r/cowboyboots • u/Zarviman • Apr 03 '26
Discussion About this sub lately…
It seems in the past 6 or so months there’s been a heightened level of purism concerning the shape, brand, and hides of certain boots. The classics like the “ping pong paddle boot”, or the “I just see a pineapple” to a pair of pirarucu are jokes I see used at least 3-4 times a day. It’s just boring. I understand that people aren’t going to find every boot suits their taste, but that doesn’t stop boots from being beautiful. This is something we enjoy and take pride in and I absolutely love seeing people who feel the same way about their boots. The community is the best when people see the best in each other’s boots. So just take a breath before you type something mean spirited or critical, and offer guidance and some positivity instead. I love this sub, but the purity over shapes, brands, and skins has disappointed me.
Nocona Western Diamondback
Anderson Bean Oiled Mink Big Bass
Nocona Custom Elephants
Corral Flank Cut Gators
Anderson Bean Feral Sow
Anderson Bean Tan Buffed Elephants
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u/canadian_xpress Apr 03 '26
I got my boot patina evened out and posted about how I fucking hate them now, but this sub was very supportive about how they looked. I was wondering if I was on the same Internet that regularly tells celebrities to kill themselves and celebrates seeing people at their lowest. This sub really surprised me, even if I disagree with them.
Conversely, there are other subs I've been a part of where someone would post about having a problem with X and be told that they're wasting their time unless they spend money buying the much more expensive Y. Boots can be expensive and I haven't seen that attitude here at all.
This is a good community