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Remember back in the late 80s early 90s when all the cool long haired metal heads would wear black cowbot boots with thier leather jackets.....i was kid then, but always thought they were coolest
I live in the wild wild west. NW New Mexico where it is literally the Natives and Cowboys. Of which I'm one. The traditional is THE boot of the cowboy for many reason's. The most important is getting your boot quickly into the stirrup. The angle is perfect and when you're herding or catching wild Mustang's it's the boot, period. Also only redneck's wear their pant in their boot all the time. We tuck 'em in when it's muddy or you are in the pen's where it is...well....💩. Cowboy up is not a style , it's a way of life. When I moved here in 1972 there were still hitching posts on main street, and they weren't a novelty either. Cowboys rode everywhere and the Navajo would come off the rez for their sundries in buckboards with rubber tires!
coming from the ranching culture and wearing boots our entire life, If you're doing dirty work tuck them in To keep your jeans clean, if you're not then let them be on the outside... there you go.
@@silkroad1201 Yup, jeans inside mean you're getting dirt in your boots if it's dirty work. Do that when clearing thorny brush and you're gonna be hurtin'.
I am from rural Ohio and my entire county wears cowboy or western styles everywhere. At this point in time the "western" style has became a uniquely American style. In my opinion you can wear the American Western styles anywhere in the US and beyond. Don't feel bad about it feel proud about it. It's engrained into American culture and history.
Also from Ohio and you will find boots sold at just about all stores. Boots are often apart of business casual attire in office and I wear mine everyday. Boots khakis or jeans and a polo or button up. I agree western style is everywhere and the unique American style
Michigan farm boy here. We also wore our boots on the farm. They provided good protection when working with livestock and equipment. As to wearing them with a suit, a lot of us with rural backgrounds do this regularly, especially when we are working in agricultural support industries. And while I haven’t worked with cattle or horses in twenty five years, I still wear my boots and hat. Once a cowboy, always a cowboy.
@@silkroad1201 And that is fine. Cowboy boots are not just part of “some identity” for me but part of my heritage as well on both sides of my family. My father and grandfathers wore them, and even now at family gatherings you will see a long line of boots by the door.
Alan, Growing up in the Santa Clara valley before it was known as Silicon Valley, we had farms and orchards. Western boots was what us kids saw our adults wearing. Side note where Apple HQ is now is where there was a feed and grain store my dad and I used to go to get dog food and the local farmers went for supplies.
I am a Taiwanese who live in Vancouver BC Canada. I start wear western boots about 3 years ago, and I never go back. I wear them everyday to work even it is in a retail store. I also dress up like cowboy. I love wear them.
Right on Daniel! I was raised cowboy in Arizona. But I've now lived in Hawaii for 30 years. If any ignorant bigot gives you shit for "Asian wearing western boots" you can laugh & walk away or look 'em straight in the eye & tell them this. "Paniolo" is the name for Hawaiian cowboy. They've been working here on some of the largest cattle ranches in the world for almost 200 years. Since then & to this day they have been Mexican, Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, "Haole", Tongan, Tahitian, Fijian ... from all over. IN FACT Paniolo were working here way before the mainland expansion westward & the "wild west days of circa 1870. Wear them with pride! Aloha!
As a Canadian in Vancouver lower mainland, the cowboy look is really just a comfortable, durable and good looking way to style. No matter what race you are. It just looks great, be proud!
I'm from Tennessee and always wore western boots informally and in style. Never cared what people thought and your right..they are so comfortable I hate having to put on even a pair of boat shoes or running shoes. I have 8 pair in the closes...boots for every occasion. And when you get as old as me, you don't have to worry about getting in a store or event and having to retie your shoe laces, or even worse tripping up on some loose shoe laces as I have seen some folks do.
Here in Houston, wearing boots with a suit is nothing big. You don't even need to be in a position of power to pull that off. It's viewed as normal as wearing dress shoes. Oh, and Antonio, you also forgot to mention that, if you're wearing jeans with boots, the jeans should be at least 2" longer than normal. You want the extra denim bunching at the bottom for when you sit down. There's nothing more unsightly than jeans riding halfway up the leg when sitting.
Or it just shoes off the boot shaft. I was raised old school western. Nothing is more unsightly than this new trend of too long pants. It looks like you bought the wrong leangth. The pants get worn, and then that looks really silly like the bottom of a toddler's pants. The pant leg should come to the ankle or just a tad lower. They used to fold up the pant leg if it was any longer
I am a 65 yro Englishman. Been wearing western boots since I was 17 when I got my 1st bike. Currently I have 6 or 7 pairs which I wear regularly. Always loved em, stylish, practical and always well made. Great for the pub, bad weather or simply riding my bike. Will only stop wearing them when I get too old to be able to pull em on and off 🙂
First, let me start of by saying I was born, raised and live in Dallas, TX. I’m 66 years old and worked in Architectural and Consulting Engineering offices for 45 years. I always wore Polo style pull over shirts and slacks to work. And ALWAYS wore my western boots to work. Over the years always had two pair, one pair black or dark gray, one pair brown or tan. Smooth leather to begin with and later on Ostrich hide. Usually with intricate stitching on the shaft section. Always got more compliments than complaints about my boots. So… boots here abouts for business casual, you betcha’!
Being someone who was born in the city and then raised in the country I've wore cowboy boots since the day I decided to try on my dad's boots when I was like 5, and of course his boots came up to my knees....lol. I've never been one to worry about the type of shoe I wear. I've got everything from slip on boat shoes, dress shoes, regular tennis shoes, biker boots, cowboy boots and of course being a military veteran I have military boots. I just wear whatever the occasion calls for. Don't EVER be afraid to wear whatever you want, just wear them with confidence and you'll never have a problem.
I appreciate this. I’m still young, but I’ve lived what feels like multiple lives that have led me to have several different styles in my outfits. It’s just great to know I have whatever I need to wear for whatever the occasion.
First thank you for your service. I started wearing cowboy boots when I was 12 to be like my grandpa. My dad who was a shrimper would wear rubber boot everywhere in the small city we lived in that is in south Louisiana and he couldn't understand why I wanted to wear cowboy boot because they looked uncomfortable. I had to look at him and say you're wearing the same thing just different material and for a different purpose and you seem comfortable. 😂😂 then when I got him riding motorcycles he finally tried a pair of cowboy boots and realized what he was missing all these years.
Wrangler cowboy cut is my go-to. You can get the nicer model for about $50 most of the time, and $30 when you find a sale. They've got a lower rise than the regular waist-high cowboy cut and I prefer the pocket layout too. Get them 2"-4" longer than you normally would so they stack on the boot and don't pull up above the shaft when you get sitting down Edit: the "indigo" color option is actually raw denim and is cheaper than the other washed models. Ik raw isn't everyone's choice but I like breaking them in to to my body myself
I pretty much only wear Wrangler. Their relaxed boot jeans are 20-25 dollars at Wally World and are a great option for loose jeans. Cowboy cut is my first choice though
@@averywebb6960 I don't have a choice. Walmart and Tractor supply are pretty much the only places in my state that's sell Wranglers. Most of the small non-grocery is stores went out of business after 08, or never existed in the first place. The small stores that are still around usually cater to tourists and are incredibly overpriced.
As a Texan, I absolutely agree on the comfort. My boots are EASILY the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever worn. For myself, I own a nice brown pair of Dan Post pointed toe boots for when I want to dress up a bit. And yes, the Texas Tux works gentlemen. Go for it! As for what jeans to wear with boots, color doesn't matter all that much. The only thing that matters is that they match your shirt and they are Wranglers. ALWAYS wear Wranglers with your boots, gentlemen.
This announcer fella didnt talk about the difference between Walking Heels, and Riding Heels. Walking heels are pretty clunky and straight. Its for folks who don't ride horses (majority of wearers). When standing straight, the entire heel is evenly flat on the ground. Better for posture; more comfortable to the heel and sole of the foot. Most all shoes, and work boots are walking heels. Riding heels are taller, have the slanted angle in the rear (for wearing spurs) of the heel. The heel of your foot has a little more stress on it because of the smaller heel surface contacting the ground. Not good for walking or running. Not supposed to be, that's why they're called cowboy "riding-heel" boots (not to be confused with the fancy azzed, European version of what they call a high-topped Riding Boot). They're supposed to set into horse saddle stirrups, while you're "riding". They only way this style of boot will feel natural, and comfortable on you is by constantly wearing them. Process of wear, & familiarization. The soles are all leather, so they are super slippery on tile, wet grass, waxed floors, etc. Scuff-em up by walking on course finished rough cement, gravel, or gritty surfaced, or you will, "fall on dat-azz". If your using boots for every day wear, they're gonna get scuffed, wet, n dirty/muddy. Get used to it. Thats why most folks got two pairs, one pair dressy, and one pair for everyday trashy. Some western stores in Dallas have shoes shine, shoe care chairs where you can get your boots worked-on. Be sure and generously tip the shoe-care professional for his/her work. Texas style cowboy hats were based off the Mexican Sombreros that vaqueros and charros used. Of course they anglicized it for their preferences, but the origins are still there. The whole idea is to protect your head (face) and the back of your neck from the sun, otherwise you'll end up with a red-neck. Look at pictures of cowboys from the old west...what type trousers are they wearing? Skin tight jeans, or loose fitting cotton-type trousers? You folks make your own assumptions there. Most Texas cowboys wear Wranglers jeans, some Levi's. Wear what's gonna keep all of "you" comfortable and secured. Belt buckles...are used to close the ends if your belt. They don't have to be gigantic supper-plate sized gold or silver masterpieces. Remember you need to be able to move, sit, bend, and stoop in everyday life. Huge belt buckles used to be given as awards for rodeos. Now they're fashion statements. Whole point is...whatever you wear can be cowboy style, as long as its comfortable to you.
You make an excellent point about the belt buckles. I've seen them my whole life and always thought they looked kind of tacky outside of a rodeo arena. If you want something that is "cowboy," comfortable, and easy to wear without being tacky, look at a ranger style belt buckle. They are classic cowboy-style buckle that has between three and four pieces and you can often have them custom-made if you look around online. They won't be cheap, but neither is the dinner plate.
I wear western boots every day. I wear them with jeans and a sport coat on the weekend and during the week I wear western work boots because I work in an industrial setting. I wear them with my suits as well. If you have confidence and what you wear looks good on you then you can do it.
I’ve worn tennis shoes forever and I finally tried a pair of boots, and they’re 100x more comfy. I’ve worn them casual with jeans and a tshirt and I’ve even worn them formally with a nice pair of jeans with a white dress shirt and a sport jacket. You just have to be confident and pull off the look
Thanks for the advice. Bottom line, people should dress however they feel comfortable. It doesn't matter what other people think. If people are judging you solely on the clothes you wear, they are the ones with the problem and they need to seek help. That's very shallow. It's not about the clothes on your body, it's about your heart and your soul. That's the measure of a person
@@SkuzzelB8 it really just depends on how much confidence and conviction you can communicate to earn the respect of others even if they have different beliefs.
@@SkuzzelB8 excuses for what? Not being able to dress properly? Being able to dress professional & proper does say some things about that person, but u can't think that with everyone. You'll get surprised. Some ppl know that clothes aren't important. I'd rather pour my money into my farm & guns then tryna look good. Priorities man
I absolutely disagree. Look around at how sloppy and lazily people dress these days! I believe as one male stylist said, ''Your dress expresses your respect for yourself AND those around you''.
