Cowboy boots means confidence, especially if you don't live in the south or the West. The thing is though, there's lots of people who want to wear them but don't have the confidence. Stop worrying what people think.
I had to get over that hurdle. I’ve worn boots for most of my life, and had wanted a pair of cowboy boots for years. My dad has worn them for longer than I’ve been alive, but I didn’t feel like I could pull them off. A couple years ago I said fuck it, I’m getting a pair. It made sense because I was in school for welding and kept burning laces on lace up boots, so I had an excuse. Once I pulled them on for the first time I stopped caring. I wear them every day now, unless I’m doing something that requires more specific footwear (hunting and hiking in rough terrain needs a bit more ankle support). Sadly I can’t wear them at work since we require lace up boots at my company, but I put them on as soon as I kick my work boots off
My style is definitely out of the ordinary cowboy boots, flare blue jeans, band T-shirts, and a black denim or brown bomber jacket and I always feel confident so I guess you’re right I mean I came from Texas but I live in Colorado now
Im Mexican/American working as a concrete finisher, wearing square toed boots make you feel like a man point and simple. It’s a Mexican style and are proud to wear them.
its not just a Mexican style of fashion a lot of Americans and white people where western wear as well . but fr fr my girl is Latina and her family got me into the style . its expensive and it says a lot about you .
I got to say Jeremiah you were the person that inspired me to start to wear a cowboy boots as a black man with Dreadlocks working in the city in downtown Toronto I get a lot of looks not wearing the average sneaker But it does make me feel when I put on my boots every day like I’m a boss I even gone so far to sell my old sneakers to start buying an exotic pair of boots I’m 31 years old and I can officially say I’ll never buy another sneaker again I honestly feel like I levelled up since wearing cowboy boots
*In Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi & Louisiana (obviously southern states) you'll find plenty of non white people wearing cowboy boots. I myself being Hispanic, absolutely love to wear and show off my boots every chance I get, because I get to display the fact that I grew out of the sneaker phase, & into something more manly*
I am a total city boy from los angeles. The only horse I've ever rode is the one my mom put a penny in in front of the grocery store. With that being said, I have rocked cowboy boots the entirety of my adult life. I like them. It's part of my culture.
I wear cowboy boots most days. Some days I'm forced into wearing shorts and sneakers but I prefer my boots. They are just ariats but I enjoy them. I Got into cowboy boots cause I love country music and it got me interested. I am just city kid but I do enjoy country things. They give me a sense of identity different from every other teenager in my town.
Lol I got a pair of tenniboots lol hahaha no joke tony lamas bought them 12 years ago I saw them and bam I had to have them 😅 other then that yes thats all I wear is boots
Shit all my shoes besied my steel toe boots i can just slip on power of the lopdeloop double knot. But laceless boots. Just necessity for that end of day quick removal
Cowboy boots actually became part of my identity. I remember walking into my first day of highschool back in 2009ish and wearing my cowboy boots. The kids in my school had never seen anything like it so I got heckled a lot. Still wore my boots everyday, and the heckling stopped when the kids realized I didn’t care what they thought. That was also around the time the country music craze started to come around and all the girls were into it, and eventually other guys would wear boots too. My nickname ‘Boots’ still follows me well over a decade later. Of course I still wear my boots.
Im 15 and recently my dad gave me some brown ariat round toe boots, his levi’s belt buckle and a rifleman wallet from cabela’s and i could not be happier , i am waiting to go out wearing em (cant go now cause lockdown) but man i really love them . Thanks jeremiah for making these cool boot videos , they’re awesome.
My pleasure and congrats on your new boots! Once everything is safe again you gotta wear them as much as possible. Those boots can handle a lot too so don't be afraid to take them out in the woods and stuff right now as well
I'm a French man, I wear my black cowboy boots almost everyday and I'm proud to wear them. Such a shame that we don't see more people with these shoes. By the way I love your videos, greetings from France!
Actually, the cowboy boot, like cowboys, was a thing introduced to the US by Mexico. As vaqueros predate cowboys by almost 100yrs. Remember, Texas to California, and up through Colorado to Nevada was Mexico first. We adapted the ways and wisdom of the vaquero to our own needs and style, and shared those adaptations with them. Both the cowboy and vaquero evolved together and separately simultaneously.
@@dirtedirte8771: riding a horse doesn’t make you a cowboy. Conquistadors weren’t cowboys. Neither were the English settlers who came on horseback, or the middle age knights.
@@edder7157 a cowboy is a horse rider that herds cattle and does cowboy stuff. Not your country fellow who thinks he’s a cowboy because he has a truck and boots yet doesn’t own a farm or do any ranch stuff
@@alexerickson280 actually living in one rn unfortunately. Still see a majority of people with clean shoes. I get weird looks when I start walking through walmart in muddy cut up greasy steel toes😂
Alot of people out here in cali wear cowboy boots. Especially in the Mexican community. Remember the spanish vaqueros and caballeros had a huge influence in the cowboy boot
I am from Mexico, Michoacan.. I live in Los Angeles Ca. My husband and I are loving the cowboy stile and are doing a little research on the different style boots out there! Lol getting ready to own my very first pair soon!
I’m a person of color. And when I slip on my boots I just get judged by people in my community, but when I go to work everyone has got them on and I feel like I belong lol
That’s why it’s bad to say that race = culture, you can be any race and be a part of any culture, I don’t even see race, it’s really not real, just minor insignificant differences, we’re all Homo sapiens
What the flying shit does your color have to do with your boots … and who cares if they laugh cut the woe is me and cowboy up or take the damn boots off
It give me confidence busking, singing in the crowd,cowboy bootz is confident booster. While singing country song,rock n roll.with my guitar... from the Philippines..
As a Texan I have cowboys boots and love them. I wear hiking boots when I’m backpacking, I wear tennis shoe when I’m working out. And flip flops to wash my Jeep, going to the pool, or at the beach. My cowboy boots are my every day boots.
Wore cowboy boots as a kid, and started wearing them again at 21. I get odd looks being a boot-wearing-latino in Atlanta, but I love them! Makes me feel confident and authentic
What part of Atlanta do you live/work? Lots of Latinos in the Chamblee-Buford Hwy area. Even a Western Store at Plaza Fiesta. Granted most Latinos don't wear boots to work, they do on weekends and family occasions. I am Asian and get compliments from Latinos when I go to the supermarket.
