| Cowboy boots may exude a macho male aura but | | | | wear to work or for an evening out on the |
| they're just as much a favorite with women. | | | | town. As fashion goes, cowboy boots are in |
| From tall boots in soft leather, boots in | | | | for both casual and sophisticated wear. And, |
| stiletto heels, a little fringe, pastel | | | | it seems that the way cowboy boots are |
| shades, a Western flare or a winsome tattoo | | | | selling, money is no object. |
| -- small feminine touches can make even a | | | | |
| tough boot look elegant. | | | | Style is a top priority for most women when |
| | | | choosing the perfect pair of cowboy boots, |
| For sturdy practicality, boots made as a | | | | but there are some practical points that any |
| single, closely stitched piece not only | | | | woman buying a pair of boots should be aware |
| protects the wearer from water but also mud | | | | of, particularly if they are custom made. A |
| and dirt. Punks to mark a distinct identity | | | | good pair of boots should look like a pair. |
| once wore most boots, like Dr Martens lace | | | | They should stand up on their own without the |
| ups. However, cowboy boots have since gained | | | | support of a shoetree. The leather should |
| huge popularity in women's wear and are now | | | | have an even color and shine with no gouges |
| quite the fashion statement. The | | | | or deep pit marks. |
| fashion-conscious lady has a lot to choose | | | | |
| from. Tapered heels, pointed toes, zip-up | | | | The two boots should look like a pair. They |
| boots, and bootstraps, ankle boots in classic | | | | should be about the same size, and should |
| leather and suede styles. Boots come with | | | | each have the same toe shape, top height, and |
| decorative features like buckles, fringes, | | | | heel height. The toe box should be hard |
| embroidery or tattoos and elegant bows. Some | | | | without any ugly bulges, and the sole should |
| women like a flat boot or a wedge heel to | | | | be made with quality leather. |