One of my favorite things about this video is all the comments from people who think the title is something they are supposed to answer. That's not how RUclips works, kids. But you do keep me chuckling.
TheStonehammerFiles not practical, don't offer very good grip and slip easy. Any pair of well made quality heavy duty leather boots will likely offer better protection against possible bites and better traction.
Chicken Nugget in what way? Hiking boots are for hiking my guy. Boots are all around shoes. This guy isn’t hiking or running. Boots beat out hiking boots all day... unless you’re going hiking
@@LuthorvilleCA you could always get some leather gaiters to wear on your calves with those Vibram shoes and have the best of both worlds... I've heard of a lot of people getting bitten on their leg but, never their toes.
I'm a city boy from the Nevada desert, I dress " country " because its comfortable and looks nice. I wear a cowboy hat at work and around town in the summer because I work outside a lot of the time and it's hot as balls. I just love the country sense of respect, plus it's not uncommon to see ranchers out here. And yes, damn near all of us carry a firearm lol.
I dress like a cowboy because I can afford the gun, the hat, the holster, the spurs, the boots, all cost a lot of money, and not everyone can't afford it....and every man that is not dressed like a cowboy sure wishes he had the balls and or money to do so.....
"Because I can". I love it. I'd hope that the ones asking such a silly question aren't the ones walking around with thier pants around their knees and a backwards ball cap. Lol
That's where the line breakes FULL STOP Me: wearing red shirt, black cowboy hat, blue jeans and black cowboy boots in 🇭🇺 the boots could come in handy, because they so pointed I can kick people's arses who offend me. FUNCTIONAL
Tony Gables actually quality does play a major role in if a snake can bite through..... industrial grade boots are EXTREMELY tough and are made for construction workers... only a snake with steel diamond tipped fangs could bite through one of those things
I'm 60 and for the better part of 55 years I've been dressing in western apparel. It all started back in 1965 when I turned 5 and got my first set of white pearl handle single action six shooters and gun belt. I was hooked. Today 55 years later my EDC is a 1873 45 Colt Single Action Peacemaker with a 7-1/2" barrel.
I grew up in New Jersey and I used to where stuff like this minus the boots more like a plaid shirt and jeans. After Freshman year I started wearing sneakers and regular shirts. Now that I have my own money I think I want to start dressing different. Plaid shirts jeans and some cowboy boots might get the hat to just for fun. personally I see nothing wrong with the style it looks nice.
Well, I started dressing like 'cowboy' because of my family. Dad always dressed like that, just without the hat, and he dressed me like that since I was a kid, and I tried some other styles but to be honest, I'm not comfortable with the other ones. Right now I wear a hat, not always, just when it's kind of sunny and hot out there and I found that it's more comfortable than a baseball cap.
You hit the nail on the head when you said because you can. I've worn western clothes since I was old enough to buy my own. I fell in love with the west when I was a kid and watched Roy Rodgers and and Sky King on Saturday morning kid's television shows in the early 50's New Jersey where I grew up. In 1975 when I was 27 rears old I got some balls I sold everything I didn't think I'd need and along with my wife and 8 year old daughter packed up my pickup and headed out west to look for a homestead. We ended up in Montana and bought 37 acres in the Rockys. We lived in an army wall tent the first year while we built our first cabin. I worked odd jobs I could find and actually worked on some ranches and was a part time cowboy for a spell Lol. Cool video but the shoes with toes,,, well I'm still wearin boots. Keep making videos, your good at it.
I'm still stuck in Ohio. June friggin' 13th, and it's 59 degrees?! I dressed like that in the 70's too. I miss my jean jacket. Darn snake gutters hurt my feet. So I switched to them square-toed horse kickers. I'll be goin' for the JW Shootist look when I can get some of those 19th century repro cloths. I have a 19th century repro holster and a 2" wide belt for it. And a new Colt SAA with 5.5" barrel, stainless plated and satin black grips. Since my hairs getting grey-n-white, that part of Duke's older character will be easy! lol And it always amazes me how the desert can be 140 in the daytime. Then down to like 45-50 at night!? You'd think all that rock and sand would hold some heat? Nope. Sure don't. We slept in the back of our Dodge pick up at night in New Mexico, Aridzona, and Texas. Felt like it was November!
@@LuthorvilleCA That part always amazed me. Wanna take my family out to the painted desert. And that glacial cut near Shiprock with the ancient alien on that huge bolder. Saw it myself before In Search Of did.
I find when i wear a cowboy hat with almost anything everyone asks why i dress like a cowboy!!! Hahaha i take off the hat & look like a regular guy. People are strange i suppose.
As I see it, you don't really need a special reason to dress as a cowboy other than the fact that you like western wear and love the cowboy look. Whether you're male or female, if you've always identified with the old westerns of yesteryear (who hasn't?), then that's all the reason it should be to dress as you see fit. The cowboy is the American symbol of independence, strength, and the will to do what's right. So cowboy/cowgirl up!
I live on a farm in Australia. Boots, jeans, hats, gloves, knife are all essential for all the same reasons. It just makes sense. There will be some regional variation in style.
I would be packing on my property too. rattlesnakes are a pain in the butt, and for that reason is why I would be wearing boots as well. A western Hat is a tool not a fashion statement.
