Luke gulotta gives you the 3 keys to a proper boot fit and the secret to achieving the perfect boot fit every time.
Proper cowboy boot fit.
A boot will initially slip slightly in the heel around 1 4 to 1 2 inch.
Proper cowboy boot fit.
Consequently if the ball of your foot sits too far forward in the boot your toes will uncomfortably crowd in the toe box of the boot.
Cowboy boots have been worn for the last 200 years and many will say they are the most comfortable boots you ll ever wear.
There are activities that are not well suited for cowboy boots jogging and playing in the snow come immediately to mind.
New boots should feel comfortably snug.
This seemingly extra room is necessary for a proper fit.
Cowboy boot fit guide.
You will hear a soft plop when the foot drops into the boot.
The ball of the foot should be right in the widest part of the boot indicating proper arch length and adequate toe room toes should sit flat and free.
It is much easier to pull on boots when seated.
Another key difference between western boots and other types of footwear is how they fit.
Cowboy boots do a job and that is to protect your feet while doing chores in the pasture working in the stable or riding in the saddle.
The ball of the foot should be the widest part of the boot s outsole.
When you have the proper fit they should feel like a second skin from the outset.
Over time the boot s leather will form to the shape of your foot and the slippage will lessen.
We have given you the tools you need to make sure your next pair of cowboy boots fit in all the right places.
Riders know that when it comes to footwear everything else is a distant second to western cowboy boots.
When standing the boot shank and arch of the foot.
The proper fit of a boot can vary by brand and style as well.
Please reference the guide below to ensure a proper fit.
Now you must stand to determine proper fit.
Unlike feeling for the fit in your toes as you would in trying on a shoe the proper location of the ball of your foot in the boot will ensure a good fit throughout.
General tips and tricks to getting the best fit in cowboy boots.
The boot should be snug over the instep top of the foot since there are no laces buckles etc.