Almost 50 years ago, Dave Page — then a professor of American history at the University of Washington and Western Washington University — was bouldering with his girlfriend on a beach in California.

As it turns out, this style of boot also has a controversial history, one that even historians feel uncomfortable pinning down. Some attribute the style to Texas origins, while others suggest Kansas.

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Once you spot them, they’re nearly impossible to miss. We’re talking about Western boots, a surging footwear trend (and simultaneous staple) among guys everywhere. Perhaps you’ve noticed cowboy boots ...

It’s safe to say that the autumn/winter 2025 collections made a strong case for women's cowboy boots: the classic Western silhouette was spotted at Gabriela Hearst, Vaquera and Burberry, to name a few ...