Western boots are more than just footwear; they are a timeless symbol of style, heritage, and craftsmanship. Choosing your first pair can be both exciting and overwhelming given the myriad of options ...

As it turns out, this style of boot also has a controversial history, one that even historians feel uncomfortable pinning down. Some attribute the style to Texas origins, while others suggest Kansas.

“What we believe first and foremost with a cowboy boot is that it [must] follow the traditional standards for construction,” Will Ormes tells me, with an accent so strong he has to be a born-and-bred ...