Let’s talk about Laredo Boots. Specifically, the Maddie ones. Because nothing says “I’m prepared to square dance or judge a pie-eating contest” like slipping into a pair of these cowgirl classics. They come in tan or black, depending on whether you want your outfit to scream “sunset on the plains” or “I could rob a saloon and still make it to brunch.”
I’m not usually one to be swept off my feet by footwear—unless it’s because the soles gave out these? These are suspiciously charming. The stitching on the shaft is delicate enough to make you think someone spent their summer perfecting the art of thread poetry. Add a round toe and a Flight Rubber outsole that says, “Yes, I can walk across gravel without sobbing,” and suddenly, you’re planning a trip to a state fair just for the aesthetic.
What sealed the deal for me? The Removable Orthotic insert. We can have nice boots that don’t feel like medieval foot traps. After a full day of pretending I knew how to lasso something other than my keys out of a purse, my feet didn’t file for divorce. Shocking.
The Maddie happens when Western style stops posturing and starts getting real. There’s just enough modern flair to suggest you might own a reusable water bottle, but still enough grit to remind people you’ve at least watched Tombstone twice. And let’s be clear—these boots weren’t made just for walking. They were made for strutting, standing with your arms crossed at a bonfire, and making dramatic exits from country bars.
Of course, they’re not perfect. If you’re looking for sleek, city-girl minimalism, these boots will laugh in your face with their unapologetic cowgirl energy. They’ve got personality—like, the kind that shows up early to a barbecue and brings peach cobbler and unsolicited life advice.
If you want a cute, comfortable boot that can make you feel like you could herd cattle and steal someone’s boyfriend, the Maddie is it. Just don’t expect her to apologize for being fabulous. She’s busy. Probably at a rodeo. Or line dancing ironically at a dive bar.