To me, cowboy boots are the perfect footwear option. They're cute, but not trendy (right now. Right? Or are they trendy again? I lose track). They're comfortable and warm. They have just enough heel to help neutralize my height disadvantage. They're hard-wearing and practical. Everything I need and love in a shoe.
I practically live in them, unless there's snow on the ground or it's the middle of summer. And sometimes, even then.
I love my cowboy boots. Both of them fill a specific need. I couldn't do without either.
One pair is dressy, show-offy. If I can't be a show-offy person, I can at least have show-offy boots:
The fact that they're amazingly sturdy and comfortable certainly doesn't hurt anything, either. Pair them with my favorite jeans and a plain-colored (NOT PINK!!!) top, and I'm set
The other pair are real workhorses.
I can kick around in these for hours. Tromp around the state park, chase preschoolers (hopefully not all around a state park), or just sit back and relax. They're not too pretty, but damn...I wouldn't want to be in a world without these boots.
And just think,
I got 'em for $10. Sha-weet.
But unfortunately,
I still feel that void in my life. An empty, cowboy boot shaped hole. One which must be filled.
Conveniently, I have just learned from my esteemed husband that, once the financial gods smile upon us (and man, are they ever overdue to!), I will be 'permitted' to procure a third pair. THE pair.
These boots will fill an important role in my wardrobe. I need them to be a bit more subtle, less flashy than my pink beauties. But just as comfortable, and just as cute. I need them to be the One Pair of shoes that I take on trips--the One Pair which can carry me to every end of the spectrum.And since they've got to be willing to take me to every end, then I need to be willing to look to the ends of the earth to find them.
Or, I can just check out Zappos.
Ariats:
Reviews say they're good for wide-ish feet, I love the stitch detailing, and I think the rubber sole means they'll be better in yucky winter weather. But half the fun of cowboy boots is that slick leather sole! Hmm...
Justin L2660:
I love the box toe on these, and the slightly higher heel. But what's that business with the pulls? It looks like that would rub my calves...hmmm again...
Ariat Legend Bramble:
Another definitely drool-worthy pair. Looooooove the stitching! But I wonder if they aren't really just as show-offy as my pink ones? Maybe I should go for something more subtle? And also, again with the rubberized sole.
Ariat Legend:
I keep coming back to the Ariats... Y'know, it's looking like these might be the ones that have everything I need/love! They look like they could be dressed up easily enough, and I absoutely adore the stitching. 2" heel might be a little low, but I think that's still higher than what my Lucchese's have. <3!
Yes, I think that last pair may fill the cowboy boot-shaped hole in my soul. I think I'll have to try on some Ariats in person before ordering them, though...see how they work with my wide-ish feet and abnormally high arches.
Which ones are your favorites? Do you do the cowboy boot thing? (If not, I highly recommend you give it a shot You can thank me later)
Comments (9)
I love the first and the last .. I think I am going to buy the last pair! LOL
I love the last pair. They are cute and flashy without being in your face. I have wide calfs and am afraid I could find a pair that would fit.
I don't think the pulls on those Justins would bother you. I have a beautiful pair of Justins that are my go to boots. I looked at Ariats, but they are made in China and I wanted a boot made in the US. Have you thought about going to Kleinschmidts and checking out their boot selection? It's a little ways away, but it would be worth it. I try not to wear them in the rain and not when it's slick out (I made several falls in cowboy boots in high school on damn Missouri ice), but they are great boots. They have a leather sole. http://tinyurl.com/24bt36 Good luck making a decision!
i have a pair of cowboy boots and i love them. out of all of those the last 2 pairs are my favorites.
I like the Ariat Legend. I've never worn cowboy boots. It's weird here in Ohio...if you where cowboy boots here, they'll accuse you of being a hillbilly, but yet, it's cool to be country. Ohio is a weird spot. It's a mix between trying to be all Eastern and New-Yorkish, but then it's all like Plains states farmish. I don't know. Not a good place for leisure. :)
Maybe I'll get me a pair. Do you wear them with jeans over them, shorts, a skirt? How would one go about wearing these cowboy boots. I think a photo montage would be great. :)
I like the Legand. Pretty stuff up top, a nice brown and a "good" price. (I always hated that boots cost so darn much) Do I do the boot thing? Not any more. I used to wear boots all the time but the tree hugger in me took over and now I am a birks type of gal. Ok, I've always been one, but that is now the hole of my whole of my shoe life.
ryc: Yes, paying for good shoes is better then paying for fake shoes over and over again. When I was still a boots gal I would drop the big bucks for the good ones, but I drop the good money for birks. I wear them year round. Clogs in the winter and sandles in the summer. I can't wear anything else now due to having back problems after having my kidos.
I love your cowboy boots! They are so pretty.
Hi, Sara, my daughter has several pairs, but her dancing boots are similar to the Justins, only with red stitching, to match her custom made bigger-than-her waist belt buckle. The guys where she works tease her constantly about it. "Hey, anyone here lost a hubcap???" Then they just look at her belt buckle. She is one of those girls that can just "pull it off". RYC: yeah, they are awesome...thanks.