Cowboy boots

Cowboy boots are once men's shoes for working on a ranch and riding, and today a beautiful accent in bright and stylish looks. What is this original, not like any other shoes? Yes, the model has undergone small changes since its inception, adapting to modern fashion. At the same time, she retained traditional elements for herself.

So, classic cowboy boots. What is meant by this name?

• round or slightly pointed nose
• small slanted heel
• high leg
• real skin
• recognizable fringe style and obligatory "ears", for which it is convenient to pull the boot on the leg.

The first American cowboy boots, then with spurs, presumably appeared in the nineteenth century. Their whole appearance is formed on practicality and functionality, according to the requirements for working shoes of the time. From here they got their name. The high leg made of thick leather protected the leg from injuries when falling from a horse, as well as from the bites of small animals and snakes. The tapered toe was incredibly comfortable when riding, allowing the rider to quickly insert a foot into the stirrup. The first models were custom-made and made as qualitatively as possible in order to serve as long as possible. They began to be made in production from 1863.

Made from genuine leather, modern cowboy boots are great for everyday wear. Feet feel comfortable in them, do not sweat and do not freeze. A small stable heel creates a comfortable lifting of the foot, protecting it from discomfort and flatfoot. Such shoes can be called orthopedic. In addition, a comfortable leather sole and firm heel help boots to last as long as possible, while maintaining a fresh appearance.

In addition to practicality, cowboy boots have other advantages, they are versatile, beautiful and original. Today you can find a large variety of options for the decor of boots and choose the right one for you. Interesting finishes include embroidered patterns, suede fringe, belts and rivets, buckles and metal elements on the boot toe. If you move a little away from the classics, you can experiment with the material and the height of cowboy shoes. The high leg is considered to be the standard, but you can find options with a height just above the ankle. Boots can be made not only from leather, but also from suede or nubuck, as well as contain textile inserts. Due to this, the model may be easier to feel on his feet, and just look very different.

Children's boots can be a beautiful gift. They are most often made of artificial leather and painted in bright colors. Red-yellow is perfect for a girl, blue-blue for a boy. Do not hesitate, kids will appreciate these bright and comfortable boots!

It is believed that the so-called "Cossacks" - this is also a kind of cowboy shoes, however, it is only a distant variation of it.

Having decided on a style, it is necessary to choose a model that is not only beautiful, but also comfortable. Cowboy boots are not the kind of thing that you can safely take "blindly."

Even acquired in size, but without fitting, shoes may not be suitable for you. Here it is necessary to highlight the following points:

• Cowboy boots, especially those with a narrowed nose, are also rather narrow in themselves. Therefore, they may not be comfortable for people with a wide foot.
• Leather is not the material that spreads over time if you make a mistake half a size. Initially, these shoes need to be selected so that it perfectly matches your size, does not crush, but is not too large either.
• cowboy boots have a little non-standard foot lift. This is also very individual, for someone it may not be a problem, but for someone to seriously interfere with putting on the boot!

Regarding seasonality - cowboy boots can be both summer and winter shoes. Winter options can be warmed with fur, while summer ones can be thin and breathable due to materials.

Cowboy boots are quite versatile, blend easily with casual wear and are suitable for those who wear casual clothes, helping them breathe a little romance, ethnicity and color of the Wild West into the look. That is why they are so appreciated by fashionable women - Americans. Being bright and catchy, cowboy boots do not need to be accompanied by unnecessarily elaborate wardrobe elements. Do not combine with this shoe and massive flashy jewelry.

Like any other shoe, cowboy boots have their own "contraindications":

• Do not combine them with other things in this style. Having added a shirt with a fringe on shoulders and a hat with curved sides to cowboy boots, you will get a ridiculous and faddish look - you will look more like a hero of an old western than a stylish modern person.
• Caution for girls - be careful with long skirts. Cowboy boots and a long light romantic dress are beautiful. But having added a heavy skirt to the floor and a shirt with laces on the chest, you will get the image "from grandma's chest."
• This type of footwear is categorically not combined with sportswear, business suits and evening wear.

