On Sunday morning I get on an airplane headed to Dallas.
I’m getting filmed one last time for Bodacious Boots.
Let’s be honest here. I admit that the main reason I went back to yoga class was to get a body better suited to hi-def, but one of the most-excellent side effects is that I can now stand on one leg and pull my cowboy boots off in the airport security line.
Factory-made? Custom made? Take a peek inside the secret language of cowboy boot labels, signature stitches and inking. I’ve posted a bunch of photos of cowboy boot labels and signature stitches on Flickr. I’m hoping it’s a help to boot collectors and a tribute to makers.
Move your mouse over the photos to view extra notes and info.
Add your own photos to Flickr and join the fun! Points awarded for artistic merit. (If you run into to trouble you can e-mail me your photos and I will post them.)
Click on the image and read the about the thrilling adventures of the “Popsicle” Kids in the Nevada Bad Lands.
(Spoiler… the boot ring saves the day!)
“In the fashion world, there are hundreds of jeans lines. But in the Western world, there’s only one.”
Mark Jacobs of the New York Times wrote a great article about the function and history of Wrangler’s 13MWZ. You may have to register to view the article, but it is worth the effort. The biggest payoff? …learning what the “MWZ” stands for.
To purchase Wrangler 13MWZ’s, visit Sheplers online.
For some boot wearers, it’s the fit below the knee that matters most. See what the local experts are saying on the two jean-related discussion threads on my bulletin board here and here.
