Western boots - help!
 

So I've done a search and didn't find anything, so...

I'm looking for a pair of authentic western-style boots. I'm trying to decide what brand and style I want, and I just can't decide. I really like styles by Frye and Justin.

These are the Fryes I like. I've noticed that they're selling these at Macy's, Parisian, etc.

But I also like these Justins.

What do y'all think? I'm thinking something I can scuff up and wear out to the bars with jeans and a cute top.

personally, I dig the Justins-the other pair just doesn't look right to me (but it may be the lighting that was used).

Justins are my absolute favorite--every pair of ropers and cowboy boots I own are Justins, I think! I have a really cute pair from their "Punchy" collection (it's this same boot, actually) and I always get compliments on them.

Lucchese boots are my favorite.


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I vote for the Justins -- the other pair looks more like a "biker" boot than a cowboy boot.

I like the Justins also. And if your foot is small enough check out the boys department for the boots. My ropers are boys, they look exactly like the women's style at half the cost.

Justins

Oh honey, if you're talking western boots, these are where it's at.

However, if you don't want to spend $350, these are pretty cool, too and are on sale. I saw them in person and really dig them in a WTF sort of way.

Those Frye's are pretty nice, I really like the papaya color.

The eggshell...I am in love with it. Oh man.

Oh yeah, I didn't look at those at first, but those are really cute. The white looks good with the other colors. I'd be too afraid of getting them dirty though.

Re: Western boots - help!
 

Buy what feels comfortable to you, but let me make one thing perfectly clear....

If you can buy them at Macy's, they are NOT "authentic" Western boots!! ;)

I love Frye boots. I have these:

http://www.fryeboots.com/subpages/ca...n=0@goToPage=1

Santa brought me these (in Brown Bomber) for Christmas:

http://www.ariat.com/products_detail...scid=22&pid=74


I've worn them almost every day that I've worn jeans since I got them. They are so comfortable!

I grew up riding horses and therefore have had A LOT of boots, and I've never had any that were this comfortable right from the start. Usually boots are pretty stiff at first. However, I don't know if I'd recommend them to wear if you are actually going to ride. They are pretty wide/chunky, and I'd be afraid that they could get caught in your stirrup more easily than traditional ropers.

Good luck with your search!
Amanda