I'm 40 years old I was born an raised on the ranch I still live on to this day I probably have 20 pairs of boots I wear boots every day I have never owned a pair of shoes just boots
Lot’s folks say u should wear sneakers more often cause they cheaper and I’m like well cowboy boots are cheaper when u think bout it cause they more durable they last longer u don’t gotta buy a new pair every single year like sneakers that wear out easy so sneakers are really more expensive than cowboy boots
I have some cowboy boots that are over 25 years old. They can be cheaply and easily rebuilt. Alot cheaper than buy new foot wear every year. I collect cowboy boots like women collect shoes!
I have 14 pairs: old griñgo, Luchesse, Liberty black, Lane Corral and Johnny Ringo. I am a nurse manager and my staff wonder if I am not well if I don't wear them.
Retired Semi-Operator from Pa. I Dress like a Cowhand daily. I have 7 different pairs. I was born in the wrong part of the world. I always dreamt of being a working hand on a ranch. I have read hundreds of western novels, and history books on the pioneer west. I also wear the hat. I stand out like a prickly pear, in a peach grove!
I live in the UK and just got back from a 4 week work trip in Alabama and Tennesee. Ive always wanted a proper pair of american boots. I picked up 2 pairs of Ariat's while I was there and I just love them. So far ive been wearing them everywhere because they just look so dam good with a good pair of Levis. Plus they make you feel awesome just putting them on. And they look sharp as hell. I love them!
I love my boots! I've several pair of Tin Haul and rod patricks. I also have 2 steel toed ariat and justin for work and kicking around the barnyard. I seldom wear anything else even to church. Im an old school country gal.
I live in the UK in a big city and I have been wearing cowboy boots for years! Sometimes get strange looks but most people love them and it shows my confidence
I’ve been wearing cowboy boots since I was 18, I’m 57 right now and I don’ t mind being a trendsetter because I noticed some men of my age are now beginning to wear them as well, oh and this may come as a surprise to you but I’m living in Nagoya Japan for 12 years now. So the men I’m talking about are Japanese
I’m from the Netherlands and have been wearing sneakers my entire life. 3 weeks ago I bought my first cowboy boots because I could buy them with a discount. Once broken in they are waaay better than sneakers. Just bought a second pair of boots yesterday!
I talked with another guy before about wearing cowboy boots and he said that he wasn't confident enough to wear them. I'm always wearing mine, and I'm always noticing both guys and girls checking them out all of the time. But that's not why I wear them, I wear them because boots are fuckin' awesome! Justin Bent Rails are my all-time favorite, if ya haven't noticed by now.
haha thats what I'm talking about! One of my goals on this channel is to increase the confidence of those on the edge of wearing them. There just needs to be more folks wearing boots!
I’m up to 9 pairs! I have 3 tecovas, 2 Justin’s, 2 hand made Mexican boots, 1 pair of twisted X’s and just got my first pair of Lucchese’s today! Can’t wait to wear them out. I wear boots a few times a week.
My first pair of cowboy boots my aunt gave to me,she found them in motel room she was cleaning,back in the 70tys,I was 26 at the time driving truck long haul,so I started wearing these cowboy boots,they were so comfortable, So I bought my first pair of Tony lamas. Now I have a nice collection of cowboy boots,Glad to be a part of this community.
I bought my first pair of “cowboy” boots a few months ago. For the longest time I only wore work boots(at work of all places) and either converse or OG vans any other time. And I’m now happy to put on the cowboy boots any time I’m going out with friends or family.
Take your time and try on as many as you need to find that right pair. I suggest a lower heeled roper. You will find them to be more comfortable than any other shoe you own. Important to find a sales person or longtime boot wearer to show you proper fitment and heal slippage.
Interesting topic. I am 39 years old and always liked Cowboy boots since I was a little kid. I was never confident to wear them in fear of people giving me a hard time. I finally bought some Ariat Boots to wear with my jeans so I looked more put together when I would go out. I like them so much I started to wear them as my primary shoe with jeans. It took me awhile to get the confidence to wear them. Now I’m looking at more custom boots for myself.
Wear my boots day in, day out! Actually met someone else in the same city as me that wear them, which I thought was amazing considering cowboys are not really a thing here and when I tried to talk to him about them he seemed so shy to discuss it. He totally needs to join the boot group and see that there's many people out there that have the common interest
Amen brotha, south Texas man myself. I haul horses to every major city you can think of and I have developed a reputation for my boots and starched jeans in places that it ain’t common.
as a 50 year old asian man lives in new york, I have been wearing cowboy boots for almost 30 years. I’m confident individual who enjoys and proud of wearing cowboy boots. I really don’t care what other thinks as long as I’m happy.
I’m from LA and the first thing I see is everyone looking but pretending they ain’t . Second when I’m wearing them people feel like people take me more serious especially during meetings.
I live in a big city and brought my first 2 pairs of cowboy boots and I absolutely love them! Yes I get looks because I dont fit any stereotype but I always break the rules and wear what I like. Your channel gives me that extra boost in confidence when I wear my cowboy boots and I thank you :)
I am a lead software developer and framework engineer for a company up in Seattle, but born, raised, and living in Texas. I wear my boots every day. Whenever I fly up to home office I certainly stand out. You don’t have to be a cowboy to rock a good pair of boots.
Cowboy boots are quite practical when riding a motorcycle. As someone who rode a motor cycle to a business where the other workers were trying figure out where to park in the Volvo? Well did get few jabs. That is until I told them it only takes 20 minutes for a 15 mile ride for me to get to work on the 405. Then I took them off and took my penny loafers out of the drawer in my desk. Removed my coveralls. Hung my suit coat up. Straitened my tie. Went work doing my IT support job. They also had a shine that would make the 1st SGT smile.
Ive been wearing Cowboy boots everyday since grade 9 high school Rock concerts going to Work Riding my bike in the Wind Church Camping all 4 seasons here in Canada the list goes on Im 65 now & I will wear my boots till its my time & the Lord takes me home
This was really good!!! I’m from Florida and yeah I get crazy looks especially being a POC I get super excited when I find a hood quality pair in the thrift store that are already broken in! And you’re right if you’re not a Texan you have to have a huge amount of confidence to pull them off… I love them so much I put them on with EVERYTHING! I wish I could wear them with my scrubs🤓
I just got a new pair for my 40th birthday. First time I've had a pair since I was a teenager and I'm really looking forward to wearing them. All these things you say are completely accurate. You don't have to be a stereotype to wear cowboy boots. I still wear tennis shoes and cargo shorts for work.
