Stop Wearing Cowboy Boots Wrong (How To Rock Western Boots AUTHENTICALLY) 

I like mine with khaki trousers though. I prefer jeans, but the khakis feel freer

Remember back in the late 80s early 90s when all the cool long haired metal heads would wear black cowbot boots with thier leather jackets.....i was kid then, but always thought they were coolest

@@brianc9374 and every action hero wore them.

I live in the wild wild west. NW New Mexico where it is literally the Natives and Cowboys. Of which I'm one. The traditional is THE boot of the cowboy for many reason's. The most important is getting your boot quickly into the stirrup. The angle is perfect and when you're herding or catching wild Mustang's it's the boot, period. Also only redneck's wear their pant in their boot all the time. We tuck 'em in when it's muddy or you are in the pen's where it is...well....💩. Cowboy up is not a style , it's a way of life. When I moved here in 1972 there were still hitching posts on main street, and they weren't a novelty either. Cowboys rode everywhere and the Navajo would come off the rez for their sundries in buckboards with rubber tires!

9:59 Phrasing... 11:25 Aaand again...

As a Texan who almost exclusively wears boots, can confirm what Zachary Brown said is 100% accurate.

an old timer once told me "your boot shaft is like your penis, you only show it to people your intimate with"

Only barbies care about keeping their jeans clean

Thanks cowboy

@@silkroad1201 Yup, jeans inside mean you're getting dirt in your boots if it's dirty work. Do that when clearing thorny brush and you're gonna be hurtin'.

They’re pretty popular in Canada as well, Canada is basically the same country just a bit more peaceful

Bruh from Ohio🗿💀

Also from Ohio and you will find boots sold at just about all stores. Boots are often apart of business casual attire in office and I wear mine everyday. Boots khakis or jeans and a polo or button up. I agree western style is everywhere and the unique American style

@@HF_962 And lame

Hell, my entire family is farming country in Ohio...and me raised in the city and I'm probably thr ONLY one who wears western boots. Just comfortable

picked up the cowboy boot bug since i lived in Nevada back in the day, its literally the most comfortable shoe ever made, and i live in Europe now

I just wear them because I like them. They're not part of some identity I want to conform to

@@silkroad1201 And that is fine. Cowboy boots are not just part of “some identity” for me but part of my heritage as well on both sides of my family. My father and grandfathers wore them, and even now at family gatherings you will see a long line of boots by the door.

Alan, Growing up in the Santa Clara valley before it was known as Silicon Valley, we had farms and orchards. Western boots was what us kids saw our adults wearing. Side note where Apple HQ is now is where there was a feed and grain store my dad and I used to go to get dog food and the local farmers went for supplies.

I'm Mexican my entire family wears boots and hats even the women and my lil cousins 😂

Right on Daniel! I was raised cowboy in Arizona. But I've now lived in Hawaii for 30 years. If any ignorant bigot gives you shit for "Asian wearing western boots" you can laugh & walk away or look 'em straight in the eye & tell them this. "Paniolo" is the name for Hawaiian cowboy. They've been working here on some of the largest cattle ranches in the world for almost 200 years. Since then & to this day they have been Mexican, Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, "Haole", Tongan, Tahitian, Fijian ... from all over. IN FACT Paniolo were working here way before the mainland expansion westward & the "wild west days of circa 1870. Wear them with pride! Aloha!

Me too bud, from van! Love wearing western wear! Always get compliments on my belt buckle. It is also part of BC/western Canada's history & culture.

Well said neighbor 👍🏻

Startch them wranglers too, gents with a good crease

This announcer fella didnt talk about the difference between Walking Heels, and Riding Heels. Walking heels are pretty clunky and straight. Its for folks who don't ride horses (majority of wearers). When standing straight, the entire heel is evenly flat on the ground. Better for posture; more comfortable to the heel and sole of the foot. Most all shoes, and work boots are walking heels. Riding heels are taller, have the slanted angle in the rear (for wearing spurs) of the heel. The heel of your foot has a little more stress on it because of the smaller heel surface contacting the ground. Not good for walking or running. Not supposed to be, that's why they're called cowboy "riding-heel" boots (not to be confused with the fancy azzed, European version of what they call a high-topped Riding Boot). They're supposed to set into horse saddle stirrups, while you're "riding". They only way this style of boot will feel natural, and comfortable on you is by constantly wearing them. Process of wear, & familiarization. The soles are all leather, so they are super slippery on tile, wet grass, waxed floors, etc. Scuff-em up by walking on course finished rough cement, gravel, or gritty surfaced, or you will, "fall on dat-azz". If your using boots for every day wear, they're gonna get scuffed, wet, n dirty/muddy. Get used to it. Thats why most folks got two pairs, one pair dressy, and one pair for everyday trashy. Some western stores in Dallas have shoes shine, shoe care chairs where you can get your boots worked-on. Be sure and generously tip the shoe-care professional for his/her work. Texas style cowboy hats were based off the Mexican Sombreros that vaqueros and charros used. Of course they anglicized it for their preferences, but the origins are still there. The whole idea is to protect your head (face) and the back of your neck from the sun, otherwise you'll end up with a red-neck. Look at pictures of cowboys from the old west...what type trousers are they wearing? Skin tight jeans, or loose fitting cotton-type trousers? You folks make your own assumptions there. Most Texas cowboys wear Wranglers jeans, some Levi's. Wear what's gonna keep all of "you" comfortable and secured. Belt buckles...are used to close the ends if your belt. They don't have to be gigantic supper-plate sized gold or silver masterpieces. Remember you need to be able to move, sit, bend, and stoop in everyday life. Huge belt buckles used to be given as awards for rodeos. Now they're fashion statements. Whole point is...whatever you wear can be cowboy style, as long as its comfortable to you.

