Cowboy boots have been a long time symbol of the great American west.  Vintage boots  have always taken on a personality of their own – lending to the cowboy or cowgirl who wore them years ago.

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They are now serious collectors’ items, some dating as far back as the 1800s. Relatively hard to find, prices for these vintage, rare finds range from $950 to $3500. If you are interested in finding a pair, you can check your local western apparel shop, or search the Internet for ‘Vintage Cowboy Boots‘. There are several sites listed.

The evolution of the cowboy boot begins with a tall boot ranging between 13 to 18 inches in height with intricately designed heels one to two inches high. Sought-after vintage cowboy boots have original spur straps with brass conchos complete with chains and jinglebobs. Rare beauties, you can find these boots in collectibles’ stores specializing in vintage cowboy boots. of Ulli Johnston’s Wild West Store in Wimberley, Texas exemplifies a collectibles’ store. You will find hundreds of vintage cowboy boots, some used, some never worn, colorful, monogrammed and inlaid, most custom-made.

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The interest in cowboy boots has spread across the world and stores such as Ulli’s have customers as far away as Australia, Europe and Scandinavia. There is non-stop interest in cowboy boots for their universal panache and sex appeal.

Vintage cowboy boots attract a range of customers including men, women, students, and true collectors. Some antique and collectibles’ enterprises have added cowboy boots to their collections because of the popular demand and the lore connected to them.

Author: Kevin Stith

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History has it that the western cowboy boot came about after the civil war when many southerners migrated to Texas taking with them their noble footwear – the Wellington Boot. At that time, the Wellington had a low cut heel that was calf high. It was quickly adopted by the Texans who gave their own western interpretation to this footwear – hence, the western cowboy boot. Today, the Western cowboy boot is a staple in fashion all the world over.

In 1954, the western boot changed to keep in stride with the growing popularity of the rodeo. A lower heel and rounder toe was necessary to accommodate the wear and tear competitors required to compete. By the 70′s television and theater influenced the western boot ‘look’ and style and fashion trends took hold. Some have high heels and pointed toes, while others stick with tradition and have a lower heel and a rounded toe for the true cowboy.

Custom-made western cowboy boots take about 45 hours to make. These hours of labor are reflected in the price of a pair of western boots, because prices can be steep. Colors range from traditional browns and blacks to red, blue and gray. Decorations include the toe wrinkle and stitch lines across the toe top seem to be popular additions. There are different types of the western boot including the Roper that has a shorter shaft, rounded toe and straight, low heel. The Packer is a high boot with laces and the Lacer is, in fact, a lace up.

Author: Kevin Stith

Cowboy Boots provides detailed information on Cowboy Boots, Women’s Cowboy Boots, Vintage Cowboy Boots, Western Cowboy Boots and more. Cowboy Boots is affiliated with Custom Cowboy Hats.

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