Boots Are The Favorite Footwear For Most Texans, Even The Littlest Ones

These cowboys and cowgirls have a serious appreciation for shoes.

By Joy DiazJune 13, 2018 1:30 pm, ,

In Texas, boots are more than just a way to get where you’re going – they’re part of who you are.

Olivia, 8

“[Mom] never said she would buy me boots during my seventh birthday because I knew it was a surprise. When she gave me the last present, I opened it and saw it was a pair of boots. And I was super happy about that,” she says. “I just hugged my mama and told her that I really appreciated the good present she gave me.”

Oscar, 3

He says his boots are not brown – they’re maroon. There’s a difference.

Brock, 5

Brock’s mom Adrienne says, “We have bought the same pair over and over again. After he grows out, we just find it again. The same brand. They’re brown and green. I think he likes them because he wants to look snazzy and he wants to be like his daddy.”

Leiilah, 6

“I’m happy that I can run in them,” she says. “This year I’m going to be in first grade and I’m going to wear my cowgirl boots everywhere.”

Now, Texas, it’s your turn. Tell us a great story about your boots so we can share boot stories from across the state. You can get in touch by emailing texasstandard@kut.org.