New Cowboy Boots

I caved and bought the ugly square toe newer style cowboy boots my barn owner adores.

Why would you buy something that you don't like, you ask.  That is a great question.  A question which my friend and my mother and everyone else, including the tack store clerk asked me right as I pulled out the VISA.

In truth, the boots I liked were pretty much the Ariat version of the Justin boots that I have, which my friend also pointed out to me.  Even I could see the stupidity in buying a brand new version of the same boots I already have.

So I bought the other kind.

Do not get me wrong.  They are a lovely boot.  Much comfier for the foot.  Better grip.  Better fit than the ones I have.  The colour and design is even quite nice.  I bet they are a dream to ride in.

But god that toe.  That square toe.

I try.  But it is hard.

So now I am at the point where I wear them around the house in my pajamas and try to accustom myself to them.  I am excited to ride in them because, like I said, I think they will be really lovely once I do, and maybe with time, I will grow to love this square toe boot and never look back.  I usually take some time to warm up to things.

At least the design is nice

And frankly, I think the square toe boot looks great on most people I have seen them on.  So I really just have to convince myself that they look good on me.

And I kind of want a new Western saddle before I ride in them, so that is a bit of a hiccup.  Both financially and practically since, you know, I ride dressage now.  Do not judge me. :P