Dem are purty...

Cowboy boots are incredible to me. I have owned 1 pair in my life and they nearly killed me. Some folks swear they're just like slippers, not for me. The way that cowboy boots are constructed allows the maker great liberties in designing the shaft or leg of the boot, a reasonably easy to paint canvas if you will. There are some great designs out there, but when worn they are usually covered by the pant leg. What really impresses me is when the vamp gets the same treatment. The shaft of a cowboy boot always stays the same shape. The vamp must be stretched and pulled over a last making it much more difficult to adorn with inlays or stitching. Although you would be hard pressed to ever get me into another pair, I do appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry that can once again be found in this American tradition. The pair above is from Stallion Boots, very nice.

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[PineClone]

This guy i work with said that he almost fell down four times on the way through our snowy parking lot. I said, "Thats because your shoes are gay". He was wearing cowboy boots.

I say if you want to do artwork on leather, see Josh's post below on the leather fish guy. And the leather fish will look much better hanging on your wall.

[Ken]

I wear cowboy boots almost exclusively, when I am not at work. They are very comfortable, with excellent natural arch support. They are much more comfortable than the dress type shoes that I have to wear from 9 to 5. People fit particular brands better than others. Some brands are known for having lower insteps, or wider feet, higher arches, etc. You have to try on a few different brands before you find the right one for your particular feet. Best bet is to start out with a cushioned pair from a company like Tony Lama or Lucchese.