I Want To Be A Cowboy

Ya know....I really shoulda thought it through a little bit more before I chose "I Wanna Be A Cowboy" for the name of this blog. Little did I realize that there was a band called I Wanna Be A Cowboy, and a song called "I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart" and so on. When you search the phrase, I don't show up for something like 12 pages in google because of all the lyrics to I wanna be a cowboys sweetheart, and videos about I wanna be a cowboy and so on....it is apparently quite a popular search, unfortunately folks are looking for the song lyrics when they search I wanna be a cowboy. Oh dammit.....

So I guess the only thing I can do is suck it up cowboy and keep posting and hopefully pull in my readers from other terms, keywords and phrases. In the meantime, I can also post a link to the words and chords to the song by Patsy Montanna, Cowboy's Sweetheart

"I want to be a cowboys sweetheart,
I want to learn to rope and ride....."

It's actually a great song, it's been around since 1935! Written by Rubye Blevins, who performed under the cowboy / western sounding name, Patsy Montana.  Since then it's been sung by the legendary cowgirl of all, Dale Evans, wife of Roy Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, The Dixie Chicks, Suzy Bogguss, Lynn Anderson and others. According to Wilkipedia it was the first country song sung by a female to sell over a million copies. (Patsy Montana)

Hmmm....now Dale Evans....there was a cowgirl!

Lucchese Charlie 1 Horse Women's Cowgirl Clogs

Wanna be a sexy cowgirl but don't really need a pair of cowboy boots because...well let's face it, you are allergic to horses and you never ever step foot in a corral or a barn? Sure, that's OK because as I have said here many times, being a cowboy (or cowgirl) is really just a state of mind. It's that cowboy code of honor, and the idea of freedom under open skies, and knowing how to party when the sun goes down. It's knowing how to treat a friend and what the word "loyalty" means. It's also about knowing something about riding the mechanical bull in your favorite country western bar on Saturday night.

But.....it's also about fashion, specifically western wear fashion and cowboy style, which is what you will have with a pair of these ultra chic LUCCHESE Charlie 1 Horse I6060 Womens Cowboy Cowgirl Clogs These slip on sexy shoes feature a pointed western toe and cowgirl motif, perfect for the cowgirl in all of us! These Lucchese shoes come in Tan/Mahogany with wingtip & bucklace color. Lucchese shoes and boots are the only choice of people who know and appreciate the finer things in life -

Tona Lama Western Work Boot

When it comes to western wear, and in particular western boots, most folks think that cowboys always wear the usual pull on cowboy boot with a tall shaft, underslung heel and pointed toe. And they would be right....most of the time. There is no doubt, the traditional western boot looks like the one I just described. But there are other western boots, ones that are worn by cowboys more than you might realize. They are boots like these Men's Tony Lama TLX 8" Durable Flexible Casual Lace-Up Western Work Boots These boots are worn for work, 8 inches tall, waterproof with a steel toe and laces....yes, laces for a secure fit.

These boots would likely be called 'roper boots' by cowboys, or 'lace up roper boots'  These are made for roping, and in particular rodeos and roping compeitions where the cowboy (or cowgirl) has to quickly run to the cow to tie it up after roping it. The laceup design is popular because it keeps the boots from falling off too easily and makes running easier while offering more ankle support. Ironically, the same thing that makes these boots safer in some respects, makes them dangerous in others, they are easier to get caught in a stirrup because of the shape and the lacings, and the lack of a smooth upper. The last thing a cowboy wants, whether in the rodeo arena or out on the range, is foot to become hung up in a stirrup. However, among some cowboys, these are very popular boots. Also good for working around the ranch, whether branding cattle,  mending fences, working on the barn or driving the tractor. Don't forget, for many cowboys the 4-wheeler ATV has replaced the horse for a lot of purposes, so these are probably good boots for driving the all terrain vehicles too.

How To Choose Rodeo Boots

Here is a short video that shows us a little about cowboy boots or rodeo boots, and what kind of features go into a rodeo boot.


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Mens Tony Lama Comfort Caiman Western Boot

There is a western boot that is a cut above many others, both in quality of workmanship and in the style. This is a cowboy boot for the discriminating cowboy, and probably not a boot that a real cowboy would wear on the range or branding cows. Nope...these are the boots he would save for the weekend, for the trip to the nightclub, or for when his country western band takes to the stage to entertain the cowgirls.

Tony Lama western boot is a fine high quality boot that has been made in America since 1911, and continues to this day, making some of the finest boots money can buy, like these Men's Tony Lama 13" Comfort Caiman Pull On Western Boots

How could you  not want a western boot like this? This is a great looking cowboy boot! Men's Tony Lama 13" Comfort Caiman Pull On Western Boots

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Tona Lama Western Boot For Women

Speaking of western wear, and speaking of the famous western boot, I would be remiss not to mention that the popular tony lama western boot is made in various styles for women as well as men. No cowgirl costume is complete without a decent cowboy boot to back up the image of a sexy cowgirl. That is why it's so important to have a pair of good western boots like these Tony Lama Womens 11 Vaquero Western Boots - Black I just realized, I love the name of these boots....."vaquero"  let's say it out loud, it sounds so cool....."vaaa qwuer oooo" At least that is how I think it sounds....no matter how it sounds, what matters is how they look and these are a fantastic looking pair of cowboy boots.

Just look at the craftmenship of these boots, the detail, the fine quality that shines through, of a pair of boots made by a company that has been in the business since 1911.  Tony Lama western boots are known for their traditional cowboy boot making ways, they make some of the finest boots around.
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You can see the mens version of the Tony Lama Vaquero Boot Here


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Tony Lama Western Boot

When it comes to great western wear, there is nothing as important as a good western boot. A cowboy boot, more than any other western wear or western clothing, says, "I am a cowboy" even if being a cowboy is only a state of mind. Sure, a cowboy hat qualifies as country western wear, perhaps even moreso than a cowboy boot, but not everyone is comfortable in a cowboy hat.

However....everyone is comfortable wearing a tony lama western boot. Tony Lama has been making cowboy boots as long as there have been cowboys. The name is synonomous with high quality, real cowboy boots.  There is a reason for that reputation, it's because of western boots like these Men's Tony Lama 13" Smooth Ostrich Pull On Western Boots These fine boots feature a peanut brittle color, a  4-piece smooth ostrich foot and a high matching top with a medium round toe and a 1 5/8 Inch "4" combination heel. Inside, you will find a cushion comfort insole, outside, and authentic leather outsole.

Find out more about these western boots, HERE!
 
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