Product Spotlight: Lucchese M1801Saddle Vamp Horseman

Lucchese has long been known for producing some of the finest cowboy boots on the market. For the last 130 years, this company has been making great boots by hand with the finest leather, providing some of the highest quality cowboy boots on the market. A huge number of celebrities, from John Wayne to Willie Nelson to Taylor Swift, wear Lucchese boots because these boots are some of the most comfortable boots available and make a great fashion statement.

If you’re looking for a pair of boots that looks as good as it feels, look no further than the Lucchese M1801 Saddle Vamp Horseman. These leather boots come with a 12-inch shaft made from tan, full-quill ostrich leather. They have full leather lining, leather insole and a leather outsole for ultimate durability and comfort. The intricate stitching on these boots puts a great finishing touch on the overall look of the boot.

These boots are part of the 1883 line of Lucchese boots, which is named after the year Lucchese crafted their first pair of boots. The 1883 line marks Lucchese’s rededication to craftsmanship, quality and fashion, and these boots are no exception. With durable construction and a great design, the Lucchese M1801’s are sure to be a staple of your wardrobe for years to come. The Lucchese 1883 line is all about creating modern classics, and the M1801 Saddle Vamp’s exemplify that goal.

At Boot Country Online, we offer a discount of $45 on these great boots, bringing their price down to only $470. When you order these boots online, keep in mind that they fit very true to size, and use that information to guide your sizing decisions. This item comes with free shipping, as do all orders of $49 or more.

Have you worn a pair of Lucchese boots before? What did you think? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Boot Country’s Five Favorite Movie Cowboys

After we wrote about five of the best Old West cowboys and cowgirls last month, we kept thinking about our favorite movie cowboys — the men who brought the Old West into the mainstream and inspired many children to pretend to be cowboys. We decided to devote a blog post to the greatest cowboys of film this month. Here are our top five favorite movie cowboys:

5. Paul Newman — Playing characters such as Butch Cassidy and Buffalo Bill made Paul Newman a household name. One of our favorite roles of his has to be when he played John Russell in “Hombre.” Newman doesn’t talk much through the entire film, and most of his character shows through his mannerism and actions.

4. Clint Eastwood — Originally starring in spaghetti westerns, Eastwood earned his persona of “man with no name” through his roles in cowboy movies. With movies like “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” Eastwood captured the hearts of many movie goers. The cowboy boots Eastwood wore in his spaghetti westerns are still imitated today for his biggest fans.

3. Gregory Peck — Few Western stars had the range Gregory Peck did. In his first major role, he played an awful villain in “Duel in the Sun,” but he could also pull off the conventional hero role in movies like “The Big Country.” Gregory Peck’s western boots transformed him into one of the cowboys everyone remembers from the heyday of Western film.

2. Henry Fonda — Everyone remembers Henry Fonda as one of the most upstanding citizens of the Wild West, usually because of his role in “My Darling Clementine” in 1946. Fonda could play characters with less integrity, too, though: Toward the end of his Western career, he played a cold-blooded killer in “Once Upon a Time in the West.” Fonda earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards.

1. John Wayne — No list of movie cowboys would be complete without John Wayne. From “The Searchers” and “True Grit” to “Stagecoach” and “Rio Bravo,” John Wayne dominated the genre and came to represent the Old West for generations of movie watchers. Rumor has it that The Duke wore Lucchese boots exclusively, saying that the brand made the most comfortable pair of boots he had ever worn and he would never wear another brand.

Who’s your favorite movie cowboy? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Product Spotlight: Corral Kids’ Brown/Gold Wing and Cross Boots

It’s back to school time, and you know what that means: It’s time to buy your growing kiddos a new pair of boots that they can be excited to show off to their friends. One of our favorite pairs of kids’ boots is the Corral Brown/Gold Wing and Cross. These leather boots are so fun and unique with the gold stitched pattern. A budding fashionista will fall for these boots quickly.

These boots are made for kids’ feet, offering a 10” upper and a lightly cushioned riding heel so the boots look great and feel comfortable on your child’s feet. The snip toe on these boots will give your little one the authentic western look she wants without sacrificing the healthy development of her feet while she’s wearing them.

Of course, the part of these boots that kids love the most is their look. The leather on these boots is a distressed brown crackle cowhide, which makes for a beautiful pair of boots. The wing and cross design is stitched into the leather with a gold thread, creating a great contrast between the design and the upper.

Like all Corral boots, the Corral kids’ boots are made by some of the finest leather craftsmen in the world down in Leon, Mexico (the capital of artisan boot making in North America). Especially considering that these are children’s boots, their quality is very impressive. The Brown/Gold Wing and Cross boot will not only hold up the whole time they fit your child’s feet, but they’ll also make for a great hand-me-down to a younger cousin or sister.

If you’re somewhere near our store in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, come visit us and try these boots on for yourself. If a trip to our store would be a little long for you, take advantage of our free shipping on all orders over $49 (this pair of boots qualifies for free shipping!) and order these boots for the special child in your life.

How is your back-to-school shopping going this year? Is there anything you’re still trying to find? Let us know in the comments!

Five Famous Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Wild West

At Boot Country, we’re interested in our nation’s past. As fans of western culture, we enjoy watching movies about the Wild West and reading about the most famous cowboys and cowgirls in our history. To share that interest with you, we’ve put together a list of five famous cowboys and cowgirls of the Wild West.

