celebrities and boots

Cowboys of the Silver Screen Honored

Cowboy boots are an integral part of American cultural consciousness.  (Call us biased, but we truly believe this!  Why else would there be so many western- and cowboy-themed restaurants and western wear stores in, say, Japan?)  You could also point to any number of indicators as additional proof of this, such as, oh, a whole [...]

Iconic Suit to be at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Ever seen the 1979 movie The Electric Horseman, where Robert Redford plays a former rodeo champion? If you have, you probably vivdly remember the outfit Robert Redford wore in the opening montage — pink and purple sparkly cowboy boots with a rhinestone-studded suit adorned with embroidered golden eagles and blossoms. And now this famous suit [...]

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin in celebrities and boots
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Jessica Simpson’s New Cowboy Boots

Jessica Simpson and Her Cowboy Boots Jessica Simpson has gone country!  Well at least her taste in music and her taste in boots have.  It makes sense that Jessica is becoming a country music singer.  She is from Dallas, Texas, she possesses that wonderful southern accent, and she does make a pair of cowboy boots [...]

N@ked Cowboy in Candy Fight

N@ked Cowboy and the Blue M&M N@ked Cowboy Sues M&M’s.  That almost sounds like a title to a comedy film, except it is an actual story. New York City’s famous “N@ked Cowboy” has filed suit against Mars Corporation, the maker of M&M’s.  The N@ked Cowboy, also known as Robert Burke, is claiming trademark infringement by [...]

Posted on June 30, 2008 by beth in celebrities and boots
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A “Guy” and His Boots: Our Interview With Guy Kawasaki

After a visit to Texas, Guy Kawasaki, popular entrepreneur, venture capitalist and blogger, decided he needed some new Lucchese boots. A short Google search later and Guy found a great pair of Lucchese Classics on AllensBoots.com. We talk with Guy about his boot buying adventure. Q: How did you discover Allens Boots? A: I was [...]