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Cowboy Boots For Men

Cowboy boots has become so synonymous with the American style that sometimes we forget that the origin was from Mexico. Cowboy boots have surpassed the simple style tag and it is now more of a lifestyle. Everyone wants to try out the cowboy boots at least once in their lives. Cowboy boots are easily available but what stops the men who claim to love the style from buying and wearing it? Most men think that the cowboy boots are hard to pull off especially when it comes to daily outfits. While this is true to some degree, styling the mens cowboy boots isn't that difficult. With few tweaks and tips, you could easily pull off the cowboy boots style fashionably. In this article, we discuss in detail everything that you need to know about the cowboy boots style and then more.

If you remember your first encounter with the cowboy boots style then it would most probably with Hollywood. There are numerous films than we care to count that glorifies the hero showing up in the full cowboy ensemble. The cowboy boots have remained to be a fashionable symbol since that time and the popularity doesn't seem to fade. If you are one among the people who likes the cowboy boots style and want to try it for yourself then this is the perfect article for you. Before we go into the details, we would like to introduce you to the history of this incredible accessory and how it became one of the prominent styles in American history.

History of the cowboy boots

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It is obvious with the glaring name but still cowboy boots were first made for the cowboys. The men who reared the cattle while mostly being on horseback wanted a pair of special kind of shoes. Thus the uniquely designed cowboy boots for men came into being. These were mostly known as the riding boots and they incorporated designs that made the job easier for the riders.

The basic characteristics which makes a cowboy boots are as follows.

The boots should have a rounded or pointed toe. The pointed toe on the edge was put in place so that the rider could easily get his foot in the stirrup.
The Cuban heel which is the big heel that is present in the back of the boots. This helps the rider have a better grip on the stirrup.
The absence of laces is because of this fact that the laces are prone to get stuck up on things and this can be dangerous for a person on the horseback.
The long shaft which makes it easy for the wearer to pull on the boots.
The cowboy boots are made from tough leather so that they can protect the wearer from the stirrups, barbed wire and an such adversities encountered while riding.

There have been many variations of the cowboy boots and each have their own appeal. Here are some other styles of the best cowboy boots for men that you will have to know about.

Roper boots

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This type of the boots are often associated with the rodeo sports. The usual cowboy boot style wasn't comfortable since the cowboys now have to run on their foot as well as playing on horseback. Thus the cowboy boots style was modified for the sport by giving it a lower heel and a shorter shaft length.

Hessian boot

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These were one of the most popular styles of the boots in the 19th century Europe. They were a part of the cavalry uniforms in the military at that period. These shoes came with rounded toes and small heels, which made them look like a subtler style of the cowboy boots. But the distinctive feature of this Hessian boot is the length of the shaft that reached up to the knees.

Wellington boots

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You might already have heard about the Wellington boots since the style is still present. Today the Wellington boots are considered to be a casual style that is worn when we have to waddle throughmud and splash through puddles. The boots were named after Duke of Wellington who decided to modify his Hessian boots. But when the style first originated they were softer and had a cut down length of the side. They were basically more comfortable and fashionable to wear when compared to the Wellington boots style that we have now.

When it comes to the origin of the cowboy boots for men, most of the influence seems to be from the Spanish vaqueros. They were cowboys from Spain and it is said that they settled in Mexico and Texas to herd cattle. They seemed to have worn a similar style of the cowboy boots and this might be the origin of the style that we have now. Compared to other styles of the boots, the cowboy boots are cheaper in price. This is because of the fact that the buyers for cowboy boots were mostly farmers and cowboys which means that they will be on a tighter budget. Thus the sturdy cowboy boots for cheap price were the most popular style of that time.

While you are looking for cowboy boots for purchase, the first thing that we would like you to note is the quality. Make sure that you always go with the best quality cowboy boots since these are the ones that would last for a long time. The cowboy boots are often made of calfskin leather but they are made to be sturdy without easy wear and tear. If you are thinking about choosing the classic cowboy boots for men then it would be best for you to choose these calfskin leather boots. They are affordable and are also easier to style with most garments. But if you are looking for a more special look then you should be choosing to go with the exotic cowboy boots for men.

