An alteration and innovation in riding boots gave birth to the cowboy boots in the 19th Century, says our Chief Curatorial Officer David Davis. And those boots have evolved to be must-have wear for the iconic cowboy hero. Find out more about the cowboy boots' origins and their modern manufacture at our exhibition "Cowboy Boots: From Roundups to Runways," presented by Lucchese Bootmaker," which opens Friday and runs through May 4. More info: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/exhibitions/cowboy-boo

19K views · 100 reactions | Cowboy boots are more than just boots. They’re a legacy you wear. Every stitch tells a story of long rides, hard work, and a life lived on your own terms. Hyer Boots built the first cowboy boot in 1875. 150 years later, that spirit still rides with every step. | Hyer Boots | Facebook