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== History ==

== History ==

In 1865 cattle driving cowboys discovered that they needed a different type of boot as opposed to those used during the Civil War. It was around 1870 that someone finally took their boots to the shoemaker and request a pointed toe, in order to slide his foot into his stirrup more easily. He also requested a longer shaft to protect his legs from snakes and other dangers as well as a thicker underslung heal so his foot wouldn't come out of the stirrup during a rough ride. The boots would also be stitched the outside of the boot to keep the leather from buckling and rubbing against the wearer's leg. The shoemaker complied and the first cowboy boot was born and quickly became a part of the cowboy's everyday life.  

In 1865 cattle driving cowboys discovered that they needed a different type of boot as opposed to those used during the Civil War. It was around 1870 that someone finally took their boots to a shoemaker and requested a pointed toe, in order to slide his foot into his stirrup more easily. He also requested a longer shaft to protect his legs from snakes and other dangers as well as a thicker underslung heal so his foot wouldn't come out of the stirrup during a rough ride. The boots would also be stitched on the outside of the boot to keep the leather from buckling and rubbing against the wearer's leg. The shoemaker complied and the first cowboy boot was born and quickly became a part of the cowboy's everyday life.

== Construction ==

== Construction ==