@@natethegr8925 I did see this lol. I guess maybe if you wear it and you don't normally ware one. But even the bending of the side brim of the hat wasn't done as fashion it started when ranch workers went from horse back to driving trucks. Workers start bending the brim of hat so the hat wouldn't bump the door or B-piller of a truck. But if I'm out side working in 100f heat I would want a flat brim western hat that protects my face neck and shoulders from desert sun.
I'm literally dressing up as one for Halloween But not just for Halloween There's a horse back riding place near my town and it's western themed So not alot of folks wear cowboy apparel So instead this time Now that I have the hat,the spurs,the jeans and shirt and belt I'm so hyped
That’s a great and in some way inspirational explanation you have there, Sir. I’m not American, but I do dress like a cowboy, because I love the culture and the outfit looks cool. Oh and by the way, I have the same belt and holster, but of a different color ;) It’s produced in Mexico, right? The only thing that kinda threw me off a little is the 5-finger Vibram shoe:) Them shoes mismatch your outfit so much, it’s incredible :) Plus, I suspect you don’t want to feel every little stone and rock with your toes. But, hey, that is your choice of shoes and I respect that. Well done on the video. Thank you.
I dress like a “cowboy”, is because it’s practical just like you said I don’t wear shoes like that because of weather and mud and also for working those wouldn’t do to well. A cowboy hat is more of a necessity then a statement.
I like dressing like a cowboy. I get looks but mostly when people talk to me I say I'm 75 years old I dress the way I like. Most of the time I get positive feedback. The point is I've gone through many kinds of dress in my lifetime and I feel comfortable in cowboy clothes and really don't give a darn what others think. I'm not a real cowboy I know that anyway not many cowboy s left. Love the look and getting as close to the lifestyle as I can. Will die with my boots on pard. The Dark cowboy.
What make and caliber is the revolver? I really like the holster also. Where did you get it? I am looking for the same get up for my Ruger 44 mag! Great vids also!
😩 OMG those shoes ruined everything for me! I didn't need that visual!! I was better off believing you were a cowboy & just expected you'd have on boots of some sort. Let a girl dream! Imma need another video with you in boots asap! 😂😂
I’m with you man 100% I wear cowboy attire but the shoes gotta go bud. Get a pair of boots and your set, but I also respect your decision to wear what you wanna wear. It’s your stuff and you can do what you need to do 🤠🤠🤠
okay first you need to know the definition of cowboy which is someone who herds or tends cattle/cows... its not a dress style. you can wear a business suite and dress shoes and drive a Prius and if you herd cattle your a cowboy. the way you dress is called WESTERN. its a style. and usually consist of the boots the hat ect... yes cowboys dress western naturally because of the work they do. if you see someone wearing western style clothes dont be thinking oh jeez look at this fake cowboy... also riding a horse doesn't make you a cowboy either. if people want to dress western let them theres nothing wrong with it. when you see someone wearing baggy pants hanging below his waste with an over sized shirt on does that make him a rapper? or fake rapper? lol let people wear what they want. and worry about your selfs.
Ah man I was let the man live and was fully ready to support your choice of apparel as I live in London and get asked why I dress like a cowboy all the time too. I love a bit of double denim, western shirts, t shirts with the sleeves rolled up etc but then we got to the footwear and oh dear god no my eyes no!
Living in the vast expanses of the remote American West, you can practically anything you want for days at a time because there is nobody there to see or object..... unless you are a youtube vlogger, then the whole situation changes for a person. lol
i work on the oro ranch in montana, and hes right, we have to where all that stuff (a little bit up here). its meant to protect yourself from the weather
I guess I am a cowboy. I'm on horseback as many days as not. I'm always doing "ranch" stuff. Not all of us cowboys dress like traditional cowboys. I do, because I like it and every item, boots, hat and even the gun are items I never leave the house without. They're all practical, and really, just part of the tools of the trade. As for non-cowboys who like the look, I say go for it! Beats the hell out of wearing your pajama pants to town with a ball cap backwards on your head, like we all see so much.
That all makes sense, but what about the guy in a city that's walking through the mall? And after he's done shop and he goes home to a suburban house with no horses and no farm. But he does have a nice patio with a swing set in the back for the kids.
I made this video to talk about my situation, not to judge what other folks are doing. Besides, of all the potential clothing a human being can wear, a suburban dad dressed like a cowboy seems quite harmless.
I dress like a cowboy 🤠 cause it’s ducking awesome , I love this man !! You don’t need a reason to wear what you like , if I had land in Japan I would be wearing samurai or cowboy clothes
a gun is a tool that can be used as a weapon for shooting a target... period. Dressing like a cowboy or using the equipment of a cowboy advocates self reliance, dependability, individuality and freedom; it is the American symbol.
Why not dress how you want and how you feel ? What practical reason does someone have to dye their hair purple ? Or dress with like they’re sponsored by Sabb when they ride a bike ?
I personally find tall boots to be really comfortable, and they provide lots of protection for the feet and lower legs in a place like the Southwest and other parts of the country
A lot of movies depict what seems to be a "long Johns" under their jeans pants and jean jackets? Do you by chance wear long johns and if so, could you talk more about it?
I haven't owned a pair of long johns since I was in gradeschool. You are right, they do seem to be worn by lots of cowboys in the movies, but I'm not sure if that is historically accurate or just a film cliche.
