

The use of cowboy boots in the USA goes back to the old west and is still in use today for many people who work with cattle as well as in other occupations. There are two types of boot, the western and the roper. They can be made of any type of leather, including snake and eel. Steel toe cowboy boots made in USA are well known throughout the world for their sturdy construction and reliability.
The traditional boot is made of cow hide and has a pointed toe. The western boot goes to mid calf and has a heel over an inch high while the roper boot can be shorter, with a rounded toes and usually has a lower heel. These boots have become very popular with the younger generation and are considered the 'in' thing to wear.
People who wear this type of boot found that many times heavy things, falling on their feet, would mash the traditional boot's toe and cause an injury. After a large number of complaints designers came up with the idea of protecting this area of the foot with some kind of protective reinforcement. As a result, steel was selected for this purpose.
The boots manufactured in the United States are manufactured under the strictest standards to insure this protection. They sell under names such as the Wellington Boot, with a 1-5/8 inch heel, the Work Western, the wide square work western, the Double-H 12-inch Gel-Cell Ice Work Western Boots and others. They are of excellent construction and manufactured with the highest quality of leather available.
These boots are not only important for people working on ranches but, as people have become accustomed to their comfort and ease of putting on an off' the use has spread to many men and women who work in other types of employment. They have found they are comfortable and mold well to the feet. As a result their popularity is increasing.
With their popularity, they are now in wide demand in construction companies and other industrial settings where there is danger of falling objects. Some legislation as well as insurance requirements require the use of this type of footwear to have some sort of certification marked on the boot indicating that it has a steel toe. Steel toe cowboy boots made in USA are known throughout the world.
