Cowboy boots says a lot about the person wearing them, and for this reason, their popularity has long moved far beyond the cattle ranch and onto the feet and into the collections of fans worldwide.

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As it turns out, this style of boot also has a controversial history, one that even historians feel uncomfortable pinning down. Some attribute the style to Texas origins, while others suggest Kansas.

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