Western Wear
Cowboy Boots

Western Boots

Western boots, also known as cowboy boots, are immensely popular here in Montana. This isn't surprising - considering the huge number of ranches. Western boots are an ideal ranch boot, especially if the person also happens to spend considerable time on a horse. These boots have many benefits beyond show and "nights out."

Don't forget to read the Cowboy Boot Fitting & Care Guide, too.

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Western Boots


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Ariat Boots : The leader in equesterian footwear, Ariat products numerous western/equesterian style footwear for all occasions.


Frye Boots : Frye has been making high-quality western boots for over 150 years. All boots are made in the USA.


Justin Boots : Justin boots are considered one of the most authentic and stylish western footwear available.


Lucchese Boots : Lucchese boots are well-known for being extraordinarily comfortable.


Old Gringo Boots : Old Gringo boots are known for high-quality and attention to detail.


Tony Lama Boots : Tony Lama boots are considered one of the "premiere" western style boots available today.


Benefits & Uses for Western/Cowboy Boots

Western boots are for more than show. These types of boots offer several benefits, including:

  • Durability : Cowboy boots, at least good ones, are made of very high quality leather and are generally hand-made. As such, they are immensely durable.
     
  • Ease of Care : Taking care of western boots is easy. Just keep them clean and apply some conditioner from time to time will allow the boot to have a very long life expectancy.
     
  • Riding : Cowboy boots, due to their design, are the ideal riding boot out of the riding arena (and even in it, too). The design of a cowboy boot prevents the riders foot from being caught in the stirrup - always a bad thing, especially if you happen to fall.
     
  • Ankle Support : Cowboy boots, due to their height, provide rock solid ankle support - preventing many a broken ankle in rough terrain.
     
  • Lower Leg Protection : Western boots, also due to their height, provide some protection to a persons lower leg. While not important in the city or town, when out in the country the boot provides for protection against thorns, nasty sticks, sagebrush and the occasional snake bite (most snakes strike humans on the lower third of the leg).

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