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Cowboy Boots

camjr

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Dan Post kangaroo ropers in black cherry for New Year's Day in Texas.


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56DeSoto

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I've gotten laughed at for this idea, but I'm wondering if some day in a magical future I could get a pair of custom western-style boots made with a flat, flexible sole. I've got a heel problem and can only comfortably wear "barefoot" shoes. Giving up my beloved cowgirl boots was the hardest part of the transition! Anyway...I'm enjoying living vicariously through all these boot photos.
 
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I've gotten laughed at for this idea, but I'm wondering if some day in a magical future I could get a pair of custom western-style boots made with a flat, flexible sole. I've got a heel problem and can only comfortably wear "barefoot" shoes. Giving up my beloved cowgirl boots was the hardest part of the transition! Anyway...I'm enjoying living vicariously through all these boot photos.

Crepe soles are available for cowboy boots and I’ve read of custom makers using them for folks with problem feet. Perhaps that’s an answer. I’d do some research looking for a maker who’s work you admire and reach out to them about your issues and if they have experiences building boots for folks with similar issues.
 

DrMacabre

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Found this pair of red wing 1188 in Abilene rough out leather on Vinted in very good condition and cheap as dirt. I usually wear US7, 7 1/2D but these are in 8E and fits perfectly with an insole and thick socks. Very comfortable. I lightly coated them with dubbin as a test before doing the same to my 8268. They came out pretty great.

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