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There are different styles of the exotic boots and depending on your taste, you can make the pick. For example, if you like a standard but eye catching look then you should be considering the Alligator or crocodile leather boots. If you are a person who likes the subtler styles then you should be thinking of choosing the lizard shoes. Other than this there are also options of elephant leather boots, ostrich leather boots and more. Go through the styles of the cowboy boots on trend and then make your choice.

The exotic skin cowboy boots are more expensive than the usual boots since these are rare style cowboy boots. You can save these styles for the special occasions like when you are looking for cowboy boots for parties or special events. While choosing the cowboy boots make sure that you double check the quality of the material used for making of the boots and also the smaller details like the stitches on the shoes, the material used for the soles and more. All these smaller details come together to make the shoes great to look and wear.

It might be hard to look for the details unless you are used to looking for it. If you don't have much idea about checking out the details for the quality then you simply have to choose the well known branded cowboy boots. There are some brands that offer the cowboy boots and they are popular throughout the world. When you choose these popular cowboy boots, you don't have to worry too much about the quality since there is the assuredness for the quality.

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Other than the quality, there are also other details that you will have to check when it comes to mens cowboy boots. First is the shape of the toe on the cowboy boots. While the rounded and pointed styles are the original styles there are also other styles that has come into use. The traditional pointed toe cowboy boots are the ones that are most preferred since it is the standard style. Other than this there is also rounded toe cowboy boots which is most preferred for the casual use. If you are looking for subtle style boots that you could wear for daily use then rounded toe cowboy boots are the best style.

Square toe cowboy boots are the ones that have become highly popular right now. You could also choose the snip toe cowboy boots. These styles of the snip toe or square toe cowboy boots are the best if you are looking for a stylish and trendy style of the boots.

Another unique characteristic of the cowboy boots is the intricate designs that come with the style. It is almost impossible to find plain cowboy boots. Why would we want it anyway? If you want to choose the plain styles then we could easily choose the dress shoes. The uniqueness of the stylish cowboy boots for men lies in the decorations. These decorations are often found in the area of the boots that are visible beneath the trousers cuffs.

If you are looking for the subtle and versatile styles then we would suggest you to go with the dark colors like the black cowboy boots or dark brown cowboy boots. These are the ones that are most recommended for people who are getting the classic cowboy boots for men for the first time. But if you are done with the subtle styles and want to try something different and eye catching then you could go with the bright colored cowboy boots with the intricate embroideries.

You could get the cowboy boots in storese specially if you are looking for checking out the style before paying for it. You can use the cowboy boots for men near me to find these stores. But if you want to check out more styles within a limited period then you should be choosing to buy the cowboy boots online. You could find the sites that have the cowboy boots sales and then find the best style that suits your taste. While buying online, you could also filter the styles according to your need. For example, you could be looking for expensive cowboy boots or you could choose the cowboy boots at low cost. In our site, we offer all the best styles of the boots and you could also find the cowboy boots discounts which you shouldn't miss.

Styling of the cowboy boots

If you have a great pair of cowboy boots but do not know much about the styling then here are some tips to note. Our recommendation would be to style the cowboy boots with the casual outfits first and then go with the formal outfits.

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For a trendy and cool style, you could style the grey hoodie with a tan shearling coat and a pair of Charcoal jeans. A pair of brown suede cowboy boots for youth is a cool way to complete the look. For an everyday ensemble that would turn heads for you, style the white print crew neck t-shirt with a tobacco harrington jacket and a pair of light blue jeans. To complete the look perfectly, add with it a pair of black embroidered leather cowboy boots for men.

If you are ready to take the next step then you could start styling the cowboy boots with the smart casual outfits. You could start with the all black ensemble which involves styling the black double breasted blazer with a black crew neck t-shirt and a pair of black jeans. To tone down the look of the outfit a bit, you could add with it a pair of black leather cowboy boots. For a simple winter outfit, you could style the red crew neck sweater, navy blazer with a pair of navy jeans would be an easy way to impress. To round off the look in a stylish way, you could add with the outfit a pair of black leather pointed toe cowboy boots.

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