I’ve worn roper-style Western boots for as long as I can remember. In high school, when my feet were big enough, I got a pair vintage Red Wing Pecos from my dad. The roper style is a little different ...

Long time readers know that I was against the idea of side-zip boots most of my life. I “grew up” in Uncle Sam’s Army wearing black leather lace up boots that, more often than not, broke in your feet ...