I wear cowboy boots almost every day unless golfing. I am in NC so it’s relatively accepted but I started integrating a cowboy hat into everyday wear too. I work in a sales position so it helps a solid 90% of the time.
I'm also in NC. Just picked up a pair after being a jeans, plain tshirt, and sneakers guy. Got some navy blue jeans and a navy blue denim jacket to go along with it. Think this might be my style.
I wear my Thursday cowboy boots almost every day. I have even take them to the gym after work the days I don’t do legs. U just have to own your look. And if u love your boots u can really wear them anywhere you go. Great video thanks.
I wear boots with Jeans and even carhart pants. I will wear with a suit and exotics such as Shark or Ostrich. I have worn Wellingtons since I was 21 (now 77) before they renamed then Ropers. Black boots and black suit very good. NEVER in shorts. Grew up in central California wearing Engineering boots. !st oair of Wellingtons I bought in Japan at the BX. Wore them for 8 years in Civies.Have lived the last 50 years in Arizona and work Western retail.
I am a fan of dress boots, chelsea specifically. Thats was the reason I bought my first pair of cowboy boots. I live in Philly and now have multiple pairs and not sure if I will buy any other type of dress boot. I love a snip toe cowboy boot and that will probably be the only style I'll buy from now on. I have worn them with jeans and suits and have gotten compliments with both.
Wore cowboy boots in the 1980s when they were fashionable. By 1990 they went off the scene. I still loved the comfort and feel of boots so wore Ropers that fell in line with "Office Attire." Now I work for myself and have gone back to traditional cowboy boots with the higher heel and find that my lower back pain on the right side goes away. Can walk and stand all day with no problems. Once I wear sandals, the back pain comes back. Have slip on Western style work boots if need to go on a construction site. Built up collection of traditional boots from eBay. Love the style & quality from 1980-90s. Many little used boots in great condition. Have black pairs that I wear with a suit and brown ones with Khakis & jeans. Wear them all seasons and when I travel. Have cobbler put on rubber half sole that prolongs life of the leather soles.
Hailing from South Dakota here. All I own is boots. Sharp, neat and simple black boots for my Sunday suit, rattlesnake/exotic boots for casual outings and dates, and riding boots for, well, riding. I made my own pair of spurs out of an old rasp for them, but I take the spurs off if I choose to wear them casually outside of a riding context. They make a pretty big statement even without spurs, but I also wear a hat and long overcoat, so they work with the outfit. I also happen to smoke a tobacco pipe, which is really a fitting accessory; although I do not smoke pipes to make a fashion statement. I forgot to mention: I wear moccasins for work. I haul cattle for a living and it's much more comfortable to be in moccasins in the truck cab. I slip boots on outside of the truck. In the western/central US, boots are a lifestyle as much as they are a fashion statement. Great video my friend.
Coming from a ranch, boots are all I’ve ever worn. Now that I’m in college, I have to dress up sometimes, and I have a pair of boots I use with khaki pants (not slacks), with a sports coat, a nice button down, and my cowboy hat. Always get compliments on it in South Georgia
Hi there, I'm from the UK and I'm a big fan of Western boots, me and my wife got married in Vegas and i wore a nice pair of Dan Post's with my suit, there's not many many people who wear authentic Western here in the UK but there are some, but i love the style as its different to what other people here wear, T-Shirt or shirt, pair of jeans, suits, i've worn my boots with all and love it, Really like your video and channel, take care 🇺🇲🇬🇧
I'm originally from Ft. Worth, TX, and moved to CA and retired as a cop there. I wore cowboy boots pretty much all the time when I was not on duty. I still have so many pairs (Every time I'd go back to TX I'd hit up the Boot Barn) that I took up shoe repair to do my own heels and soles. I also have six cowboy hats. I now live in Northern Virginia so you can really wear what you want when you want where ever you are.
He's right I remember coming home and having dress shoes on and telling my neighbor let me put on some more comfortable shoes when I came out he laughed because I was wearing boots , then he bought a pair
I literally found your channel 1 hour ago. And was looking for something online about how to properly wear cowboy boots and BAM!! This video showed up literally 10 mins after I subscribed!! Great video!! I’m already a fan!!!
Texan here, always had boots. My folks had a ranch with longhorn cattle and more, and the hard working guys working the ranch always wore...work boots or tennis shoes. Our ranch was in central Texas (Liberty Hill area) I wear boots with a Stetson hat, both felts and straw depending on season, and a belt buckle, Wrangler jeans. I prefer a round toe, but squares are trending for sure - still hate them - to each his own. Good boots are not cheap, but can last a decade+. Great investment and I love your advice.
I'm a 73 y/o man who lives in Upstate NY (where I have lived most of my life). I got my first pair of Cowboy Boots when I was 2 y/o, when my Mother took me to Dallas/Ft Worth, (where she and my Father first met). I have two pairs of Square Toed Boot that I wear when I ride my Harley. One pair is waterproof. the other is not. I have two pairs of Fancy (one pair Diamond Back and the other pair Caiman Belly), and one pair of Black Leather everyday boots. I wear Western Boots all the time, casual and business attire. Once you find a pair that you like and are comfortable in, you will wear them all the time, too!
i own to pairs of Cowboy boots, one for ridding and one for going out. the going out ones were very fresh and not broken in when i took a trip to NYC to visit family so i decided to wear my riding boots since New York requires a lot of walking. One day before my trip i realized that my riding boot had a pretty big hole in the sole. So for a full week i was walking through Manhatten in not broken in boots. Morale of the story, the second you get a new pair of boots just wear them around the house as much as possible you never know when you need them to be broken in.
I bought my first western boots in Germany in the early 80ies after just having finished my school with 19. These were of dark petrol suede with white leather interior, Goodyear welted, of course, and hell of expensive (appr. 400 German Marks). I wore these boots all the time, and with 2 major overhauls by a great shoemaker, they lasted for 20 years. When I joined the university my new friends where making jokes, such as "Where did you leave your horse?" Guess what - after 2 years all of them had cowboy boots on their feet - "Roar High!"
I wear J. Chisholm, Lucchese, Hyer, Dan Post... (In Kansas) I buy my jeans long so I can cuff them. I've never pegged them. I used to be a Levis wearing fool, but I had to move on to Wranglers because Levis changed their denim to a cheaper lighter ounce canvas. You can wear boots with suit pants. If you put on a suit and a pair of Lucchese's, people know you mean business. It's not really a style but a state of mind. IMO. Boots and a power suit just work. It helps Having a Sheplers or Boot Barn in your town to find the right boot for you.
The slant heel actually works pretty well with car pedals. So if you drive a lot, those add more comfort to the process. The only downside I noticed, is that the slant itself gets a bit of sanding from the sand on your car mat. As for the pants - works best with jeans. My personal preferrence - flare-cut (or bell-cut, I guess in English). Though, they're not very popular today, so usually you have to make your own from a pair of straight jeans instead.
I haven't worn Western Boots in 20 years I'm looking to get myself a pair again. This video has given me the confidence to get back into the habit of wearing em again. Maybe I'll get some snake skin again like my old man bought me all those years ago. Thanks for the video it helped me out a lot!
I wear my boots anytime I’m not at work(I work in a tire shop and have yet to find a boot that can hold up to the abuse and still be comfortable all day.. without spending a fortune). They’re perfect for everything from church to just out running errands. Here in central Texas, brown square toe boots are standard gear for most men. I even wore them in suits when I was selling cars and got compliments all the time.
Being from Texas myself I can say we had boots for working the cattle and dress boots for other occasions. My grandfather always paired exotic boots with western cut suits.
I live in Houston and work construction. Square toe seems to be the most popular option. I wear mine to work or to go out, don’t even think twice about it. They’re comfortable and match just about anything. Actually just picked my wife up a pair a couple of weeks ago, that’s what she has been wearing the most. Crazy to hear people question whether they should wear these boots or not.
Hello. Thank you for posting this video. I am a city slicker from Oregon. I grew up listening to rock music. I moved to Utah in 2012 and began my career as a history teacher in a junior high school. My cowboy boots are one of my secret weapons. My students see my cowboy boots...and my bolo tie...and they immediately know that I am a force with which to be reckoned.... Cowboy boots, Baby!
Great video, Antonio! Aside from wearing flip flops with shorts and athletic shoes when working out, I always wear boots. Absolutely agree with you regarding how comfortable boots are, which is definitely a misconception I believe a lot of guys have about them. One correction I would make is I think khakis and boots look great together. Typically I wear a pair of exotics with khakis, so not just basic roper boots. Confidence is definitely key though. Occasionally someone gives me crap about wearing boots, but I actually receive more compliments than negative comments and I don't live in an area where many guys wear them. Glad you made this video. I believe if more guys would try a pair of boots, they would see how comfortable, functional, and cool wearing boots really is. We also need to work on accepting cowboy hats as alternative to wearing a ball cap. But that's a topic for another video for you...🙂
I got into chainsaws about a year ago and I’ve already rebuilt about 30. I use Chinese parts in all my rebuilds and I’ve been happy about 90 percent of the time. Which is fine for my hobby. I’ve actually considered starting a saw shop as a retirement job because I love the hobby so much. I subscribed and I’m going to look into your business for some of my future orders.
Wanted and worn cowboy boots since I was 5. That was 55 years ago. Currently have 2 pairs. Ostrich Tony Lamas for marryin and buryin (dress up), and a 25+ year old pair of Nocona's. They have been resoled a number of times through the years. Both pairs are super comfy and leather soles are a must. PS. If the boots don't feel good when you put them on the first time, they never will.
I live in Las Vegas, here you can constantly see people wearing this western style, many times Mexican or white American, young or old, even teenagers, and the pastor of my church wears the boots with a suit.
I’m a Florida boy, from the “city”, though it’s small town USA. I have worn my boots just about everyday for 23 years. I have ridden twice in that time frame. I love the versatility of the boots, and the fact that not everyone is walking around with the same style of foot wear. I also know that if something comes up and I need to get to work, I am ready. No changing needed. I’ve worn them so long, I can even run in them almost as fast as when I wear sneakers. Thanks for the cool little history lesson.
ain’t nothing better than cowboy boots so much I’ve been wearing them now for over 30 years and wouldn’t wear anything else, jeans of course but even slacks and suits. Favorite of mine is the snip toe just luv the look with jeans and again with a suit. 👍🏾
I live and work in the Northeast. I wear boots with my suit/jackets/slacks daily. It's all about the boot and the suit. Weirdly enough, they look awesome with tweed or flannel. I avoid super Texan or Southwestern styles. No crazy colors, no exotics. They're just not practical. But calfskin, deerskin, cowhide, nubuck or any kind of suede are fine. Weather treating them is important. Rubber soles are a must for the snow, ice, salt. Super comfortable and I've never gotten anything but compliments for them.
I'm convinced this video was made for me since, not only was I looking at those Thursday western boots, but I literally just scored me a pair of nice Western boots thrifting yesterday. A beautiful pair of Luccese's in really decent shape that would have costed me around $400.
@@joshuasteele5108 Chisos are overrated. You can get better stuff from virtually any of the OG bootmakers in TX - Luchesse included. Chisos just got reddit and YT popular. They're ok. But they're nothing special.
When my Marine buddies and I were backpacking on Mt San Juacinto, I wore my well broke in Justin boots, with a walking heel. My buddies were wearing their well broke in combat boots. I was the only one not complaining about my feet. Proper fitting, decent quality, cowboy boots are very comfortable.
