The TRUTH about Square Toe Cowboy Boots
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My father, a rancher, said “the older you get looks don’t matter, give me comfort”.
I still up in the air on it lot of money just to try stuff out cant find out how it works for u until u start work my feet are crying
Your Father Got That Right..
i got durango rebel boots over ariat boots because of the comfort
@@TFDStudios The very most comfortable boots I have ever worn in my life is : "CHISOS BOOTS."
I'm the same👍👍👍
As a ranch worker/farmer who doesn't ride horses. Square toe is by far the most comfortable boot style. I have passed out in my boots many times after a hot summer day's work, waiting on dinner. I always know new boots fits right when I wake up from a cat nap, and forget my boots are still on, they feel as comfortable as house slippers when they are right
Same except I ride horses and there's no difference
Ik the are so damn comfortable lol
Same
@@Ilikemeth770 What do you ride?
I have a pretty cheap brand square toe and I felt every word of this.
I only really wear square toes. They’re just so comfortable for walking in and working in all day.
Real talk. I definitely love the square toe boots I have cuz my feet are pancakes and I always need wider boots anyway.
And you can find pretty much any square toe in steel/safety
As an Englishman I am about as far from a cowboy as you can get but I have always loved cowboy boots. Each time I visit the states I return with a couple pf pairs and have about 9 pairs of Lucchese exotics snip toes. However I have discovered the barn boot and have to say these square toe boots are so comfortable even over a 10 to 12 hr day it is unreal, so yes whilst they are not as downright handsome as the traditional toe they make up for it in comfort,
lucchese rocks❤
Luchesse are overpriced trash you’re scamming yourself lmao
@@bloozism I have a narrow foot and a high arch in those boots fit me like they were custom-made. Sorry you don't have to be so rude.
@@shelleyzoe8254 I don't need to be polite to point out that you're buying a brand that exists on name only. Keep wasting money however, don't let me stop you.
@@bloozism I bought one pair like 15 years ago and I still love them. Thanks for sharing.
I only wear square toe. They’re just more practical and comfortable
I love the wide square toe boots mainly for the extra room in the toe box. I primarily wear them!
You're not alone! Most of my subscribers do
I dont like the super wide toe for only one reason!....they dont fit in my stirrups!
My square toe are my go to when my ingrown toenail gets clipped off and my foot hurts like fuck for a week
I have a couple pairs of square toe boots. So darn comfy!
Then get regular shaped boots but a wider width.
Great breakdown of the square toe boot. I quit wearing boots altogether because my feet hurt too much in the point of the toe bunched together. Sketchers brand shoes started a trend of squared end styling to their shoes a few years back and I found them extremely comfortable. I think I might have to give square toed boots a try.
Worth it!
Youll love em
I started wearing round toe cowboy boots when I was in high school, stopped wearing them for awhile, then got back into wearing them, but started wearing J toe boots. Since then, I went back to wearing round toe and medium round toe boots again and then started wearing snip toe boots. Like many other guys, I wasn't a fan of square toe boots, but that changed after I got my first pair. Now I love and own many different toe style boots, a couple different heel styles, as well as many different skins. I absolutely love wearing cowboy boots. If more guys would try wearing them, they may understand why those of us who already wear them, actually wear and love them.
I have worn boots all my life,have no toe pain or foot troubles in pointed toe boots.I will stay in my boots and you will never see me in a square toe boot!
I just purchased my 1st square toe & I love them!! Being a diabetic, foot comfort & safety is key!!
Same here!❤
You Always have great videos ....can’t wait for the next boot review
Thanks! Coming soon!
I've always worn boots. I never really cared about square tipped. About a year and a bit ago I bought me a pair and now I love them. I can move my toes now and now the look has grown on me.
Square toes is the only way to go! All my family here in Texas wear square toes
Same, the only pair of pointed toe boots I have are black dress boots that I keep polished and I've had 2 years to break them in so it's not much of a problem.
