Roper Western Boots: Tied Up

A Lifelong Cowboy

It is very early in the morning. The twelve-year-old cowboy, after eating breakfast, he hurriedly slips into his cowboy hat and boots. He is going to help is father, a lifelong cowboy, work the field, and this is to his first day.

Today western boots are divided into two distinct categories: western roper boots and western rider boots. Western rider boots are designed for real-life cowboys and horse riders. Hence the name western “rider” boots. Western roper boots, on the other hand, can be as stylish as they are functional. So these boots aren't as fit for riding, but unlike its counterpart, you can still wear them even if it's just the looks you're after.

The Advantages of Western Roper Boots

Western roper boots, unlike the rider boots, they are designed for riding as well as running. Here are some advantages of western roper boots over western rider boots:

• With laces – Laces are important this time since ropers spend as much time running as they do riding, so out the window goes the “no lace” design of the traditional western riding boot. Of course, safety measures are incorporated to prevent the laces from getting caught into the stirrup.
• Lower heels – Western roper boots also feature lower heels. This one is for improved comfort while running. Just imagine how hard it is to run around over rugged terrain in high heels (western rider boots have higher heels for safety purposes).
• Cheaper – Western roper boots are generally cheaper than western rider boots.

But after a few minutes of running around, the boy notices that his boots keep coming off. So the boy comes up to his father and asks, “My boots, they keep coming off. What's wrong with them?” Then his father says, “Well, son, that's because you're wearing the wrong kind.”