And The Boot Goes On

October, 1980

Although it began as something of a fad, the phenomenon of the cowboy boot as citywear shows no signs of walking off into the sunset. Any explanation as to why this peculiar trend continues to sit tall in the saddle would have to include the fact that cowboy boots are surprisingly comfortable (after they've been broken in), eminently practical (they keep your feet high and dry) and psychologically satisfying (there's a little John Wayne in all of us). But another aspect of their popularity is co...