I grew up on a farm in a country,worked on my grandparents farm and other people's farm and I always dream of living a cowboy life. I have my boots,buckles cowboy hat ect. Even though I am not a cowboy in person,in my heart I am. Roy Rodgers, Gene, John etc are my cowboy heros. These the guys I look up to. This is who I am.
I’m 17 and I live in England, I’ve wanted a pair for so long they just look so comfortable and they’re the kinda thing you can keep for years due to their quality and make and everything, but I’m scared to wear any because I know no one around here has any and I’d get strange looks from people
If you really want to get their attention, make sure to wear the Wranglers, a long sleeved Wrangler shirt buttoned up, and a buckaroo hat. On a cool day you can add a Filson vest.
I’m from Ohio, and I’m cowboy booted all the time. I have always gone for the x-toe. I love the style, and have worn them for 45+ years. I have over 200+ pairs from off the shelf to many custom made. I love the uniqueness of my boots, and get many compliments on them when out in public.
200 pairs??? and my wife tells me that I have a problem because I own 6 pair plus a pair of Justin ranch boots. She says Im worse than a woman about my foot wear because if it wasnt for her I would probaly be in your neighborhood......lol Man you give me something to strive for....lol
Does anybody else enjoy the clip clop when they're walking through a store from their cowboy boot I know it draws attention but gosh I just enjoy it LOL
I'm an everyday cowboy boots guy and I'm from Europe. Can't imaging to not wear those. Feels wrong to put on sneakers... Plan was to get me an pair or two of Tecovas in May, but was unable to travel to Texas. Hopefully in September in Oklahoma...
Yeah, I like to wear oxford shoes, military, and cowboy boots but when I put on the only pair of sneakers that I have... something is WRONG inside of me
BadZipness If you’re in Oklahoma, look into some boot brands with some history of bootmaking. Nothing against Tecovas, but if you’re traveling to the US to a state with a ranching/cowboying history, you can do better. Go to boot stores, ask questions, and try on a bunch of boots.
@@brianolsen9286 Thanks for the advice, probably will get a nice pair or two of tecovas for everyday wearing and a pair of another brand for special occasions. Are you from oklahoma? Do you have a good advice for me in terms of boots and where to buy them and also oklahoma in general?
I'm from the Philippines, I love my cowboy boots wear them almost everyday. It's an old boots 37 years in service, I bought it from a friend. I love it 'coz it's already weathered.
I wear my boots just about everyday. Love them for how they feel (and obviously how they look too). Also, I’m a Rock/Metal head. I rarely listen to country.
I'm late to seeing this great video. For me, its a nostalgic connection to my dad who wore his boots and Stetson hat every day. He was very much that person who was respectful, kind and generous, but also at times had to put his foot down. Now I also love the look and comfort. I don't care if I look different. TFS
I bought my first pair about half a year ago when I decided to learn horse riding. I fell in love and since then I wear them EVERY SINGLE DAY. All my other awesome footwear I own must be very jealous because all I want to wear is cowgirl boots. I love your attitude and I'm a new fan. Subscribed!
@@danielnewey6225 Back in high school 10 years ago a teacher got on me because I had mud caked up on my rockys. Cow shit to. I looked at her said so what you gonna do about it, send me to the principal office. Hated that teacher so much, I left my rockstar can half full of dip spit on her desk when she wasn’t looking, took the rockstar she was drinking and sat back down. Watched her drink out of my spit can lol. Ended up being my senior prank, suspended me for last 2 days of class
You have to earn it ..so sure I did .. Left city and went to outback learn to work on the farms and ride bulls ..get involved in mud..taught me a lot about myself ..and when I wear them It gives me soo much confidence. every word is all true what you said brother. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 and For you have earn the respect to wear them and the hat too.
Recently started wearing cowboy boots daily, normally I just wear them when I'm riding my horse. I've found I feel more put together and a little badass 😎 if I'm being honest lol. Can't beat cowboy boots, bootcut jeans and a black tank top. That's classic to me and I feel confident.
Been wearing em since 8th grade idk why there just nice and slick to my eye and ive grown to appreciate em more its funny cuz when i aways wore em in high school and got the nick name boots
This is a great post regarding the type of person who wears cowboy boots. I totally agree with your points. I wore blue Sendra cowboy boots at my wedding. Thanks for your views on this topic.
I get made fun of and stared at at the time at school for wearing cowboy boots but I keep my head up and smile and my friends ask why don't i stop wearing boots to school I tell them "let them stared and make fun of me I feel good and look good and that is all that matters."
I'm a 60 yr old boot wearer, been 1 all my life, currently own 8 pair of different styled American made boots, 1 pair made in Mexico and it's my identity you could say. I remember when I was in kindergarten my mother waking me by tapping the bottom of my blanket to see if I'd slept in my boots again & sometimes I had but back then I loved my brown suede cowboy boots & never wanted them off so yeah, still a boot man & always will be.
I’m done with his reasons. Cowboy boots are worn for many reasons ESPECIALLY if you live out in the country. You don’t only own a pair but like 3-5 pairs!! And in different colors and skins. I can agree with the last three though.
I’m from Arkansas, I’m 15, I’ve been wearing cowboy boots since I was 3-4ish, I took a small break in middle school, but since I’m a freshmen this year I may get a pair! But I don’t know what brand is good? What I a great brand in y’all’s opinion.
I'm from Arkansas too. Rogers AR! I got some Dan Post R toe. They are not very expensive and look great. Under $200 if you don't go exotic leathers. Check them out
@@urielsalas4091 Check out Justin Boots' style called Bent Rails, they're some of the best boots ever, and they're made in the USA, too. *Also from Arkansas as well.* Just about every guy here wears cowboy boots.
@Chris Farley I just bought a discontinued style of Bent Rails (BR 102) last year that have pegged soles on them. They're the only Bent Rails I've seen that have them, and they're one of my most favorite pairs of boots I own.
