Cowboy boots

Whether you’re attending a wedding, business meeting, or going out for some big-city fun, you can wear these good-looking cowboy boots.

Leather cowboy boots are not inherently waterproof or ideal for snowy conditions.

Ariat is based in California but makes their boots overseas. The vast majority of Ariat boots are made in China, but some styles like my Ariat Workhogs are made in Vietnam.

We took our time and found the best women’s boots that cost less than $200 look good, and are also functional. Our lists include riding boots, work boots, fashionable boots, and best all-around cowboy boots.

You can find a good pair of cowboy boots for work, horseback riding or play without breaking the bank.

Justin boots are the best cowboy boot brand for horseback riding.

Smoky Mountains are affordable and functional quality kids’ boots. They are also attractive, comfortable, and long-lasting.

My thick leather cowboy work boots give me a reasonable level of protection, but I would not count on my thin, close-fitting leather riding boots to stop a snake bite. Both are leather, but they are built for completely different jobs—and that difference matters when you’re working around horses in snake country. A large venomous …

The most comfortable cowboy boots are not always the most expensive pair or the ones with the prettiest leather. After years of wearing boots around horses, doing chores, walking barn aisles, loading trailers, and spending long days on my feet, I have learned that comfort comes down to fit first, then choosing a boot that …

Can You Use the Same Boots for Riding and Hiking? Yes — but not every hiking boot is safe for horseback riding. The key requirements for riding are a defined heel — generally around 1 inch or higher — and a sole that can release cleanly from the stirrup without catching. The best hybrid boots …