I only wear combat boots and cowboy boots , I find when you first put on combat boots they're very comfortable, but if you're wearing them for a long time at some point they start to become uncomfortable. Cowboy/western boots however I find stay comfortable all day
I’m a Cali boy from LA. I come from a family of Mexican Rancheros. We love our boots. And as you said, you don’t have to be a cowboy to rock them boots. All you need is that confidence. I always encourage people to at least have one pair in their wardrobe because once you walk in a room being the only one wearing them boots necks are going to be breaking.
Hey Marine, you and I have talked about this before, I have 4 pair and wore them with a suit while stationed in DC. Keep up the great work and Semper Fi Marine 👍
I'm a detective in NC. I have to wear dress clothes and suits a big majority of the time. I mostly wear western boots with these. Only do jeans for casual on the weekends.
I am not into fashion that much but I do enjoy your show I like the thought of there being a proper way to dress especially seeing adult men ( children ) walking around in pajama bottoms and flip flops. I myself " tuck " I ride all year round. I am rocking the classic square toe strap motorcycle boot. with black jeans I wear them all the time. ( I love my boots )
I’m from South Carolina. I grew up wearing cowboy/western boots, still wear them to this day, I’ve worn them with a suit, jeans, etc. I enjoy wearing them, always will!
I am from New York City and wore cowboy boots since high school. Over the years as my personal style developed, I settled on the pointed toe boot with either a 3 or 4 heel. I wear them with everything: jeans, khakies, suits, and my tux. I always keep the boots shined and maintained. I've got a dozen pairs of boots in black and a few shades of brown. I wear them with my suits to work everyday and people around the office know that to be my look. The things about confidence that were spoken about here was a bit surprising, but when I look back at high school, I was not an outright confident kid, but putting on a pair of cowboy boots somehow boosted my confidence, even if just a little. I was a bit nerdy and kept to myself a lot because I didn't fit in with the cool kids. But no one else was wearing cowboy boots to school and on a subliminal level, that made me stand out in a unique way. I do think a guy who wears cowboy boots regularly has a kind of strong internal individualism and confidence.
Wisconsin man here. Started wearing cowboy boots when I turned 18 when I bought my first pair. Almost 25 now & just got my first steel toe western boots for the railroad I’m about to start working for being trained as a conductor. Got 3 pairs. A pair for going out, a pair just to wear anywhere I go, & a pair for my conductor training I’m about to start & that’s all I need.
My Rabbi officiated my wedding in western boots and a black suit, just outside of St. Louis Missouri. I used to wear them when I was younger, but it's been some years now
Not a Texan here, though perhaps not far off in mentality; just an UPSTATE new amsterdam redneck here, and the square toe work westerns are awesome. You get a new pair for a fancy event, looks great with the suit. Then you rough it for about 2 weeks to break them in. Then they are molded to your feet. Being able to do everything from running, jumping on the motorcycle, driving, climbing, kicking stuff, you name it. Handles it all while being surprisingly nimble. Then, when you come in with various animal waste and mud all over them, you kick em off and relax. Look ma, no hands.
Hi Antonio. As a horseman and a roper myself, I live in my boots. For me, it is all about the use and convenience, and of course, style. For me; Square toe, roper heel, brown color in general for work and play, exotics for going out on the town and dancing, and shinny black for funerals. The one thing I would add on to you detailed video is about pulling it all together (for men) are the jeans you should wear with them: 1. Blue jeans looks better: darker for more formal, lighter for casual 2. Distressed jeans are for girls/women or for work. 3. Only wear "Boot cut" jeans, at least 2" longer then your skinny jeans, never rolled up. 4. Never tuck in your jeans your boots unless: A. your in a lot of mud B. Riding a horse in heavy brush C. If your a woman, anytime is good. 5. Find another place to put your chew than your back pocket. More tips: 1. Don't pay a lot of money for your first pair. Make sure when you first try them on that they are a bit snug; they will stretch out, I promise. Wear them for a couple months, at least 3 times a week. They will then fit like a glove. Once you know what you like, buy 2 good quality pairs: one for play/work, one for going out on the town. 2. Never wear spurs unless your on a horse. And when your done riding, take them off. They are hard on the truck carpeting... (this said, it is quite ok for kids to wear spurs, it keeps them entertained. No feet on the seats...). 3. From experience; boots with a suit is hard to pull off: A. The pants and jacket needs to be tailored appropriately. B. It looks better in a darker suit. C. It looks complete with a color matching cowboy hat. Lastly, always keep your chin up and walk proudly. You are now representing a proud and hardworking segment of the population.
My parents are from Mexico and talk about how they used to live in a small town on a ranch with dirt roads so wearing boots was a good idea. Now we live California and whenever we go to a party or an event my father and I always wear western boots.
I've lived in Arkansas, Iowa and Oklahoma and have always loved wearing cowboy boots. I have 4 pair and they serve different purposes and go with different wardrobes. I have three cowboy hats and they are worn different times of the year. I only wear bootcut jeans due to the difficulty of getting tight jeans on and off. Now I wear western shirts on different occasions but love long sleeve T shirts and flannel shirts with a puffy vest or a canvas vest.
My West Texas born wife bought me two pair of Western boots a few years ago. Both are Ostrich skin. One is a square toe, tan and brown. The other is the more classic style in black. It has a more pointed toe. I wear one with Wrangler and Stetson jeans and the other is part of my Pilot Uniform. At DAL the uniform is quite similar to a Naval Officer's salt and pepper outfit. I get tons of compliments on both pair of boots. For my Birthday I'm hoping for a pair of Mavericks from Thursday Boots. Thanks for the gouge, Antonio.
Forgive me but Tecova Boots for store bought are pretty good. Tony Lama, Nacona and Justin are traditional makers. Thursday boot, to me have a QA problems. I know what I'm talking about. I'm a classically trained shoe boot and saddle maker. Olathe is a good boot. I've worn black Justin Ropers with a tux.
Shout out from Odessa Antonio!! After drifting away from wearing boots in my 20’s, I’m wearing them now more than ever. Now own 4 pairs, and the wife loves it!! 😉😊
I have work boots, casual boots and dress boots, all in the cowboy/western style. I wear jeans, so-called tactical pants, chinos, khakis, etc., with my boots. And I’ve worn them in Wyoming, DC, New York (state and city), North Carolina, wherever. No problem. I even wore one of my dressy pairs, with a suit, while officiating my nephew’s wedding back in October. I love my boots. As for comfort, lemme just say that, cowboy boots are two of the most comfortable footwear for my arthritic feet. 😊
Leather soles make a cow hand or farm hand continuously slip on every type of native grass once off the saddle. I use the riding heel with non leather soles & a bump for my spurs on the heel, however I use snake resistance boots from King Ranch saddle shop if I’m working on & off the tractor or hunting in the brush I only wear snake proof boots. I enjoy your channel & I trust you because I’m a Texan as well & my family has had the same farm & ranch since 1914.
"Leather soles make a cow hand or farm hand continuously slip on every type of native grass once off the saddle. " Not if you're prepping them. The classic method was to crosshatch the sole with a razor blade. Over time, the wear pattern adapts to use - that's where the rubber cross-hatching and traction designs come from. It's how people lived with smooth leather soles before rubber - razors, rocks, and knives. Falling on your ass because you're wearing leather soles - just tells everyone else you have no idea what you're doing.
Square toed is better for your feet too, they are less tapered and let your toes spread out. Also, wear them with whatever you want except slim or skinny jeans
I am 62 years old I have worn cowboy boots since high school in the 70's.I have worn alot of different brands and find that Dan Posts boots work best for me.I wear Wrangler Pro Rodeo jeans and Wrangler western shirts .I am from North Carolina and could care less what anybody thinks about it.
I live in rural Montana and on occasion, when in a rush, I pull my boots up and have a sloppy tuck and leave it for a while and it’s not a big deal, but I’ve never seen a farmer, rancher or anyone in between that actually tucks on purpose, regardless of situation. We wear pants a little long and they look better torn up in the back around your heels. I get that we use boots different in Montana than a NYC “cowboy” does, but in my opinion, boots look better beat up, scratched and dirty.
Rural TX and we have a good mix of both - but the tuck people tend to be horse people with buckaroo or shooter boots, with spurs. At least IME, it's less of a PITA than having to pull ripped cuff out of my spurs throughout the day, and certainly less PITA than chaps. People who don't tend to ride horseback - don't tend to tuck and tend to wear stockman or roper or Reebok/ariat.
My preferences: formal /church / parties (anywhere but doing weekday labor) basic black snip toe with a tall shaft - covered. Weekday labor: mid-brown harness, square toe, extra high (plain) shaft. Have heard these referred to as Confederate Cavalry boots. Usually but not always covered. Matched both with . . . whatever I felt like that day.
I’m so glad you made this video! I got my first pair of western boots when I was 11 from a friend of mine who brought them home to England (where I lived at the time) from Australia (where there is a large cattle ranching culture) and gave them to me second hand. I wore them until the soles wore out when I was 13. Then on a trip to California, my parents bought me a pair of western boots which I wore for the next few years until I outgrew them. I love western boots. Always have. Especially back in England I would always get compliments on them from both English people and other foreigners living in England. Everyone wanted to know where I had bought them. I have lived on the East Coast of the US for the past 14 years and so I fell out of the habit of wearing them, but just recently I moved back to Northern California and have bought a new pair. Funny thing, I did not know that they made square toed western boots until I went to Boot Barn a couple months ago. Having watched your videos now for years, Antonio, I know you’re aversion to square-toed anything, so I bought a pair of the traditional pointed kind. Now that I’ve watched this video, though, I can see your point about cowboy boots that you would wear, while doing manual labor, needing to be square toed. I wear my cowboy boots with dark jeans, and usually a button-down shirt and super casual sportcoat. I do want to get some western shirts, a bigger buckle for my belt, and a cowboy hat. Hey, I might even get one of those western jackets with the fringe, hah hah! Now, speaking of belt buckles, wouldn’t it be awesome if Anson Belt and Buckle did a western buckle?!?! Perhaps you could suggest that to your friends over there! Anyway, thank you again. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
From the east coast suburbs and city here. My style may be wonky, but I've always liked the square toe over the round toe look, but the square toe has to be done right. I also have a pair that come to almost a square point (I think you would call them snip, I was told they are a French toe) with a real dark brown leather that's almost black at night and have always gotten compliments when I wear them (suit, jeans, anything). I'll consider looking at and giving the rounder or traditional styles a shot after this though. One thing I will say, you are spot on with the "once you go Western you never go back". Every single pair has always been some of the most comfortable things I put on my feet
I'm from Spain, and I wear English style riding boots daily when the weather isn't hot. I agree with the advice in this video, and I'd say most of it applies to English boots, too. As for the pants in/out of the shaft, for years I wore the trousers outside, until I gathered the courage to tuck them in. I never looked back. I receive more compliments (mostly from women!) than criticism. English boots are taller and slimmer than cowboy boots, so most of my boots are black and I wear them with slim trousers, usually in black or navy blue. I just want to wear my boots, not to gather attention. I'm a liberal professional (software development consultant), and have had no problem with this attire. Maybe because I'm my own boss and try not to push it too far. Do what you are comfortable with. If your aim is being yourself, you may get away with things people think are impossible.
Wore cowbow boots in Japan while on vacation. Matched it perfectly with nice shirt and properly fitting jeans. I'm 45. With a beard and I rocked it. They loved it. You just n÷d the confidence bc I'm no cowboy.