My first pair was some Justin boots from a tractor supply store. Got em 5 years and still got em. Took em to mexico twice, so very well traveled. Best thing i ever did for myself
I’ve been somewhat a city kid my life but I just moved more into the country and my uncle has a ranch and my dad just bought us a ranch and I got my self a pair of boots just to wear when I’m out working but know I’m really starting to like them and want to wear them lots of places.
So funny to see this title because I’ve been wanting a pair of cowboy boots since childhood. I had the entire outfit hat , vest and skirt. Always wished for boots. At 68 I just bought my first pair. They are awesome and I hope to wear them enough to break them in. Waterproof too.
What Will said really resonates with me. Proud Texan here. 🖤 Edit: Although, I know plenty of people who wear cowboy boots, and don’t uphold these values you listed... unfortunately.
and what do you have to say about the ones who use cowboy boots like slash did? For rock purposes?? I mean, when i watch a photo of slash wearing these, I can only think of how good his outfit is
Same. Boots can be a form of rebellion and totally rock and roll. Explore possibilities in music while respecting others for the ways they've chosen to rock in their own lives. Rock on man!
It means "I'm comfortable in my own skin!"
And anything is possible when you feel like that!
Amen brother, keep up the good content.
Right on, Michael - for women as well as men!
You're also comfortable in something else's skin
And cow skin
Cowboy boots means confidence, especially if you don't live in the south or the West. The thing is though, there's lots of people who want to wear them but don't have the confidence. Stop worrying what people think.
Exactly!!
I had to get over that hurdle. I’ve worn boots for most of my life, and had wanted a pair of cowboy boots for years. My dad has worn them for longer than I’ve been alive, but I didn’t feel like I could pull them off. A couple years ago I said fuck it, I’m getting a pair. It made sense because I was in school for welding and kept burning laces on lace up boots, so I had an excuse. Once I pulled them on for the first time I stopped caring. I wear them every day now, unless I’m doing something that requires more specific footwear (hunting and hiking in rough terrain needs a bit more ankle support). Sadly I can’t wear them at work since we require lace up boots at my company, but I put them on as soon as I kick my work boots off
My style is definitely out of the ordinary cowboy boots, flare blue jeans, band T-shirts, and a black denim or brown bomber jacket and I always feel confident so I guess you’re right I mean I came from Texas but I live in Colorado now
@@colehunt7371 lmao that's common in Texas tho. I mean I dressed that way in highschool
Me I like military camouflage and cowboy boots. I’m an odd duck as my Mom would say.
I get made fun of at school for wearing cowboy boots. I don’t let it bother me because I love it!!
Cheers to that!
I tip my hat to you kid, keep wearing them with pride!
@@franciscovaldez8639 thank you sir
At my school everyone wears boots sumtimes even the teachera
Uh everyone wears boots at my school and we spit in trash cans the teacher took my cope
Im Mexican/American working as a concrete finisher, wearing square toed boots make you feel like a man point and simple. It’s a Mexican style and are proud to wear them.
I want to go to Mexico so bad but just don’t want to risk it but I love how Mexico has good style, food, and culture
@@jamisonguitar3370 I go to México here and there it’s always been alright for me just tell sketchy people “no gracias” and keep walking
I thought the pointed toes were the Mexican Vaqueros thing.
@@Genevasuggestions1 they probably had them first bro🤔 good point
its not just a Mexican style of fashion a lot of Americans and white people where western wear as well . but fr fr my girl is Latina and her family got me into the style . its expensive and it says a lot about you .
I’m 60 years old and have been wearing cowboy boots since I learned to walk. Nothing else feels right on my feet.
It just feel natural!
Jesus christ 🤣🤣
@Wayne Smith what work boots you wear?
@Wayne Smith Double H makes steel toe cowboy boots.
Yea that's it
I got to say Jeremiah you were the person that inspired me to start to wear a cowboy boots as a black man with Dreadlocks working in the city in downtown Toronto I get a lot of looks not wearing the average sneaker
But it does make me feel when I put on my boots every day like I’m a boss I even gone so far to sell my old sneakers to start buying an exotic pair of boots
I’m 31 years old and I can officially say I’ll never buy another sneaker again I honestly feel like I levelled up since wearing cowboy boots
Same here bro!
Yes sir.
*In Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi & Louisiana (obviously southern states) you'll find plenty of non white people wearing cowboy boots. I myself being Hispanic, absolutely love to wear and show off my boots every chance I get, because I get to display the fact that I grew out of the sneaker phase, & into something more manly*
Yeah I see guys with dreads wearing boots and a hat on very rare occasions here in the southwest and I think it's a really good look
A lot of the original cowboys were black and and more recently one of the top 100 bull riders.
I am a total city boy from los angeles. The only horse I've ever rode is the one my mom put a penny in in front of the grocery store. With that being said, I have rocked cowboy boots the entirety of my adult life. I like them. It's part of my culture.
Amen, I also stay in LA and people look at me when I wear my boots lol
I'm in San Diego and people wear Cowboy boots down here.
@@gregoriojuarez1579 paisas wear cowboy boots all the time
Word
You would be called a WANNA BE COWBOY, A YIPPIE LOL
cowboy boots are the most comfortable shoe a person can wear. better than running shoes
I had a lady asking me at the store,
"what's the occasion" ?
I answered,
"I don't need an occasion to wear my cowboy boots"
Yea it’s more of a lifestyle people don’t understand
thats cringe yo
Lmao same thing was asked to me at the boot barn I was like ugh just to wear on the daily
What’s the occasion I would say don’t need an occasion to be me
Right? I got like 2-3 pairs just for everyday wearing.
I wear cowboy boots most days. Some days I'm forced into wearing shorts and sneakers but I prefer my boots. They are just ariats but I enjoy them. I Got into cowboy boots cause I love country music and it got me interested. I am just city kid but I do enjoy country things. They give me a sense of identity different from every other teenager in my town.
Love it! That's what its all about
Eh man similar story but I don't have any yet but I'm looking into them.
Same here
I wear my boots with my shorts
Lol I got a pair of tenniboots lol hahaha no joke tony lamas bought them 12 years ago I saw them and bam I had to have them 😅 other then that yes thats all I wear is boots
I wear cowboy boots because I don't know how to tie my shoes. This guy is reading way too much into this.
Lol
I legit wear them because i dont want to tie my shoes..
