Who owns Old West boots?
Jama Corporation
Old West is a brand owned by the Indian company Jama Corporation, established in 1966 and specialized in leather footwear manufacturing, both cowboy and casual (with his second brand Ride & Style Collection).
Are Old West cowboy boots good?
All told, these were my “gateway” boots and I am now a diehard cowboy boot wearer. They are comfortable, hug the foot just enough, provide solid traction with the rubber sole (though not in snow and also not made for that so not a demerit) and overall I am very pleased with them.
Where are Jama boots made?
U.S.A. Jama Corporation is manufacturing and exporting Boots for Men, Women, Youth, Children, Toddler and Infants made from high class leather and man made material to U.S.A., Germany, France, Australia etc., since 1966. We have our own Marketing and Distribution centre in U.S.A, Canada and Germany.
How much were boots in the Old West?
His boots cost around $20 a pair in the mid to late 1800s, which would have a contemporary equivalence of $300. In the Time Life Books Series The Old West: The Cowboys, William H. Forbis states that cowboys were willing to pay $50 a pair for their boots, or about two month’s wages.
What size are my old west boots?
To find your size, measure from the heel to the longest toe mark (in inches) and compare your measurement to the boot size guide. If your measurements are between two sizes, or you find one foot larger than the other, we recommend ordering the size larger.
What kind of boots did cowboys actually wear?
One mass-produced boot style, the Wellington boot, (a shorter but cavalry-oriented boot) was popular with cowboys in the US until the 1860s. During the cattle drive era of 1866–1884, the cowboy was apt to ruin a good pair of dress boots while working, so some owned more decorative dress boots to wear in town.
Why do cowboy boots have slanted heels?
The distinctive, slanted cowboy heel is required for men and women working with unpredictable horses. The tall, angular heel prevents the foot from sliding forward in the stirrup and provides an excellent degree of control in the saddle.