Boot Fit

In the previous blog post, we discussed  buying that first pair of cowboy boots.  Specifically, we discussed our first experiences with those boots, and how they made us feel like we truly belonged in the Lone Star State.  Well, that and switching to Lone Star beer and becoming a Rockets fan (we know Austin’s in Spurs territory, but hopefully we can be forgiven our rooting tic).  And yes, those Justin boots were a bit snug on our feet at first, but they loosened up just fine and got really comfortable in a pretty short period of time.  That’s because the folks on the sales floor at Allens Boots know what they’re doing, and know cowboy boot fit like the backs of their hands.

Being around such experts, we now know a little bit about that ourselves, and we’re more than glad to share the lore we’ve picked up along the way with you all.  Let’s try and demystify just how those boots fit on your feet, shall we?

About that snugness we mentioned earlier: Boots should be this way, for sure, but not to the point where they’re crunching bones.  The point is that boots, made with skin, have lives of their own, and will stretch to form to your foot with use.  Boots that seem to fit loosely when you first buy them will only get more so with time, and will soon be uncomfortably loose.

Related to this, make sure you take the thickness of the socks you plan on wearing into account.  For cowboy boots, we suggest getting some boot socks like Thorlos Socks, which provide superior protection against blisters and inflammation.

When you go buy a new pair of cowboy boots, make sure you wear the socks you’ll be wearing with them.  It might sound like an undue amount of planning, but it really isn’t.  Your feet, after all, will be more than thankful for the consideration.