Proper Fit for Cowboy
boots
Getting Fitted for Cowboy Boots
Cowboy boots must fit well, not only for comfort, but so that they will
stay on your feet whether you are working, riding, or leisurely walking.
You will need the advice of an expert as to the proper fit of your
cowboy boots. Consult with a reputable person in this area so that he or
she can offer you different types of boots in order to get the best fit
in cowboy boots for your particular feet and size.
There are three different parts of the cowboy boot that should be fit to
the foot. These are the instep, ball and heel.
The instep on a cowboy boot is the part that actually holds the boot
securely to the foot, therefore, a proper fit is essential. Boots should
fit the feet snugly, but neither loosely nor tightly. If the instep fits
too tightly, you will need a wider or larger size boot.
The ball is the widest part of the foot, especially when walking or
running. A steel shank should be found on all boots of quality. This
shank is located between the insole and the outsole extending from the
heel to the point where the ball of the boot begins. The boot must not
be too short for the foot or the ball of the foot will sit too far
forward and the toes will be forced into the toe box.
As for the heel portion of the boot, the boot must slip slightly in the
heel. The sole will be stiff when the boot is new, but as you wear the
boot, the sole will become flexed and the slippage will disappear over
time. The boot will slip too much if the instep is too loose. If this
occurs, it will be necessary to obtain a narrower width in order to
decrease the slippage. However, it is necessary that a little slippage
occur in order to obtain a correct fit.
The boot should fit snuggly at first because it will stretch. The boot
should be fit to the balls of the feet, as that is the initial key to a
good fit. It is important to remember that the more pointed the toe, the
larger the boot you will need.
Cowboy boots worn for everyday purposes give a person the advantage of
being stylish, as well as experiencing the comfort that the boots
provide your feet. Thus, a person is able to achieve comfort while being
fashionable as well.
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