| You have a pair of beautiful pair of cowboy | | | | who cannot acquire even the barest of |
| boots, say superb Twisted-X boots. Through the | | | | necessities. They go around with their daily lives |
| years, that beloved pair has been your constant | | | | without or very minimal foot protection. A lot of |
| companion in trekking, camping, biking, or just | | | | these less unfortunate people develop infections |
| walking around the ol' country road. In fact, these | | | | from puncture wounds on their feet. |
| boots might hold some special memories for you. | | | | Your old boots can truly be a blessing for them. |
| But even the best boots cannot stand the | | | | Wouldn't you feel happy you were able to help |
| ravages of use and time. The pair has to give in | | | | someone far away? |
| sometime. Loose stitches, faded colors, chipped or | | | | 4) Sell them. A lot of people are looking for |
| torn leather, detaching outsoles . . . you name it. | | | | cowboy boots. Remember, they are quite |
| During this stage of a pair's life, you may want to | | | | expensive, and not many people can afford them. |
| throw the boots away. But actually, you don't | | | | If you sell them at a discounted price during a |
| have to. Instead of throwing it into the trash, you | | | | garage sale, for example, many boot lovers would |
| can make use of these old cowboy boots. Here | | | | flock to you. |
| are some ways on how to recycle them. | | | | Also, it would be easier on your part to know |
| 1) Wear them as usual. Many boots are like wine . | | | | that your beloved boots were not thrown away |
| . . the older they get, the better they look. | | | | in vain; it just switched owners, and you would |
| Indeed, some people prefer boots that look | | | | take comfort knowing that they are well taken |
| grungy, faded, and chipped. The boots give off a | | | | cared of. |
| rugged, manly look and speaks volumes of the | | | | 5) Turn them into household décor. Yes, |
| wearer's spirit of danger and adventure. | | | | why not? Boots are ideal for indoor and outdoor |
| 2) Wear them as gardening boots. Old cowboy | | | | ornaments. For example, place a can that fits |
| boots are ideal for working in the garden. They | | | | inside the boot shaft. Fill it up with some pebbles |
| prevent mud and water from soaking up your | | | | or soil, put a nice plant in there, and you'd have an |
| feet. Their sturdy construction (yes, they are | | | | outdoor plant pot. |
| made to be tough even in old age) and thick | | | | For indoor use, you can dress up your boot and |
| outsoles provide protection sharp rocks, debris, | | | | place flowers inside the shaft, turning it into a |
| and twigs that are all too common in gardens. | | | | cool-looking flower vase. You can also buy a pair |
| Added protection is provided if the boots have | | | | of identical stuffed toys and stuff them right |
| steel toecaps; no sharp gardening tool can | | | | inside the shaft with their heads peeping out. Now |
| penetrate that metal part. | | | | ain't that a cute decoration. |
| 3) Donate them to charities. There are a lot of | | | | Try these on your old boots! |
| people, especially in poorer countries in the world, | | | | |