One of the great qualities of the low heel of cowboy boots is that they are easy to balance, providing good stability when walking or working all day.
Cowboy boots with a low heel don’t put as much stress on the joints so you’ll feel more comfortable in the arch, ankle, or back.
Today, some cowboy boots are even “heelless” like The Knox by Tecovas.
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However, heelless cowboy boots can cause some stylistic controversy, so we will ignore them for now. But what I want to emphasize here is that the constructions of modern cowboy boots are very diverse. And you’ll find many boots with very low heels.
That is also our topic today, we will find the lowest heel that cowboy boots have.
Besides that, I will talk more about some of their strengths and possibly their weaknesses.
Let’s check it out!
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The Lowest Heel On A Cowboy Boot: How Do It Look?
The variety in heel types of cowboy boots can make it difficult for many people to choose good and suitable ones for their purpose.
But in general, most cowboy boots have heels that range from 1 inch to over 2 1/2 inches. Among them, 1 1/2-inch heel can be considered the standard height and are the most popular. You can find many different heel styles that are 1 1/2 inches tall.
Today, 1-inch heels are becoming more and more popular because they support heavy work like outdoor work better. They are so comfortable, and easy to balance for moving on them.
It can also be said that 1 inch is the lowest heel height in the world of cowboy boots. Occasionally, you will also find a 3/4 inch heel but very little.
1-inch heels often appear in cowboy boots with roper or stockman style, they are also known as stockman heels and roper heels.
The Roper heel has both a block shape and a slightly slanted back heel, while the stockman heel has a block shape only.
These 2 types of heels have a wide and flat base, allowing you to balance easily. Plus, as being 1 inch tall, they don’t put a lot of pressure on the wearer’s joints, so you’ll feel very comfortable wearing them for any job.
You won’t find a traditional cowboy heel or a riding heel that’s 1 inch tall, these are the two classics that ranchers often use for riding. The common height is at least 1 1/2 inches tall, since this height allows them to easily hook onto the saddle stirrup and not cause the cowboy boot to slide forward too much and slip out.
Heels that are taller than 1 1/2 inches usually don’t offer the same comfort as 1-inch heels, but they do bring a more confident and charismatic look. And style is also the weak point of 1-inch heels because they don’t add too much height to you.
Conclusion
In short, the lowest heel height in the cowboy boot world that you will usually encounter is 1 inch, sometimes you can see a 3/4 inch heel, but it’s rare.
The 1-inch heel is a very popular choice for those who use cowboy boots as work boots for outdoor work because they are comfortable, stable and easy to balance.
The 1-inch heel often appears in roper style and stockman style in a block shape with a wide and flat base.
If you want cowboy boots that provide you with good style, the 1-inch heel height is not necessarily a good choice. But if you need a pair of work boots for hard work, the 1-inch heel is definitely the first option to think of.
Choosing the right type of heel with the right height will ensure you stay comfortable in your work.
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