Definitely 💪😎 Centex here and gotta rock the squares man. Just got the Ariat Workhog VentTek Carbon toes for work and they're 🔥🔥🔥🔥
That figures.
I got into the game on squared toes working in upstream gas. I wouldn’t usually have been into them before I encountered square toes just because I got a wide 4 foot and I would look like I’m wearing clown shoes if I wore a more traditional toe box. For me to wear cowboy boots, that’s squared toes and necessity. I wear them in and out of work all the time now. Love them
I tend to go with square toe or even a "round square" with a rope heel for all around boot but moving to a square clip with a "Dogger" / Texas star heel
I’ve been wearing Ariat square tow work boots. I’m a diesel mechanic working long shifts on my feet and after a year I still love them. Love the style and comfort 👌🏼
Nice! Good choice!
Haha I just watched one of your videos.
Every time I come across your channel, I think of the video from a few years back were you wore cowboy boots with golf pants. That was fun.
haha thanks that was fun!
I have a pair of round toe and a pair of square toe boots and I honestly love my square toed boots more they're much more comfortable with the less pronounced heel, and more room in the toe, I can also run in those boots, can't run quite as well in my round toe boots the taller heel makes me more prone to rolling my ankles.
I have recently found your videos and I am hooked! Great breakdown on the square toe. I can say I prefer the square toe due to the fact that I have a very wide foot and anything less than custom hand made boots my foot feels cramped after a long day. Take a look at cavalry boots from the 1800s most were square toe or the snip toed boots. I can't say I have a preference for looks, that just depends on the boot. Great video, keep up the great work!
In Oklahoma square toes are common when your messing around in daily life and working, traditional round toe is usually reserved for classy events such as BBQ, Dances, Graduations, etc.
I love the look of square toe boots, I've bought two pair in the past year and both are Justin's. They're honestly more comfortable than my rounded toe and snipped toe Boots I own, I can wear them all day long and never once be in pain!
I freaking love how positive this guy is.
I always thought square toe were absolutely horrendous, but I bought my first pair of Square toe a few weeks ago and I love em.. I think I would only apply that to cowboy boots though, would still never go square toe with dress shoes/boots.
Me either! But I hate dress shoes period!
My main reason for preferring square toe boots is the comfort. My second reason is that I think they look better but that’s my preference. I’m a bigger guy and I think a square toe fits my body better
That's a good point. Sometimes different toe styles look better on different body types. Another benefit of having so many choices out there
Great video Jeremiah, I have snip toes, round toes, traditional toes, regular square toes, and wide square toes, and I like them all but square toes are probably my favorite.
Thanks Moses! I can't wait to have more toe styles too. They are all worth owning. No doubt!
I grew up wearing pointed toe boots.. and my toes look deformed and twisted... when j started working in construction I started wearing square toe boots.. so much comfortable...I like the Ariots
Pointed toe boots don't squeeze toes by default it's all in the sizing. I've found that much of this myth has come from stores and companies not educating their customers so many people get the wrong size to begin with. Happened to me too. I had my toes cramped for years and thought that was just the way it was but once I got the right size and width I realized toe shape does not correlate to comfort when you have the correct size. That being said, square toes are the most forgiving if you have the wrong size which is another reason why companies push them so much
Been watching your stuff, at your own request! Love it, earned yourself a subscription partner.
Dude thanks so much for sticking with my stuff! So glad you like it! I appreciate it
Love the song at the end...and now also square toed boots! Gracias Señor Jeremiah!
Thanks!
I only wear square toed cowboy boots. I don't like the look or feel of narrow shoes. Pointy toes remind me of ladies high heeled shoes.
You're not alone!
Never been a fan of square toed boots. I've been wearing pointed X-toe and narrow J-toe boots since the late 80s and early 90s. An old girlfriend of mine also just wore pointed toe boots. I read in a book on cowboy boots that different toe and heel styles all come and go, as well, and come around again.
