The 11 Best Cowboy Boot Brands Prove That Western Style Is Here to Stay

Tecovas, a label founded in 2015, could be credited with restoring the Western-inspired footwear to its rightful place of prominence the world over. So much so that we officially endorsed 'em back in 2019. Now, a couple of years later, the brand is still riding high, getting our official seal of approval for a second time.

Lucchese has a leg up on the competition. The El Paso, Texas-based footwear company, founded in 1883, creates a product that is timeless, one that is deeply ingrained in the annals of American history. It makes cowboy boots, ones worn by countless celebrities and U.S. presidents. And by many accounts, including mine, it makes the best cowboy boots—just see their latest collab with Chris Stapleton if you don't believe me.

If it's a bona fide Western boot you want, a bona fide Western is what you're going to get when the tag says Ariat. To wit: the brand is the official sponsor of Professional Bull Riders—and it doesn't get any more cowboy than that, folks.

Frye is reputedly the oldest boot company in the United States. Since 1863, the brand has been offering styles, particularly harness boots, that are as sleek as they are durable. Throughout the years, it has also created some mighty fine Western-inspired boots, all made of hard-wearing leathers with some of the most beautiful patinas in the market. It's a brand for those who want to dip the their toes in the style without going whole hog.

Almost a decade before Lucchese set up shop, Herman Joseph Justin opened a shoe repair business, eventually making bespoke boots that featured decorative stitching (a hallmark of cowboy boots) on the shaft so as to stiffen the leather. Over a century later, the brand is still kicking around, offering authentic cowboy boots at the most affordable prices.

Yes, Huckberry's collaboration with Wythe New York is a relatively new addition to the long and expansive history of cowboy boots, but it shouldn't be overlooked. These high-end, limited edition boots are crafted to feel like the pair you've had and loved forever, with incredibly soft leather, a classic shape, and craftsmanship straight out of a fourth-generation family workshop in Leon, Mexico.

When it comes to true American labels, it doesn’t get more authentic than Stetson. The brand, for well over a century, has outfitted cowboys, ranchers, and the military, becoming synonymous with a brawny, take-no-prisoners vibe. It may be best-known for offering the best cowboy hats and other accessories, but its boots are also up to snuff.

Thursday Boots is the perfect happy medium when it comes to cowboy boots. Notice how a lot of cowboy boots are...expensive? They're excellent quality, don't get me wrong—we wouldn't be recommending them to you if they weren't. But unlike many others, Thursday Boots keeps that high quality with a much more affordable price point. They have classic styles that you can wear for years and years.

A true Southern brand, Austin-founded Alvies is giving you cowboy boots directly from the source. This is a brand that's a household name in Texas, so you know you're getting authentic, high-quality designs and boots that take you anywhere.

Cowboy boots weren't always known for being comfortable, but Dan Post changed all that. Founded in the 1960s, the brand is regarded for creating the first authentic Western boots with built-in cushioning.

The iconic cowboy boot style is remixed with Rhodes Footwear. The brand excels in cowboy boots without all the bells and whistles, but with a healthy dose of Western flair.