I wear my black Dan Post dress boots with a tuxedo. I'm 5'9" tall and look a little taller in boots for sure. I NEVER wear a hat inside. I was brought up to believe it's bad manners to wear any sort of headwear indoors. I grew up and live in western South Dakota. I don't apologize for wearing boots nor should you if you have a free and independent spirit. Love this video. Definitely got the "gone country" joke. One last thing...never buy cheap boots. Oh yeah, get a boot with a Goodyear welt and have them resoled when they wear thin.
I was raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia and in my teen years I was really into western style shirts and jeans and I got my first pair of Dingo boots when I was 15 years old. I had several friends that followed in my path and got similar boots. I loved them and how comfortable they were. Now that I am living in NC and in my 60's, I just decided to buy a pair of Dingo boots again. It's a weird feeling getting them after all these years without boots but i am seeing lots of guys here looking good in their boots and I want to re-live my younger days.. Waiting for Amazon to deliver them.
Back in school, some darn near 20yrs ago we cut the inside of the bottom of our Jean's by the stitch seam. It helped get the pants over the boot, I dont see many mention that today
Back then, they were harder to find than they are today (even without considering it was way before Prime 2-day shipping). Most work pants were (and really, are) more like Dickies and Carhartt than bootcut denim. More a relaxed-straight cut. Most jeans available in most (affordable) places were really 501 knock-offs and the weird 90s taper cut. There were bootcuts available toward the 2000s - but it was mostly designer shit, and expensive, and...not really suitable for wearing with boots. Western boots as a fashion statement is fairly young (again). The 90s and 2000s, it was mostly for their intended purpose - work. There were doctors and lawyers and used car salesmen who'd wear boots with khakis, but most people saw them as sleazy and poseurs. Like normal people do today, really.
I wear cowboy boots every day in NW Ohio. For over 35 years they have been my main choice for footwear. I have got compliments but never someone criticize me.
I live in Monmouth County NJ. I have been wearing western style boots since the late 1980’s. Bought a pair in Colorado still wear them today also bought a pair of black ones five years ago to wear at my daughters weddings. Love them very comfortable!
I pretty much wear a pair of simple Ariat Ropers as my daily casual wear. I'd love to get a nicer pair, but I'm hesitant to buy online. The Ariats were bought from the Boot Barn down the street, where I could try on multiple pairs to find a fit I liked. 200+ dollars is a lot of money to spend on a boot online without being able to try it on first.
100% agree... The only way I buy boots online is IF I am replacing with the same make / model / style. Even then, you may run into some differences that affect the fit, but you are more likely to be satisfied. Haven't worn Thursday - I go with Ariat Laced Ropers (brn & blk) | Nacona calf-skin (reg boot heel) and finally Justin Ropers. Be careful with Justins - they have 2 grades of Ropers - leather and man-made.
Id recommend Tecovas. Their customer support is great and they'll work with you to find the right fit. Just ship them back and they'll send you a new pair. They're also half the price of Luchese.
I just tried on my ariat ropers. Square toe, and a bit of a high heel for my liking but honestly, ive never knew there was much difference until watching this video. It gave me more confidence in the sqaure toe because i plan to wear them everyday for awhile. I drive trucks, typical yard work, play in the woods. I want to use these boots. And look cool doing it. I didnt know the thursday boot was considered western. I thought they were just nice casual boots. Higher quality and in price but id like to get my first pair one day. But for now, my first pair of western boots will be cherished for sure.
I have a lot of friends from the south and south-central U.S., So I was heavily encouraged to buy boots and get into western gear. It is the best decision I have made. My cowboy boots are so comfortable, and my ropers are as well. I would highly recommend anyone to buy a pair. There's something about how effortlessly stylish you look with your boots on. I wear mine around Las Vegas every day. I'm never seen out in public without them.
I see it more so like this. A matte finish boot is a “work” or “casual” boot, while a gloss finish is for dress situations. My boots are matte finish and I don’t own dress clothes, so I wear them everywhere. If I were placed in a situation where I needed to dress up, I have modern boots that are better suited, or I’d simple go buy a pair of western boots that fit the image.
I’m from Santa Barbara California, you’ve got some country folk out there but not many. I started wearing western style clothing when I joined the Wyoming National Guard and it’s been great for me. Doesn’t matter where I go or how out of place I look, as long as I’m confident, chatting people up and having a good time, that out of place look ends up serving me really well. People are drawn to the confidence, no one cares that I’m a poser because it’s such a timeless style and it looks great. As long as you fit your stuff properly and choose pieces that compliment each other, I promise you’ll be happy with the look regardless of where you are.
I'm from KY and own several pairs and styles, colors of cowboy boots. I love em. Although they are rough on the feet even for me after break in. I still wear them often though. My primary and daily wear boot is a redwing nailset Pecos 1155. Although not a so called cowboy boot they are Prob my favorite boot ever. I been wearing this model since high school. Going on 35 plus years. And with care they can last a lifetime.
Hey, Antonio. While we're talking about boots and footwear, could you make a video about why men stopped wearing knee high boots/ why or how they became feminine. Thank you. P.S. I love the content you make you're genuinely helping me to be a better gentleman, keep up the great work man. (Edit) It SAYS I have replies on this, but I can't read them sooo....
Not antonio, but if you're still wondering - I can. When men stopped riding horses. The benefit of the tall shaft on the knee-high boots - you don't have to wear chaps to protect your legs from the knee down. For people riding all day, you had options - one of the several kinds of chaps (including half-chaps that mimic a high shaft), or tall "buckaroo," boots - which is just a bastardized form of the Norteño pronunciation of "vaquero," pronounced by Anglos. Ba-keh-ro - a cowboy, and specifically a cowboy on horseback. That style gets its name from being the style mounted cowboys wore. The roper is similar - that was preferred by cowboys doing ground work with horses and cows. When the industrial revolution hit, and cars and trucks after it - we didn't really need the taller boots as much. Around that time, boots became associated with the working class (read: poor people. That was the perception). People who *needed* to wear boots, because they couldn't afford benefitting from mechanization and automation. Cowboy boots got shorter alongside everyone else's boots. The chelsea/ankle boot was really born in that era - a boot that is more a shoe than a boot. It was a status symbol. Because horses were less used to work cattle as trucks and tractors became more affordable, women remained mostly the ones staying in equestrian circles (same thing happened across the pond as men moved toward machinery and away from animals) and still wearing the higher equestrian style boots popular in English riding. Men who stayed around horses mostly were involved in western/stock style riding, and wore more roper and engineer-style boots, because that was seen as more "manly," - you worked with a cold, unfeeling machine, rather than a creature with its own thoughts and feelings, and that's a conflict going all the way back to Xenophon in his peri hippikēs, but that's a whole other thing. And that became a whole social comparison thing, and that continued til about the 1980s and 1990s with the rise of workwear as street fashion and the "urban cowboy," cultural moment from about the 70s to the 80s, and on to the more modern era. You can still see that today - we design men's western boots to be short, squatty, and square - exactly like engineer's boots are traditionally designed. We design womens to look more...well, like the vaquero boots. taller, pointed toe suited for stirrups, heel with a pronounced spur ledge and slant, etc. Which, among cowboys and vaqueros - fun fact - the squattier, square style was seen as brutish and unrefined. There was (and I guess still is) a lot of judgement between horse people and not-so-much horse people. You can even see it today in the kinds of boots we prefer. Horse people - we still tend to prefer a taller and more pointed boot, and even men have no problem with tucking or keeping our spurs on. Non-horse people - they're the opposite. They're horrified at the idea of spurs tearing up their truck carpet or think tucking is silly. We tend to care about function and the horses and not much else, if we're being honest. The rest - care what other people think.
My boots are some of the most comfortable shoes I own. I have 10 pair of cowboy boots and wear them proudly in the Washington DC area. This was a good video all-around.
General suggestions: 1. Brown is a safer bet. Unless you're going to wear them as dress boots, the brown goes with your jeans anyway and they look more casual. 2. Lean toward traditional toe, unless you have a funtional reason to go with something else. Square toe looks like a work boot, pointier toes look "extreme" and draw attention, and round toes look less like western boots, ao what's the point. (Again, however, function over form). 3. Simple "medium" finish. Too glossy draws a lot of attention, suede-like finishes tend to be harder to keep or get clean. Avoid "exotic" leathers, they draw a lot more attention. 4. Get good quality that can be resoled and reheeled. Its worth the money. Fair warning: If you wear your boots enough, be prepared to have some bald spots on your calves from friction. People may make comments if you choose to wear shorts after you've developed them.
Round toes look less western?? Tell that to George Strait and the millions of other westerners ( myself included) that have been wearing ropers for decades. Avoid exotics?? Man, where are you coming from? Lizard, cayman, ostrich, python all look really good, especially in black. I’m wondering, after rereading your post, if it wasn’t written in jest, as there is just too much wrong information.
Dont care 'bout fashion, what's important is comfort and function. Tuck in or tuck out its your business not those wannabes and fashionistas. What's worst is those who don't know how to wear their pants properly, thinkin' the waist of their pants belongs below their hips.
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I like mine with khaki trousers though. I prefer jeans, but the khakis feel freer
Remember back in the late 80s early 90s when all the cool long haired metal heads would wear black cowbot boots with thier leather jackets.....i was kid then, but always thought they were coolest
@@brianc9374 and every action hero wore them.
I live in the wild wild west. NW New Mexico where it is literally the Natives and Cowboys. Of which I'm one. The traditional is THE boot of the cowboy for many reason's. The most important is getting your boot quickly into the stirrup. The angle is perfect and when you're herding or catching wild Mustang's it's the boot, period. Also only redneck's wear their pant in their boot all the time. We tuck 'em in when it's muddy or you are in the pen's where it is...well....💩. Cowboy up is not a style , it's a way of life. When I moved here in 1972 there were still hitching posts on main street, and they weren't a novelty either. Cowboys rode everywhere and the Navajo would come off the rez for their sundries in buckboards with rubber tires!
9:59 Phrasing...
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coming from the ranching culture and wearing boots our entire life, If you're doing dirty work tuck them in To keep your jeans clean, if you're not then let them be on the outside... there you go.
As a Texan who almost exclusively wears boots, can confirm what Zachary Brown said is 100% accurate.
an old timer once told me "your boot shaft is like your penis, you only show it to people your intimate with"
Only barbies care about keeping their jeans clean
Thanks cowboy
@@silkroad1201 Yup, jeans inside mean you're getting dirt in your boots if it's dirty work. Do that when clearing thorny brush and you're gonna be hurtin'.
I am from rural Ohio and my entire county wears cowboy or western styles everywhere. At this point in time the "western" style has became a uniquely American style. In my opinion you can wear the American Western styles anywhere in the US and beyond. Don't feel bad about it feel proud about it. It's engrained into American culture and history.
