Rough and Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots
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From cowboy boots’ humble origins to their elevation as cultural icons, this far-ranging volume chronicles how their distinctive designs and makers have shaped and been shaped by American culture.
Engaging narratives, insightful interviews, and vibrant images showcase the evolution through five transformative eras: “Real” explores multicultural origins and the authentic cowboys who wore them; “Rodeo” examines Western mythmaking through Wild West shows, early film, and dude ranches; “Rhinestone” delves into country western music, Nudie Cohn’s designs, and the shifting archetypes from Gene Autry’s moral code to John Wayne’s tougher persona; “Red” investigates the boots’ emergence as luxury commodities during the Reagan years and Urban Cowboy phenomenon; and “Reclaimed” presents contemporary reinterpretations from the Western-inspired fashion of Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams to modern bootmakers.
Complementing the authoritative foundation are thoughtful interviews that enrich the historical analysis: an Indigenous voice essay provides cultural perspective, Nudie Cohn’s origin story offers industry context, and conversations with both traditional craftsmen and innovative makers demonstrate how the cowboy boot continues to evolve while honoring its heritage.
The book, Rough and Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780847874163 in Hardcover by Elizabeth Semmelhack may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
- Publisher
- Rizzoli
- Author
- Elizabeth Semmelhack
- Format
- Hardcover
- Published
- Mar 10, 2026
- ISBN-13
- 9780847874163
- ISBN-10
- 0847874168
- Pages
- 224
- Carton quantity
- 12 copies
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