Custom Made cowboy boots
At one
time, all cowboy boots were custom made. When
manufacturers began mass producing cowboy boots, many
small boot makers continued the handmade tradition.
Today there are still many boot makers in the American south
east and southwest that continue the tradition of hand crafted
custom made cowboy boots.
The best way to find a boot maker is on the Internet. You
can check custom boot makers for your state, or for the entire
nation. Most custom boot makers will send a measuring kit, so
that you may measure your own foot and send the details to
them. If it is all feasible though, you
should arrange to
visit your boot maker. Custom boots are not cheap and its a
good idea to get to know your boot maker a little and maybe see
some of his work up close.
The advantage of ordering custom made cowboy boots is that you
can chose the style of toe, the height of the heel, the height of
the shaft and the type of decorations you prefer. Some people
like elaborate designs with beading and embroidery, or tooled
leather. Others prefer more simple adornment or even just
plain boots. The boots are made to exactly and properly fit
your feet.
If you have one foot that is slightly larger than the other
(most people do), the boot maker will take that into account and
design each boot to fit each foot. If you live in a cold
climate and and want a lining in your boots, the boot maker will
oblige. You can also specify the type of leather you want
used to make your boots. Remember to check the soles of
custom made cowboy boots.
Properly made traditional boots will have the sole joined to the
upper with wooden pegs. The closer and more evenly spaced the
pegs, the better quality the boot. So if you are looking for
custom made cowboy boots, check the Internet to find a boot maker
near you. If there isn't a boot maker near you, check out
some from surrounding states and read any reviews you can find on
their work. It's your money, so you can be
choosy. Enjoy the style and comfort of your new custom
made cowboy boots.
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