They’re pretty popular in Canada as well, Canada is basically the same country just a bit more peaceful
Bruh from Ohio🗿💀
Also from Ohio and you will find boots sold at just about all stores. Boots are often apart of business casual attire in office and I wear mine everyday. Boots khakis or jeans and a polo or button up. I agree western style is everywhere and the unique American style
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Hell, my entire family is farming country in Ohio...and me raised in the city and I'm probably thr ONLY one who wears western boots. Just comfortable
Michigan farm boy here. We also wore our boots on the farm. They provided good protection when working with livestock and equipment. As to wearing them with a suit, a lot of us with rural backgrounds do this regularly, especially when we are working in agricultural support industries. And while I haven’t worked with cattle or horses in twenty five years, I still wear my boots and hat. Once a cowboy, always a cowboy.
picked up the cowboy boot bug since i lived in Nevada back in the day, its literally the most comfortable shoe ever made, and i live in Europe now
I just wear them because I like them. They're not part of some identity I want to conform to
@@silkroad1201 And that is fine. Cowboy boots are not just part of “some identity” for me but part of my heritage as well on both sides of my family. My father and grandfathers wore them, and even now at family gatherings you will see a long line of boots by the door.
Alan, Growing up in the Santa Clara valley before it was known as Silicon Valley, we had farms and orchards. Western boots was what us kids saw our adults wearing. Side note where Apple HQ is now is where there was a feed and grain store my dad and I used to go to get dog food and the local farmers went for supplies.
I'm Mexican my entire family wears boots and hats even the women and my lil cousins 😂
As Texans men, thank you for teaching these boys how to wear their boots.
I'm an attorney in San Antonio and wore Lucchese Black Cherry boots with my suits for years. A lot of us do.
@@robertswitzer3630 I’ll keep that mind for the future shindigs. I own both some suit, a cowboy boot and a bow tie.
I am a Taiwanese who live in Vancouver BC Canada. I start wear western boots about 3 years ago, and I never go back. I wear them everyday to work even it is in a retail store. I also dress up like cowboy. I love wear them.
Right on Daniel! I was raised cowboy in Arizona. But I've now lived in Hawaii for 30 years. If any ignorant bigot gives you shit for "Asian wearing western boots" you can laugh & walk away or look 'em straight in the eye & tell them this. "Paniolo" is the name for Hawaiian cowboy. They've been working here on some of the largest cattle ranches in the world for almost 200 years. Since then & to this day they have been Mexican, Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, "Haole", Tongan, Tahitian, Fijian ... from all over. IN FACT Paniolo were working here way before the mainland expansion westward & the "wild west days of circa 1870. Wear them with pride! Aloha!
Me too bud, from van! Love wearing western wear! Always get compliments on my belt buckle.
It is also part of BC/western Canada's history & culture.
As a Canadian in Vancouver lower mainland, the cowboy look is really just a comfortable, durable and good looking way to style. No matter what race you are. It just looks great, be proud!
I'm from Tennessee and always wore western boots informally and in style. Never cared what people thought and your right..they are so comfortable I hate having to put on even a pair of boat shoes or running shoes. I have 8 pair in the closes...boots for every occasion. And when you get as old as me, you don't have to worry about getting in a store or event and having to retie your shoe laces, or even worse tripping up on some loose shoe laces as I have seen some folks do.
Here in Houston, wearing boots with a suit is nothing big. You don't even need to be in a position of power to pull that off. It's viewed as normal as wearing dress shoes. Oh, and Antonio, you also forgot to mention that, if you're wearing jeans with boots, the jeans should be at least 2" longer than normal. You want the extra denim bunching at the bottom for when you sit down. There's nothing more unsightly than jeans riding halfway up the leg when sitting.
Well said neighbor 👍🏻
Or it just shoes off the boot shaft.
I was raised old school western. Nothing is more unsightly than this new trend of too long pants. It looks like you bought the wrong leangth. The pants get worn, and then that looks really silly like the bottom of a toddler's pants. The pant leg should come to the ankle or just a tad lower. They used to fold up the pant leg if it was any longer
@@antoniog9814 agreed 💯
Us Houston boys cowboys by blood
I am a 65 yro Englishman. Been wearing western boots since I was 17 when I got my 1st bike. Currently I have 6 or 7 pairs which I wear regularly. Always loved em, stylish, practical and always well made. Great for the pub, bad weather or simply riding my bike. Will only stop wearing them when I get too old to be able to pull em on and off 🙂
First, let me start of by saying I was born, raised and live in Dallas, TX. I’m 66 years old and worked in Architectural and Consulting Engineering offices for 45 years.
I always wore Polo style pull over shirts and slacks to work. And ALWAYS wore my western boots to work. Over the years always had two pair, one pair black or dark gray, one pair brown or tan. Smooth leather to begin with and later on Ostrich hide. Usually with intricate stitching on the shaft section.
Always got more compliments than complaints about my boots. So… boots here abouts for business casual, you betcha’!
Being someone who was born in the city and then raised in the country I've wore cowboy boots since the day I decided to try on my dad's boots when I was like 5, and of course his boots came up to my knees....lol. I've never been one to worry about the type of shoe I wear. I've got everything from slip on boat shoes, dress shoes, regular tennis shoes, biker boots, cowboy boots and of course being a military veteran I have military boots. I just wear whatever the occasion calls for. Don't EVER be afraid to wear whatever you want, just wear them with confidence and you'll never have a problem.
I appreciate this. I’m still young, but I’ve lived what feels like multiple lives that have led me to have several different styles in my outfits. It’s just great to know I have whatever I need to wear for whatever the occasion.
First thank you for your service. I started wearing cowboy boots when I was 12 to be like my grandpa. My dad who was a shrimper would wear rubber boot everywhere in the small city we lived in that is in south Louisiana and he couldn't understand why I wanted to wear cowboy boot because they looked uncomfortable. I had to look at him and say you're wearing the same thing just different material and for a different purpose and you seem comfortable. 😂😂 then when I got him riding motorcycles he finally tried a pair of cowboy boots and realized what he was missing all these years.
Wrangler cowboy cut is my go-to. You can get the nicer model for about $50 most of the time, and $30 when you find a sale. They've got a lower rise than the regular waist-high cowboy cut and I prefer the pocket layout too. Get them 2"-4" longer than you normally would so they stack on the boot and don't pull up above the shaft when you get sitting down
Edit: the "indigo" color option is actually raw denim and is cheaper than the other washed models. Ik raw isn't everyone's choice but I like breaking them in to to my body myself
I pretty much only wear Wrangler. Their relaxed boot jeans are 20-25 dollars at Wally World and are a great option for loose jeans. Cowboy cut is my first choice though
I'm a Levi work wear guy. Thick, durable with deeper pockets.
Wrangler cowboy cuts are about $20 here at local family owned farm stores. Don't ever go to Walmart. For any reason.
@@averywebb6960 I don't have a choice. Walmart and Tractor supply are pretty much the only places in my state that's sell Wranglers. Most of the small non-grocery is stores went out of business after 08, or never existed in the first place. The small stores that are still around usually cater to tourists and are incredibly overpriced.
Y'all be buying 30$ wranglers!! Where I'm from a cowboy cut wrangler jeans run anywhere from 14-20$.
I got baptized and was wearing gym shorts and cowboy boots and hat so confidence is key
That is the most midwestern thing I have ever read.
As a Texan, I absolutely agree on the comfort. My boots are EASILY the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever worn. For myself, I own a nice brown pair of Dan Post pointed toe boots for when I want to dress up a bit. And yes, the Texas Tux works gentlemen. Go for it! As for what jeans to wear with boots, color doesn't matter all that much. The only thing that matters is that they match your shirt and they are Wranglers. ALWAYS wear Wranglers with your boots, gentlemen.
Startch them wranglers too, gents with a good crease
This announcer fella didnt talk about the difference between Walking Heels, and Riding Heels.
Walking heels are pretty clunky and straight. Its for folks who don't ride horses (majority of wearers). When standing straight, the entire heel is evenly flat on the ground. Better for posture; more comfortable to the heel and sole of the foot. Most all shoes, and work boots are walking heels.
Riding heels are taller, have the slanted angle in the rear (for wearing spurs) of the heel. The heel of your foot has a little more stress on it because of the smaller heel surface contacting the ground. Not good for walking or running. Not supposed to be, that's why they're called cowboy "riding-heel" boots (not to be confused with the fancy azzed, European version of what they call a high-topped Riding Boot).
They're supposed to set into horse saddle stirrups, while you're "riding". They only way this style of boot will feel natural, and comfortable on you is by constantly wearing them. Process of wear, & familiarization. The soles are all leather, so they are super slippery on tile, wet grass, waxed floors, etc. Scuff-em up by walking on course finished rough cement, gravel, or gritty surfaced, or you will, "fall on dat-azz".
If your using boots for every day wear, they're gonna get scuffed, wet, n dirty/muddy. Get used to it. Thats why most folks got two pairs, one pair dressy, and one pair for everyday trashy.
Some western stores in Dallas have shoes shine, shoe care chairs where you can get your boots worked-on. Be sure and generously tip the shoe-care professional for his/her work.
Texas style cowboy hats were based off the Mexican Sombreros that vaqueros and charros used. Of course they anglicized it for their preferences, but the origins are still there. The whole idea is to protect your head (face) and the back of your neck from the sun, otherwise you'll end up with a red-neck.
Look at pictures of cowboys from the old west...what type trousers are they wearing? Skin tight jeans, or loose fitting cotton-type trousers? You folks make your own assumptions there.
Most Texas cowboys wear Wranglers jeans, some Levi's. Wear what's gonna keep all of "you" comfortable and secured.
Belt buckles...are used to close the ends if your belt. They don't have to be gigantic supper-plate sized gold or silver masterpieces. Remember you need to be able to move, sit, bend, and stoop in everyday life. Huge belt buckles used to be given as awards for rodeos. Now they're fashion statements.
Whole point is...whatever you wear can be cowboy style, as long as its comfortable to you.
You make an excellent point about the belt buckles. I've seen them my whole life and always thought they looked kind of tacky outside of a rodeo arena. If you want something that is "cowboy," comfortable, and easy to wear without being tacky, look at a ranger style belt buckle. They are classic cowboy-style buckle that has between three and four pieces and you can often have them custom-made if you look around online. They won't be cheap, but neither is the dinner plate.
What’s the Texas tux????
Nice jeans, belt, boots, button down shirt, sport coat, and cowboy hat.
I wear western boots every day. I wear them with jeans and a sport coat on the weekend and during the week I wear western work boots because I work in an industrial setting. I wear them with my suits as well. If you have confidence and what you wear looks good on you then you can do it.
I’ve worn tennis shoes forever and I finally tried a pair of boots, and they’re 100x more comfy. I’ve worn them casual with jeans and a tshirt and I’ve even worn them formally with a nice pair of jeans with a white dress shirt and a sport jacket. You just have to be confident and pull off the look
Thanks for the advice. Bottom line, people should dress however they feel comfortable. It doesn't matter what other people think. If people are judging you solely on the clothes you wear, they are the ones with the problem and they need to seek help. That's very shallow. It's not about the clothes on your body, it's about your heart and your soul. That's the measure of a person
You might find the things you say as values.
But most of us see them as excuses. 🤷♂️
@@SkuzzelB8 it really just depends on how much confidence and conviction you can communicate to earn the respect of others even if they have different beliefs.
@@SkuzzelB8 excuses for what? Not being able to dress properly? Being able to dress professional & proper does say some things about that person, but u can't think that with everyone. You'll get surprised. Some ppl know that clothes aren't important. I'd rather pour my money into my farm & guns then tryna look good. Priorities man
I absolutely disagree. Look around at how sloppy and lazily people dress these days! I believe as one male stylist said, ''Your dress expresses your respect for yourself AND those around you''.
@@jb-bu4vl So what style expresses that I respect myself but don’t respect anyone else around me?
I wear cowboy boots almost every day unless golfing. I am in NC so it’s relatively accepted but I started integrating a cowboy hat into everyday wear too. I work in a sales position so it helps a solid 90% of the time.