Friendly Troll Warning:Don't forget the rattlers! A pistol is very handy out there.The hat; I used to be all about the BB cap until I bought my first Stetson in '12, (rather my only Stetson as I haven't bought a second one... Yet.) This is a more practical head piece than any worn by men anywhere, and most ladies dig it.I miss my Jean Jacket, haven't worn one since the late 80's but, it really was a great guard against the sun and traipsing through brambles. The oiled dusters I've worn since then are just as practical, if not better. Kudos to you for rocking an ageless style.The shoes... Can't formulate an opinion as I haven't ever worn a pair. I regularly wear over-ankle Hiking shoes and occasionally wear a pair of very expensive Tony Lama boots I bought on a whim while in North Dakota on a Old West tour. Both of these have protected my feet on numerous adventures into the wilder areas of the west and Alaska. I hope you never have to encounter a Devil's Club in those Toe Shoes, lol.
Mojave Greens are some of the deadliest pit vipers in the world. I haven't seen any, but believe me, I sure ain't forgetting about them! No need to worry about a Devil's Club out in the desert, as those are more of a forest plant. However, the Goat Head (Tribulus terrestris) is the big concern in Los Angeles and plain old creosote branches can be quite sharp.
I live in Australia, I could not live without a wide rim hat. I was dying before I started wearing a hat regularly. It is so awful getting heatstroke on a regular basis because your head gets way too much sun, it is worth wearing a hat in these conditions.
Yep. Lots of folks think it's like going to the beach and you just walk around in swimtrunks. No. It's the exact opposite. To keep cool, you don't expose your skin to the sun. You cover up as much as possible.
I dress similar except mine is a Marlboro jean jacket my leather hat is two tone from eBay and I wear plain tanish brown cowboy boots I also have to wear my shoulder holster more than my rig but my question is if your not trying to look like a cowboy then why not wear a sombrero? Or wear a modern glock or 1911? I personally have a colt 1851 sheriff reproduction in the 44cal I have some glove shoes but only for jet ski outfits. If your gonna dress the part do it right or it’s an insult and have some self respect at least get some leather shoes with gel souls!
Levi's Trucker Jacket. But if I had to buy another, I'd get a denim jacket from "Buddy's Jeans" since they are made in the USA. Levi's no longer employs Americans and imports all their stuff.
I dress like a cowgirl because I love it. I wear Loblan cowboy boots every day in life, and most times a beaver fur stetson. I'm comfortable and I love westerns. Being in Scotland, it is strange and I can't wear a gun in public, but hey, if others don't like it, fine. Don't comment on other peoples' lives until yours is perfect.
I'm curious: Why did cowboys (in Hollywood movies, at least) wear long-sleeve shirts, even under the sun of a very hot summer? Why did they wear long-johns all the time? ------ (gilberto lehrer from brazil)
I've never researched Old West clothing styles, so I can't say which facets depicted by Hollywood are historically accurate and which aspects are total fiction. But... Having worked in film, I can tell you 99% of the time, aesthetics are more important than historical accuracy. Movies are just storytelling. Campfire tales. Legends. Mythology. The _fun_ of the story is more important than the _truth_ of the story.
I dress like a cowboy when I go hunting and bushcraft, when I'm in town I only wear jeans and a flannel shirt sometimes I'm using a t-shirt when it's hot of course tucking it into my jeans and always using my favorite denim jacket
1519-1700s After the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, ranches were established and stocked with cattle and horses imported from Spain. Landowners mounted native Indians on well-trained horses and taught them to handle cattle. By the early 1700s, cattle ranching had spread north into what is now Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico and south to Argentina. The native cowboys were called vaqueros(from the Spanish word for cow) and developed roping skills, using braided rawhide reatas (the root word for lariat). Starting in 1769, a chain of 21 Franciscan missions eventually stretched from San Diego to San Francisco, marking the beginning of California’s livestock industry
I see your quote comes from _The History of the Vaquero_ on the American Cowboy website. Not sure why you are just copying and pasting blog entries written by other people as your commentary, but have fun with that!
I dress like a Cowboy because it’s when men were men, where they worked, like I work. Where they have quality, like I had quality, where they stand up for themselves like I do.
Now if a person wears clothing from their favorite sports team, are they asked, "Do you think you play for that team?" There is no reason why some ignoramous should ask anybody why they dress like a cowboy. It is simply just another way to dress. Deal with it.
Coyotes are real shy and will walk away if it sees you I live in Sonoran dessert and I know plenty of people who wear the same outfit you know but minus the gun
I hiked extensively in Joshua Tree National Park in my Luna huarache sandals, the early ones with a very thin sole and traditional laces :) Much better (for me) than my Vibram Five Fingers. The Five Fingers give you an illusion of protection - you have none, especially in the desert environment. The huaraches are pretty much up front about it. They say "Dude, you're barefoot! Be here. Now. Or pay the price" :)
Vibram Five Fingers are not the illusion of protection - they are just very minimal protection. Believe me, I am extremely careful where I step. I've been running and hiking in them for years and I've never been injured by rocks or sticks, but the soles are so thin, I know a misplaced piece of glass or nail could go right through them. Thanks for telling be about Luna Sandals. I usually hate sandals, since they aren't really attached to your feet, but those look quite promising. I'll have to look into them a little more! Thanks again for the tip and thanks for watching.
