{"id":571,"date":"2009-10-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-10-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=571"},"modified":"2009-10-10T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-10-10T08:00:00","slug":"boots-and-masculinity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=571","title":{"rendered":"Boots and Masculinity"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Does wearing boots make a man masculine?<\/p>\n

A question like this was posed on the “boots on line” board a while back. Someone I know who goes by the screen name “KneeHighGuy” (KHG) wrote a great response to that, and I invited him to post that response here as a guest blog. I hope he will do that, eventually.<\/p>\n

So… back to the question, “does wearing boots make a man masculine?”<\/p>\n

My opinion: No. Simply wearing boots does not make a man masculine.<\/p>\n

I have said it before and I say it again, masculinity is a set of characteristics that is demonstrated by self-confidence and a secure nature. Physical characteristics play a part, as well — how a man appears to others, including the style of dress — influences perceptions of masculinity both for the guy and others observing him.<\/p>\n

Boots are a part of a man’s choice of style of dress. Looking back over the ages, men wore boots. From soldiers to cowboys to construction workers — all considered to be “masculine” professions — men in these occupations wear boots. Boots convey a strong sense of masculinity. KHG said, “When I think of masculinity, words such as honor, courage, strength, and gallantry come to mind. A man with these qualities is the kind of man I admire and aspire to be, and wearing boots helps give me confidence that I can be that kind of man.” I couldn’t agree more.<\/p>\n

Simply wearing a pair of boots does not “make” someone masculine. Boots, however, are something worn with clothing that has a masculine appearance: jeans, leather, uniforms, or even business suits (a uniform of sorts). How a man behaves and projects himself has more to do with his perception of being a masculine man than what he wears.<\/p>\n

These are my thoughts. What are yours?<\/p>\n

Life is short: wear your boots!
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