My first pair of boots back on 24th September 1994 was a pair of Tony Mora nubuck square-toed boots. Living in Ireland, there wasn't many options for boots back then, but my next couple of pairs were Sendra square-toed boots. Then I moved on to Loblan 295 wide-square toes, and the narrower square toe. From there I moved on to Loblan 548 style with a kinda chisel/snip toe - but relatively narrow square to.
I've had a pair of Tony Lama 3R square toes (which I was thoroughly unimpressed with), and a pair of Boulet Buckaroo 17" shaft, with a wide - but flat - square toe. I really liked the Boulets but they were an E sizing, so I had some loose play to contend with.
I want to get a pair of Boulet Stovepipe "Shooter" boots, but I'm kinda tempted to go with the round toe this time, instead of the square toe...
I have two pair of the Dan Post Cowboy Certified square toe and I absolutely love them. I had stopped wearing “cowboy” boots for years because they killed my feet. I bought a pair of the DP Caimans and they are so good I picked up a pair or full quill ostrich.
I was told by a working cowboy (i.e., he runs a ranch here in Texas and rides a horse) that he and others prefer square toes because it's easier to mount and dismount. That was interesting and something I'd never considered. I prefer round toes myself. The Sunday-go-to-meetin' comment earlier made me chuckle.
I enjoyed your video about the Cuero vs. Tecovas issue. I just ordered a pair of Cueros to try out.
Yeah it's super fun to hear all the different perspectives and opinions! Glad you enjoyed the Cuero v Tecovas!
@@JeremiahCraig It is. I don't know where you live but the National Magazine of Texas (Texas Monthly) dedicated its latest issue to boots and boot culture. You can find it online for free.
I'm actually happy these are in style and trendy but just to mention I've wore boots even when it wasn't cool
The truth is that those "square toe" boots that look like skin diving flippers with the corners rounded off are great for getting to shore if your horse throws you into the river and that's all they're good for. If your toes are really spread out that much, you need to have a couple of them on each foot amputated.
My first pair of cowboy boots were Acme brand, with a narrow square toe, somewhere between square and snip toe. And this has just stuck in my mind as proper cowboy boots ever since. I really long for the return of Dan Post El Paso boots, but just a dream more than likely. I have one pair that I cherish. Dan Post told me about two years ago that it has been eleven years since the Dan Post El Paso brand.
Here in Texas we all wear these
I never see anything else here
Bravo 4 I understand, cowboy boots were designed a certain way to ride horses ( to fit a cowboy and everything they do) but what we are saying is that here in Texas people love to wear square toes. I have have boots for going out and ranch work. Both are made to do different things. Squares are comfortable and can be worn all day.
Bravo 4 they just got a bigger toe box so your toes can breath better and not be cramped. I wish you good luck living in west Texas because I could never. I need green in my life.
I live in east Texas too but if your talking about working in them that’s a different story buddy
@Bravo 4 id have to disagree i ain’t had much problem wearing wide square toes while riding fit comfortably didn’t get caught or nothin like that
I’ve always been partial to square and round toe boots because they were common in the old west, the pointed toe boot style didn’t make it to the US until the 1940s, or at least didn’t really become popular till then
I love the acoustic guitar in the background of this video! Soooo nice!!!
I totally understand about the comfort factor of the square toe. In my younger days, for fashion sake, I wore the pointy toe boots. I still have them! But, for comfort sake, I now wear the round toe. In fact, my foot is small enough to wear a child's size 6 and they always have a good arch! Now that I'm much older though, I even put an extra gel cushion inside. Doing retail for 36 years kinda "killed my feet"! Retired now, so I can relax! Enjoyed the video. People should just wear what they, but if you want comfort, go square or round!
Good review. I love round toe, but getting some square toe for comfort since getting round toes to fit great are a pain. I've got one Ariat round toe pair that I had stretched twice and put miles of walking on them. They fit great now and are finally comfortable with thin socks, but I save those for horse riding.
Makes sense to me! Thanks for watching
Square toe is used ALLOT! More than you actually think. They are so versatile but their main use is for something more casual.