I dress that way for my mom ran from my dad ( she was a "entitled mom" ), and I watched the old TV westerns like Roy Rogers, Hop along Cassidy, Bat Masterson, Have gun will travel, The lone ranger ( which I called "The long ranger" for years 😀 ), etc. I played cowboy and got my great aunt mad when I was shot and fell on the floor, she was putting coal in the funace, those shows replaced my dad until I saw him at age 21 👍. I have 3 pairs of cowboy boots, I'm trying to walk again from almost dying ( in the hospital for a week ) and I might not be able to get them off 😋.
There's nothing wrong with saying that you do it for fun or just trying to be cool. Ha! I wrote this before you said it. 😁 But I gotta admit those shoes are the coolest. And they do help posture etc.
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One of my favorite things about this video is all the comments from people who think the title is something they are supposed to answer.
That's not how RUclips works, kids.
But you do keep me chuckling.
Cowboy boots in the desert are also practical. They have a measure of protection against snake bite.
Agreed. I just bought some Cody James recently. I still like my Vibram Five Fingers better, to be honest.
TheStonehammerFiles not practical, don't offer very good grip and slip easy. Any pair of well made quality heavy duty leather boots will likely offer better protection against possible bites and better traction.
Chicken Nugget in what way? Hiking boots are for hiking my guy. Boots are all around shoes. This guy isn’t hiking or running. Boots beat out hiking boots all day... unless you’re going hiking
i always wear my cowboy boots in the desert but they do get banged up very very fast but i buy leather bottom boots
@@LuthorvilleCA you could always get some leather gaiters to wear on your calves with those Vibram shoes and have the best of both worlds... I've heard of a lot of people getting bitten on their leg but, never their toes.
I dress like a cowboy because it’s cool
Nothing wrong with that.
Luthorville: Building an Off-Grid Mojave Tiny House , thanks . Cowboys are awesome
Same we’re both cool
I dress like a cowboy because I am one. :) I rodeo.
5K Ranch noice dude!
LOL "Why do you dress like a "
"Because I want to." Respect.
I dress like a cowboy because...I own a farm and have to administrate it.
You dress like a cowboy because youre a cowboy
slit fidget spinner dab bod mod exactly
I'm a city boy from the Nevada desert, I dress " country " because its comfortable and looks nice. I wear a cowboy hat at work and around town in the summer because I work outside a lot of the time and it's hot as balls. I just love the country sense of respect, plus it's not uncommon to see ranchers out here. And yes, damn near all of us carry a firearm lol.
Dressing for the environment you are in is always a smart thing.
Someone once asked me why I dress like such a hillbilly. I said, "................. because I'm a hillbilly."
Heh, heh! Nice! You gotta be yourself, right? If other folks don't like it, that's their problem.
I dress like a cowboy because I can afford the gun, the hat, the holster, the spurs, the boots, all cost a lot of money, and not everyone can't afford it....and every man that is not dressed like a cowboy sure wishes he had the balls and or money to do so.....
As valid a reason as any, I suppose.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
No they don't most people think it looks silly unless you live in certain small section of the US.
Vix Crush most people are boring and conformists
😂😂balls for this shit....get the heck outa here
"Because I can". I love it.
I'd hope that the ones asking such a silly question aren't the ones walking around with thier pants around their knees and a backwards ball cap. Lol
Yeah, this exactly
You dress like you do cause you are American man! You don't need to give reasons why. Just be yourself.
Heck yeah! Best comment anyone has made! Thanks for watching!
actually the cowboy are mexicans, in América we just copy the culture
That's where the line breakes
FULL STOP
Me: wearing red shirt, black cowboy hat, blue jeans and black cowboy boots in 🇭🇺
the boots could come in handy, because they so pointed I can kick people's arses who offend me.
FUNCTIONAL
"Because I can" enough said! You should think about some pull on boots out there. A rattle snake can bite right through those things on your feet haha
Got boots now. This video is 15 months old.
I know its old but a from multiple encounters a snake can bite through boots no matter the quality
Tony Gables actually quality does play a major role in if a snake can bite through..... industrial grade boots are EXTREMELY tough and are made for construction workers... only a snake with steel diamond tipped fangs could bite through one of those things
I'm 60 and for the better part of 55 years I've been dressing in western apparel. It all started back in 1965 when I turned 5 and got my first set of white pearl handle single action six shooters and gun belt. I was hooked. Today 55 years later my EDC is a 1873 45 Colt Single Action Peacemaker with a 7-1/2" barrel.
7.5" barrel .45? Wow. I bet that thing is so much fun! I've never shot a handgun with a 7.5" barrel. Must be accurate as heck!
I dress western. I was a cowboy now I’m old old so I still dress western.
I grew up in New Jersey and I used to where stuff like this minus the boots more like a plaid shirt and jeans. After Freshman year I started wearing sneakers and regular shirts. Now that I have my own money I think I want to start dressing different. Plaid shirts jeans and some cowboy boots might get the hat to just for fun. personally I see nothing wrong with the style it looks nice.
Thanks, man. Dress how you want. If you want to look like Rowdy Yates or Minnie Pearl, you're free to do that.
I like how American national-clothing is just normal clothing. You know, I couldn't just wear my country's national-clothing as everyday clothing.