I’m in NC too and grew up watching Dukes of Hazard and wearing boots with jeans and a t shirt was common
I'm also in NC. Just picked up a pair after being a jeans, plain tshirt, and sneakers guy. Got some navy blue jeans and a navy blue denim jacket to go along with it. Think this might be my style.
I wear my Thursday cowboy boots almost every day. I have even take them to the gym after work the days I don’t do legs. U just have to own your look. And if u love your boots u can really wear them anywhere you go. Great video thanks.
I wear boots with Jeans and even carhart pants. I will wear with a suit and exotics such as Shark or Ostrich. I have worn Wellingtons since I was 21 (now 77) before they renamed then Ropers. Black boots and black suit very good. NEVER in shorts. Grew up in central California wearing Engineering boots. !st oair of Wellingtons I bought in Japan at the BX. Wore them for 8 years in Civies.Have lived the last 50 years in Arizona and work Western retail.
I am a fan of dress boots, chelsea specifically. Thats was the reason I bought my first pair of cowboy boots. I live in Philly and now have multiple pairs and not sure if I will buy any other type of dress boot. I love a snip toe cowboy boot and that will probably be the only style I'll buy from now on. I have worn them with jeans and suits and have gotten compliments with both.
Wore cowboy boots in the 1980s when they were fashionable. By 1990 they went off the scene. I still loved the comfort and feel of boots so wore Ropers that fell in line with "Office Attire." Now I work for myself and have gone back to traditional cowboy boots with the higher heel and find that my lower back pain on the right side goes away. Can walk and stand all day with no problems. Once I wear sandals, the back pain comes back. Have slip on Western style work boots if need to go on a construction site. Built up collection of traditional boots from eBay. Love the style & quality from 1980-90s. Many little used boots in great condition. Have black pairs that I wear with a suit and brown ones with Khakis & jeans. Wear them all seasons and when I travel. Have cobbler put on rubber half sole that prolongs life of the leather soles.
Hailing from South Dakota here. All I own is boots. Sharp, neat and simple black boots for my Sunday suit, rattlesnake/exotic boots for casual outings and dates, and riding boots for, well, riding. I made my own pair of spurs out of an old rasp for them, but I take the spurs off if I choose to wear them casually outside of a riding context. They make a pretty big statement even without spurs, but I also wear a hat and long overcoat, so they work with the outfit. I also happen to smoke a tobacco pipe, which is really a fitting accessory; although I do not smoke pipes to make a fashion statement. I forgot to mention: I wear moccasins for work. I haul cattle for a living and it's much more comfortable to be in moccasins in the truck cab. I slip boots on outside of the truck. In the western/central US, boots are a lifestyle as much as they are a fashion statement. Great video my friend.
Coming from a ranch, boots are all I’ve ever worn. Now that I’m in college, I have to dress up sometimes, and I have a pair of boots I use with khaki pants (not slacks), with a sports coat, a nice button down, and my cowboy hat. Always get compliments on it in South Georgia
You could wear a 19th century style Suit black cowboys boots striped trousers vest shirt and wide brim Stetson
Hi there, I'm from the UK and I'm a big fan of Western boots, me and my wife got married in Vegas and i wore a nice pair of Dan Post's with my suit,
there's not many many people who wear authentic Western here in the UK but there are some, but i love the style as its different to what other people here wear, T-Shirt or shirt, pair of jeans, suits, i've worn my boots with all and love it,
Really like your video and channel, take care 🇺🇲🇬🇧
I'm originally from Ft. Worth, TX, and moved to CA and retired as a cop there. I wore cowboy boots pretty much all the time when I was not on duty. I still have so many pairs (Every time I'd go back to TX I'd hit up the Boot Barn) that I took up shoe repair to do my own heels and soles. I also have six cowboy hats. I now live in Northern Virginia so you can really wear what you want when you want where ever you are.
He's right I remember coming home and having dress shoes on and telling my neighbor let me put on some more comfortable shoes when I came out he laughed because I was wearing boots , then he bought a pair
I literally found your channel 1 hour ago. And was looking for something online about how to properly wear cowboy boots and BAM!! This video showed up literally 10 mins after I subscribed!! Great video!! I’m already a fan!!!
Welcome. You should binge watch his videos. Lots of good stuff in there.
Texan here, always had boots. My folks had a ranch with longhorn cattle and more, and the hard working guys working the ranch always wore...work boots or tennis shoes. Our ranch was in central Texas (Liberty Hill area) I wear boots with a Stetson hat, both felts and straw depending on season, and a belt buckle, Wrangler jeans. I prefer a round toe, but squares are trending for sure - still hate them - to each his own. Good boots are not cheap, but can last a decade+. Great investment and I love your advice.
I'm a 73 y/o man who lives in Upstate NY (where I have lived most of my life). I got my first pair of Cowboy Boots when I was 2 y/o, when my Mother took me to Dallas/Ft Worth, (where she and my Father first met). I have two pairs of Square Toed Boot that I wear when I ride my Harley. One pair is waterproof. the other is not. I have two pairs of Fancy (one pair Diamond Back and the other pair Caiman Belly), and one pair of Black Leather everyday boots. I wear Western Boots all the time, casual and business attire. Once you find a pair that you like and are comfortable in, you will wear them all the time, too!
i own to pairs of Cowboy boots, one for ridding and one for going out. the going out ones were very fresh and not broken in when i took a trip to NYC to visit family so i decided to wear my riding boots since New York requires a lot of walking. One day before my trip i realized that my riding boot had a pretty big hole in the sole. So for a full week i was walking through Manhatten in not broken in boots. Morale of the story, the second you get a new pair of boots just wear them around the house as much as possible you never know when you need them to be broken in.
I bought my first western boots in Germany in the early 80ies after just having finished my school with 19. These were of dark petrol suede with white leather interior, Goodyear welted, of course, and hell of expensive (appr. 400 German Marks). I wore these boots all the time, and with 2 major overhauls by a great shoemaker, they lasted for 20 years.
When I joined the university my new friends where making jokes, such as "Where did you leave your horse?"
Guess what - after 2 years all of them had cowboy boots on their feet - "Roar High!"
I wear J. Chisholm, Lucchese, Hyer, Dan Post... (In Kansas) I buy my jeans long so I can cuff them. I've never pegged them. I used to be a Levis wearing fool, but I had to move on to Wranglers because Levis changed their denim to a cheaper lighter ounce canvas. You can wear boots with suit pants. If you put on a suit and a pair of Lucchese's, people know you mean business. It's not really a style but a state of mind. IMO. Boots and a power suit just work. It helps Having a Sheplers or Boot Barn in your town to find the right boot for you.
The slant heel actually works pretty well with car pedals. So if you drive a lot, those add more comfort to the process.
The only downside I noticed, is that the slant itself gets a bit of sanding from the sand on your car mat.
As for the pants - works best with jeans. My personal preferrence - flare-cut (or bell-cut, I guess in English). Though, they're not very popular today, so usually you have to make your own from a pair of straight jeans instead.
I haven't worn Western Boots in 20 years I'm looking to get myself a pair again. This video has given me the confidence to get back into the habit of wearing em again. Maybe I'll get some snake skin again like my old man bought me all those years ago. Thanks for the video it helped me out a lot!
.I found once boots creased in on the shaft the more I wanted to wear them. Really comfortable.
I wear my boots anytime I’m not at work(I work in a tire shop and have yet to find a boot that can hold up to the abuse and still be comfortable all day.. without spending a fortune). They’re perfect for everything from church to just out running errands. Here in central Texas, brown square toe boots are standard gear for most men. I even wore them in suits when I was selling cars and got compliments all the time.
Being from Texas myself I can say we had boots for working the cattle and dress boots for other occasions. My grandfather always paired exotic boots with western cut suits.
I live in Houston and work construction. Square toe seems to be the most popular option. I wear mine to work or to go out, don’t even think twice about it. They’re comfortable and match just about anything. Actually just picked my wife up a pair a couple of weeks ago, that’s what she has been wearing the most. Crazy to hear people question whether they should wear these boots or not.
Square toe for work. Pointed toe for riding. Helps if you loose a stirrup
@@ChrisMac87 Hum, is it loose or lose?
@@ricdonato4328 Lose. Took a year, but somebody caught me lol
Hello. Thank you for posting this video. I am a city slicker from Oregon. I grew up listening to rock music. I moved to Utah in 2012 and began my career as a history teacher in a junior high school. My cowboy boots are one of my secret weapons. My students see my cowboy boots...and my bolo tie...and they immediately know that I am a force with which to be reckoned.... Cowboy boots, Baby!
Great video, Antonio! Aside from wearing flip flops with shorts and athletic shoes when working out, I always wear boots. Absolutely agree with you regarding how comfortable boots are, which is definitely a misconception I believe a lot of guys have about them.
One correction I would make is I think khakis and boots look great together. Typically I wear a pair of exotics with khakis, so not just basic roper boots. Confidence is definitely key though. Occasionally someone gives me crap about wearing boots, but I actually receive more compliments than negative comments and I don't live in an area where many guys wear them.
Glad you made this video. I believe if more guys would try a pair of boots, they would see how comfortable, functional, and cool wearing boots really is. We also need to work on accepting cowboy hats as alternative to wearing a ball cap. But that's a topic for another video for you...🙂
Amen brother. I wear my boots and cowboy hat EVERYWHERE. Just ordered some spurs that jingle and jangle lol.
I have a pair of el dorados do you know why they might not be comfortable?
I got into chainsaws about a year ago and I’ve already rebuilt about 30. I use Chinese parts in all my rebuilds and I’ve been happy about 90 percent of the time. Which is fine for my hobby. I’ve actually considered starting a saw shop as a retirement job because I love the hobby so much. I subscribed and I’m going to look into your business for some of my future orders.
Wanted and worn cowboy boots since I was 5. That was 55 years ago. Currently have 2 pairs. Ostrich Tony Lamas for marryin and buryin (dress up), and a 25+ year old pair of Nocona's. They have been resoled a number of times through the years. Both pairs are super comfy and leather soles are a must.
PS. If the boots don't feel good when you put them on the first time, they never will.
I live in Las Vegas, here you can constantly see people wearing this western style, many times Mexican or white American, young or old, even teenagers, and the pastor of my church wears the boots with a suit.
I’m a Florida boy, from the “city”, though it’s small town USA. I have worn my boots just about everyday for 23 years. I have ridden twice in that time frame. I love the versatility of the boots, and the fact that not everyone is walking around with the same style of foot wear. I also know that if something comes up and I need to get to work, I am ready. No changing needed. I’ve worn them so long, I can even run in them almost as fast as when I wear sneakers. Thanks for the cool little history lesson.
ain’t nothing better than cowboy boots so much I’ve been wearing them now for over 30 years and wouldn’t wear anything else, jeans of course but even slacks and suits. Favorite of mine is the snip toe just luv the look with jeans and again with a suit. 👍🏾
I live and work in the Northeast. I wear boots with my suit/jackets/slacks daily. It's all about the boot and the suit. Weirdly enough, they look awesome with tweed or flannel. I avoid super Texan or Southwestern styles. No crazy colors, no exotics. They're just not practical. But calfskin, deerskin, cowhide, nubuck or any kind of suede are fine. Weather treating them is important. Rubber soles are a must for the snow, ice, salt. Super comfortable and I've never gotten anything but compliments for them.