You make an excellent point about the belt buckles. I've seen them my whole life and always thought they looked kind of tacky outside of a rodeo arena. If you want something that is "cowboy," comfortable, and easy to wear without being tacky, look at a ranger style belt buckle. They are classic cowboy-style buckle that has between three and four pieces and you can often have them custom-made if you look around online. They won't be cheap, but neither is the dinner plate.

What’s the Texas tux????

Nice jeans, belt, boots, button down shirt, sport coat, and cowboy hat.

You could wear a 19th century style Suit black cowboys boots striped trousers vest shirt and wide brim Stetson

You might find the things you say as values. But most of us see them as excuses. 🤷‍♂️

@@SkuzzelB8 it really just depends on how much confidence and conviction you can communicate to earn the respect of others even if they have different beliefs.

​@@SkuzzelB8 excuses for what? Not being able to dress properly? Being able to dress professional & proper does say some things about that person, but u can't think that with everyone. You'll get surprised. Some ppl know that clothes aren't important. I'd rather pour my money into my farm & guns then tryna look good. Priorities man

I absolutely disagree. Look around at how sloppy and lazily people dress these days! I believe as one male stylist said, ''Your dress expresses your respect for yourself AND those around you''.

@@jb-bu4vl So what style expresses that I respect myself but don’t respect anyone else around me?

I pretty much only wear Wrangler. Their relaxed boot jeans are 20-25 dollars at Wally World and are a great option for loose jeans. Cowboy cut is my first choice though

I'm a Levi work wear guy. Thick, durable with deeper pockets.

Wrangler cowboy cuts are about $20 here at local family owned farm stores. Don't ever go to Walmart. For any reason.

@@averywebb6960 I don't have a choice. Walmart and Tractor supply are pretty much the only places in my state that's sell Wranglers. Most of the small non-grocery is stores went out of business after 08, or never existed in the first place. The small stores that are still around usually cater to tourists and are incredibly overpriced.

Y'all be buying 30$ wranglers!! Where I'm from a cowboy cut wrangler jeans run anywhere from 14-20$.

Welcome. You should binge watch his videos. Lots of good stuff in there.

Amen brother. I wear my boots and cowboy hat EVERYWHERE. Just ordered some spurs that jingle and jangle lol.

I only wear combat boots and cowboy boots , I find when you first put on combat boots they're very comfortable, but if you're wearing them for a long time at some point they start to become uncomfortable. Cowboy/western boots however I find stay comfortable all day

Take a look at chisos boots before you purchase.

There's a picture of me still in a diaper wearing my Grandpa's boots and his straw hat. But hey I grew up in Oklahoma so it was basically normal.

.I found once boots creased in on the shaft the more I wanted to wear them. Really comfortable.

Square toe for work. Pointed toe for riding. Helps if you loose a stirrup

@@ChrisMac87 Hum, is it loose or lose?

@@ricdonato4328 Lose. Took a year, but somebody caught me lol

Round toes look less western?? Tell that to George Strait and the millions of other westerners ( myself included) that have been wearing ropers for decades. Avoid exotics?? Man, where are you coming from? Lizard, cayman, ostrich, python all look really good, especially in black. I’m wondering, after rereading your post, if it wasn’t written in jest, as there is just too much wrong information.

100% agree... The only way I buy boots online is IF I am replacing with the same make / model / style. Even then, you may run into some differences that affect the fit, but you are more likely to be satisfied. Haven't worn Thursday - I go with Ariat Laced Ropers (brn & blk) | Nacona calf-skin (reg boot heel) and finally Justin Ropers. Be careful with Justins - they have 2 grades of Ropers - leather and man-made.

Id recommend Tecovas. Their customer support is great and they'll work with you to find the right fit. Just ship them back and they'll send you a new pair. They're also half the price of Luchese.

@@McCutcheonci I think I've looked at Tecovas before as they have a semi local B&M store.

It great to know cowboy boots being worn, they are great when worn in on the shafts, more I wear the more I want them on.