A cowboy's culture, both historically and in contemporary times, is defined by his tools and its trappings, from custom-made boots and hats to hand-tooled saddles and finely braided reatas. The popular appeal of these cowboy accoutrements, in America and abroad, symbolizes the magnetism of the cowboy and his hold on the nation's collective psyche.
Yahoo: The best cowboy boot brands to help you nail the Western look
The best cowboy boot brands to help you nail the Western look
New York Post: From cattle drives to catwalks: The evolution of the modern cowboy boot
From cattle drives to catwalks, the cowboy boot has gone through quite a transformative journey. One of the most iconic footwear styles traces its origins to the late 1870s in the old American West. A ...
From cattle drives to catwalks: The evolution of the modern cowboy boot
I never thought I’d know how to wear cowboy boots, let alone even own a pair, as an adult. To me, they always felt like a costume and inauthentic to my personal style. That changed after I visited ...
Glamour on MSN: How to wear cowboy boots, summer's most surprisingly versatile shoe
There’s so much more to styling cowboy boots than just skinny jeans and a wide-brim hat.
Popular Mechanics: The 7 Best Cowboy Boots for Hard Work and Great Style
Cowboy boots go in and out of style, but their origins are in hard work. John Wayne exclusively wore Luccheses, bull riders sport Ariats for their local rodeo events, and modern brands like Tecovas ...