I'm convinced this video was made for me since, not only was I looking at those Thursday western boots, but I literally just scored me a pair of nice Western boots thrifting yesterday. A beautiful pair of Luccese's in really decent shape that would have costed me around $400.
Take a look at chisos boots before you purchase.
@@joshuasteele5108 Chisos are overrated. You can get better stuff from virtually any of the OG bootmakers in TX - Luchesse included. Chisos just got reddit and YT popular. They're ok. But they're nothing special.
I am from the Uk and have a few pairs of cowboy boots. Always get compliments when I wear them.
When my Marine buddies and I were backpacking on Mt San Juacinto, I wore my well broke in Justin boots, with a walking heel. My buddies were wearing their well broke in combat boots. I was the only one not complaining about my feet. Proper fitting, decent quality, cowboy boots are very comfortable.
I only wear combat boots and cowboy boots , I find when you first put on combat boots they're very comfortable, but if you're wearing them for a long time at some point they start to become uncomfortable. Cowboy/western boots however I find stay comfortable all day
I’m a Cali boy from LA. I come from a family of Mexican Rancheros. We love our boots. And as you said, you don’t have to be a cowboy to rock them boots. All you need is that confidence. I always encourage people to at least have one pair in their wardrobe because once you walk in a room being the only one wearing them boots necks are going to be breaking.
Hey Marine, you and I have talked about this before, I have 4 pair and wore them with a suit while stationed in DC. Keep up the great work and Semper Fi Marine 👍
I'm a detective in NC. I have to wear dress clothes and suits a big majority of the time. I mostly wear western boots with these. Only do jeans for casual on the weekends.
I am not into fashion that much but I do enjoy your show I like the thought of there being a proper way to dress especially seeing adult men ( children ) walking around in pajama bottoms and flip flops. I myself " tuck " I ride all year round. I am rocking the classic square toe strap motorcycle boot. with black jeans I wear them all the time. ( I love my boots )
I’m from South Carolina. I grew up wearing cowboy/western boots, still wear them to this day, I’ve worn them with a suit, jeans, etc. I enjoy wearing them, always will!
I am from New York City and wore cowboy boots since high school. Over the years as my personal style developed, I settled on the pointed toe boot with either a 3 or 4 heel. I wear them with everything: jeans, khakies, suits, and my tux. I always keep the boots shined and maintained. I've got a dozen pairs of boots in black and a few shades of brown. I wear them with my suits to work everyday and people around the office know that to be my look.
The things about confidence that were spoken about here was a bit surprising, but when I look back at high school, I was not an outright confident kid, but putting on a pair of cowboy boots somehow boosted my confidence, even if just a little. I was a bit nerdy and kept to myself a lot because I didn't fit in with the cool kids. But no one else was wearing cowboy boots to school and on a subliminal level, that made me stand out in a unique way. I do think a guy who wears cowboy boots regularly has a kind of strong internal individualism and confidence.
Wisconsin man here. Started wearing cowboy boots when I turned 18 when I bought my first pair. Almost 25 now & just got my first steel toe western boots for the railroad I’m about to start working for being trained as a conductor.
Got 3 pairs. A pair for going out, a pair just to wear anywhere I go, & a pair for my conductor training I’m about to start & that’s all I need.
My Rabbi officiated my wedding in western boots and a black suit, just outside of St. Louis Missouri.
I used to wear them when I was younger, but it's been some years now
Not a Texan here, though perhaps not far off in mentality; just an UPSTATE new amsterdam redneck here, and the square toe work westerns are awesome. You get a new pair for a fancy event, looks great with the suit. Then you rough it for about 2 weeks to break them in. Then they are molded to your feet. Being able to do everything from running, jumping on the motorcycle, driving, climbing, kicking stuff, you name it. Handles it all while being surprisingly nimble. Then, when you come in with various animal waste and mud all over them, you kick em off and relax. Look ma, no hands.
Hi Antonio. As a horseman and a roper myself, I live in my boots. For me, it is all about the use and convenience, and of course, style. For me; Square toe, roper heel, brown color in general for work and play, exotics for going out on the town and dancing, and shinny black for funerals.
The one thing I would add on to you detailed video is about pulling it all together (for men) are the jeans you should wear with them:
1. Blue jeans looks better: darker for more formal, lighter for casual
2. Distressed jeans are for girls/women or for work.
3. Only wear "Boot cut" jeans, at least 2" longer then your skinny jeans, never rolled up.
4. Never tuck in your jeans your boots unless:
A. your in a lot of mud
B. Riding a horse in heavy brush
C. If your a woman, anytime is good.
5. Find another place to put your chew than your back pocket.
More tips:
1. Don't pay a lot of money for your first pair. Make sure when you first try them on that they are a bit snug; they will stretch out, I promise. Wear them for a couple months, at least 3 times a week. They will then fit like a glove. Once you know what you like, buy 2 good quality pairs: one for play/work, one for going out on the town.
2. Never wear spurs unless your on a horse. And when your done riding, take them off. They are hard on the truck carpeting... (this said, it is quite ok for kids to wear spurs, it keeps them entertained. No feet on the seats...).
3. From experience; boots with a suit is hard to pull off:
A. The pants and jacket needs to be tailored appropriately.
B. It looks better in a darker suit.
C. It looks complete with a color matching cowboy hat.
Lastly, always keep your chin up and walk proudly. You are now representing a proud and hardworking segment of the population.
My parents are from Mexico and talk about how they used to live in a small town on a ranch with dirt roads so wearing boots was a good idea. Now we live California and whenever we go to a party or an event my father and I always wear western boots.
I've lived in Arkansas, Iowa and Oklahoma and have always loved wearing cowboy boots. I have 4 pair and they serve different purposes and go with different wardrobes. I have three cowboy hats and they are worn different times of the year. I only wear bootcut jeans due to the difficulty of getting tight jeans on and off. Now I wear western shirts on different occasions but love long sleeve T shirts and flannel shirts with a puffy vest or a canvas vest.
My West Texas born wife bought me two pair of Western boots a few years ago. Both are Ostrich skin. One is a square toe, tan and brown. The other is the more classic style in black. It has a more pointed toe. I wear one with Wrangler and Stetson jeans and the other is part of my Pilot Uniform. At DAL the uniform is quite similar to a Naval Officer's salt and pepper outfit. I get tons of compliments on both pair of boots.
For my Birthday I'm hoping for a pair of Mavericks from Thursday Boots.
Thanks for the gouge, Antonio.
Forgive me but Tecova Boots for store bought are pretty good. Tony Lama, Nacona and Justin are traditional makers. Thursday boot, to me have a QA problems. I know what I'm talking about. I'm a classically trained shoe boot and saddle maker. Olathe is a good boot.
I've worn black Justin Ropers with a tux.
Noted thanks🙏, what about Anderson bean? Have you tried Red wing Steel toes?🤔
Shout out from Odessa Antonio!! After drifting away from wearing boots in my 20’s, I’m wearing them now more than ever. Now own 4 pairs, and the wife loves it!! 😉😊
I have work boots, casual boots and dress boots, all in the cowboy/western style. I wear jeans, so-called tactical pants, chinos, khakis, etc., with my boots. And I’ve worn them in Wyoming, DC, New York (state and city), North Carolina, wherever. No problem. I even wore one of my dressy pairs, with a suit, while officiating my nephew’s wedding back in October. I love my boots.
As for comfort, lemme just say that, cowboy boots are two of the most comfortable footwear for my arthritic feet. 😊
Leather soles make a cow hand or farm hand continuously slip on every type of native grass once off the saddle. I use the riding heel with non leather soles & a bump for my spurs on the heel, however I use snake resistance boots from King Ranch saddle shop if I’m working on & off the tractor or hunting in the brush I only wear snake proof boots. I enjoy your channel & I trust you because I’m a Texan as well & my family has had the same farm & ranch since 1914.
"Leather soles make a cow hand or farm hand continuously slip on every type of native grass once off the saddle. "
Not if you're prepping them. The classic method was to crosshatch the sole with a razor blade. Over time, the wear pattern adapts to use - that's where the rubber cross-hatching and traction designs come from. It's how people lived with smooth leather soles before rubber - razors, rocks, and knives.
Falling on your ass because you're wearing leather soles - just tells everyone else you have no idea what you're doing.
The only guys who tuck their jeans in their boots also own Velcro gloves for the same reason. Helps prevent the sheep from running away.
@@Thoroughly_Wet yep, goat ropers
Wyoming is the Cowboy State .
You need a set of rubbers that pull over the boot.
Isolated typ and regular ones.
Square toed is better for your feet too, they are less tapered and let your toes spread out.
Also, wear them with whatever you want except slim or skinny jeans
One of my favorite outfit combos is western boots, jeans, dress shirt, bolo tie, and cotton sport coat. I'm a born and raised Arizonan.
I am 62 years old I have worn cowboy boots since high school in the 70's.I have worn alot of different brands and find that Dan Posts boots work best for me.I wear Wrangler Pro Rodeo jeans and Wrangler western shirts .I am from North Carolina and could care less what anybody thinks about it.
I have work boots, dress up boots, dress down, and just everyday boots. Love'em all.
Universal and timeless.
I live in rural Montana and on occasion, when in a rush, I pull my boots up and have a sloppy tuck and leave it for a while and it’s not a big deal, but I’ve never seen a farmer, rancher or anyone in between that actually tucks on purpose, regardless of situation. We wear pants a little long and they look better torn up in the back around your heels.
I get that we use boots different in Montana than a NYC “cowboy” does, but in my opinion, boots look better beat up, scratched and dirty.
Rural TX and we have a good mix of both - but the tuck people tend to be horse people with buckaroo or shooter boots, with spurs. At least IME, it's less of a PITA than having to pull ripped cuff out of my spurs throughout the day, and certainly less PITA than chaps.
People who don't tend to ride horseback - don't tend to tuck and tend to wear stockman or roper or Reebok/ariat.
My preferences: formal /church / parties (anywhere but doing weekday labor) basic black snip toe with a tall shaft - covered.
Weekday labor: mid-brown harness, square toe, extra high (plain) shaft. Have heard these referred to as Confederate Cavalry boots. Usually but not always covered.
Matched both with . . . whatever I felt like that day.
I’m so glad you made this video!
I got my first pair of western boots when I was 11 from a friend of mine who brought them home to England (where I lived at the time) from Australia (where there is a large cattle ranching culture) and gave them to me second hand. I wore them until the soles wore out when I was 13. Then on a trip to California, my parents bought me a pair of western boots which I wore for the next few years until I outgrew them. I love western boots. Always have. Especially back in England I would always get compliments on them from both English people and other foreigners living in England. Everyone wanted to know where I had bought them.
I have lived on the East Coast of the US for the past 14 years and so I fell out of the habit of wearing them, but just recently I moved back to Northern California and have bought a new pair. Funny thing, I did not know that they made square toed western boots until I went to Boot Barn a couple months ago. Having watched your videos now for years, Antonio, I know you’re aversion to square-toed anything, so I bought a pair of the traditional pointed kind. Now that I’ve watched this video, though, I can see your point about cowboy boots that you would wear, while doing manual labor, needing to be square toed.
I wear my cowboy boots with dark jeans, and usually a button-down shirt and super casual sportcoat. I do want to get some western shirts, a bigger buckle for my belt, and a cowboy hat. Hey, I might even get one of those western jackets with the fringe, hah hah!
Now, speaking of belt buckles, wouldn’t it be awesome if Anson Belt and Buckle did a western buckle?!?! Perhaps you could suggest that to your friends over there!