Shit all my shoes besied my steel toe boots i can just slip on power of the lopdeloop double knot. But laceless boots. Just necessity for that end of day quick removal
That's why I was thinking of getting a pair just for that reason
😂👍
Cowboy boots actually became part of my identity. I remember walking into my first day of highschool back in 2009ish and wearing my cowboy boots. The kids in my school had never seen anything like it so I got heckled a lot. Still wore my boots everyday, and the heckling stopped when the kids realized I didn’t care what they thought. That was also around the time the country music craze started to come around and all the girls were into it, and eventually other guys would wear boots too. My nickname ‘Boots’ still follows me well over a decade later. Of course I still wear my boots.
Im 15 and recently my dad gave me some brown ariat round toe boots, his levi’s belt buckle and a rifleman wallet from cabela’s and i could not be happier , i am waiting to go out wearing em (cant go now cause lockdown) but man i really love them . Thanks jeremiah for making these cool boot videos , they’re awesome.
My pleasure and congrats on your new boots! Once everything is safe again you gotta wear them as much as possible. Those boots can handle a lot too so don't be afraid to take them out in the woods and stuff right now as well
Jeremiah Craig sure thing Mr. Craig
Same man same!
I’m booted almost every day! Even in the Texas heat in the summer!
You gotta be!
Jeremiah Craig I agree with you
Same here especially in the Arizona summers oh wait its always summer here lol hahaha 😂
Same
Yep same here
I'm a French man, I wear my black cowboy boots almost everyday and I'm proud to wear them. Such a shame that we don't see more people with these shoes. By the way I love your videos, greetings from France!
Cheers!! Thanks for repping boots in France.
Je suis francais et je porte aussi des bottes ! et j adore. Tu n es pas tout seul !
“My boots add inches to a man's height but yards to his morale."
---- Lubbock bootmaker Willie Lusk.
Actually, the cowboy boot, like cowboys, was a thing introduced to the US by Mexico. As vaqueros predate cowboys by almost 100yrs. Remember, Texas to California, and up through Colorado to Nevada was Mexico first. We adapted the ways and wisdom of the vaquero to our own needs and style, and shared those adaptations with them. Both the cowboy and vaquero evolved together and separately simultaneously.
And the cowboys of Spain … horses didn’t originate in Mexico … the conquistadores came on horseback …
@@dirtedirte8771: riding a horse doesn’t make you a cowboy. Conquistadors weren’t cowboys. Neither were the English settlers who came on horseback, or the middle age knights.
But they wont swallow their pride
@@edder7157 a cowboy is a horse rider that herds cattle and does cowboy stuff. Not your country fellow who thinks he’s a cowboy because he has a truck and boots yet doesn’t own a farm or do any ranch stuff
@@edder7157 English settlers got the horses from Spanish people. Learn your history boy. Conquistadors were the first cowboys
It means we bust our asses day in and day out and know if we wear fuggin nikes we’ll end up coming home with no shoes🤣
Haha!! Love it!!
Well said 😁
You have obviously never been to or near the cities before
@@alexerickson280 actually living in one rn unfortunately. Still see a majority of people with clean shoes. I get weird looks when I start walking through walmart in muddy cut up greasy steel toes😂
Shit I only wear cowboy boots and air forces
Cowboy boots are the most comfortable footwear on the planet. If I ever was going to run a marathon I'd do it in a pair of boots!!!
When people ask me why I’m wearing cowboy boots when I’m not a “cowboy”, my response is always the same. “Why is it any of your business?”
Tell em “why you wearing running shoes and not a runner”
Why not? No worries
Got them right.
You don’t need to be a raised cowboy to know and appreciate great footwear such as cowboy boots.
Then what about 90% of people who wear basketball shoes
I wear them everywhere I have a pair of Laredo’s for ranching, a bunch of people at school never understand they all don’t understand!
It's true. Many people don't understand but that's part of my goal in making these videos. To help make them understand!
Alot of people out here in cali wear cowboy boots. Especially in the Mexican community. Remember the spanish vaqueros and caballeros had a huge influence in the cowboy boot
A huge influence!!
I am from Mexico, Michoacan.. I live in Los Angeles Ca. My husband and I are loving the cowboy stile and are doing a little research on the different style boots out there! Lol getting ready to own my very first pair soon!
@@bluewhale2600 you're from michoacan and don't know about cowboy boots
True. Except the Spaniards never called themselves vaqueros, that word originated in northern Mexico and the Southwest by mestizos
Not really they dont wear traditional cowboy boots they wear western work boots, only the older generations wear actual cowboy boots.
I’m a person of color. And when I slip on my boots I just get judged by people in my community, but when I go to work everyone has got them on and I feel like I belong lol
God bless you
Same here but I don’t care. People have their opinions and that’s ok but my vote about my boots and my life totally out weigh their opinion. . Be you!
That’s why it’s bad to say that race = culture, you can be any race and be a part of any culture, I don’t even see race, it’s really not real, just minor insignificant differences, we’re all Homo sapiens
What the flying shit does your color have to do with your boots … and who cares if they laugh cut the woe is me and cowboy up or take the damn boots off
I just bought my second pair.
I wore a pair in high school, in Cleveland Ohio. Lol
My son likes to wear his cowboy boots to school to stand out from the crowd. He loves cowboy boots!
Your son is a leader. Thats great!
Ha me too
It give me confidence busking, singing in the crowd,cowboy bootz is confident booster. While singing country song,rock n roll.with my guitar... from the Philippines..
As a Texan I have cowboys boots and love them. I wear hiking boots when I’m backpacking, I wear tennis shoe when I’m working out. And flip flops to wash my Jeep, going to the pool, or at the beach. My cowboy boots are my every day boots.
I use my cowhide boots everyday and my exotic boots for weddings. Got my two boys their first pair.
Way to pass on the passion for boots!
“They take no shit from anyone”. Damn skippy son! You got that right.
Wore cowboy boots as a kid, and started wearing them again at 21. I get odd looks being a boot-wearing-latino in Atlanta, but I love them! Makes me feel confident and authentic
What part of Atlanta do you live/work? Lots of Latinos in the Chamblee-Buford Hwy area. Even a Western Store at Plaza Fiesta. Granted most Latinos don't wear boots to work, they do on weekends and family occasions. I am Asian and get compliments from Latinos when I go to the supermarket.
