I grew up wearing those things. As a child growing up on a ranch I didn't want to wear anything else. I dread wearing them now. Those boots were designed in the 1800's for riding horses with a western saddle. They are far from comfortable. You won't even see cowboys wearing them now for everyday use. If they are riding, or out on the town. But for just working around the ranch? They wear shoe's. Even when I used to Rodeo I would wear running shoes and just put my boots on when I got behind the chutes. First thing I took off, besides my chaps, when I was done competing.
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