Ha! I never looked at it that way. Pretty funny!
"Because I can"
There you go.
Well, I started dressing like 'cowboy' because of my family.
Dad always dressed like that, just without the hat, and he dressed me like that since I was a kid, and I tried some other styles but to be honest, I'm not comfortable with the other ones.
Right now I wear a hat, not always, just when it's kind of sunny and hot out there and I found that it's more comfortable than a baseball cap.
Thanks for sharing your tale.
You hit the nail on the head when you said because you can. I've worn western clothes since I was old enough to buy my own. I fell in love with the west when I was a kid and watched Roy Rodgers and and Sky King on Saturday morning kid's television shows in the early 50's New Jersey where I grew up. In 1975 when I was 27 rears old I got some balls I sold everything I didn't think I'd need and along with my wife and 8 year old daughter packed up my pickup and headed out west to look for a homestead. We ended up in Montana and bought 37 acres in the Rockys. We lived in an army wall tent the first year while we built our first cabin. I worked odd jobs I could find and actually worked on some ranches and was a part time cowboy for a spell Lol. Cool video but the shoes with toes,,, well I'm still wearin boots. Keep making videos, your good at it.
That's a great story. Thanks for sharing. And now, I only wear the shoes when I go out jogging.
Why don't you dress like a Knight or a Viking?
I dress like a cowboy because I love the lifestyle I wanna own a ranch when I grow up
Nothing wrong with that!
I'll Always Love you Dairy Queen.
I dress like a cowboy because it's practical and I like the style it's what I feel comfortable on.
Thanks for watching.
I'm still stuck in Ohio. June friggin' 13th, and it's 59 degrees?! I dressed like that in the 70's too. I miss my jean jacket. Darn snake gutters hurt my feet. So I switched to them square-toed horse kickers. I'll be goin' for the JW Shootist look when I can get some of those 19th century repro cloths. I have a 19th century repro holster and a 2" wide belt for it. And a new Colt SAA with 5.5" barrel, stainless plated and satin black grips. Since my hairs getting grey-n-white, that part of Duke's older character will be easy! lol And it always amazes me how the desert can be 140 in the daytime. Then down to like 45-50 at night!? You'd think all that rock and sand would hold some heat? Nope. Sure don't. We slept in the back of our Dodge pick up at night in New Mexico, Aridzona, and Texas. Felt like it was November!
There are certainly temperature extremes in the Old West, especially in the high desert.
@@LuthorvilleCA That part always amazed me. Wanna take my family out to the painted desert. And that glacial cut near Shiprock with the ancient alien on that huge bolder. Saw it myself before In Search Of did.
I find when i wear a cowboy hat with almost anything
everyone asks why i dress like a cowboy!!!
Hahaha i take off the hat & look like a regular guy.
People are strange i suppose.
That was pretty much my whole point. Based upon a lot of comments on this video, folks don't seem to grasp that. I'm glad you did.
Don't ever change
Nothing wrong with having your own style
Nothing wrong with dressing like a Cowboy/ Cowgirl
As I see it, you don't really need a special reason to dress as a cowboy other than the fact that you like western wear and love the cowboy look. Whether you're male or female, if you've always identified with the old westerns of yesteryear (who hasn't?), then that's all the reason it should be to dress as you see fit. The cowboy is the American symbol of independence, strength, and the will to do what's right. So cowboy/cowgirl up!
All true!
I dress like one cause it’s my culture all my family dresses Ike tht from Mexico Michoacán
Very close to what the natives would have made combat boots work very well
I live on a farm in Australia. Boots, jeans, hats, gloves, knife are all essential for all the same reasons. It just makes sense. There will be some regional variation in style.
Yep. It's all sensible stuff.
Aw shucks! I thought it'd be a cool answer like; "Because all the Buck Rogers clothes were sold out".... :D
Well, if the clothes could attract a Wilma Deering, I'd definitely dress like Buck Rogers.
@@LuthorvilleCA Coincidence! I have actually met Erin Grey and I'm totally am with you that!!!! :D
I dress like that every day
Nothing wrong with that.
With the same shoe's ???
@@a.ortega4505 Heck, why not.
so do i sans gun
I would be packing on my property too. rattlesnakes are a pain in the butt, and for that reason is why I would be wearing boots as well. A western Hat is a tool not a fashion statement.
I have yet to see any sign of rattlers. Honestly, I wish I had a few. That would mean a lot less mice.
H Pac in my opinion cowboy hats could be tools or a fashion statement
Commander Thorn you’ve obviously never worn one then lmao it covers you face as well as your neck from the sun 😂
@@natethegr8925 I did see this lol. I guess maybe if you wear it and you don't normally ware one. But even the bending of the side brim of the hat wasn't done as fashion it started when ranch workers went from horse back to driving trucks. Workers start bending the brim of hat so the hat wouldn't bump the door or B-piller of a truck. But if I'm out side working in 100f heat I would want a flat brim western hat that protects my face neck and shoulders from desert sun.
I'm literally dressing up as one for Halloween
But not just for Halloween
There's a horse back riding place near my town and it's western themed
So not alot of folks wear cowboy apparel
So instead this time
Now that I have the hat,the spurs,the jeans and shirt and belt
I'm so hyped
That’s a great and in some way inspirational explanation you have there, Sir. I’m not American, but I do dress like a cowboy, because I love the culture and the outfit looks cool. Oh and by the way, I have the same belt and holster, but of a different color ;) It’s produced in Mexico, right?
