Wear what ever you like, but I would do some short hikes them before I took a 50 miler

 

Most cowboy boots, and maybe if not all of them do not have tread on the soles. I've wore them outdoors a few times in different elements. Icefishing is about the dumbest thing you can do in them. Walking on wet clay soil about the second. I do find them comfortable but a decent hiking boot would far outweigh any benefits of wearing cowboy boots. Sorry, none come to mind off hand.

 

Bout killed myself wearing sh** kickers in winter once. lol

 

Oh, there is a lot to be said for the higher heel. But I think you would be happier with a lace up boot with good motion control and an aggressive tread like Vibram.

Good luck whatever you decide!

 

TSC has Schmidt boots with treads. Last a long time, but wouldn't recommend for hiking.

 

I wear my Tecovas everywhere and I them. Tecovas makes several types of boots with tread. They are worth looking into.

 

Hmm cowboy boots hiking or camping, even if they worked well, observers may think you're batting for the other team I dunno... Nothing better than when my wife has nothing but her cowgirl boots on Yehawww pardner, saddle me up!

 

Unless your bugging out on a horse I would look for something that is time proven in the field.

 

Could ,look at Wellingtons with a decent tread pattern.
A serious cowboy boot was not designed for walking . Rather for slipping out of a stirrup without resistance. As in slick soled.

Regardless. Find a stitched sole boot and waterproof the stitching. Then keep the leather treated.
I've waded to near a well worn pair of Wellingtons tops repeatedly over a good amount of years and stayed dry.
Mink oil being my go to.
New boots at one sales place had a tray to catch run off and complimentary Neatsfoot oil to treat the seams on a new pair to get them started. I for one appreciated the gesture.
Will stain socks if seams are loose! (Just in case you're playing Twister after....)

 

X2 on a good pair of Wellingtons. I prefer lace up boots, but I have Wellingtons that are waterproof and comfortable. My late fall hiking loop when it’s too crappy to fish is 7 miles and rough. I wouldn’t think twice about going twice as far.

 

I gotta say, I've never considered rockin' my cowboy boots on the trails.

Personally, I've always stuck to traditional hiking boots when hitting the trails. I had a pair of Salomons once, but they just didn't vibe with my feet, ya know? Maybe it was the wrong model or something. Anyway, brands like Merrell or Keen have been my go-to for sturdy hiking boots that can handle whatever Mother Nature throws their way.

But hey, to each their own! If you're diggin' the cowboy boots vibe, go for it. Just make sure you're prepared for the terrain. Oh, and while you're getting geared up, don't forget to check out these womens hiking outfits I stumbled upon.

 

Heard those are recommended in broke back mountain hiking camps! 😂

 

How do you think them cowboys got all the way up there?

 

Like others have said, not cowboy boots but good Wellington’s. I’ve got two pair of Danners that I love for working in the woods, general banging around though not serious hiking. They’re work boots with a nonskid sole. I would have bought even more if I’d known they were being discontinued because they are the most comfortable & versatile slip on boots I’ve found in years.

 

Here ya go. These will keep your toes cool. Can't recall what their name is??

 

I’ll bite.
Candles?