| Cowboy boots have been around for a long | | | | were mostly custom made, which means nearly |
| time. How do you go about finding an | | | | every pair is different. You can find boots |
| authentic pair of vintage cowboy boots? Well | | | | in all sorts of colors, with some being |
| here's a good place to start! | | | | monogrammed, decorated or stamped. Although |
| | | | most vintage cowboy boots have obviously been |
| Vintage Cowboy Boots | | | | well worn by their original owners, |
| | | | occasionally it's possible to find a pair |
| There are few things more symbolic of the | | | | that is almost brand new. It's not easy |
| Wild West than the cowboy boot. And yet | | | | though! |
| despite the rough treatment most cowboy boots | | | | |
| suffered in the early days of the west being | | | | Most vintage cowboy boots range in height |
| settled, many have survived through to modern | | | | from 13 to 18 inches. It was quite common |
| times. Nowadays vintage cowboy boots have | | | | for them to have 1 to 2 inch heels, and quite |
| become a popular collectible item. Some of | | | | often there were intricate designs on the |
| the rarest vintage cowboy boots originated in | | | | heel. Some of the rarest vintage cowboy |
| the 1800s, and some prize specimen have been | | | | boots still have the original spur straps, |
| handed down from generation to generation | | | | and if you're really lucky, the original |
| with their life story intact. | | | | brass conchose, jingle bobs and chains. Boots |
| | | | in such pristine condition are rare, however, |
| How to Find Vintage Cowboy Boots | | | | so you can expect to pay top dollar for them. |
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| Because most vintage cowboy boots did have a | | | | Them Boots Are Made fer Wearin' |
| rough life, however, they can be hard to get | | | | |
| hold of. So if you're interested in | | | | If you're just looking for an authentic pair |
| collecting vintage cowboy boots, be prepared | | | | of cowboy boots to go with your western gear, |
| to spend time searching for them, and be | | | | vintage cowboy boots may be far too |
| ready to pay for them too. Many boots sell | | | | expensive. There are lots of good modern |
| for over $1000, with some costing | | | | cowboy boots, including Lucchese western |
| substantially more. One of the first places | | | | boots and Justin cowboy boots. These and |
| you should look is western apparel shops. | | | | other companies are well known for their |
| Many of these now have a vintage cowboy gear | | | | vintage inspired boot designs. If you have a |
| section, so it's worth having a look if you | | | | vintage style in mind, you can shop around |
| have one of these stores nearby. | | | | various boot stores and you're sure to find |
| | | | something similar made in modern times. |
| Many collectors have also started up websites | | | | |
| that specialize in vintage cowboy boots, so | | | | Perhaps you'd like the uniqueness of vintage |
| spend some time searching around online to | | | | cowboy boots without the price tag, but don't |
| see what you can come up with. Although the | | | | want to buy something off the shelf, either. |
| initial interest in collectible vintage | | | | In that case, why not consider purchasing |
| cowboy boots was in the USA, nowadays that | | | | custom made retro cowboy boots? There are |
| enthusiasm has spread worldwide, with | | | | quality firms offering this service, and you |
| enthusiasts as far away as Europe and | | | | can customize the boots to any design you |
| Australia. The old boots have a certain aura | | | | choose. The boots are then made to your |
| about them, which is one of the reasons | | | | specifications and delivered to you. Allow |
| they've become so popular as collectible | | | | some time, though, as it can take a couple of |
| items. Many collectible stores have added a | | | | months for the boots to arrive. |
| cowboy boots section to their stores. | | | | |
| | | | But if you're keen to own boots that have |
| Types of Vintage Cowboy Boots | | | | some history behind them, vintage cowboy |
| | | | boots may still be the best option, despite |
| One of the most interesting things about | | | | the price. |
| collecting vintage cowboy boots is that they | | | | |