After the American Civil War, the military boot fell out of style and the classic cowboy boot came into vogue as many former soldiers went west to farm, herd cattle, and pioneer new towns. The stitching on the outside even serves a utilitarian purpose, keeping the leather from bending, and holding a firm shape around the leg instead of folding over.įor some years, the Wellington boot, one of the first mass-produced boot styles, was popular with cowboys in the United States since it was used as footwear for cavalry in the military. The angled heel sits securely in the bottom of the stirrup in order to prevent slippage. A tall boot, hugging the calf, the cowboy boot was meant for protection and keeping the foot firmly anchored in the stirrups while riding. The cowboy boot itself, originating in the plains and desert of the midwest and far western United States in the 1800s, was originally inspired by the vaquero-style boot brought to the Americas from Spain in the 1600s. Riding boots were essential parts of horseriding wear for hundreds of years, handmade by dozens of different areas around the world in their own particular style. Usually made from cowhide leather, the cowboy boot ranges from a sturdy, practical, no-nonsense boot to elaborately decorated fashion boots made from exotic materials such as ostrich, alligator, snake, or buffalo leather. The cowboy boot is an iconic style of riding boot, traditionally worn by cowboys and horse riders. We will happily send you another pair of a different size of your choosing, as long as the product you return is in the same good condition as you received them, in the original packaging and all inside a large outer envelope for protection.
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In that case, you will find a returns form with your new boots explaining how to return them for exchange. However, if your toes are touching the end of the shoe or there is too much gap at the heel then you probably need to get a different size. If the boots feel too wide, then you can look at getting an insole from a good boot repairer or shoe shop. In case the boots feel uncomfortably tight across the top of your foot, there are products available to help leather stretch.ĭon’t worry if there is slippage at the heel as that is normal in a new pair of boots.Īs you wear them in and the boots relax to the shape and movement of your feet, that slippage goes away If they feel comfortable but firm on the foot then that should be OK as the upper will relax. It sometimes helps to put a plastic bag over your foot to more easily slide into a new pair of boots.
When trying them on for the first time, do it on a carpet so as not to damage the sole. Please be careful to choose the size you think is right for you. The Size Chart has been prepared with the best available information but does not guarantee fit This has to be done very accurately as there are such small differences between sizes.
If you normally wear an Australian men’s 8½ then your USA size will most likely be 9. USA sizes for Men are about half a size smaller than Australian USA sizes for Ladies are the same as Australian. Most of our footwear is made to USA or European sizing.
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