Tony Lama, which has made western boots for more than 100 years, recently produced this video on how to get the best fit with your cowboy boots:
A transcript:
When fitting boots, there are three things you need to keep in mind — the instep, the ball, and the heel.
This is the instep. At this point, the fit should be snug, not tight or loose. With your fingers, roll the fingers across the instep. If the instep is too loose, the boot will slip excessively in the heel. To remedy this, you may need a more narrow width to shorten the circumference of the throat. This will reduce slippage without cutting down on the length of the boot.
When you walk or run, you bend your foot its widest part. This is called the ball. Same with boots, all of the ball should rest on the ball of the boot. If the boot is too short, the ball in the boot will sit too far forward and force the toes into the toe box.
A new pair of boots will slip slightly in the heel because there’s nothing to prevent the heels of from riding up slightly. When the boat is new, the sole is stiff. As you wear the boot, the sole is flexed. With time, most of the slippage will disappear. Ultimately, the decision on a proper fitting group rests with the wearer.
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