I'm 40 years old I was born an raised on the ranch I still live on to this day I probably have 20 pairs of boots I wear boots every day I have never owned a pair of shoes just boots
Hell yeah
Lot’s folks say u should wear sneakers more often cause they cheaper and I’m like well cowboy boots are cheaper when u think bout it cause they more durable they last longer u don’t gotta buy a new pair every single year like sneakers that wear out easy so sneakers are really more expensive than cowboy boots
Exactly!! 👊👊
@Mafioso 1963 tecovas boots can be a good starter
To me boots are more comfortable then shoe's.
The reason why I'm considering switching over to boots..they can last a lifetime and soles can resoled
I have some cowboy boots that are over 25 years old. They can be cheaply and easily rebuilt. Alot cheaper than buy new foot wear every year. I collect cowboy boots like women collect shoes!
I have 14 pairs: old griñgo, Luchesse, Liberty black, Lane Corral and Johnny Ringo. I am a nurse manager and my staff wonder if I am not well if I don't wear them.
Epic brands there! Thanks for all you do
Retired Semi-Operator from Pa. I Dress like a Cowhand daily. I have 7 different pairs. I was born in the wrong part of the world. I always dreamt of being a working hand on a ranch. I have read hundreds of western novels, and history books on the pioneer west. I also wear the hat. I stand out like a prickly pear, in a peach grove!
I live in the UK and just got back from a 4 week work trip in Alabama and Tennesee. Ive always wanted a proper pair of american boots. I picked up 2 pairs of Ariat's while I was there and I just love them. So far ive been wearing them everywhere because they just look so dam good with a good pair of Levis. Plus they make you feel awesome just putting them on. And they look sharp as hell. I love them!
I dare anyone to buy a pair of Tecovas and not get hooked. Just bought my second pair. Love them!
I agree! I have 2 pairs as well
Get it!
I love my boots! I've several pair of Tin Haul and rod patricks. I also have 2 steel toed ariat and justin for work and kicking around the barnyard. I seldom wear anything else even to church. Im an old school country gal.
5 pairs and still ordering..
you should try a pair of American made olathe boots?
I live in the UK in a big city and I have been wearing cowboy boots for years! Sometimes get strange looks but most people love them and it shows my confidence
Totally! Most people do love the look of boots. Good for you for wearing them over there!
I’ve been wearing cowboy boots since I was 18, I’m 57 right now and I don’ t mind being a trendsetter because I noticed some men of my age are now beginning to wear them as well, oh and this may come as a surprise to you but I’m living in Nagoya Japan for 12 years now. So the men I’m talking about are Japanese
I’m from the Netherlands and have been wearing sneakers my entire life. 3 weeks ago I bought my first cowboy boots because I could buy them with a discount. Once broken in they are waaay better than sneakers. Just bought a second pair of boots yesterday!
Also it says I choose to dress like a man. Sneakers say, “I just don’t care.”
I talked with another guy before about wearing cowboy boots and he said that he wasn't confident enough to wear them. I'm always wearing mine, and I'm always noticing both guys and girls checking them out all of the time. But that's not why I wear them, I wear them because boots are fuckin' awesome! Justin Bent Rails are my all-time favorite, if ya haven't noticed by now.
haha thats what I'm talking about! One of my goals on this channel is to increase the confidence of those on the edge of wearing them. There just needs to be more folks wearing boots!
I’m up to 9 pairs! I have 3 tecovas, 2 Justin’s, 2 hand made Mexican boots, 1 pair of twisted X’s and just got my first pair of Lucchese’s today! Can’t wait to wear them out. I wear boots a few times a week.
My first pair of cowboy boots my aunt gave to me,she found them in motel room she was cleaning,back in the 70tys,I was 26 at the time driving truck long haul,so I started wearing these cowboy boots,they were so comfortable, So I bought my first pair of Tony lamas.
Now I have a nice collection of cowboy boots,Glad to be a part of this community.
What an awesome story to get you into boots! Thanks for sharing!
I bought my first pair of “cowboy” boots a few months ago. For the longest time I only wore work boots(at work of all places) and either converse or OG vans any other time. And I’m now happy to put on the cowboy boots any time I’m going out with friends or family.
Hell yeah! 🤜💥🤛
I never got a pair cause my grandpa was a real cowboy. I felt I’d be a poser, but now I’ll probably get a pair.
You should! You don't have to be a cowboy to wear boots just like you don't have to be a basketball player to wear Jordans
@@JeremiahCraig facts
Is everyone with tennis shoes who is not a tennis player a poser?
Take your time and try on as many as you need to find that right pair. I suggest a lower heeled roper. You will find them to be more comfortable than any other shoe you own. Important to find a sales person or longtime boot wearer to show you proper fitment and heal slippage.
In that case, we shouldn't wear Baseball caps either since we're not professional Baseball players
I live in Richmond, VA, and I have received so many compliments on my Mexican cowboy boots.
Interesting topic. I am 39 years old and always liked Cowboy boots since I was a little kid. I was never confident to wear them in fear of people giving me a hard time. I finally bought some Ariat Boots to wear with my jeans so I looked more put together when I would go out. I like them so much I started to wear them as my primary shoe with jeans. It took me awhile to get the confidence to wear them. Now I’m looking at more custom boots for myself.
It says I live a lifestyle rough on most people, and I need some footwear that can hold up like I can.
Wear my boots day in, day out! Actually met someone else in the same city as me that wear them, which I thought was amazing considering cowboys are not really a thing here and when I tried to talk to him about them he seemed so shy to discuss it.
He totally needs to join the boot group and see that there's many people out there that have the common interest
He sure does! He might just be new to wearing them still. Good for you for making him feel welcome to it!
As a texas born and raised currently living in Seattle wearing my square toe boots makes me feel like home 😎 great video
I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for watching!
Amen brotha, south Texas man myself. I haul horses to every major city you can think of and I have developed a reputation for my boots and starched jeans in places that it ain’t common.
"You should have cowboy boots to begin with"
I FELT that
as a 50 year old asian man lives in new york, I have been wearing cowboy boots for almost 30 years. I’m confident individual who enjoys and proud of wearing cowboy boots. I really don’t care what other thinks as long as I’m happy.
