Western Boots For You by Penelope Morgan

The earliest form of footwear is believed to date back more than 3500 years from now. However, in order to discuss shoes we must begin its history from somewhere in the world, at some point in time. Most people are of the opinion that this beginning can be traced back to the 19th century in North America. However, some are also of the opinion that it might be way back during the 17th century when the Conquistadors appeared.

Makers of quality footwear point at St. Crispin when it comes to the beginning of creating shoes. Horsemen who fought wars during the 1870s would use the western boots made specifically for military purpose. It was a Wellington style boot which was grafted in the front, with scooped Cuban style heels and was popularly known as the Coffeyville pattern. The grafting of these boots is what separated them from the boots that were not for military purpose. Regardless of the style, the boots were made by non-military or civilian citizens.

The cowboy boot was different from the rest of the styles and emerged first during the 1880s. These included high heels with designs made by stitching; stovepipe shaped upper parts and the inner lining having stars and horseshoes. By the beginning of the 20th century the typical Wellington style boots were more or less replaced with the four piece boot due to the simplicity of its creation and hence a more reasonable price which could be afforded by people other than the supremely rich ones.

The style of boots have gone through various metamorphoses which makes it quite simple for a veteran in this field to spot the difference between the typical Texan western boots, the northern boots and those from the Great Basin. Presently there are four styles of boots in western America.

The feet are protected from injury, dust and the heat by using cowboy boots. They are the perfect choice of footwear for rough weather conditions and bad roads. Good quality cowboy boots are made of pure leather and are extremely comfortable to wear. They last the wearer a long time as long as they are taken care of well. It is important to not let the dirt and grime from the road to accumulate on the leather surface of the boots. Otherwise, it destroys the material quickly.

You should regularly condition your boots to keep the leather healthy. Conditioners that contain lanolin as part of their composition are good for the boots. Make sure you apply it on the leather after cleaning it. Otherwise it will not be soaked up enough to do any good to your boots. Avoid using oil or wax on your boots as they cover the pores of the leather causing loss of moisture and resulting in dryness of the fabric. Dirt and dust easily stick to them as well.

You should apply polish after cleaning and conditioning your boots to give it a new look and hide the wear and tear of it. Silicone free water and stain protector are good for the boots as well.

Genuine or non Genuine Classic Watch

People love giving and receiving presents. They buy gifts to give to their special someone on holidays or other special occasions. These gifts may be in a form of clothes, personal things or jewelries. And speaking of jewelries, one of the best things that we can give is a time watch. A watch may be considered as jewelry because they come in a variety of styles and they can be made of gold or silver. Some of these watches are even adorned with precious stones.

Jewelry watches mostly have rubber, metallic or cloth straps, and are worn on the wrist. Some are designed like pendants, and hang on the neck. There are other pieces that can be carried around in pockets.

There are many types of watches. There are watches that are for fashion, there are those that are computerized with multi function, there are for space travel and for scuba diving. The fashion watches comes in different styles. They also come in a variety of prices. There is a cheap variety and there are also expensive fashion watches. But whatever styles or types you want, the best is the classic type, that is, the wristwatches.

Classic wristwatches are vintage time pieces. Buying it is always good investment. These classic wristwatches are often made of the finest metals, like gold, platinum and silver, and designed with precious stones like ruby, sapphire and diamonds. Their style can not be easily found because most of them are no longer available. This is a very wise investment because these pieces last for many generations.

The classic watches are timeless. The most popular brand of wristwatch is the Rolex. Everybody knows this classic watch because they lead the market for a long time before. There are many other popular classic wristwatches aside from the Rolex. This Rolex is just one of them.

There are many watches out in the market today that follow the style of a classic watch. How can we be sure that the ones we buy are the genuine classic watch?

The first that you need to look at to see if the watch is genuine is the bezel of the watch. The bezel should turn only in one direction which is counter clockwise. There are replicas that turn both sides. The bezel clicks a whole cycle of 120 clicks. This is the trade mark of the original classic watch.

But having these two classifications is still no guarantee of genuineness. Not all of the clocks that have these qualities of bezel are pure classic. Remove the back case of the clock to further assess the watch. And of course, to be on the safe side always, be sure to buy only in reputable stores.

It is easy to get confused with the thousands of different designs of watches. It has become as varied as choosing a piece of clothing. Always trim down your choices to your personal needs and preferences.

Consider your lifestyle and priorities. Think about your primary usage, if it will be more for work or just as an accessory. Watches that will be used for work must be sturdier and durable. If possible, also get a scratchproof piece. Accessory watches are more colorful and look prettier. They complement well your clothes and make you look more elegant when it is worn.

Brands are very important in choosing a watch. The renowned brands are more expensive but you are guaranteed of the quality. It will also be easier to find their service centers. by David Urmann