Cowboys didn't have many possessions. The Ones they were the
proudest of were their horses, gear and their boots. Boots were often found in
creative designs that depict a cowboy's individuality. One again, R.A. Guthrie
Designs captures this realism in its new collection of western boots wall art.
Everyone has had at least one pair of cowboy boots. Maybe you wore yours while
you rode the range on your favorite horse or while you rode your stick horse
around the house. Cowboy boots are part of our American history. Today, we still
proudly wear our boots for work and play Traditional cowboy boots have narrow
toes, high heels that slope under the foot, and leather tops that reach halfway
up the shins. Designed for men who spent virtually their entire day in the
saddle.
Cowboy boots did not just happen. They evolved from functional, performance
footwear designed to add to the safety of the cowboy while he worked. In the
late 1800's the tall topped, high-heeled boot provided protection for the cowboy
against rain, mud, brush and critters, and added a layer of protection between
the pants and the leg. The high under slung heel gave the cowboy added safety by
keeping his heel from slipping through the stirrup. The high leather heel also
gave better stability on the ground by "digging in," allowing for
better footing. The tall leather shaft protected the cowboy from the threats of
the range: barbed wire, snakes, thorns and more. The boot shaft also absorbed
the friction between the horse and the cowboy's leg.
Cowboy boots have also led a long double life as fashion accessories, beginning
in the early 20th century, when Western life and work done on the open range
were first mythologized in movies. Most cowboy boots that are manufactured now
are not sold to people who will ever wear them on a horse, and the boots are
valued more for the image they have acquired than the work they were originally
intended to do.
All items are
shipped free of charge for the continental US Allow 2 to 4 weeks for shipment of
your order, variations in design and price subject to change without notice. All
artwork featured in this section is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any
form.
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Policy for Iron Products
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understand a trusting relationship is your greatest concern and our best method
of referrals. Therefore you will be refunded your money when the item is
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If there is a problem with your order, please contact us within the first 5 days
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We'll provide you with information to ship back the item
directly to our returns branch, which is at a separate location. Items are to be
returned in the original packaging, original condition, with all manuals or
other related documentation. Refunds will only be applied as a credit to the
merchant card for which item was originally purchased within 30 days of return.
