So, you're not actually a cowgirl and you think this article isn't for you. Just hold on there now. There's surely a pair of women's western cowboy boots for you, too. Cowgirls do not have a monopoly on cute and stylish, and these boots are definitely that. Try not to think of the usual brown or black boot with the stacked heel and calf-high shaft. These boots are much, much more than that. There is such an array to choose from that anyone is virtually assured of finding a pair to love - or even two, three or four pairs.
Shoes should match an outfit and women's western cowboy boots come in enough variety to match just about any outfit you care to try. Cowboy boots are not just for ranchers anymore - you can wear yours out to a night on the town or on a shopping trip and know you look fantastic. City girls have no need to feel left out. Actual cowgirls can find a pair that even the most fashion-conscious city slicker will admire. All that style and cuteness in a pair of boots, and they are comfortable, as well.
Women's western cowboy boots probably conjure up a mental image of the usual style. You know the type I'm talking about. It's made of black or brown leather, with a shaft that rises to about mid-calf, with a small stacked heel. There's nothing wrong with these boots, of course. They can look fantastic with the right outfit and in the right setting, but there is no reason at all to be limited just to that.
The color is the easiest to change, so let's start somewhere else. How about how they fit? Cowboy boots in the common mold don't always fit as well as they should. Women who don't have lean calves often find wearing boots with long narrow shafts pretty much impossible. Boots fastened with a zipper could be downright dangerous. Women like this could just find a pair of women's western cowboy boots with shorter shaft, such as an ankle boot. Still like the look of the long boot? Many lines now have expandable gussets that stretch to fit the shape of the leg. Some boots are even made specifically to accommodate differing calf sizes.
Now, we'll move on to color. As you have probably guessed by now, brown and black are no longer the only colors from which to choose. Is pale pink more your color? That's easy to do. Or how about something really different, like ostrich? They make boots like that, too. No matter how flamboyant and flashy your style, there's a boot to match it. Take a look through some online catalogs and online boot sellers and see what's out there. You may be surprised at how much you like some of the designs available.
Some women don't care for the type of heel found on the traditional cowboy boot. That's okay, because there's a fix for that, too. Boots can have spiked heels, too! Obviously, you won't be riding any horses in those, but that's not what you are going to buy them for, right? You can even go the other way and get boots with flatter heels.
One thing to remember - boot sizes do not necessarily match formal shoe sizes or sneaker sizes, so be sure to try on a few pairs and find out what your size is before buying any online or anywhere else.