The Cowboy Boot Book

by Beard, Tyler; Arndt, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780879054717
• ISBN10: 0879054719
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-11-01
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Summary

People all over the world love cowboy boots--one of America's greatest fashion contributions to the world. The history, anatomy, leathers, fit, care, makers, sellers, and famous wearers are all discussed in a lively manner while Beard's anecdotes and Texas charm will keep readers entertained. 135 color and 40 duotone photographs.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Anatomy of a Boot	p. 25
The Perfect Fit	p. 26
From the Hide	p. 34
The Boot Factories	p. 42
Justin	p. 43
Nocona	p. 48
Tony Lama	p. 54
Lucchese	p. 57
Rocketbuster	p. 61
The Bootmakers	p. 64
Alan Bell	p. 65
Paul Bond	p. 66
Rusty Franklin	p. 68
Jay Griffith	p. 70
Eddie Kimmel	p. 72
James Leddy	p. 76
M. L. Leddy	p. 80
Dave Little	p. 84
Lee Miller	p. 88
Jack Reed	p. 92
Bo Riddle	p. 96
Dave Wheeler	p. 98
Boot Collectors	p. 102
Gallery of "Killer" Boots	p. 128
Western Stores	p. 142
Glossary	p. 148
Source Guide	p. 150
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Excerpts

Introduction Cowboy boots are, without question, America's most recognized fashion contribution to the world, outdistancing even blue jeans. While maneuvering into a pair of boots early in the morning, most of us are struck with a vision of our horses patiently waiting, tied to a rail, shaking off the trail dust from the day before. We breezily walk out the door to the jingle-jangle of spurs as we enter our own make-believe mirage of the West.