The first cowboy boots had a tapered square to as jetmobile stated. The also had a tall (around 2”) heel with a spur shelf. The shaft was also tall, somewhere around 18”. And the top of the shaft was even all the way around. No cuts as modern day boots have. Every part of the cowboy boot was designed for a specific purpose.
revisiting this after I just bought 2 square toe boots the Boulet 6266 and Double H bison boots.
My thing with square toe boots is the extra toe room is very welcomed and just allows for more options for sure and reduces the risk of rubbing or crushing my toes. However, I tend to stay away from the wide wide square toes and while companies will market their square toes as wide there are def differences. I like to think of it as a spade square toe vs a slight taper square toe which is what i see the Boulet and the double H as. Also, the way the welts are done IMO affects the look. Some double stitch welts make the boot look even bigger than it is. I usually shoot for boots with a single stitch welt but if the toe looks good as in not super wide I will get it with the square toe double stitch like the double H's.
I want to learn how to do that "check that out up here" thing. Also, I like boots on my bike because it helps me stay planted on the pedals. Also... lots of girls like the way guys look in most boots rather than shoes.
Um, yeah. But engineer boots and biker boots... not THOSE freakin' flippers, haha!
Stag.352 nope. Girls like cowboy boots, bud.
All I buy is square toe. I've got a small but decent collection of cowboy boots and I've always preferred the squared toe. I also prefer natural colors when it comes to animal skin boots.
I love your enthusiasm for boots
Jeremiah, I'm CERTAIN square toed boots (I call them Frankenstein boots) are more comfortable. I just can't go there, and doubt I'll be able to. I'm too much into what looks good to me and "tradition". That's why I like buckaroo style boots with a medium round toe, tall tops, and 2"+ heels (Olathe, and your Hondo 2012, 2670, 8504 and 8506 for example). I'm not a working cowboy, but have always liked traditional cowboy stuff. You're right - the whole reason more pointed toes were developed was so the rider could more easily shoot his foot into the oxbow stirrup. Half (medium) round toes were easier to walk in than super pointed ones. The big heels kept your foot from slipping through the stirrup and you getting drug to death. Those boots were made for RIDING, and most old cowboys hated walking in them. Kind of like women in high heeled shoes. Everyone has switched to low heels and square toes. If comfort is the main concern, why didn't we just stick with ropers? Kind of the same thing isn't it? Anyway, that's just me - to each his own....🙂
I have boots of every toe shape and I love them all
I believe it's all about personal preference.
Whatever you like and whatever fell comfortable wareing.
Damn straight!
I used to drive cattle to the market about 25 years ago. Most of the drivers wore boots out of the truck. And sandals inside the truck.
The cattle were in 60-80 lb boxes. So many drivers wore safety toe boots.
Back in the 70's I rode a motorcycle for commuting. I preferred the sqaure toe harness boot for toe room and a taller boot over the calve. I would have bought the riding boots that went over the knee. But I didn't make that much back then. And when I lived on my sister and brother in laws horse ranch. I wore rubber boots, to deal with all the muck!
Today, I have the budget to own all types of boots for work or at home. I have both square and round composite safety toe and regular soft toe. I usually were Keen sandals when not on the job or working on my property. But always carry some kind of boot when driving one of my trucks. Because the side off the road can be very hazardous.
I have a pair that kind of look like the ones with the Thin Red Line flag(I'm a firefighter/medic who now works in the pipefitting industry) that I bought for my wedding 3 years ago(I married a horse trainer's daughter who barrel raced in her teenage years) that I wear for special occasions. They are polished up so much I can wear a suit or tux with them.
glad to see your sporting a new hair style, looks pro and most rodeo cowboys are wearing square toes!