Here in good old southwest Virginia almost everyone wears cowboy boots
What part of southwest VA, I’m from Ne TN and my back yard is SW VA lol
I’m from LA and the first thing I see is everyone looking but pretending they ain’t . Second when I’m wearing them people feel like people take me more serious especially during meetings.
No doubt. Boots have that air and they give it to the wearer too. Always helping kick ass and take names!
You wear yours out in LA? I live out here too and just ordered me a pair. I’m kinda nervous wearing them out but kinda excited as well lol.
I live in a big city and brought my first 2 pairs of cowboy boots and I absolutely love them! Yes I get looks because I dont fit any stereotype but I always break the rules and wear what I like. Your channel gives me that extra boost in confidence when I wear my cowboy boots and I thank you :)
Happy to do it! Good for you to keep on rocking those boots and being an individual!
Cowboy boots is all i wear when i leave the house and it depends on what im doing in and around the house. 2 lucchesses, 3 justins, 1 cavenders
Epic lineup
Led Zep 7 Ariat, 3 Lucchese, 4 of the pairs are caiman, love my Caimans!
I am a lead software developer and framework engineer for a company up in Seattle, but born, raised, and living in Texas. I wear my boots every day. Whenever I fly up to home office I certainly stand out. You don’t have to be a cowboy to rock a good pair of boots.
Damn straight! Boots are definitely not popular in Seattle but I remember living there and rocking them too. They always got looks
Cowboy boots are quite practical when riding a motorcycle. As someone who rode a motor cycle to a business where the other workers were trying figure out where to park in the Volvo? Well did get few jabs. That is until I told them it only takes 20 minutes for a 15 mile ride for me to get to work on the 405.
Then I took them off and took my penny loafers out of the drawer in my desk. Removed my coveralls. Hung my suit coat up. Straitened my tie. Went work doing my IT support job.
They also had a shine that would make the 1st SGT smile.
Going to a country concert....LOL. 5-6 times a week for me. I was just walking through Lowes, and numerous people were looking at my boots. LOL.
Makes people jealous!! Haha love it!
Ive been wearing Cowboy boots everyday since grade 9 high school Rock concerts going to Work Riding my bike in the Wind Church Camping all 4 seasons here in Canada the list goes on Im 65 now & I will wear my boots till its my time & the Lord takes me home
This was really good!!! I’m from Florida and yeah I get crazy looks especially being a POC I get super excited when I find a hood quality pair in the thrift store that are already broken in! And you’re right if you’re not a Texan you have to have a huge amount of confidence to pull them off… I love them so much I put them on with EVERYTHING! I wish I could wear them with my scrubs🤓
12 hours in cowboy boots & scrubs? id be sick every damn day 🤣😂
I just got a new pair for my 40th birthday. First time I've had a pair since I was a teenager and I'm really looking forward to wearing them. All these things you say are completely accurate. You don't have to be a stereotype to wear cowboy boots. I still wear tennis shoes and cargo shorts for work.
Wearing all my boots gives me pride. Confidence. Beauty. Power. You become the statement while everyone else just watches you strut.
Damn straight!
I grew up on a farm in a country,worked on my grandparents farm and other people's farm and I always dream of living a cowboy life. I have my boots,buckles cowboy hat ect. Even though I am not a cowboy in person,in my heart I am. Roy Rodgers, Gene, John etc are my cowboy heros. These the guys I look up to. This is who I am.
Same in the first part... I also grew up on my grandparents farm sadly had to move to the city
I’m 17 and I live in England, I’ve wanted a pair for so long they just look so comfortable and they’re the kinda thing you can keep for years due to their quality and make and everything, but I’m scared to wear any because I know no one around here has any and I’d get strange looks from people
I plan on wearing my cowboy boots on my wedding with a suit of course!
I wear mine everyday out in L.A. Have gotten weird looks and many compliments. Great video!
It's a strange world out there but most people love seeing boots out and about!
If you really want to get their attention, make sure to wear the Wranglers, a long sleeved Wrangler shirt buttoned up, and a buckaroo hat. On a cool day you can add a Filson vest.
I’m from Ohio, and I’m cowboy booted all the time. I have always gone for the x-toe. I love the style, and have worn them for 45+ years. I have over 200+ pairs from off the shelf to many custom made. I love the uniqueness of my boots, and get many compliments on them when out in public.
200 pairs??? and my wife tells me that I have a problem because I own 6 pair plus a pair of Justin ranch boots. She says Im worse than a woman about my foot wear because if it wasnt for her I would probaly be in your neighborhood......lol Man you give me something to strive for....lol
@@rachet0708 lol…I have been an avid collector for many years. I do sell on occasion.
I'm from Puerto Rico and wear western boots.
That's what I'm talking about!
Does anybody else enjoy the clip clop when they're walking through a store from their cowboy boot I know it draws attention but gosh I just enjoy it LOL
I'm an everyday cowboy boots guy and I'm from Europe. Can't imaging to not wear those. Feels wrong to put on sneakers...
Plan was to get me an pair or two of Tecovas in May, but was unable to travel to Texas. Hopefully in September in Oklahoma...
Yeah, I like to wear oxford shoes, military, and cowboy boots but when I put on the only pair of sneakers that I have... something is WRONG inside of me
I agree. Sneakers feel wrong if you're not running or working out
BadZipness If you’re in Oklahoma, look into some boot brands with some history of bootmaking. Nothing against Tecovas, but if you’re traveling to the US to a state with a ranching/cowboying history, you can do better. Go to boot stores, ask questions, and try on a bunch of boots.
I agree, Honchos or Olathes. Once you've worn handmade boots you'll never want to put your feet in nothin else
@@brianolsen9286 Thanks for the advice, probably will get a nice pair or two of tecovas for everyday wearing and a pair of another brand for special occasions.
Are you from oklahoma? Do you have a good advice for me in terms of boots and where to buy them and also oklahoma in general?
I'm from the Philippines, I love my cowboy boots wear them almost everyday. It's an old boots 37 years in service, I bought it from a friend. I love it 'coz it's already weathered.
Nice! Good boots can last a lifetime!
@@JeremiahCraig thank you Sir, I've learned a lot from you about cowboy boots.... more power & God bless you!
I wear my boots just about everyday. Love them for how they feel (and obviously how they look too). Also, I’m a Rock/Metal head. I rarely listen to country.
