| Men do not usually care about what goes on their | | | | carefully consider what he puts onto his feet. He |
| feet. This has usually been reserved for women. | | | | will probably never spend the amounts of time on |
| Indeed, one of the more common jokes points | | | | shoes and boots that a woman might, but he will |
| out that, whereas a woman will spend hours upon | | | | at least spend enough time to make a good |
| hours trying on shoes and selecting the nicest look | | | | choice rather than a quick one. This in itself should |
| and most comfortable fit, a man will grab | | | | be considered a victory. |
| something off of the shelf that happens to have | | | | Quality is important in a boot. If it is not |
| the right size number, slap it onto his feet, and | | | | comfortable, the problems arising can be far |
| (assuming its appearance does not make him | | | | worse than they would be with shoes. The |
| sick) choose that pair without further reflection. | | | | benefits, however, of good boots range far |
| A good pair of boots can become the exception | | | | beyond simply having something to walk in: Boots |
| to this caricatured rule. Nocona boots, for | | | | offer better protection from various obstacles |
| instance, enjoy the stylish aspects that will please | | | | and dropped objects than shoes will. Because |
| the ladies in a man's life at the same time that | | | | they are usually made with work in mind, the |
| they give him the more utilitarian benefits of | | | | ergonomics of boots are usually more durable |
| comfort and durability. Most boot manufacturers | | | | than those of shoes, so that they will properly |
| offer a wide variety to quality products that will | | | | support the foot longer. |
| appeal to masculine ideals. | | | | In all cases, having at least one pair of boots is a |
| If a man can be convinced to care about his | | | | wise decision. The benefits of boots become |
| footwear beyond the immediate understanding | | | | more apparent every time they are worn. |
| that he cannot go around barefoot, he will | | | | |