Boot Fitting Guide

Tips For Fitting Western Boots

If your boots are fitted correctly, your feet should feel great. Remember, that differences in leather, toe and heel styles can alter the way a boot fits. Determining what thickness of socks you generally wear and allow for the socks in the fitting process.

SIT DOWN AND MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE:
It is much easier to pull on boots when seated. You will hear a soft “pop” when the foot drops into the boot. This can often say to determine proper fit. If the boots are difficult to get on at first, try using a plastic bag on your foot first, it makes it easier for the boot to try on.

THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT:
The ball of the foot should be the widest part of the boot’s outsole. When standing, the boot shank and arch of the foot should have matching curves.

WIGGLE YOUR TOES:
As a guideline think of this little phrase “If they feel tight, that should be alright, If they pinch they won’t give an inch” so don’t have them. First run your finger over the smaller toes’ area of the toe to check to softly against the leather. If the smaller toes extend beyond the stitching line of the welt, or if the toes cause a bump, the boots are too short. Try a larger size.

WHAT ABOUT THE INSTEP:
You can determine if your boots fit across the instep by taking the leather between your thumb and index finger and rubbing your thumb across the instep. If the boots are too loose, a large wrinkle will appear. A slight wrinkle means the boots fit properly.

SHOULD THE HEEL BE SLIPPING?
This is normal and does not mean the boots are not fitted properly. After the boots have been worn and the outsole flexed a few times heel slippage should stop giving you a comfortable wearing boot.

Most Cowboy boots come in a generous fit and we find the majority or our customers have to go down ½ to a whole size smaller than their regular UK shoe size. If you are unsure of which size to order please email us directly info@westernwear.co.uk