The only thing that kinda threw me off a little is the 5-finger Vibram shoe:) Them shoes mismatch your outfit so much, it’s incredible :) Plus, I suspect you don’t want to feel every little stone and rock with your toes. But, hey, that is your choice of shoes and I respect that.
Well done on the video. Thank you.
Thanks. Actually, this video is years old. I tend to wear cowboy boots now. I only wear Vibrams when I run.
I dress like a “cowboy”, is because it’s practical just like you said I don’t wear shoes like that because of weather and mud and also for working those wouldn’t do to well. A cowboy hat is more of a necessity then a statement.
These days (this video is 3 years old) I tend to only wear the shoes when I go jogging.
I like dressing like a cowboy. I get looks but mostly when people talk to me I say I'm 75 years old I dress the way I like. Most of the time I get positive feedback. The point is I've gone through many kinds of dress in my lifetime and I feel comfortable in cowboy clothes and really don't give a darn what others think. I'm not a real cowboy I know that anyway not many cowboy s left. Love the look and getting as close to the lifestyle as I can. Will die with my boots on pard. The Dark cowboy.
People like cowboys... I've been dressing this way for years because it makes me feel good and feeling good is all the reason I need.
Guys that wear Sport shoes and basketball shirts in the summer time are they really basketball player? OR Do they just like the look?
I dress like a cowboy because I AM A COWBOY. Period
What make and caliber is the revolver? I really like the holster also. Where did you get it? I am looking for the same get up for my Ruger 44 mag! Great vids also!
Mine is a Ruger too. Don't recall which one I was wearing. Found the belt at a gun show.
Thanks for watching!
get a Stetson a real cowboy hat
Stetson only makes straw or felt and most cost $100 or more. I prefer my American-made leather Henschel for $50.
Real cowboys never wore "cowboy hats" I have some old Charlie Russel paintings, they all had bowler hats on.
Yes Stetson!
True best brand
I'm from Australia, we make akubra hats. Do they have them there in usa, also rm williams.
I dress like a cowboy cause I have rdr2
I haven't played videogames since I was a child. But I think it's great that games get folks interested in the Old West.
Because my great great great grandfathers dna dwells inside me
😩 OMG those shoes ruined everything for me! I didn't need that visual!! I was better off believing you were a cowboy & just expected you'd have on boots of some sort. Let a girl dream! Imma need another video with you in boots asap! 😂😂
Ma'am, it's never my intent to disappoint a lady, but I do tend to be quite adept at doing so.
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Lmao what a turn off
I’m with you man 100% I wear cowboy attire but the shoes gotta go bud. Get a pair of boots and your set, but I also respect your decision to wear what you wanna wear. It’s your stuff and you can do what you need to do 🤠🤠🤠
Paul G - 👍😂
okay first you need to know the definition of cowboy which is someone who herds or tends cattle/cows... its not a dress style. you can wear a business suite and dress shoes and drive a Prius and if you herd cattle your a cowboy.
the way you dress is called WESTERN. its a style. and usually consist of the boots the hat ect... yes cowboys dress western naturally because of the work they do.
if you see someone wearing western style clothes dont be thinking oh jeez look at this fake cowboy...
also riding a horse doesn't make you a cowboy either. if people want to dress western let them theres nothing wrong with it.
when you see someone wearing baggy pants hanging below his waste with an over sized shirt on does that make him a rapper? or fake rapper? lol
let people wear what they want. and worry about your selfs.
People who say I dress like a cowboy probably won't care about your vocabulary lesson, but I applaud your effort to educate them.
Ah man I was let the man live and was fully ready to support your choice of apparel as I live in London and get asked why I dress like a cowboy all the time too. I love a bit of double denim, western shirts, t shirts with the sleeves rolled up etc but then we got to the footwear and oh dear god no my eyes no!
I also have some Cody James Work Boots. The Vibrams Five Fingers are just more fun.
Living in the vast expanses of the remote American West, you can practically anything you want for days at a time because there is nobody there to see or object..... unless you are a youtube vlogger, then the whole situation changes for a person. lol
i work on the oro ranch in montana, and hes right, we have to where all that stuff (a little bit up here). its meant to protect yourself from the weather
"It's fricken' hawt."
I respect the hell out of this video!
Much obliged.
y I where a cowboy hat.when it rains I do not want to lug around an umbrella, when its hot I'm in the shade. simple!
Excellent idea. Thanks for watching.
You should buy another holster and gun and place it on the side and become a gunslinger.
Not a bad idea.
I guess I am a cowboy. I'm on horseback as many days as not. I'm always doing "ranch" stuff. Not all of us cowboys dress like traditional cowboys. I do, because I like it and every item, boots, hat and even the gun are items I never leave the house without. They're all practical, and really, just part of the tools of the trade. As for non-cowboys who like the look, I say go for it! Beats the hell out of wearing your pajama pants to town with a ball cap backwards on your head, like we all see so much.
That all makes sense, but what about the guy in a city that's walking through the mall?
And after he's done shop and he goes home to a suburban house with no horses and no farm.
But he does have a nice patio with a swing set in the back for the kids.
