Dating back to the bygone era getting the foot stuck in the stirrups while falling down the horse
in an upside down position can be a perilous affair for the horse riders and the cavalrymen.
Hence in order to evade this situation a bespoke shoe was invented having a high shaft and a
significant high sole or a high heel breast. The heel breast proffered the rider a subtle amount of
support for sticking his feet to the stirrups of the modern day saddle. In a situation where in the
horse starts galloping hither and thither, the rider can maintain his seat and poise by sticking his
body to the stirrups and the saddle. Unlike the cowboy boots a normal boot can increase the
probability of suspending and dangling along the running horse in an upside down position,
which can be a bizarre site but is a life threatening affair. Hence, it is always recommended by
the horse clubs to carry a pair of cowboy boots or a roper style boot having a comparatively
lower shaft. The high shaft of the shoes not only helped the rider to hold the grip but also
protected the calf leg area from sand, dust, rattle snakes or any harmful thorns.
Cowboy heels have been a part of equestrian life since past few epochs. Earlier with the absence
of industries, these authentic boots were homemade which followed their rise and popularity in
the industries which helped to make it a trendsetting pair of the times. Later, the advent of the
industrial revolution allowed some bespoke style of boots to be mass-produced. After such
trivial events the wellington boots became a staple of practical footwear, since such type of boots
were evolved from the Hessian boots of the bygone era. Such boots were worn and popularized
by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Hence they were named after him and became a
trendsetting boot among the connoisseurs of that time. Before it got its moniker, it was
subsequently known as waterproof boots since it was made of rubber and were commonly used
for agricultural and outdoor errands.