Thanks Dale! Most everyone is wearing square toe. from what I've seen with the people who watch my channel about 75% prefer square toes
Love square toe boots I wear boots all day everyday and find them way more comfortable and personally think they look better
I just bought my first pair of boots and when I was at the store I couldn't decide on a tapered square or round. I had in my head square toe but actually seeing them on me they looked more like work boots and less feminine to me. I decided on the round toe. I have very small and skinny feet so I don't think I'll have a problem with toe space. It's only been a day and I'm still trying to break them in but so far so good. I still would eventually want to get a tapered square toe and rock the look. :)
I'm in the saddle at least 5 day's a week, have been for many years. I wear Ariat square toe boots, size 11EE. When your sitting in the saddle 3-4 hours a day, the blood in your legs has a tendency to settle in your feet. It's nice having the wider toe cavity to allow your toes to spread out more. As for the ease of getting your feet in the stirrups easier, if you ride enough that's not even an issue. Wear what's comfortable. Believe me, your horse will notice if your in a bad mood if your feet hurt, and will usually act accordingly.
I been on a lot of farms and all of the stockyards around here. Never saw a hand wearing square toes boots.
Weird though the only people I've seen wearing squares are the yee yee country posers while everyone I ride horses with has round toes 🤣
Square toe are better for working but not better for riding not everyone does ride
i use to wear everyday my square toe boots but they are the biker ones with harness on both sides... and I LOVE THEM
I love em all.. Square, point, round, A.. They're all great!
I live in West Texas and have square toe boots which I love and I get constant compliments on them (though I prefer round toe). However, what I don't like is that square toe boots (at least here) are the only thing I can buy in store. My city has 7 western clothing stores and in all of them 95% of the boots on the shelf are square toe. Maybe you're right and Texas just has an affinity for square toe boots, but it is pretty annoying.
I bought some boots recently on Cavender's website. You might try that when you want to buy boots if you don't find what you want out there.
I live in Frisco, north of Dallas. I know what you mean. I have a few modern square toe boots, but I found my favorite pair of Lucchese’s in the gift shop at the Omni Hotel in Nashville. They have the 7 Toe (or Western Square Toe. Think medium round, but squared for right at the tip) with a 1-1/2” Cowboy Heel. The leather is grey Sanded Shark.They remind me of the old Clint Eastwood Spaghetti Westerns. Love ‘em.
I'm with you I cannot stand the look and cannot find anything in Texas in round toe
Look on facebook marketplace, i live in fort worth and there is a crap ton of non box toe boots in there just look. Lot of good finds on marketplace. Mostly people selling old boots that they inherited and box toes just came here recently.
I live in West Texas too, man. What part are you in? I’m in Odessa Midland.
Ugly?!! Wait I'm from Oklahoma NVM.. 😂 EVERYBODY wears square toe here. Kids, mom's, teens, toddlers, dad's, ranchers, football players, teachers, etc. just got me a pair of Cody James
Lol me to here in the Oklahoma
Square toe are just in style right now. It’s been like this for 11 years or so
Cool video. I'd never realized there were regional differences in boot toe preference. But yeah, we wear a lot of square toe boots here in TX. Keep up the great work!
I'm in LA with some square toes and I love em, they get hella looks brotha
I’m a big fan of the Yellowstone tv series. I’ve been on the fence about ordering Justin’s Dutton boot because of its square toe (always been more a round toe type of fella) but I think you’ve convinced me. Oh, and you’ve earned yourself a sub!
Thanks Ryan! I can't wait to see that show. Haven't had the chance yet but I've seen that Justin line and they are nice!
What boots did you buy? How were they
@@mr.raymond2389 wasn’t able to. Apparently Justin only used those to sell during the 2018 season. Last year Jeremiah did a video discussing different boots worn by modern western heroes like Rick grimes, Walt longmire, marshal givens, and of course John Dutton. He determined JD actually wears the Justin Shawnee. However, I’m wondering now if they have a deal with tecovas
I'm glad you addressed the traditional knock against square toe is that they don't fit quite as easily into stirrups. But most who still ride horses can get past that. Comfort is the key.
