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| workmanship can last for years to come, so | | | | look their best and hold up over time. The boots |
| choosing a well-made pair is definitely worth the | | | | should stand on their own without any support. |
| extra research and shopping. But if you’re | | | | The shank of the boot should be constructed of |
| not sure what to look for, you may find yourself | | | | steel both throughout the arch and held in place |
| confused and purchasing the first pair that | | | | by wooden pegs. Both boots in the pair should |
| catches your eye. So before you head to your | | | | look the same with a rounded or pointed toe free |
| local western wear store or western apparel | | | | of lumps, and the shape of the toe and height of |
| online shopping resource, here are some tips to | | | | the heel should be even. |
| get started finding the perfect pair of cowboy | | | | A custom pair of cowboy boots can be tailored |
| boots: | | | | to perfectly fit your foot, but boots purchased |
| Make sure the appearance of the boots is tidy | | | | from a western apparel store that are well-made |
| and clean, checking to make sure there | | | | and high quality will eventually mold to your foot |
| aren’t loose strings dangling or smudges of | | | | and will become even more comfortable as time |
| dried glue. The leather on the cowboy boots | | | | passes and the leather softens and conforms to |
| should be consistent in color and smooth with no | | | | your foot's unique shape. Once you’ve |
| scratches or pock marks. The seams of your | | | | learned how to spot a pair of boots that’s |
| cowboy boots should be lined up with even | | | | been finely crafted, you can find a pair of boots in |
| stitching. This is particularly important on the inside | | | | the color and style you prefer. Western wear |
| of your boot; if the seams on the inside of the | | | | companies supply a wide variety of cowboy |
| boots are uneven they may irritate your legs. | | | | boots in a variety of colors with different color |
| The inlay and outside edges of the cowboy boots | | | | leather inlays and stitching options. Choose high |
| should be securely glued into place, as well as a | | | | quality cowboy boots that suit you best and |
| smooth finish around the edges of the sole and | | | | you’ll have the pleasure of enjoying them |
| heel. | | | | for years to come. You may need to use a boot |
| The structure of cowboy boots is the most | | | | hook to help put on your cowboy boots until your |
| important factor in determining the quality and | | | | boots are broken in and the arch softens. |