I got into Western boots years ago when I was helping my Dad clean out a closet. I found this beautiful pair of Luccheses in the back that I never knew he owned. On a whim I tried them on and they fit like a glove. He told me they had been a gift from some associates when he had sealed a business deal in Texas decades ago. He related that they were great boots but he hadn't worn them in years. He further said they were mine if I wanted them.
From there, I got a more casual pair for everyday walking around: a pair of brown Ariats.
The Luccheses are dressier so I wear them to work and on special occasions. To be honest, I've never spent much on clothing, so they're probably the nicest article of clothing that I wear.
ever since that movie " Bareback Mountain " came out, i just cant imagine wearing the cowboy stuff.
You should also make sure you don't wear jeans or use any guns. Oh, and don't go on any fishing trips with your buddies: people might get the wrong idea. If you want to let media dictate who you are or what you do, go for it.
I've gotten many compliments on my plain "distressed" Ariats (usually from the fairer sex). No one has ever made a Brokeback joke. On the contrary, a number of men have inquired where I got my boots and I've found with women they make for a great conversation starter (if she notices, I mean). I live in an East-Coast city where no one wears footwear like this.
Plus, it's funny running into old friends and having them say, "You know, you were never short, but you've gotten a lot taller!"
