Love your cowboy boots, but looking for a different way to wear them this winter? Check out these awesome trends in western boots.
1. Animal Themes
Life on the range is all about nature. Horses, cows, bobcats, and snakes. Embrace the very essence of that animal magnetism with an animal print of any kind. Whether its intimidating snakeskin or trendy leopard print, if it has a place in the wilderness, it has a place with cowboy boots. How about a dashing fur-collared vest or a warm pullover hoodie to accommodate that look?
2. Heavy Metal
When it comes to cowboy music, it’s not always about western folk music. Heavy metal bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have ever donned a western fashion sense. A reliable pair of cowboy boots always goes well with a leather jacket, lots of studded spikes and a heavy metal band tee.
3. Spirit
Native Americans played a huge role in the shaping of western civilization. Because of that, we can incorporate a more Earthen approach. It is a great time to let your femininity fly with a flowing sundress, a handwoven shawl or a warm blanket skirt to accentuate those cowboy boots better. Flair pieces such as flowers, feathers, dangler earrings, and gemstones will help you achieve that authentic look while still staying sophisticated and modern.
4. Black
Cowboys rarely played the role of the good guy in the wild west. They may have spent their lives doing bad stuff, but they sure did look good while doing it! Everyone knows that bad boys have a certain appeal to them, and there is not a more devious color than black. Nothing can compare to a mischievous cowboy donned in flowing black from head to toe (like Johnny Cash). You can shoot for that look by also incorporating accessories like bullet jewelry, spurs or a bandolier belt to make those boots pop. Rugged, but by no means unpolished.
5. Plaid
Buffalo print, also known as plaid, has just as much of a place in western fashion as cowboy boots do! Rivaled only by patterns of denim, this pattern design accents suede cowboy boots in an industrial yet relaxed sense. A pair of overalls or a bandanna would be excellent additions to the ensemble.
6. Denim
There isn’t one single thing that goes better with a well-worn pair of cowboy boots than an old-fashioned pair of blue jeans. Whether you like to wear them traditionally, baggy or skin-tight, cowboy boots will always pair perfectly with jeans. Some people like them faded and others prefer them to have that new shine – either way, they will tie your outfit together like nothing else!
Back when the west was wild, people didn’t dress to impress; they dressed to survive. Whether it was the harshness of the untamed terrain or the unchecked ferocity of nature, danger lurked everywhere. The wild west was tough, but in the end, the cowboy was tougher.
