One of the bits from the comedian Gallagher back in the 80’s, guy dressed up ‘country’ is like a lady at a party. Big ol’ floppy hat, pointed shoes with heels, and the difference is the country guy has his arms akimbo, elbows out and the party lady, arms akimbo elbows inward.
I bought a pair of 3/4 boots in 1969. A time when handmade shoes were made in the USA. Brooks Brothers? So comfortable I had them resoled several times.
High heels on cowboy boots were to keep the foot from slipping completely through the stirrup and allowing the person to be dragged if there was a problem with the horse. That is all.
I was horrified to discover when I got to church yesterday that I was wearing my slippers (old clogs) and left my shoes sitting by the door at home! Embarrassing but comfortable.
Of all the shoes I’ve had over my long life, I must say that a pair cowboy boots I had in the early 1980s was probably the most comfortable of them all.
I’ve worn nothing else on my feet for 60+ years. Very easy on the feet. I have the feet of a teenager. I keep them in an old tool box but I do like wearing boots.
He’s right. I had a pair of well broken in cowboy boots which were the most comfortable of all my shoes. She doesn’t understand that a shoe that perfectly fits your foot is the ultimate.
She has a sharp tongue and he has a thick skin and a sense of humor. I read once that cowboy boots are not only comfortable but the heels are good for your back
I say as a woman, we wear high heels, we wear makeup, push up bras, corsets, girdles, tights, panty hose etc. So why does it matter if a man wears a boot for height? Or lifts? No different no matter how ya put it. If it boosts their confidence about themselves or whatever the reason so be it.
carlsonbob 10 months ago
It makes him feel pretty.
sirbadger 10 months ago
Two Presidential candidates wear high-heels, but only one of them wears cowboy boots.
syzygy47 10 months ago
One of the bits from the comedian Gallagher back in the 80’s, guy dressed up ‘country’ is like a lady at a party. Big ol’ floppy hat, pointed shoes with heels, and the difference is the country guy has his arms akimbo, elbows out and the party lady, arms akimbo elbows inward.
stairsteppublishing 10 months ago
Heels force you to have shoulders back and stand up straight as a result.
Ubintold 10 months ago
On off days he goes barefoot.
iggyman 10 months ago
They make Earl feel “Tall in the saddle” as they said in the old Westerns!
Zykoic 10 months ago
I bought a pair of 3/4 boots in 1969. A time when handmade shoes were made in the USA. Brooks Brothers? So comfortable I had them resoled several times.
hubbard3188 10 months ago
Wait, who doesn’t?
jmworacle 10 months ago
ZING!
phritzg Premium Member 10 months ago
When Earl bought his first pair of penny loafers, only Indian Head cents could be put in them.
tremaine53 10 months ago
Huh. Opal dishes out some contempt toward Earl, and the next thing you know, contempt is flying around in the comments section!
jagedlo 10 months ago
Trying to imagine Earl in sandals…
fuzzbucket Premium Member 10 months ago
Opal loves the constant put=down. I’d have dumped her 20 years ago.
chris_o42 10 months ago
High heels on cowboy boots were to keep the foot from slipping completely through the stirrup and allowing the person to be dragged if there was a problem with the horse. That is all.
profbob 10 months ago
Great magazine Opal is reading. Spiritually enriching and uplifting.
kaycstamper 10 months ago
I was horrified to discover when I got to church yesterday that I was wearing my slippers (old clogs) and left my shoes sitting by the door at home! Embarrassing but comfortable.
Ol' me 10 months ago
OK, I still can’t look at boots with the pant cuffs tucked inside. Not even on a comic strip.
dac2404 10 months ago
Not a bad thing.
ANIMAL 10 months ago
She knows how to suck the fun outta EVERYTHING.!!!!!
1953Baby 10 months ago
Those aren’t REAL cowboy boots—no sequins, no gaudy paint, no turned up toes. . .my gawd, man, don’t you read the fashionistas???
DawnQuinn1 10 months ago
Does it really matter what a man wears? If woman can wear male clothes, why not the reverse.. lol
Wilde Bill 10 months ago
That doesn’t make him a bad person.
Queen of America 10 months ago
Of all the shoes I’ve had over my long life, I must say that a pair cowboy boots I had in the early 1980s was probably the most comfortable of them all.
Moonkey Premium Member 10 months ago
How many people who have them find cowboy boots to really be comfortable and something that you would want to wear all the time?
bobbyferrel 10 months ago
I’ve worn nothing else on my feet for 60+ years. Very easy on the feet. I have the feet of a teenager. I keep them in an old tool box but I do like wearing boots.
w16521 10 months ago
and Opal wears only bunny slippers.
elgrecousa Premium Member 10 months ago
Another snotty remark from wonderful Opal.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 10 months ago
Zing………
FireAnt_Hater 10 months ago
That’s why they’re still married – she’s never boring, knows how to get his goat / surprise him.
karlsch Premium Member 10 months ago
Earl: All boots, no cattle!!
Mike Baldwin creator 10 months ago
Just remember Earl, toe heel toe heel. Not heel toe heel toe.
mistercatworks 10 months ago
The dirtiest (dustiest) secret of the Wild West.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 10 months ago
Interpretation mastery
zeexenon 10 months ago
Dear, they keep my feet in the stirrups. Be happy I’m grounded.
Ginny Premium Member 10 months ago
He’s right. I had a pair of well broken in cowboy boots which were the most comfortable of all my shoes. She doesn’t understand that a shoe that perfectly fits your foot is the ultimate.
PhilSexton 10 months ago
Who knew that Brutus was running for President?Who knew that he had height issues?
goboboyd 10 months ago
It’s harder to keep your spurs on the others.
Zebrastripes 10 months ago
Hysterical! ☺️☺️☺️☺️
eced52 10 months ago
Better go pick up your dress from the dry cleaners Earl.
cracker65 10 months ago
Trolls gonna troll. If a grown man wants to wear high heeled boots and walk on his toes, then let him. I enjoy the comedy of it.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 10 months ago
She has a sharp tongue and he has a thick skin and a sense of humor. I read once that cowboy boots are not only comfortable but the heels are good for your back
Martin 78 10 months ago
AND what scrolling ad pops up? An ad for Merrell shoes. Diabolical !
JenF 10 months ago
I say as a woman, we wear high heels, we wear makeup, push up bras, corsets, girdles, tights, panty hose etc. So why does it matter if a man wears a boot for height? Or lifts? No different no matter how ya put it. If it boosts their confidence about themselves or whatever the reason so be it.