4everfrio

A comfortable boot doesn't always mean a cheap boot. The old saying "you get what you paid for" mostly runs true on boots. One can buy a cheap pair of ropers for say $40.00. That's ok if you don't wear them alot. And, they may be fairly comfortable. But, you learn that those boots won't hold up to everyday use. Currently I am wearing Ariats and I love them. They are a middle of the road boot in price( $ 130.00).
To address the fashion side. I wish the movie Urban Cowboy wasn"t ever made. The only thing this movie did was to inflate the prices on western wear. Jeans, shirts, boots, belts , hats etc. went up in price. Everyone had to have their cowboy boots and accessories. It still goes on today.

Cowboy hats run the same course. One can buy a cheap felt hat for $75. It may last one season if you wear it alot. Or, one can buy a $200 dollar hat and it may last a long time. Sure it will start off as a dress hat and eventually work its way to everyday-working hat. Get it cleaned every once and a while and it will pay for itself. And when the end comes for it, it's like losing your best friend. Come on guys, you know it's true.
Adios, Ray