Recently, I received a question:
I was asked to attend an event in Oklahoma that will definitely involve cowboy gear. I was told that I should buy a cowboy hat. Do you have any advice for choosing a hat? Thanks for your help!
I realized that I have not written any posts about “cowboy” anything in a long time, so thanks for the opportunity to write about something else with which I have experience. Read on…
Continue reading
As a life-long Bootman — that is, a guy who has worn boots during his entire life (well, since I was 10)… and with a boot collection in the hundreds, I cannot help but see some boots on other men’s feet (such as on cops at a recent police motorcycle riding competition), or in ads and other media and think, “man, cool boots… what about getting a pair?”
Then the Voice of Reason resonates. He says,…
Continue reading
I received an email the other day, subject line was “so many boots!” I get a lot of these ads emailed to me.
Naturally, I had to find out what this “so many boots” ad was about, so upon recognizing the boot retailer sender, I opened it. What did I see?
Continue reading
Just when I thought that hot weather was abating somewhat, and after a July of 26 inches (66cm) of rain (not a record, but close to it), the heat and humidity that the DC area is known for has returned.
So what boots am I wearing in this heat, while most men are wearing shorts and those stinkin’ awful flip-flops?
Continue reading
I am pleased to see three millennial-led boot companies marketing their boots on social media, where many younger people see their advertising. The following ads caught my eye:
Continue reading
I have noted, as many of you have, that over the last few years, youngin’ of the Millennial generation have been getting into the boot retail business.
I have observed that young men in their late 20s and early 30s have been leaving Wall Street financial firms and …
Continue reading
Loyal readers of this blog and my website visitors know that I own a large collection of boots. Cowboy boots, motorcycle boots, work boots, dress boots. Lots of boots.
I have stated frequently in the past that I wear (most of) my boots. No use in having such a large collection without actually wearing them, eh?
Well… things are changing. I had a look around this past weekend, and realized that…
Continue reading
Over the past couple of years, I have observed that many major boot brands have been giving a name to each style of boots they make. Carson, Colby, Elson, Jasper, Keaton, Landon, Shane… you name it, it seems that all boots are named nowaways. Why is that?
Continue reading
Recently, someone wrote to me to ask,
I am looking for a clarification. You state [that X brand of boots] are moderate value for price paid, however is that at the full retail price?
The writer of this email was looking at my the boot reviews that I have written and posted on my boot wiki on my website.
Good question, and thank you for the opportunity to clarify.
Let’s look at…
Continue reading
The challenge of working full-time M-F is that I have to cram in all of my personal chores and volunteer activities into two short weekend days. This past weekend was no exception. Here is a glimpse into my packed life…
Continue reading