Few popular apparel items contain the power of the cowboy boot.

An iconic piece of fashion in its own right, the roots of the cowboy boot run deep, with a history forged in blood, sweat, tears, and dust.

A fashion statement for some, a way of life for others; the cowboy boot and its tattoo counterpart connect all men to the primal core of true grit masculinity.

Defined by its Cuban heel and exotic assortment of skin options besides cowhide (alligator, snake, elk, and eel, to name only a few), the cowboy boot as we know it today reigned supreme during the peak of the 19th century cattle drive era.

Since then few have dared to tamper with perfection, and the cowboy boot tattoo takes a similar stance. Your personalized boot design speaks volumes of the man you are, and like a true cowboy spirit you don’t need lengthy explanations or apologies to summarize yourself. You know exactly who you are and what you stand for, and the cowboy boot on your shoulder, bicep, or calf lets the world know that you won’t go down without a fight-and pity the fool who temps you anyway.

A timeless classic of Western history, the cowboy boot is proof that not all relics of the past must be lain to rest. While many of our ancestors’ accoutrements have fallen out of style, the cowboy boot continues to enjoy an ongoing renaissance. Whether you lead the cowboy lifestyle or simply wish to tip your cap to the men you admire, the cowboy boot tattoo is the perfect way to keep the spirit of the West alive, in a manner only you can trademark.