If you're wearing cowboy boots, avoid spurs, cowboy hats, ponchos, and bolo ties. Boots with garish colors, too much decoration, or exotic skins like shark, skate, or snake will also draw extra attention.
Part 2. Don't tuck jeans into the boot. Some styles like Buckaroo boots are elaborately embellished, and you may want to wear it so that the decorations are seen. But for guys, the best style is to wear jeans over the boots, unless, that is, you're actually doing work on horseback. You'll want your pants to accentuate the boots as best they can. Avoid normal, work-style jeans.
The front of the boots will still be visible — there won't be any question that you're still sporting footwear with a Western flair. Stick with classic washes. Medium and dark wash jeans are usually the most versatile jeans to wear with cowboy boots. However, black, beige, or brown jeans can also work well as long as they match the boots in color. Light blue washes have a tendency to look a little outdated.
Avoid acid washes, as well. The same goes for some of the brighter colors now in fashion, i. Gussy things up with dark trousers or a casual suit. Aim for a more put together look by switching your jeans for chinos or twill pants. That said, beware mixing boots with the overly formal.
Unless you are in Texas or Oklahoma, you might get strange looks for combining cowboy boots with business wear. Well polished boots go particularly well with trousers.
You might even be able to pull off khakis in a traditional brown, tan, or cognac color. If you opt for trousers over jeans, be sure that there is enough room in the pant legs and avoid unsightly bulges. This features a cowboy hat and boots with a normal black-tie tux.
Just be sure your boots are black and highly polished. Be sure your pants are sufficiently long. When wearing cowboy boots, your pants should come down to the foot of the boot or a little longer. They should not be long enough to drag on the floor, however, or too short. Keep in mind that most cowboy boots have a taller heel than regular shoes, as much as one or even two inches. As such, your usual jeans may not be long enough. The stack is a stylistic preference, but it will give you a slightly rugged appearance and is preferred by many men.
Part 3. Pick your favorite material and color. Cowhide boots are classic, and the most classic hues are brown and black. You can also find women's cowboy boots in other colors like white and red.
Leather boots can look casual or classy, depending on their condition and what you pair them with. You could also wear suede boots, which are a little more elegant but harder to maintain. A calf-length cowboy boot with a pointed toe is a classic style. But nowadays you can find ladies' cowboy boots in shorter lengths or with rounded or square toes.
Be aware of that there are other materials than just cowhide, like quilled ostrich, caiman, crocodile, and snakeskin. Wear cowboy boots over tapered jeans. Skinny jeans hug your leg and have little, if any, extra material. As a result, trying to stuff your boots under them will only make your legs look bulky and frumpy.
Wear your cowboy boots over the jeans for best results. Sport boots with leggings and tights, as well. This is another way to show your boots to the world. If you have a long shirt, sweater, skirt, or dress, you can wear leggings or tights under your boots to keep your legs covered during chillier weather. You can also match them with bright tights and a dress or tunic for a unique look. Replace high-heels with boots worn under your jeans. The height of the classic cowboy boot mimics that of a normal pair of heels, and the front looks like the front of a casual yet chic closed-toe heel.
Try this look out by wearing the jeans over the boot. You should also opt for longer jeans that will cover almost all of the boot to the toe. The heel will add one or two inches to your inseam. Functional, versatile, and comfortable, a good pair of jeans is a must-have for pairing with your cowboy boots. For a style you can wear both day or not, try darker blue or gray-wash jeans with your favorite pair of cowboy boots. If you want to go a little dressier, wear your cowboy boots with slacks, just make sure not to tuck them into your boots.
When thinking about what to wear with cowboy boots, the quintessential Western belt buckle probably came to mind.
Whether or not to wear a Western belt with your cowboy boots is up to you and may ultimately come down to where you live. In New York City, you might want to opt for a simple black or brown leather belt, whereas in rural areas, you could go with a more traditional Western style.
In fact, a well-made pair of cowboy boots can complement just about any suit, as long as you follow the rules of color matching in the table below. Brown cowboy boots pair perfectly with shades of gray and blue, and tan cowboy boots work with lighter colored suits. Wear a solid colored tie that matches your suit—or go without one for a modern, business-casual look.
Rule of thumb: Your belt should always match your shoe color, and your tie should match your suit. Black Dress Cowboy Boots. Brown Dress Cowboy Boots.
Tan Dress Cowboy Boots. The trick to pulling off cowboy boots with a suit is to maintain and care for your cowboy boots properly. That means cleaning, conditioning, and polishing them regularly following our cowboy boot care guide.
A well-kept pair of cowboy boots will last years—and probably even outlast the suits you wear them with! What to wear with cowboy boots for a night out? To wear your cowboy boots for a night out on the town, pair them with a dark pair of jeans, a solid colored shirt, and a bomber or Harrington jacket.
Try a blazer for a smart-casual look, or give yourself an edge with a T-shirt and leather jacket. To wear cowboy boots without looking too country, choose modern clothing styles over flannel or other Western-inspired clothing.
Look for brown or black cowboy boots with a short, straight heel , instead of the angled one you find in traditional boots. When cared for properly, cowboy boots can be an exceptional addition to your shoe collection. Where to Shop for Cowboy Boots? Tecovas was launched in by Paul Hedrick and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Lucchese : Originally known as Lucchese Bros. To this day, Lucchese still uses time-honored craftsmanship techniques to build handmade boots of quality, fit, comfort and style.
Miron Crosby: Each pair of Miron Crosby boots is handcrafted in the ivy-covered Rios of Mercedes factory — a year-old company owned and operated by our cousins — in Mercedes, Texas. There, a master artisan with decades of experience selects the luxurious leathers and exotic skins, then cuts, lasts and stitches every pair by hand. Frye: The Frye Company is a manufacturer of shoes, boots and leather accessories. Founded in , it claims to be the oldest continuously operated American shoe company.
Justin Boots: Since , founder H. Justin mastered the craft of boot-making and established the western footwear brand. Today the same techniques and craftsmanship he used more than years ago are still used at their US factory. Regularly clean your boots with a good non-alkaline leather cleaner like Lexol Leather Cleaner.
Use a soft cloth and rinse with water. Remember that saddle soap is soap, and is therefore alkaline. Boot leather needs to have its natural moisture restored often with a good conditioner. Wax is NOT a substitute for conditioner.
Never condition boots prior to cleaning. The best way to dry your boots is to walk them dry. They may also be air-dried away from all heat sources. A boot should fit correctly when first put on.
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