Solution to that is running a wide stirrup on your saddles. Works just fine
I wear Ariat Sierra work boots and they are great for everything. Work, going out, that’s what I love about pull ons. You can do anything in them for the most part and they look really good. I tried the Ariat patriots and definitely the most comfortable boot ive ever worn in my life brand new but I’m not used to the heel on cowboy boots so regular western slip ons are my fav.
You nailed it. Almost no one rides a horse anymore or even knows how. I still use horses & mules, thus like traditional cowboy boots. It is all about personal comfort & choice. Just get quality boots.
Thanks Byron! It's been fun to see this polarize people though. I respect all toe shapes and reasons for wearing them
Byron LaBelle I agree, square toes suck for riding, especially saddle bronc ridin where they get hung up real easy.
You’re the guy who should be wearing them. Those that don’t - people just assume they’re gay male prostitutes… or wannabees waiting to have a big night at Gilleys….
I wear my square toe boots more for working cattle but as far as just what I wear for going out or going to school I have snip toe. Snip toes look really good in my opinion but square toe boots seem a bit better for quick movement around cattle. I mean it's probably more heal based cause my snips have a larger heal than my squares but to each there own I suppose
True that. I respect all toe styles. They all have great uses! Snip toe is such a good look too
I'm pretty new to wearing cowboy boots. Just got myself the 1st pair in December as a birthday gift to myself. Got a pair of Dukes from Rujo. I totally love them. They're medium round toe. I wanted to try something different and wanted brown leather. Tried some square toe boots at boot barn. They felt good but didn't find a style in my size I liked. So I just ordered a pair of Tony Lama goat leather Americana square toe boots that should be at the store Friday for pickup.
After many years not wearing cowboy boots, I recently got a pair of all leather boots with the square toe. I preferred the narrow square but could not find any in my price range. Add to that -- I've owned block-toe motorcycle boots before and liked the look. The cowboy square toe is similar in my view. So, I committed to a pair. Wearing them, I can say they look all right. Manly, definitely the cowboy look in every other respect. Mine have the lower heel which I guess is called a "roper heel" (?). I want to wear them extensively and felt that the taller heel would impede that. Long story short -- I expect to keep them. They are pretty cool and comfortable. Now I have to slather all that leather with shoe conditioner -- because these boots have some heavy-duty breaking in yet to happen!
We’re just not the real working, horse-riding cowboys anymore. The medium-round toe will always be a classic but it just ain’t relevant in working cattle anymore. Even the real Traditional hard core cowboys prefer square toes to the round toes.
I get it. Still I respect all toe shapes and reasons for wearing them. Like I said in the video, as long as folks are wearing cowboy boots, I'm happy
Speak for yourself i work cattle everyday in west Texas in my square toes just sayin
They are comfortable, I prefer em over pointed or round toe, but for ridin bulls an saddle broncs I always wear a narrower toe
I disagree. The real boots are mexican J-toed boots. Its my heritage not yours i would know more
Cody have you considered getting them is wide or double or triple wide?
Wearing boots 50 years now, I still prefer round toe.
When I was a kid till about high school, I wore round toe style boots. I stopped wearing boots for a while because they just weren't comfortable. If my toes were comfy, then the boot was too loose and rubbing blisters into my ankles. An old roommate of mine let me borrow a pair of their boots once and they were square toed. I swear that was the most comfortable my foot had ever felt in a boot so i ginally bought some. Now I wear my square toed boots every day. I don't care what they look like. I have sensitive feet, I care how comfortable my foot is.
I've been riding horses my whole life, and wearing square toe boots for the VAST majority of those 16 years, they are functional, comfortable, and rugged, ya gotta love em
Like to watch your videos as soon as it pops up ... A cowboy boot lover as you from INDIA ... respect .. MJ .
Thanks MJ!
@@JeremiahCraig 🖒
Finding the right toe shape is my biggest problem. Cannot find a pair I like because the toe is too round or too pointed. I much prefer a classic round toe such as a roper toe. Unfortunately most new boots such as ariats are a extra wide round toe. Cannot stand the style which is tough because an Ariat roper/stockman heel works well with my much needed orthotics.
