How to Buy Snakeskin Boots

Snakeskin boots are one fashion accessory that makes a great conversation piece. A quality pair not only look nice, they wear like iron. Here's how to pick a pair.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Insist on genuine high-quality soft leather for comfort and durability. Make sure that they have enough room for your toes to move but still tight enough that they don't move around on your heels as this can give you blisters.

2. If you are going to wear them to dance in or even work in you may want to stay away from too high of a heel.

3. Try on the boots. Boots should fit a bit tight. They stretch with each wear. Buy them loose and the boots eventually loose their fit. Snakeskin cowboy boots are as comfortable as slippers and easy to put on and take off.

4. Purchase a quality pair of snake skin boots and replace the soles to keep them like new. That is the great advantage of buying good boots, you can replace a worn heel or sole and they look brand new.

Tips & Warnings

• The big names are Tony Lama, Justin, Dan Post and Laredo. Mexico is a great place to get a great deal also El Paso, Texas.
• Get a pair of "taps" put on the heel. This prevents the heel from wearing.
• Try not to wear your snake skin boots in the snow. The salt from the roads will damage them.

Resources

• A good online catalog
• Another guide to buying quality snake skin boots.