"Call me a concrete cowgirl because, despite being in New York City, I will never bat an eye at dropping money on cowboy boots. I have my daily-wear Dan Post black boots ($210, originally $230), which have been through the trials and tribulations of walking through the city, being stomped on at concerts, and doing the stomping themselves while line dancing. I also have an assortment of vintage boots, colorful pairs like these Boot Barn Circle G Western Boots ($179), and embroidered boots like these Macie Bean Cowboy Boots ($230). I keep them all on display in my apartment when I'm not wearing them.
As I mentioned to Vogue in 2025, cowboy boots are a meaningful part of my identity as a little queer girl who grew up in rural Ohio and never felt like I belonged. They're a way for me to reclaim those roots. That, and they look badass. As I write this, I'm eyeing Luchesse's Cherry Red Darlene Boots ($895). I can already picture the outfit I'll wear them with at my local honky tonk's next bluegrass night." — Kaitlin Hatton, director of audience development