I just did a video on a Boulet you might like. It's got a U toe. Might be too round but you should check it out th-cam.com/video/3J8VdI0Zjlw/w-d-xo.html
Just bought my first pair ever here in Arizona, square toe too. Thx for educating me on them
I did too on Sunday lol at Cowtown
It's funny that I stumbled on this video. I've always been a medium toe guy as well. I recently got a pair of square toe boots for work, and they have really grown on me. Thinking about getting a nicer pair for going out.
The Stetson JBS square toes are some of the nicest I've seen. Real good for going out too. It's fun finding the advantages of different toe styles
I am not a fan of square toes because my toes are tall up and down. Square toes are normally short in that arena but I know my toes are just weird.
Edit I wear round toes for clarity
Always favored Frye or Double H harness boots with the smaller square toe: best looking boots ever.
Two great brands for sure
I've got a high arch, narrow heel and wide pad, but I love the Ariat 14ee sportsman western square toe boot. Been wearing a square toe for 15 years and the Ariats to extremely well on steel roofs for grip on a 4/12 pitch. And they always look great!
Square toe is what got me into boot wearing. I live then and I use them for work.....I'm a case manager. The wide style allows me to get a comfortable fit as i have wide feet that sometimes swell up in heat. I like the look of narrow but I have to get a size bigger and they don't give me the look I like
In South Carolina it don’t matter if you white or Mexican we all love the square toe.
facts
LOL
I prefer the more pointy two cowboy boots
@@the_redneck_norsemen4040 some actually look nice but my all time favorite are square toe
There’s Mexicans in southern Carolina?
A lot of the guys I work with wear em (but we're pipefitters, not cowboys & girls)
The best thing about square toe cowboy boots is the "fit." When the square toe boots first appeared, I hated them. I considered them a fad that would not last. I thought they were ugly. When I recognized the square toes were here to stay, I bought a pair and have been wearing square toe cowboy boots ever since. I wouldn't wear anything else, and I live in Texas.
With all the world an America political trauma right now, I'm finally delighted to see a serious issue here in NW, square toed cowboy boots! Thanks, Tim
Hahaha tell me about it!! Thanks for watching
You ought to wear size 14 boot. Been wearing 14's for 50 + years now. There ain't no half sizes available unless you get them custom made. And the wrong size does cause the arch to be in the wrong position. Hell I may just start going like Sasquatch - bare-footed. Since I am 6' 4" & 300 lbs., I may put my ghillie suit on with my cowboy hat & be the first ever seen Cowboy Squatch. I just don't need anyone shooting at me trying to be the first to bag a Squatch. LOL
Hahaha! 14s must be hard to find for you. The cowboy squatch could be the next viral craze!
Same 6’6” 280 lbs and wear size 16 boots I’m basically stuck getting custom made boots
@@georgesmith6511 Damn I thought I was big @ 6'4" & 310. This man is Bigfoot & I must be little brother, lol.
Eddie Hubbard lol I thought I was big too until I saw Shaquille O’Neal at a Pacers game when he was playing for Miami! Haha that man makes Bigfoot look like his little brother
@@georgesmith6511 LOL. Yep he is 1 damn big man. He would be 1 rough player to play basketball against.
I’m a 60 year old Texas fella, had pointy🤮, rounds and now squares. The stirrup argument is mute, been on horseback since before I could crawl. Compete in ranch rodeo events, including annually at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, won my share of buckles and saddles. Can ride confidently in bare feet, sandals, combat boots (I’m a veteran) or just about anything. Yes square toes are superior in comfort, have three pair of Anderson Bean’s. A real COWBOY doesn’t care about fashion or trends, Wranglers and Pearl Snaps hang in my closet. From head to toe a cowboy is all about utility. Boots are a piece of equipment, plain and simple. A place to mount my spurs and protection from the elements. Just like the sidearm on my hip, knife in my pocket and bandanna (scarf) around my neck. Happy Trails Y’all.
