Article: While there are many styles of cowboy boots to choose from, the classic western style of boot is often what people think of when they imagine cowboy boots. These boots will usually stand about 12 inches tall on your leg and the design is simple and straightforward. There are Classic Western Style boots and Classic Western Style work boots that look similar but are manufactured differently. Western Style Workboots have a different heel than their traditional counterparts to make them more comfortable to be worn while standing for 12-14 hours per day. Shortie Boots are also Classic Western in style but only stand about 6-10 inches up the leg. These boots can also be purchased in work boot trim. Roper Boots are the common choice among people that work at the rodeo. They are similar in many ways to Classic Western style boots but are designed to be more practical for the type of work many people find themselves doing around cattle. Roper Boots are lighter weight and have a wider sole than most Classic Western Style boots. Some Roper Boots have a rubber sole like sneakers to help grip while working. Buckaroo boots are designed for show. These boots often have decorative stitching and other aesthetic flare to draw attention to the styling and workmanship of the boot. Buckaroo boots are not designed to be particularly durable, but rather to be a fashion statement. These boots tend to stand 14 inches tall on your leg. Riding Boots are not always thought of in the same vein as cowboy boots, as they are commonly worn in English riding circles. These boots have a similar cut to the varying styles of western cowboy boot, but lack some of the ornamentation. Riding boots come from the same lineage as western cowboy boots. Early cowboy boots were based on the classic Riding Boot design. These boots look plain compared to most cowboy boots, making them easy to identify. The Stockman Boot is designed to work hard and look good doing it. These boots combine many of the elements one might find in no-nonsense Roper Boots with some of the flair often found on Buckaroo Boots. Stockman Boots have rubber soles, shorter heels and a wider toe box than many Classic Western Style boots. These boots often have detailed and colored decorative stitching.

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Choose a Classic Western Style. Choose Roper Boots. Choose Buckaroo Boots. Choose Riding Boots. Choose Stockman Boots.