1. John Chisum — A wealthy cattle barron, John Chisum worked with the likes of Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving to assemble and drive herds of cattle from the southern part of Texas to New Mexico. Chisum reached the pinnacle of cowboy fame when John Wayne played him in the 1970 film Chisum.
2. Will Rogers — In addition to being a cowboy, Will Rogers was a social commentator, actor, vaudeville performer and humorist. Rogers was born to a prominent Cherokee Nation family in Oklahoma. Rogers has been honored a number of ways, including having his name on the airport in Oklahoma City, a number of high schools and the final Benjamin Franklin class ballistic missile submarine, the USS Will Rogers.
3. Theodore Roosevelt — Did you know that the 26th President of the United States was a cowboy before being elected to our nation’s highest office? It’s true — in addition to serving as the name sake for the teddy bear, Roosevelt was a real horseman. When the United States began fighting a war in Cuba, Roosevelt went down to San Antonio and assembled a group of men who would later be named the “Rough Riders.” Roosevelt and the rest of the Rough Riders all wore the same brand of Western boots.

4. Annie Oakley — Undisputedly the most famous cowgirl of her time, Annie Oakley was a fantastically talented cowgirl and exhibition shooter. Growing up on the western border of Ohio, Oakley began hunting and shooting by the time she was eight years old as a way to feed her siblings and widowed mother. She was so successful that she paid off the mortgage on her mother’s farm by age 15 with money earned from selling the game she killed. Her cowgirl boots are still on display in Ohio today.
5. Buffalo Bill — The man who brought Annie Oakley into the spotlight, Buffalo Bill might very well be one of the most interesting people of the Wild West. Buffalo Bill started “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West,” a carnival-like attraction that toured throughout the country and in Europe. The show featured feats of horsemanship and sharpshooting by a number of famous cowboys and cowgirls of the Wild West.

Who’s your favorite cowboy or cowgirl of the Old West? What kind of cowboy boots do you think he or she might wear? Let us know in the comments!

Product Spotlight: Old Gringo Ladies Boots

If you’re looking for a new pair of ladies’ boots that will earn you loads of compliments, you should check out Old Gringo brand boots. These handcrafted leather boots will make a perfect pair of statement cowgirl boots for any outing. We liked the classic options: Old Gringo Nevada Red, Erin Black and Mayra, especially for football games this fall.

The first thing you’ll notice about Old Gringo boots is how beautiful they are. Each pair is individual, whether you like distressed leather, studs, flowers or vintage inspiration. We like the classic options of brown, red or black because of the variety of outfits that could match with each boot. The heel of this style boot looks somewhat distressed and continues carrying an authentic vibe.

Slide any pair of Old Gringos, and you’ll notice how comfortable they are. Most boots have 1-¾ inch heels that look great without sacrificing your ability to walk comfortably. We’ve heard from a lot of our customers that they never wanted to take their Old Gringo boots off after they put them on their feet for the first time.

Like every Old Gringo Boot, each option is entirely handmade with the best craftsmanship possible. Old Gringo has been making boots by hand since 2000 and has developed a huge following during that time because of the quality of their boots. Old Gringo’s artisans combine the best vintage and contemporary western designs to create a pair of boots that fit their customers’ style perfectly.

As most cowgirls already know, Old Gringo boots would go well with any outfit, from a cute sundress to jeans and a T-shirt to shorts and a tank top. The shaft of Old Gringo boots varies, but most are around 12-13”, so expect the top of the boots to hit around mid-calf. So you can plan your outfits accordingly, there are also taller options such as the Old Gringo Mayra Boot. The boots shown here are especially good for pairing with fall clothes because they are full of classic earth tones.

At Boot Country, all three of these Old Gringo boots come with free shipping every day, as do all orders more than $49. And we strive to get our customers their boots as quickly as possible, so if you order by 3 p.m. Central Time and we have your order in stock, it will ship that day. Interested in trying your next pair of boots on before you buy them? Stop by our store in Hattiesburg, MS.

What do you think of these boots? Let us know in the comments!

5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Fit for Your Boots

They say that when your shoes are uncomfortable, you’re never going to wear them. That adage is probably most true when it comes to boots. Many people have a pair of boots they bought thinking they would “break them in.” You know — that one pair of boots that has been sitting in the back of their closet since they bought them, never to be seen again.

Here at Boot Country, we hate the idea of our customers buying boots that they won’t wear, so we’ve put together our top five tips for choosing boots that will fit you perfectly:

1. Always measure your feet, especially your instep. Cowboy boots are held in place with a snug fit around your instep, and unlike sneakers, they don’t have laces and will not be as forgiving of a bad instep fit. The instep should hold your foot, but it shouldn’t be tight. Look for boots where you can pinch the leather up just a little, because it is important that you don’t feel pressure here.


2. Don’t forget about your socks! When shopping for new boots, bring the same kind of socks you plan to wear with your boots. Boots are made to hug your feet, so a small difference in sock thickness might make a big difference in how the boots fit.


3. Look at where your foot sits within the boot. You want the ball of your foot to be at the widest part of the boot. If the ball of your foot is further forward than the boot’s widest part, get a bigger size. If it’s behind this spot, opt for a smaller size. The boot should be secure here too, but if you feel pressure, you need a different size.


4. Try to wiggle your toes. This may be the most important part of making sure your boots fit, because the toe box does not stretch. Find out how the toe box fits in the store, since it will feel that way for the lifetime of the boot.



5. Finally, it’s time for the walk test. Walk around on a carpeted area and see how your feet feel. This may seem counterintuitive, but you actually want your foot to slip in your boot. Slipping between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch means that the boot fits well — more or less than that and you’ll need to find a different size. Don’t worry — you’ll stop slipping once the leather at the heel has broken in enough for it to conform to your foot.

Of course, as important as fit is, don’t forget to choose boots that look good. At Boot Country, we carry some of the best-looking boots on the market today. Check out our selection of men’s cowboy boots, cowgirl boots and cowboy boots for kids. Orders of $49 or more ship for free, so you can be sure to find the boots you want at a price that fits. Do you have a favorite pair of boots? Tell us about how they fit!