I made this video to talk about my situation, not to judge what other folks are doing. Besides, of all the potential clothing a human being can wear, a suburban dad dressed like a cowboy seems quite harmless.
I dress like a cowboy bc I am a damn cowboy and a fuckin gunslinger
I dress like a cowboy 🤠 cause it’s ducking awesome , I love this man !! You don’t need a reason to wear what you like , if I had land in Japan I would be wearing samurai or cowboy clothes
Ghshhghsghsg I don’t know what I was expecting him to wear as footwear, but toe shoes were not it. The pure energy, I am in awe
I dress like a cowboy because like you said, a gun and hat make all the difference between normal and cowboy.
It's practical and I like the style. That's why I dress it
That's a good enough reason as any.
The jacket isn’t necessary though, just stick with western long sleeve shirt
You seem like a good guy my friend. I hope you’re doing well.
a gun is a tool that can be used as a weapon for shooting a target... period. Dressing like a cowboy or using the equipment of a cowboy advocates self reliance, dependability, individuality and freedom; it is the American symbol.
Thanks for watching and sharing your poetic perspective.
why single action? It is true to the coolness... but regardless why the SA pistol?
Single action is fun.
Why not dress how you want and how you feel ? What practical reason does someone have to dye their hair purple ? Or dress with like they’re sponsored by Sabb when they ride a bike ?
This topic was simply a fun excuse to make a video. Nothing more.
I personally find tall boots to be really comfortable, and they provide lots of protection for the feet and lower legs in a place like the Southwest and other parts of the country
A lot of movies depict what seems to be a "long Johns" under their jeans pants and jean jackets? Do you by chance wear long johns and if so, could you talk more about it?
I haven't owned a pair of long johns since I was in gradeschool. You are right, they do seem to be worn by lots of cowboys in the movies, but I'm not sure if that is historically accurate or just a film cliche.
Friendly Troll Warning:Don't forget the rattlers! A pistol is very handy out there.The hat; I used to be all about the BB cap until I bought my first Stetson in '12, (rather my only Stetson as I haven't bought a second one... Yet.) This is a more practical head piece than any worn by men anywhere, and most ladies dig it.I miss my Jean Jacket, haven't worn one since the late 80's but, it really was a great guard against the sun and traipsing through brambles. The oiled dusters I've worn since then are just as practical, if not better. Kudos to you for rocking an ageless style.The shoes... Can't formulate an opinion as I haven't ever worn a pair. I regularly wear over-ankle Hiking shoes and occasionally wear a pair of very expensive Tony Lama boots I bought on a whim while in North Dakota on a Old West tour. Both of these have protected my feet on numerous adventures into the wilder areas of the west and Alaska. I hope you never have to encounter a Devil's Club in those Toe Shoes, lol.
Mojave Greens are some of the deadliest pit vipers in the world. I haven't seen any, but believe me, I sure ain't forgetting about them!
No need to worry about a Devil's Club out in the desert, as those are more of a forest plant. However, the Goat Head (Tribulus terrestris) is the big concern in Los Angeles and plain old creosote branches can be quite sharp.
Is your favourite word practical
Thanks for watching, kid.
I live in Australia, I could not live without a wide rim hat. I was dying before I started wearing a hat regularly. It is so awful getting heatstroke on a regular basis because your head gets way too much sun, it is worth wearing a hat in these conditions.
Yep. Lots of folks think it's like going to the beach and you just walk around in swimtrunks.
No.
It's the exact opposite. To keep cool, you don't expose your skin to the sun. You cover up as much as possible.
Is that Arizona. I love it used to live there, visit and go hunting with my dad. 2 amendment!!!!!
California.
Here in AZ that attire is common, especially when out in the fields and mountains
Good reason to respect Arizona.
I'm a farmer in the Philippines. I enjoy cowboy boots and cowboy hats.
I dress similar except mine is a Marlboro jean jacket my leather hat is two tone from eBay and I wear plain tanish brown cowboy boots I also have to wear my shoulder holster more than my rig but my question is if your not trying to look like a cowboy then why not wear a sombrero? Or wear a modern glock or 1911? I personally have a colt 1851 sheriff reproduction in the 44cal I have some glove shoes but only for jet ski outfits. If your gonna dress the part do it right or it’s an insult and have some self respect at least get some leather shoes with gel souls!
What brand is that jean jacket?
Levi's Trucker Jacket. But if I had to buy another, I'd get a denim jacket from "Buddy's Jeans" since they are made in the USA. Levi's no longer employs Americans and imports all their stuff.
i would carry mine everyday but of course florida is always behind on times and i can't carry openly. which really sucks
I'm legally allowed to open carry only because I'm on my own private property. I can't open carry once I step off my land.
What camera did you guys in this video because it looks Stunning👏👏👏
Thanks. This was a Canon 700D/T5i, with a 50mm lens, at an f4.0 aperture.
After This Im absolutely appalled with Guns and Bullets.... So I decided to go for it and get myself a full wardrobe !
I dress like a cowgirl because I love it. I wear Loblan cowboy boots every day in life, and most times a beaver fur stetson. I'm comfortable and I love westerns. Being in Scotland, it is strange and I can't wear a gun in public, but hey, if others don't like it, fine. Don't comment on other peoples' lives until yours is perfect.
