What Kind Of Boots Do Real Cowboys Wear?
So if you’re planning on wearing cowboy boots in the office, make sure you do two things:
The first thing you should do is wear them with clean, crisp, and professional business attire. No matter how cool they may look by themselves, they won't look nearly as good with a wrinkled shirt or jeans. Dress them up or down, but make sure that your outfit is on point and not too casual to wear with a pair of boots like these.
Shoes are often the first thing people notice about an individual. So if you want to get away with wearing a pair of cowboy boots in the office without being judged or feeling awkward about it, then make sure that your shoes are absolutely perfect. No scuffed up shoes or laces, no dirt or debris on the soles of your boots. Clothes can sometimes be overlooked by co-workers who might judge you – but not your shoes.
You should also consider adding a pair of nice jean pants to your wardrobe if you're planning to wear cowboy boots in the office on a regular basis. Not only will they go well with a nice pair of boots but they'll also go well with almost any other type of shoe you want to wear with them. Jeans can work as formal wear when dressed up with dressier tops and accessories, and work as casual wear when worn with t-shirts or sweaters.
What Kind Of Boots Do Real Cowboys Wear?
When the sun sets and the fire burns low, any cowboy worth his salt knows what's expected of him: grab a trusty hat and slip on a pair of calf-high leather boots.
Whether you wear them with jeans, khakis, or nothing at all, there's no denying that hardworking leather boots are part of what makes a cowboy... well... look like one. But which type should you buy? We're breaking it down for you into four categories: Western (or cowboy) boots, English hunting boots, riding boots for fox hunting (or drag hunting), and equestrian show jumping shoes. Let's dig in!
Western (or cowboy) boots have been around for centuries and are instantly recognizable. They feature a pull-on style with a straight-cut or square-top toe, leather sole with a wooden heel, an inside zipper, and stitched welt (a strip of leather between the upper and the sole). Western boots are usually made of either all full-grain or top-grain leather that's been tanned to resist moisture and bacterial growth. Goodyear welt construction means that the sole can be resoled over and over again. The most common style is the roper, named after Texas cowboys who wore it while riding alongside cattle drives.
While there are boots that look similar to a roper, you can also find them with more substantial heels and soles. The cowboy boot is a versatile yet timeless piece, perfect for everyday wear, but just as timeless are the English hunting boots. These have historically been rugged yet elegant pieces, more akin to an English country shoe than the American-made cowboy boot. This is probably what you're picturing in your head right now: these boots typically feature hard leather uppers with a leather sole, a mid-calf heel, and a closed toe. They're made of at least half-suede leather, though the more expensive ones are fully suede.
The tan and brown colors in English hunting boots give them a more rustic look than a lot of cowboy boots where black is the dominant color. But as everyone's favorite show from '90s kids' television, "The Rugrats," would say, "Oh what big tootsies we have!" Since American English shoes were heavily influenced by English shoes, you can find real cowboy boots that look very similar to a casual country shoe like loafers or oxfords with soles and uppers of leather or canvas.
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