But with what to wear cowboy boots to make your whole look stylish and memorable?

• Trousers. Skinny jeans, leggings, pants, cigarettes, klёshi. Complementing any of these options with a simple T-shirt, shirt, ethnic blouse, knitted cardigan, and even a strict jacket, you will get stylish everyday look. Combine your cowboy boots with simple clothes of soothing colors, because shoes should be the main decoration and accent of the image!

• Skirts and dresses. Romantic short tunics, denim mini skirts, sun skirts, stylish loose skirts to the knee, summer sundresses, simple long dresses - all this is combined with cowboy boots. Images look incredibly attractive. Your outfit will be feminine and original, comfortable and relevant.

• Shorts. Cowboy boots love everything short, and shorts are no exception. The material can be any to your taste, as well as long - just above the knee, mid-thigh or mini. Feel free to wear a simple white T-shirt to shorts and boots, put an elongated cardigan on your shoulders, and hang a suede or leather bag on your shoulder to match the shoes - and voila! Your comfortable, but fresh and trendy look is ready!

• Trousers. Skinny jeans, leggings, pants, cigarettes, klёshi. Complementing any of these options with a simple T-shirt, shirt, ethnic blouse, knitted cardigan, and even a strict jacket, you will get stylish everyday look. Combine your cowboy boots with simple clothes of soothing colors, because shoes should be the main decoration and accent of the image!
• Skirts and dresses. Romantic short tunics, denim mini skirts, sun skirts, stylish loose skirts to the knee, summer sundresses, simple long dresses - all this is combined with cowboy boots.Images look incredibly attractive. Your outfit will be feminine and original, comfortable and relevant.
• Shorts. Cowboy boots love everything short, and shorts are no exception. The material can be any to your taste, as well as long - just above the knee, mid-thigh or mini. Feel free to wear a simple white T-shirt to shorts and boots, put an elongated cardigan on your shoulders, and hang a suede or leather bag on your shoulder to match the shoes - and voila! Your comfortable, but fresh and trendy look is ready!

There are some rules regarding men's cowboy boots. Despite the fact that cowboys wore boots over their pants, modern young fashionistas are not recommended to do this at all. It is better to choose a slightly looser model of straight cut trousers, putting them on top of the boots, than to fit the narrowed trousers inside the shoe. Today, this option of wearing shoes is considered exclusively female.

Best of all men's cowboy boots will be combined again with the style of casual. Knitted sweaters, denim and leather jackets over t-shirts or sweatshirts, plain shirts, straight coats and stylish jumpers are ideal neighbors for men's boots.

Since real cowboy boots made of leather are not cheap, then, of course, proper care is required in order to prolong their lifespan. For this:

• Before the first wear wipe shoes with cream or wax. So the skin will become softer, the boots will be easier to wear, and the protective layer will protect them from moisture and chemical reagents.

• Coming home and removing boots, wipe them with a damp cloth to remove a layer of urban dust and dirt. So you will save your skin from the intake of harmful substances into it.

• Do not dry cowboy boots on heating appliances. The skin risks deforming and changing color.

• It is advisable to store shoes, inserting into it special form holders, so cracks and creases will not remain on the skin.

• Alternate wearing cowboy shoes with another, no matter how you like this pair. With continuous wear shoes wear out much faster.

Similar rules of care and for cowboy boots made of suede or nubuck, but it must be remembered that suede is even more susceptible to the damaging effects of moisture and heat.

1. Treat the new shoes with a special spray for suede, it should be done at least 3 times, so that the material is well absorbed composition. Between each treatment, you must wait for the shoes to dry.
2. Delicate materials suede and nubuck love proper care. Purchase a special hard sponge and brush, as well as an eraser to remove stains from this shoe. It is only necessary to remove any contamination from the boots of these materials when the shoes are dry. Wet suede deformed faster from the brush, and the stain is absorbed deeper into the surface of the boot.
3. In the offseason, fold the boots in a box, putting the mold holders inside. Sprinkle boots inside with a special shoe deodorant.