Cowboy boots fit the rock and metal style very well!
I'm late to seeing this great video. For me, its a nostalgic connection to my dad who wore his boots and Stetson hat every day. He was very much that person who was respectful, kind and generous, but also at times had to put his foot down. Now I also love the look and comfort. I don't care if I look different. TFS
Born and raised philly, and nothing I enjoy more than my Lucchese’s on a daily.
Hell yeah! 👍
I wear cowboy boots since kindergarten. Up to day, I only have Cowboy boots (12 pairs) and Vans ( 6 pair) 🤠
In the south of Louisiana we wear our boots everyday all day🤠 it’s apart of our life
I bought my first pair about half a year ago when I decided to learn horse riding. I fell in love and since then I wear them EVERY SINGLE DAY. All my other awesome footwear I own must be very jealous because all I want to wear is cowgirl boots. I love your attitude and I'm a new fan. Subscribed!
I get way to many looks wearing them to the point where you feel watched all the time ahah
Enjoy it!
@@JeremiahCraig oh I do ! 😂
@@danielnewey6225 Back in high school 10 years ago a teacher got on me because I had mud caked up on my rockys. Cow shit to. I looked at her said so what you gonna do about it, send me to the principal office. Hated that teacher so much, I left my rockstar can half full of dip spit on her desk when she wasn’t looking, took the rockstar she was drinking and sat back down. Watched her drink out of my spit can lol. Ended up being my senior prank, suspended me for last 2 days of class
You have to earn it ..so sure I did .. Left city and went to outback learn to work on the farms and ride bulls ..get involved in mud..taught me a lot about myself ..and when I wear them It gives me soo much confidence. every word is all true what you said brother. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 and For you have earn the respect to wear them and the hat too.
Cowboy boots also go with pretty much anything, my favorite is a death metal tee shirt and jeans.
Recently started wearing cowboy boots daily, normally I just wear them when I'm riding my horse. I've found I feel more put together and a little badass 😎 if I'm being honest lol. Can't beat cowboy boots, bootcut jeans and a black tank top. That's classic to me and I feel confident.
Been wearing em since 8th grade idk why there just nice and slick to my eye and ive grown to appreciate em more its funny cuz when i aways wore em in high school and got the nick name boots
That's a good nickname!
This is a great post regarding the type of person who wears cowboy boots. I totally agree with your points. I wore blue Sendra cowboy boots at my wedding. Thanks for your views on this topic.
I'm from Ireland and badly want cowboy boots, they might stick out a lot over here though 😂
Baltimore Maryland here, it's so rare to find other Cowboy boot wearers!
It's a shame too but I feel like we're making progress!
Cowboy boots aren’t just common in Texas it’s all through the south east and parts of the north west such as Montana
@Imperfect Outdoorsman I forgot y’all existed
I’m Irish and I’ve just always loved the look and feel of the boots. I wear them about half the week 👢
That's what I'm talking about! Thanks for representing boots over there!
I get made fun of and stared at at the time at school for wearing cowboy boots but I keep my head up and smile and my friends ask why don't i stop wearing boots to school I tell them "let them stared and make fun of me I feel good and look good and that is all that matters."
I'm a 60 yr old boot wearer, been 1 all my life, currently own 8 pair of different styled American made boots, 1 pair made in Mexico and it's my identity you could say. I remember when I was in kindergarten my mother waking me by tapping the bottom of my blanket to see if I'd slept in my boots again & sometimes I had but back then I loved my brown suede cowboy boots & never wanted them off so yeah, still a boot man & always will be.
I’m done with his reasons. Cowboy boots are worn for many reasons ESPECIALLY if you live out in the country. You don’t only own a pair but like 3-5 pairs!! And in different colors and skins. I can agree with the last three though.
3-5 pairs of boots is perfect! I did a video on that too you might like ruclips.net/video/YdET_KzSTCU/видео.html. Thanks for watching
I think boots are the best footwear for dancing, whether it's the two-step or a cumbla.
I’m from Arkansas, I’m 15, I’ve been wearing cowboy boots since I was 3-4ish, I took a small break in middle school, but since I’m a freshmen this year I may get a pair! But I don’t know what brand is good? What I a great brand in y’all’s opinion.
I'm from Arkansas too. Rogers AR! I got some Dan Post R toe. They are not very expensive and look great. Under $200 if you don't go exotic leathers. Check them out
@@urielsalas4091 Check out Justin Boots' style called Bent Rails, they're some of the best boots ever, and they're made in the USA, too. *Also from Arkansas as well.* Just about every guy here wears cowboy boots.
@Chris Farley I just bought a discontinued style of Bent Rails (BR 102) last year that have pegged soles on them. They're the only Bent Rails I've seen that have them, and they're one of my most favorite pairs of boots I own.
Spot on. I am a German boy ( of 60 now), and I wear cowboy boots since I am 19 yrs. And I lovem so much!
I currently wear sneakers, but I'm ready for the change
Boots are the change you need!
im down wearing sneakers too expensive and ugly looking im switching over too cowboy boots
My first pair was some Justin boots from a tractor supply store. Got em 5 years and still got em. Took em to mexico twice, so very well traveled. Best thing i ever did for myself
I’ve been somewhat a city kid my life but I just moved more into the country and my uncle has a ranch and my dad just bought us a ranch and I got my self a pair of boots just to wear when I’m out working but know I’m really starting to like them and want to wear them lots of places.
That's what I'm talking about! You get it!
So funny to see this title because I’ve been wanting a pair of cowboy boots since childhood. I had the entire outfit hat , vest and skirt. Always wished for boots. At 68 I just bought my first pair. They are awesome and I hope to wear them enough to break them in. Waterproof too.
Other new frontiers; the ocean, outer space, China
Can't wait for the moon cowboy boots
What Will said really resonates with me. Proud Texan here. 🖤
Edit: Although, I know plenty of people who wear cowboy boots, and don’t uphold these values you listed... unfortunately.
and what do you have to say about the ones who use cowboy boots like slash did? For rock purposes??
I mean, when i watch a photo of slash wearing these, I can only think of how good his outfit is
Same. Boots can be a form of rebellion and totally rock and roll. Explore possibilities in music while respecting others for the ways they've chosen to rock in their own lives. Rock on man!