Epic comment 👌 Thanks for sharing!
Great, bro! Nothing to add.👍
I like pointed toe look & it is easier for riding getting up & down from horse frequently. My USAF dress boots are round toe & I like them too. So it’s cool to mix it up.
I’d never owned a pair of square toes until last week. I know that’s the popular style so I decided to give them a try. I’m a little concerned about the size. Everything feels right but the heel slip seems more dramatic than I remembered from new boots. I have worn the same pair nearly every day for the last 5 years and they’re really broken in, so I’m hoping it’s just something I’m not used to, and not that they’re too big. I guess time will tell.
Like a lot of commenters here I feel my square toe boots are more comfortable. Lots of room for my toes. Love that.
I belive the square toed boots have existed for 100 years. Alot of ariat square toes are for work.
You're right they have but the first American cowboy boot was round toe
Longer than 100 years..over 150 years.
@@JeremiahCraig Google cowboy images from the 1870's-80's, lotta square toes on those feet back then. Both styles have been around for a long time. As long as they're not roach killers 🤠👍
Comander Mcgarrett I only use ariats & square toe🤘🏻 best way to go
Comander Mcgarrett the spanyards wire them while exploring America. They're the most common boot throughout history. More comfortable when they didn't use left and right boots. They also were easier to build and repair.
Hey Jeremiah like the new haircut. I don't like square toe boots unless they're motorcycle harness boots I'm more of a traditional cowboy round toe boots kind of guy. Love from Baltimore MD.
The harness boot is such a good look. I don't blame you
I just got a pair of Justin's and they have a square toe. My job has a boot truck that comes around and we get a free pair once a year. Ive never worn pull on boots before or square toe. Can't wait to try them out tonight at work.
I had the same feeling towards square toes as you did. Then I bought a cheap ($150) pair of Durango's with the brown leather square toes and American flag uppers, to wear to a "themed" party. Those things turned out to be COMFORTABLE. That was my come to Jesus moment with square toes. I still like my snip, J, X and other toe styles, but the square is now in the mix of my boot collection.
I bought similar Durango boots and they are my most comfortable footwear. Period. First time I wore them I walked 5 miles downtown Nashville. First time ever on my foot. So comfortable!
Not talking about boots but Have you came to Jesus ?
I know him he once rode into town on an ass .
As long as I have plenty of heel slip I am good. In my opinion, most people buy cowboy boots that are too small for them.
I agree
My main complaint on any cowboy boots is that many manufacture's no longer offer the narrow widths like B. No one carries them in the store anymore. Hondo and Ariat , and others have left me high and dry. They say just add an extra cushion sole. Well that sucks, and is not a true fit. Been wearing boots 60+ years. The square toe is also more awkward walking in tall grass. Narrower toes help part the grass, making it less tiring.
I agree. I'm a true B width and I've made it a topic of my channel frequently recently. I feel like it's my responsibility now to help educate everyone on all widths so companies will eventually make more Bs. It really matters
I grew up in a suburban town that was attached to a major city. My childhood was grounded in good country music (thanks Mom) and going out to the country to stay at my grandparents. I wore cowboy hats for portrait pics and walking around out in the country. I loved the style, but I knew in my high school located in suburbia, I'd be made fun of for dressing that way, so I never did. Say what you want, but the high school social climate matters to over 90% of kids and it did to me too. So I settled with dressing for the times. My high school was mainly Abercrombie, Hollister, Ecko and fubu, mixed with a little punk rock (and no, I didn't wear that stuff lol). Now that I'm 37, watching Yellowstone reignited my love for the western fashion and memories I grew up on. Being married and no longer giving a damn about what people think, I've bought a couple cowboy hats and have purchased a couple of square toe boots as well. Super comfortable and man I love wearing this stuff. I feel.... at home. Thanks for being real and I know, I'm late as hell to this video lol. You got a sub outta me friend. Keep up the good work.