Anyway, thank you again. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
There's a picture of me still in a diaper wearing my Grandpa's boots and his straw hat. But hey I grew up in Oklahoma so it was basically normal.
From the east coast suburbs and city here. My style may be wonky, but I've always liked the square toe over the round toe look, but the square toe has to be done right. I also have a pair that come to almost a square point (I think you would call them snip, I was told they are a French toe) with a real dark brown leather that's almost black at night and have always gotten compliments when I wear them (suit, jeans, anything).
I'll consider looking at and giving the rounder or traditional styles a shot after this though.
One thing I will say, you are spot on with the "once you go Western you never go back". Every single pair has always been some of the most comfortable things I put on my feet
I'm from Spain, and I wear English style riding boots daily when the weather isn't hot. I agree with the advice in this video, and I'd say most of it applies to English boots, too. As for the pants in/out of the shaft, for years I wore the trousers outside, until I gathered the courage to tuck them in. I never looked back. I receive more compliments (mostly from women!) than criticism.
English boots are taller and slimmer than cowboy boots, so most of my boots are black and I wear them with slim trousers, usually in black or navy blue. I just want to wear my boots, not to gather attention. I'm a liberal professional (software development consultant), and have had no problem with this attire. Maybe because I'm my own boss and try not to push it too far.
Do what you are comfortable with. If your aim is being yourself, you may get away with things people think are impossible.
Wore cowbow boots in Japan while on vacation. Matched it perfectly with nice shirt and properly fitting jeans. I'm 45. With a beard and I rocked it. They loved it. You just n÷d the confidence bc I'm no cowboy.
Yes you can wear with a suit it depends on the person.
Just got my second pair, honestly “western” style boots are perfect. Durable, will last a lifetime, slip on, and hell you look great with them
I wear my black Dan Post dress boots with a tuxedo. I'm 5'9" tall and look a little taller in boots for sure. I NEVER wear a hat inside. I was brought up to believe it's bad manners to wear any sort of headwear indoors. I grew up and live in western South Dakota. I don't apologize for wearing boots nor should you if you have a free and independent spirit. Love this video. Definitely got the "gone country" joke. One last thing...never buy cheap boots. Oh yeah, get a boot with a Goodyear welt and have them resoled when they wear thin.
I was raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia and in my teen years I was really into western style shirts and jeans and I got my first pair of Dingo boots when I was 15 years old. I had several friends that followed in my path and got similar boots. I loved them and how comfortable they were. Now that I am living in NC and in my 60's, I just decided to buy a pair of Dingo boots again. It's a weird feeling getting them after all these years without boots but i am seeing lots of guys here looking good in their boots and I want to re-live my younger days.. Waiting for Amazon to deliver them.
Back in school, some darn near 20yrs ago we cut the inside of the bottom of our Jean's by the stitch seam. It helped get the pants over the boot, I dont see many mention that today
was boot cut not a thing back then?
@@NRodsoSwaggy Cheap Jean's, beggars cant be choosy
Back then, they were harder to find than they are today (even without considering it was way before Prime 2-day shipping).
Most work pants were (and really, are) more like Dickies and Carhartt than bootcut denim. More a relaxed-straight cut. Most jeans available in most (affordable) places were really 501 knock-offs and the weird 90s taper cut. There were bootcuts available toward the 2000s - but it was mostly designer shit, and expensive, and...not really suitable for wearing with boots. Western boots as a fashion statement is fairly young (again). The 90s and 2000s, it was mostly for their intended purpose - work. There were doctors and lawyers and used car salesmen who'd wear boots with khakis, but most people saw them as sleazy and poseurs. Like normal people do today, really.
I’d never thought I’d hear you quote Alan Jackson but I’m proud you did. Rock in brother
I wear cowboy boots every day in NW Ohio.
For over 35 years they have been my main choice for footwear. I have got compliments but never someone criticize me.
I live in Monmouth County NJ. I have been wearing western style boots since the late 1980’s. Bought a pair in Colorado still wear them today also bought a pair of black ones five years ago to wear at my daughters weddings. Love them very comfortable!
I pretty much wear a pair of simple Ariat Ropers as my daily casual wear. I'd love to get a nicer pair, but I'm hesitant to buy online. The Ariats were bought from the Boot Barn down the street, where I could try on multiple pairs to find a fit I liked. 200+ dollars is a lot of money to spend on a boot online without being able to try it on first.
100% agree...
The only way I buy boots online is IF I am replacing with the same make / model / style. Even then, you may run into some differences that affect the fit, but you are more likely to be satisfied.
Haven't worn Thursday - I go with Ariat Laced Ropers (brn & blk) | Nacona calf-skin (reg boot heel) and finally Justin Ropers.
Be careful with Justins - they have 2 grades of Ropers - leather and man-made.
Id recommend Tecovas. Their customer support is great and they'll work with you to find the right fit. Just ship them back and they'll send you a new pair. They're also half the price of Luchese.
@@McCutcheonci I think I've looked at Tecovas before as they have a semi local B&M store.
I just tried on my ariat ropers. Square toe, and a bit of a high heel for my liking but honestly, ive never knew there was much difference until watching this video. It gave me more confidence in the sqaure toe because i plan to wear them everyday for awhile. I drive trucks, typical yard work, play in the woods. I want to use these boots. And look cool doing it.
I didnt know the thursday boot was considered western. I thought they were just nice casual boots. Higher quality and in price but id like to get my first pair one day. But for now, my first pair of western boots will be cherished for sure.
I have 4 pair of footwear to my name; work boots, church boots, town boots, and muck boots. I cannot recall the last time I tied a shoelace.
I have a lot of friends from the south and south-central U.S., So I was heavily encouraged to buy boots and get into western gear. It is the best decision I have made. My cowboy boots are so comfortable, and my ropers are as well. I would highly recommend anyone to buy a pair. There's something about how effortlessly stylish you look with your boots on. I wear mine around Las Vegas every day. I'm never seen out in public without them.
I see it more so like this. A matte finish boot is a “work” or “casual” boot, while a gloss finish is for dress situations. My boots are matte finish and I don’t own dress clothes, so I wear them everywhere. If I were placed in a situation where I needed to dress up, I have modern boots that are better suited, or I’d simple go buy a pair of western boots that fit the image.
I’m from Santa Barbara California, you’ve got some country folk out there but not many. I started wearing western style clothing when I joined the Wyoming National Guard and it’s been great for me. Doesn’t matter where I go or how out of place I look, as long as I’m confident, chatting people up and having a good time, that out of place look ends up serving me really well. People are drawn to the confidence, no one cares that I’m a poser because it’s such a timeless style and it looks great. As long as you fit your stuff properly and choose pieces that compliment each other, I promise you’ll be happy with the look regardless of where you are.
Which pair does Chuck Norris wear? Those are the ones I want.
I'm from KY and own several pairs and styles, colors of cowboy boots. I love em. Although they are rough on the feet even for me after break in. I still wear them often though. My primary and daily wear boot is a redwing nailset Pecos 1155. Although not a so called cowboy boot they are Prob my favorite boot ever. I been wearing this model since high school. Going on 35 plus years. And with care they can last a lifetime.
Hey, Antonio. While we're talking about boots and footwear, could you make a video about why men stopped wearing knee high boots/ why or how they became feminine. Thank you.
P.S. I love the content you make you're genuinely helping me to be a better gentleman, keep up the great work man.
(Edit) It SAYS I have replies on this, but I can't read them sooo....
Not antonio, but if you're still wondering - I can.
When men stopped riding horses.
The benefit of the tall shaft on the knee-high boots - you don't have to wear chaps to protect your legs from the knee down. For people riding all day, you had options - one of the several kinds of chaps (including half-chaps that mimic a high shaft), or tall "buckaroo," boots - which is just a bastardized form of the Norteño pronunciation of "vaquero," pronounced by Anglos. Ba-keh-ro - a cowboy, and specifically a cowboy on horseback. That style gets its name from being the style mounted cowboys wore. The roper is similar - that was preferred by cowboys doing ground work with horses and cows.
When the industrial revolution hit, and cars and trucks after it - we didn't really need the taller boots as much. Around that time, boots became associated with the working class (read: poor people. That was the perception). People who *needed* to wear boots, because they couldn't afford benefitting from mechanization and automation. Cowboy boots got shorter alongside everyone else's boots. The chelsea/ankle boot was really born in that era - a boot that is more a shoe than a boot. It was a status symbol.
Because horses were less used to work cattle as trucks and tractors became more affordable, women remained mostly the ones staying in equestrian circles (same thing happened across the pond as men moved toward machinery and away from animals) and still wearing the higher equestrian style boots popular in English riding.
Men who stayed around horses mostly were involved in western/stock style riding, and wore more roper and engineer-style boots, because that was seen as more "manly," - you worked with a cold, unfeeling machine, rather than a creature with its own thoughts and feelings, and that's a conflict going all the way back to Xenophon in his peri hippikēs, but that's a whole other thing.
And that became a whole social comparison thing, and that continued til about the 1980s and 1990s with the rise of workwear as street fashion and the "urban cowboy," cultural moment from about the 70s to the 80s, and on to the more modern era.
You can still see that today - we design men's western boots to be short, squatty, and square - exactly like engineer's boots are traditionally designed. We design womens to look more...well, like the vaquero boots. taller, pointed toe suited for stirrups, heel with a pronounced spur ledge and slant, etc.
Which, among cowboys and vaqueros - fun fact - the squattier, square style was seen as brutish and unrefined. There was (and I guess still is) a lot of judgement between horse people and not-so-much horse people. You can even see it today in the kinds of boots we prefer. Horse people - we still tend to prefer a taller and more pointed boot, and even men have no problem with tucking or keeping our spurs on. Non-horse people - they're the opposite. They're horrified at the idea of spurs tearing up their truck carpet or think tucking is silly. We tend to care about function and the horses and not much else, if we're being honest. The rest - care what other people think.
My boots are some of the most comfortable shoes I own. I have 10 pair of cowboy boots and wear them proudly in the Washington DC area. This was a good video all-around.
General suggestions:
1. Brown is a safer bet. Unless you're going to wear them as dress boots, the brown goes with your jeans anyway and they look more casual.
2. Lean toward traditional toe, unless you have a funtional reason to go with something else. Square toe looks like a work boot, pointier toes look "extreme" and draw attention, and round toes look less like western boots, ao what's the point. (Again, however, function over form).
3. Simple "medium" finish. Too glossy draws a lot of attention, suede-like finishes tend to be harder to keep or get clean. Avoid "exotic" leathers, they draw a lot more attention.
4. Get good quality that can be resoled and reheeled. Its worth the money.
Fair warning: If you wear your boots enough, be prepared to have some bald spots on your calves from friction. People may make comments if you choose to wear shorts after you've developed them.
Round toes look less western?? Tell that to George Strait and the millions of other westerners ( myself included) that have been wearing ropers for decades. Avoid exotics?? Man, where are you coming from? Lizard, cayman, ostrich, python all look really good, especially in black. I’m wondering, after rereading your post, if it wasn’t written in jest, as there is just too much wrong information.
Currently wearing White's Drifter 3 boots. I will swap those out throughout the week.
Dont care 'bout fashion, what's important is comfort and function. Tuck in or tuck out its your business not those wannabes and fashionistas. What's worst is those who don't know how to wear their pants properly, thinkin' the waist of their pants belongs below their hips.