A Scottish cowgirl, huh? That's pretty awesome. Karen Gillan in cowboy boots is a gorgeous visual.
Because it's cool. Don't listen to other people. They won't understand.
That is true. They never do.
Wear what you want when you want that’s pretty damn outlaw to me
Why I dress like a cowboy because I like it!!!
That's why I got the Tim McGraw hat🤠
There you go! No better reason than, "Because it's America, and I want to."
The shoes with that outfit are ridiculous but awesome at the same time 🤣
Not only an apt description of my outfit, but an equally befitting description of myself - ridiculous but awesome at the same time.
I just like the hat!!😊... I think it's cool. Urban cowboy. White T shirt, blue jeans, and cool pair of boots.:)
Thanks. I dig the hat too.
I'm curious: Why did cowboys (in Hollywood movies, at least) wear long-sleeve shirts, even under the sun of a very hot summer? Why did they wear long-johns all the time? ------ (gilberto lehrer from brazil)
I've never researched Old West clothing styles, so I can't say which facets depicted by Hollywood are historically accurate and which aspects are total fiction.
But...
Having worked in film, I can tell you 99% of the time, aesthetics are more important than historical accuracy. Movies are just storytelling. Campfire tales. Legends. Mythology. The _fun_ of the story is more important than the _truth_ of the story.
😂 Just waiting for some Knights and Vikings to show up. How about an Astronaut costume?
I dress like a cowboy when I go hunting and bushcraft, when I'm in town I only wear jeans and a flannel shirt sometimes I'm using a t-shirt when it's hot of course tucking it into my jeans and always using my favorite denim jacket
why do you wear a leather hat instead of a felt or straw?
I like leather.
And if he dresses like a cowboy who cares he is his own man
When living a place kind of like living in the game RDR2 ,dressing like a cowboy will be a good option for me too👍
1519-1700s After the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, ranches were established and stocked with cattle and horses imported from Spain. Landowners mounted native Indians on well-trained horses and taught them to handle cattle. By the early 1700s, cattle ranching had spread north into what is now Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico and south to Argentina. The native cowboys were called vaqueros(from the Spanish word for cow) and developed roping skills, using braided rawhide reatas (the root word for lariat). Starting in 1769, a chain of 21 Franciscan missions eventually stretched from San Diego to San Francisco, marking the beginning of California’s livestock industry
I see your quote comes from _The History of the Vaquero_ on the American Cowboy website.
Not sure why you are just copying and pasting blog entries written by other people as your commentary, but have fun with that!
I wear what I wear because we got lawmen in 3 different states on our tail
I dress like a Cowboy because it’s when men were men, where they worked, like I work. Where they have quality, like I had quality, where they stand up for themselves like I do.
Now if a person wears clothing from their favorite sports team, are they asked, "Do you think you play for that team?" There is no reason why some ignoramous should ask anybody why they dress like a cowboy. It is simply just another way to dress. Deal with it.
You have good style I really like that outfit
Thank you. I appreciate your compliment.
idk what they are talking about, you look sick man
Thank you. Funny how "sick" has become slang for "good".
Coyotes are real shy and will walk away if it sees you I live in Sonoran dessert and I know plenty of people who wear the same outfit you know but minus the gun
Most coyotes flee. Feral dog packs tend to be more aggressive than coyotes.
anyone who thinks you are dressed like a cowboy is up in the night. glad to hear that you don't think its cowboy.
I hiked extensively in Joshua Tree National Park in my Luna huarache sandals, the early ones with a very thin sole and traditional laces :) Much better (for me) than my Vibram Five Fingers. The Five Fingers give you an illusion of protection - you have none, especially in the desert environment. The huaraches are pretty much up front about it. They say "Dude, you're barefoot! Be here. Now. Or pay the price" :)
Vibram Five Fingers are not the illusion of protection - they are just very minimal protection. Believe me, I am extremely careful where I step. I've been running and hiking in them for years and I've never been injured by rocks or sticks, but the soles are so thin, I know a misplaced piece of glass or nail could go right through them. Thanks for telling be about Luna Sandals. I usually hate sandals, since they aren't really attached to your feet, but those look quite promising. I'll have to look into them a little more! Thanks again for the tip and thanks for watching.
I dress that way for my mom ran from my dad ( she was a "entitled mom" ), and I watched the old TV westerns like Roy Rogers, Hop along Cassidy, Bat Masterson, Have gun will travel, The lone ranger ( which I called "The long ranger" for years 😀 ), etc. I played cowboy and got my great aunt mad when I was shot and fell on the floor, she was putting coal in the funace, those shows replaced my dad until I saw him at age 21 👍. I have 3 pairs of cowboy boots, I'm trying to walk again from almost dying ( in the hospital for a week ) and I might not be able to get them off 😋.
Thanks for sharing your story.
@@LuthorvilleCA if I don't mention it, the past will fade away.
There's nothing wrong with saying that you do it for fun or just trying to be cool.
Ha! I wrote this before you said it. 😁 But I gotta admit those shoes are the coolest. And they do help posture etc.
Funny how frequently comments on this video seem to reply as if they are answering the title, instead of reacting to the video.
“Why do you dress like a cowboy” ?
“Why do you ask stupid questions” ?
Heh. That's funny. Good point!
I dress like a cowboy cuz I wanna be the best gunslinger in the modern west
Good enough reason as any.