Cowboy boots

Romantic life of the Wild West and elegant simplicity of forms and design makes country-style clothing an integral part of everyday style. Bright representatives of this trend are cowboy boots, which began their history with agriculture, and continued on the best catwalks of the world.

They have several characteristic features that were formed spontaneously and out of the whims of designers. Each feature appearing in the design of cowboys shoes carried practical value. They all fit into everyday life, although for everyday life these features appear as an interesting design decision rather than a necessity.

Ankle boots high and extended. The height of the shoe allows you to keep your foot safe, as when working on a ranch you can step not only on a sharp stone, but also a snake, and also touch thorny bushes. In addition, it protects the foot from chafing while riding a horse.

In case he doesn’t stay in the saddle, and the foot is stuck in the stirrup, the foot will easily slip out due to the wide bootleg. In some varieties of cowboy boots, the tops are slightly shorter than usual, due to the need to provide even more safety and the ability to get rid of shoes, like in a rodeo.

Such a design decision allows the rider easier to push his foot into the stirrup. In some models, you can often see an elongated sharp cape, but it can do more harm than work with horses, so they are suitable only for everyday life.

Leather smooth sole helps to easily slide the foot on the stirrup, making it easier for the horse to sit down and dismount from it. But the beveled low heel will keep from falling feet into it, because such things happen, and the situation could end in disrepair.

Characteristic features that have their own history add their extraordinary flavor to the shoes. Most often, trends and fashion trends affect more on the appearance than the basic design. So, besides the traditional rim on the tops, embroidery and appliqués can be found on boots.

Since Western boots are primarily used as a form for riding, they have features aimed at comfort and safety. The heel is sloping, about four centimeters tall or lower, but in this case the shoe is designed more for walking. The top is high to the middle of the calf and higher, the toe is rounded and slightly pointed.

The heel of the boots is also low, straight. The cape can be round or square.This type of cowboy boots is designed primarily for walking and everyday life, so more comfortable is more valued socks. That is why on such models there is lacing, which allows the shoe to hold tight on the leg.

Their design has the characteristic features of classic cowboys shoes. This category includes "Cossacks" - short boots with a sloping heel and a pointed cape.

So, winter boots are certainly insulated, with fleece or fur, so that the legs do not freeze even in cold weather. The skin is chosen coarse so that it keeps its shape well and better fits the leg. In general, winter shoes look no different from demi-season options, therefore, no less than they are decorated with decorative elements.

Demi boots are already lighter, which is achieved by using thin skin. It is more tender even to the touch. Spring and autumn boots can be insulated with a light lining or not have it at all.

Such material allows the foot to breathe, despite the warm weather. For the same purpose, the tops of summer models are shorter than in traditional models. In the summer, such closed leather shoes are more suitable for bad weather or evening walks.

He takes the characteristic features of cowboy boots and easily applied in the design of other species. Often borrowed bevelled small heel, which provides stability and at the same time is durable. Boots may generally have a cowboy look, but have their own specific details that actually would not be very comfortable when riding. We are talking about the shape and length of the cape or the number of ornaments, as, for example, with chains dangling all over the bootleg, do not ride a horse.

For the sake of fashion, cowboy-style boots can be made different in height: either with very short boots or boots. With great pleasure, designers borrow a characteristic line on the surface, which spread patterns. On the cowboy-style shoes, it can be full-fledged drawings of flora and fauna.

In modern footwear, associations of ordinary people are used and chains, spikes, buckles, and rivets are taken as decorative elements. Another popular jewel, especially on suede boots, is a fringe.

Basically, they are not very tall, for greater convenience, and the heel is minimal or completely absent. For the comfort of both parents and children, a small zipper may be present on the boots of the little cowboy, as it allows the shoe to more closely fit the leg.

Natural, most often smooth or perforated, with different stiffness. For winter models use a coarser material, for demi-season and summer - thin.

Boots are also sewn from varieties of leather, more velvety and textured materials, such as suede and nubuck.

Zippers, laces, rivets, metal decorative elements act as accessories. The characteristic line is laid with nylon threads.

Dark walnut, chocolate, beige, cast in gold and many others - all these are shades that can be considered classic, as they are the most natural.

Another popular and practical option is black.

Often, stylized shoes meet all current trends, so with due diligence you can find boots of green, blue, orange, and some other motley colors. The soles of both classic and bright models are either brown or black.

The classic cowboy bow, consisting of jeans and a plaid shirt is quite simple, but along with similar shoes that attract attention, it becomes a bold intriguing option.

But heels can be chosen higher, because in fashionable shoes in this style it is most often available.

In general, cowboy boots are quite versatile shoes, except that it is important to have a shower with it.

But to wear cowboy boots, it is not necessary to work on an American ranch. A modern girl can combine these shoes with a light flowing dress, and she will look stylish and charming.

Simple boots for dress and style are best combined with boots in cowboy style, summer sundresses, but not elegant evening models. An interesting addition to the image with a dress will be a belt in the color of shoes.

Since the boots are high, it is preferable to choose the fit fitting, so that the trouser leg was more comfortable to fill.

The skirt, perhaps, should not be below the knees, so as not to disturb the proportions in combination with high shoes.

As for the top, then a free casual, not a business shirt should immediately come to my head. Of course, the checkered print on clothes will be a classic, but it is not necessary at all.

Under the boots you can wear knitted long socks, making the image feminine.

In addition to the shirt, T-shirts and tops, sweaters, long sleeves or even dresses will suit, and denim or leather jackets over them.

This is, of course, about the hat in the required style. However, you can choose a less defiant option - a simple beanie hat, and with it a scarf, and you can safely give preference to feminine models with ruffles.

Cowboy boots look good shapeless bags, especially if they are decorated with fringe.

Classic romantic option: denim dark blue shirt tucked under a white skirt to the knee. Walnut-colored boots just below the knees. In the tone of the shoes picked up a thick belt and clutch bag.

Wear a white lightweight short sleeve sweater with a classic blue jeans and a high brown boots. There are also high knee socks in the color of a sweater and a bright scarf around the neck.

If you combine cowboy dark brown snake-made boots with a black leather jacket in biker style, you get a very bold image. Under the jacket is enough to wear a shirt with a bright print and dark fitting jeans.