Cowboy Boots - Stylish And Modern

These stylish boots made their beginning in equestrian centuries ago. Until the industrial age boots were individually handmade in many different styles depending on culture. Early cowboy boot designs were heavily influenced by the vaquero tradition imported from Spain to the Americas, dating back to the early 16th century. Military boots designed for cavalry riders also had an influence on the early designs.

During the cattle drive era of 1866-1884 the cowboys would have ruined a decorative boot so probably would have had a sturdy pair for work and a decorative pair for going into town. Fashion magazines from 1850 and 1860 show the cowboy boot with topstitching, cutouts of geometric or other natural elements and an under slung heel.

Cowboy boots refer to a specific style of riding boot historically worn by cowboys with a high heel rounded or pointed toe, and traditionally no lacing. Western boots are normally made from cowhide leather but are also sometimes made from exotic skins such as alligator, snake, ostrich, lizard, elk, and buffalo.
There are two basic styles of cowboy boots western otherwise known as a classic style and ropers. The classic style is distinguished by a tall boot shaft going to at least mid calf with an angled cowboy heel usually over one inch high, as well as a slightly lower but still angled walking heel is also common. Although western boots can be customized with a wide variety of toe shapes the classic design is a narrowed usually pointed toe.

The newer designed roper style has a short boot shaft that stops above the ankle but before the middle of the calf, with a very low and squared off heel shaped to the sole of the boot usually less than one inch high. Roper boots are usually made with rounded toes, sometimes they are seen with a squared toe for street wear. The roper style also comes in a lace up design which often fits better around the ankle and is less likely to slip off, but these two features also create safety issues for riding so they are seen more as a fashion style rather than a traditional riding boot.

The modern face of the Western boot is the Lucchese Boot Company which has been is business since 1883. The man that started this business is Sam Lucchese Junior, he was a knowledgeable craftsman and his fascination with and comprehensive understanding of the human foot inspired him to create a boot design that fit like no other. And although Lucchese's one of a kind boot design required more skill and time, the result was a boot that quickly gained national recognition for its extraordinary comfort, quality and fit.

In modern times because of a continuing commitment to this rare art, the making of a Lucchese boot takes time. From the careful selection and cutting of the finest grade of leathers, to the hand driven lemon wood pegs and the meticulous finishing of a boot, each step is considered critical to the finished product. These designed boots demand more money, time and skill, but when you slip your foot into a Lucchese boot, you will know why we insisted on only the finest.

If you purchase a pair of these top of the range stylish cowboy boots you will not have to replace them, they are such good quality that they last a lifetime. In a world where merchandise is replaced before they are worn you would not get the excuse and you will not want to as they would be a great compliment to any fashion wardrobe. To be worn with a variety of outfits from the classic denim jean to fashionable dresses and skirts for a summer look.