprisingly comfortable. If you have wide feet, especially across the toes, you might be happier with a pair of cowboy boots that have a rounded or square toe, instead of the traditional pointed boot toe. Another advantage of cowboy boots and other riding boots is that they’re warm. Even in the coldest winters, they can keep your feet warm, especially if your choose a pair of insulated cowboy boots or English riding boots.



 


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Cowboy Boots – Story of how it came to be

No one person invented cowboy boots

No one really knows the true history of how the cowboy boots was invented. There really wasn’t one boot shoemaker that can claim credit for inventing the cowboy boot. The boots was born as a necessity.

Typical boots out grown their use in the West

There was a huge push for westward expansion after the Civil War. Many young Americans saw growth and opportunity to move out west. There were opportunities such as farming, gold mining, or some folks just wanted to get out the city to look for a new life. Population shifts to the west meant that their would be huge need for necessary supplies. People on the west needed clothes, food, and other goods which was easily available on the east. One such huge demand was a need for animals such as horses and cows. Herding these animals to their destinations required a unique individual. Thus the birth of cowboys came to be.

Shoemakers answered the Cowboy’s needs

These cowboys quickly found out that they needed special boots during the long rides herding the animals. They needed boots that were square and pointy so they can easily place them into the stirrups. Boots needed to cover their legs below the knees to protect from snakes and getting kicked by the animals. The sole had to be thick enough to protect the feet from the rocky terrains. Heels had to be higher so you can comfortably place them in the stirrups without them slipping out.

Modern Day Cowboys

As you can see the cowboy boots came to be for a reason. Nowadays there isn’t a demand for cowboys. Most of the cowboys are limited to professional rodeo members or just horse riding hobbyist. The cowboy boot has evolved more into a fashion statement. Many cowboy boot wearers want to outwardly show that they are fashionable to this day. Modern cowboy boots come in several different colors and styles. Intricate stitching and design differentiate all the different cowboy boot makers today.

Do you want to know the latest deals on cowboy boots? Visit the Square Toe Cowboy Boots (http://squaretoecowboyboots.com) home page for the hottest and latest trends in the cowboy boots industry.

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