Ask BB: Cowboy Boots on a Budget

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I will spend this upcoming summer holed up in a library in the midwest, studying for the bar exam. The only consolation to this impending doom is my plan to wear adorable summer dresses paired with cowboy boots. I have many options with respect to the former: I need some help with the latter. So, I guess my question is: Where can I get some adorable cowboy boots to pair with dresses for summer wear? —Stephanie

Without a doubt, handcrafted cowboy boots should be in every fashion connoisseur's closet, but a quality pair can easily cost hundreds of dollars. Here are some affordable western-inspired boots that you can wear this summer as a student. (And when you pass the Bar and start making the big bucks, you can splurge on a pricier pair!)

[1] Steve Madden "Saddle", Now $79.95 at Solestruck.com
[2] Chinese Laundry "Two Step", Now $89.99 at Chineselaundry.com
[3] "Cissota" boot, $69.99 at Myspringshoes.com
[4] Coconuts "Olga" Leather Ankle Boot, Now $99.95 at DSW.com

Comments

I'm SO excited about this post! I've been looking for a pair of quality cowboy boots for some time now, and even though I'll probably keep saving for a pair of Frye boots (I really want the real thing), I'm loving some of these less expensive options!

#1 Katie on 2009-05-03 11:17 (Reply)

Question: never having owned a pair of cowboy boots, I'm genuinely curious--doesn't it get hot wearing them in the summer? That's why I love my flip flops!

#2 Mia on 2009-05-03 12:17 (Reply)

I thought Wal-Mart was supposed to have some for their L.E.I. line. Taylor Swift is wearing a pair that say lei in one of the ads. Does anyone know anything about these??

#3 Nicole Michelle on 2009-05-03 15:02 (Reply)

Another good place to get leather cowboy boots is the Goodwill, especially if you live in the southwest! A couple of years ago I got a fabulous pair for Frye Boots for $7.00. Dillards is also great right around seasonal clearance time, especially if you go to one of their clearance centers.

#4 budget chic (Homepage) on 2009-05-04 05:11 (Reply)

Not a fan, except with a frilly dress- I am loving the #2 pair though

#5 Real Style Real people (Homepage) on 2009-05-04 08:06 (Reply)

I gotta agree with "Real Style Real People" I'm into the Chinese Laundry boots, I think it's the buckle. haha

#6 Marley on 2009-05-04 15:04 (Reply)

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