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Rodeo Boots - The Mexican Touch!

Rodeo boots
Rodeo boots are very common for the rodeo activity or in the parts of the western Mexican world. Rodeo boots are shoes which cover the length till the mid calf. It is made of sturdy leather to protect the rider's legs from brushings against the fences while on the ride and has various other protective and stylish features.


Function

Rodeo boots are generally considered a part of the bull riding gear that has become part of the rodeo. They serve to protect the rider's legs during the ride as well as accentuate the rider's presentation while bucking on the bull and horses.

These rodeo boots are designed to protect or shield the ride as they are made from large pieces of tough leather. They are spread across the rider's legs and animal's chest from the stock saddle horn with better designs in the modern days for style, comfort and decoration besides protection. MensUSA has rodeo boots in their collection which are as good as the original and ethnic pieces of shoes.


Adornment

Rodeo boots should be worn over thick leg pieces like denim jeans with a hip level fitting. Most rodeo boot is long to fit over the rider's boots. There are different types of competition like bat wings, shogun and chinks to fit firmly and comfortably over the rider's thighs to the calf without inhibiting movement during the ride. The shotgun competition chaps are more flare at the ankle for riders wearing boots. The designs and cuts of the rodeo boots are so appealing that people wear them not just for the sports, but also for casual wear.


Different types

There are many different types of competition as the sport takes on a more prominent role. More manufacturers come out with different forms and styles to bring on some distinction and fashion on the bull riders. Competition have become quite commercialized with more individuals keen to participate in the sport.

A special type of competition is the rodeo boots of chainsaw chaps that are made from kevlar which give a stronger protection to the rider's legs whereas motorcycle competition are designed like the shotgun rodeo boots with side zippers for easier adornment. Batwing competition chaps are smooth side out; meaning roughed out and smoothed out.


Materials used

Rodeo boots can be made from various types of materials but the most popular type is cowhide. This type of leather is usually well tanned, dyed and split to ensure a supple leather garment to facilitate easy movement for the rider. The rough side of the leather is known as suede today. In rodeo, it is called "rough out"; it also has a smooth side. Hence, most rodeo boots are "smooth out" and "rough out". These are important aspects of Rodeo boots to those who are fashion conscious while putting on a good show for the bull ride. Some Rodeo boots are made of vinyl and ultra suede which do not hold up well. At MensUSA, we stalk only those boots in our collection which are of supreme quality. Also you do not have to pay a price as high as the quality when it comes to our variety of rodeo boots. Check the collection at mensusa and get surprised!