The cowboy boot is a timeless footwear classic—one that reaches across geographies, generations, and style tribes. From rodeo enthusiasts at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo or the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, to the runways of Milan and Copenhagen (see Emma Chamberlain in Ganni’s western-inspired boots at the brand’s Spring 2023 show), to wedding guests and concertgoers, the boot transcends subcultures and settings. As one of the cornerstones of westernwear, it has become a staple of Americana. Equal parts workwear and celebratory attire, and in recent years, a declaration of personal style, the cowboy boot continues to inspire. But what gives it such lasting appeal? Why do pop stars, designers, and everyday wearers alike keep returning to it, reinventing it, and re-admiring i

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