The case for cowboy boots – and where to bu...

May 15th 2026

By Nico Lazaro (above). At first glance, cowboy boots seem an unlikely candidate for the classic men’s wardrobe. They’re bold, regional and carry with them a strong cultural identity – one that can feel unfamiliar, especially to re...

The case for cowboy boots – and where to bu...

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Heritage boots in Austin have my absolute favorite cowboy boot. french toe with that sharp heel. pricey tho. I need to get a roper eventually tho...

ShoesMay 15th 2026

Parker Boot Company: Roper boots review

June 5th 2023

These are my finished western boots from Parker Boot Company in Houston, Texas. I’ve had them for a while now, but various other things (mostly Japan) have got in the way of coverage. As I wrote in my first article on Zephan Parker - ‘ ...

Parker Boot Company: Roper boots review

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Thanks Ellis, yes I think it's the opening mostly. My custom ones are fairly narrow at the top because my calves and feet are narrower than average...

ShoesJune 5th 2023

Christmas gift list 2022: Towelling, tooling and ...

December 7th 2022

1 Double-breasted towelling robe Anderson & Sheppard, £395 The sartorial design of this robe from Anderson & Sheppard is so satisfying. It basically has ulster-coat lapels, with one buttoning under the chin when the collar is u...

Christmas gift list 2022: Towelling, tooling and ...

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I think the off-white x beige is the best yes, even with those trousers...

Bags - Belts and walletsDecember 7th 2022

Would you (could you) wear a cowboy boot?

February 16th 2022

A friend once told me that he gets a kick out of finding an unusual piece of menswear, and working out a way to wear it. Like a challenge: how can he make this esoteric bit of clothing wearable. I’ve never really taken that approach to clothe...

Would you (could you) wear a cowboy boot?

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Parker boots look good. There are others in Texas, see https://www.jbhilltexas.com/ -- apparently recently purchased by another company as per website. "Sir Socks" Chris Meyers said his pointy-toe high-heel boots with to...

ShoesFebruary 16th 2022