![]() ![]() ![]() These cockroach killers were another yard sale score.īoots that are handmade are often the very best and if you see that term, you could safely bet that they are well made. If you are shopping online, ask the seller specifically if the boot is real leather or not. Usually, the materials are stamped inside the shaft of the boot (next to your shin or calf) and/or on the sole near the heel. How can you tell? Well if you are in person, high-quality leather feels softer and more supple to the hand while man-made leather feels more like paper, or has a smooth, paper-like surface. I bought these for 2 dollars at a barn sale. High-quality boots can last decades if well cared for so shop smart, Wildflowers. Furthermore, many newer boots made on foreign soil have manmade soles (as opposed to the desireable leather soles) which are less comfortable and wear out faster. An advantage to seeking out vintage rather than new is that most vintage boots were made in the USA while many new boots, even from companies you’d expect American-made, are made in China and are thus likely of lower quality. Higher quality leather will yield a more comfortable boot that will last much longer than a cheaper and/or manmade material. When shopping for vintage (and as well as for new) cowboy boots, seek out high quality, made in America, leather boots. When I reached out to Goodbuy Girls, Tanya shared with me her expert tips for what to look for when shopping for vintage cowboy boots so you Wildflowers will know just what to keep an eye out for. This boutique has a brick and mortar location that I haven’t had the pleasure of perusing in person but I often drool over their selection of turquoise jewelry, retro rhinestone cowgirl duds, and most of all, their vintage cowboy boots. I have long been an admirer of the Instagram account of GoodBuyGirls in Nashville, TN owned by the lovely and talented musician Tanya Montana Coe. Isn’t it awesome how we can buy cool, old stuff in such a new way? My personal collection of cowboy boots boasts a majority of vintage gems that I scored from yard sales, one barn sale, my Grandma, and now some from Instagram. If you haven’t a whole (or several) paycheck(s) to spare, buying vintage might be the hot ticket for you. It seems that if you can dream it, they can craft it. The epitome of such custom boots is the Rocket Buster brand from – you guessed it- Texas. For many, forget splurging on designer jeans: blowing your paycheck on a pair of custom boots is the ultimate indulgence. Boots crafted by hand from hides of animals from several species of animal including reptiles and birds are enhanced with tooling, inlays, and gorgeous stitching. To the uninitiated, it might come as a surprise that there is a whole subculture devoted to the cowboy boot. The shaft, in ever more epic heights, protects the leg from injury and the elements. The toe can give a horse a nudge and can squash the proverbial cockroach in the corner if pointed enough. While of course, the heel gives the wearer extra height and often an attractive stride, it is designed to prevent the foot from sliding dangerously through the saddle’s stirrup while riding. Even the most fashionable of well-made cowboy boots remain sturdy, weather resistant, walkable, and protective. It is a matter of function first and foremost. Guide to Buying Vintage Cowboy Boots OR Ode to the Cowboy Boot There’s no footwear like the cowboy boot. If you want to feel like you are here to run the day, rather than have the day run you, pull on a pair. Truly, the cowboy boot was a critical part of the American cattleman’s progress in ranching the West, and many other places in the world. Developed to perform a variety of tasks in a multitude of scenarios, in any weather, this boot is an enduring icon of the West, the Cattleman, and the American Dream. The cowboy boot is distinctly American, embodying the spirit of a man facing the vastness of nature with little other than the humble garments on his body, a few tools on his saddle, and the steed beneath him. ![]()
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