| Not just any old pair of cowboy boots should be | | | | of each boot must be supportive and cushioned |
| used for doing the Texas Two Step or the Boot | | | | for comfort. Certain brands of cowboy boots that |
| Scoot Boogie, no, you need to have boots that | | | | are made for dancing feature insole engineering |
| are supportive to dancers. Just as certain kinds of | | | | that provides a comfort system with a built-in |
| western apparel are better for dancing than for | | | | double-layered cushion insole. These wonderful |
| working, the same rule applies to boots. Here is a | | | | cushion insole support systems pillow the feet |
| list of characteristics of a good pair of western | | | | while protecting the joints against the constant |
| dance boots: | | | | pounding they often receive by extended dancing |
| 1. Look at the upper portion of boot. Choose | | | | and other on-your-feet activities. You can even |
| boots with soft genuine garment leather uppers. | | | | get covered insoles that help keep the feet cooler |
| 2. As far as shanks go, you have a choice | | | | in the summer months and warmer in the winter |
| between a steel shank for support and no shank | | | | months. These insoles breathe to let air in and |
| for flexibility. This is up to you, probably depending | | | | moisture out, drying quickly to resist foot odor |
| a lot on what kind of dances you're participating in | | | | and mildew. Such linings are found only in the |
| and how good of a dancer you are. | | | | finest bootwear and, depending on which brand |
| 3. Know your options for insoles. This is very | | | | you choose, are known for long lasting durability. |
| important for dancing cowboy boots. The insole | | | | |