An Artistic Outlet in Cowboy Boots

August 17, 2011

The Western Vault Newsletter

Howdy!

I've got some great stories for you this week- all about boots! A doctor finds an artistic outlet by designing nearly 100 pairs of custom boots. Also, some great tips on how to keep your boots spic-and-span. Check it out here, and be sure to read our blog for the full stories!

Doctor Finds an Artistic Outlet in Cowboy Footwear

96 Pairs of Custom Made Boots from M.L. Leddy's Equals Nearly 7 Years of Design Time

Dressed in a crisp button-down shirt and tassel loafers and sporting a swipe of silver hair like a movie star, Dr. Chip Brown isn't someone you would necessarily peg as a cowboy-boot collector. But there they are- rows and columns of boots, stretching floor to ceiling across the closet wall. And these aren't just any ol' boots. Each one was custom-designed by Brown, right down to the thread color. Brown has nearly 100 pairs- on this afternoon, Brown's young grandson, Jackson, tallies 96 with only a little help in counting. Many more are in various stages of development.

Brown works exclusively with boot expert Gene Lee Reynolds at M.L. Leddy's in the Fort Worth Stockyards to craft his boots. Brown says Reynolds offers invaluable advice; Reynolds, who manages the store's boot department, says Brown rarely needs it. "He's pretty boot-savvy," Reynolds says. "There's always a lot of detail to draw up in his boots, and you couldn't ask for anyone to draw one out better. When he brings you something, you know you can do it - he knows what's possible and what's not.

Visit our blog to read the rest of this great article on Dr. Brown's boot collection published in the Kuwait Times. Also, visit TheWesternVault.com to view Leddy's amazing merchandise!

Kuwait Times

-MCT

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Boot Care

Caring for Your Boots- Brought to You by Allen's Boots

Boot care is very simple. Care for your cowboy boots and other natural western wear in much the same manner as you treat your skin. The leather in your cowboy boots requires nutrients to keep them supple and strong.

The four steps for proper cowboy boot care are: Clean, Condition, Polish, and Protect!

Visit our blog to read the rest of this great article on boot care brought to you by Allen's Boots!

Allen's Boots

Austin, Texas

512-447-1413

Cowboy Outfitters

Welcome the World's Premier Cowboy Store

Cowboy Outfitters is located deep in the heart of cowboy country in Highlands, Texas. Famous battles of the Texas Revolution were fought not too far from there, and the Texas Declaration of Independence was issued just a short ride away.

Cowboy Outfitters, thanks to the outstanding support of their customers, visitors and western industry partners, has become the World's Premier Cowboy Store. Cowboy Outfitters' customers hail from all of these United States and every continent except Antarctica (so far)...

Read more about Cowboy Outfitters and view their great inventory on The Western Vault!

Cowboy Outfitters
Highlands, Texas

281-426-2756

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Aaron Sanchez Sculpture

"It's an Incredible Thing to Watch a Sculpture Come Alive from Just a Block of Wood"

Aaron Sanchez has been working with wood for most of his life. He started at the age of 13 as a carpenter's assistant to his father, Andy Sanchez, in a multimillion dollar home. This home was being finished by a group of carpenters with a reputation for being some of the best in the country. The home required extreme attention to details, more like a piece of furniture than a house. They spent five years doing the finish work alone, holding themselves to a very high standard. Because of his introduction to the highest standard of quality, Aaron has always strived for quality in every piece that he creates...

Read more about Aaron Sanchez and check out his beautiful work on The Western Vault!

Aaron Sanchez Sculpture

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

505-681-1720

Texas Music Chart

Your Guide to Texas and Red Dirt Music

Max Stalling and Jackson Taylor & the Sinners are making big moves this week on the Texas Music Chart. Stalling's "6 x 9 Speakers" moves 12 spots this week from #50 to #38. Jackson's "Better Life" gains 10 spots, moving from #38 to #28.

Kevin Fowler, the Casey Donahew Band, the Turnpike Troubadours, and Stoney LaRue continue to fight it out for the #1 spot. Fowler wins for the 5th week at number one with "Hell Yeah, I Like Beer." The Eli Young Band takes the #5 spot again with "Crazy Girl."

New to the Chart this week are Reckless Kelly at #36 with "Good Luck and True Love," Casey Berry at #43 with "Whole Heart," and the Tejas Brothers with "This Little Feeling" at #49.

Click here to see who else made the chart this week!

Texas Music Chart

Houston, Texas

(713) 952-9221

News, Sales, & Events

NEW TIN HAUL BOOTS AT D&D FARM AND RANCH

Tin Haul is exclusive footwear for teens who wear their rodeo buckles as badges of honor. Manufactured by Roper, Tin Haul boots feature all leather uppers with a man-made sole that features rockin' graphics exclusive to the brand. Tin Haul's innovative transparent soles and original designs broaden the stage for self expression. Each boot in the pair contains half of the picture. Put them together to show it all off. Tin Hauls at D&D Farm and Ranch fly out the door quickly, so act fast to get your favorites!

D&D Farm and Ranch

Seguin, Texas

830-379-7340

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TEXAS RIDEM BOOTS NOW AVAILABLE AT OUTWEST ON THE WESTERN WALK OF STARS IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL!

The very unique, absolutely beautiful Texas Ridem boots are now available at OutWest! Check them out at OutWest or at TheWesternVault.com!

Texas Ridem

El Paso, Texas

915-999-1770

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RCC IS HAVING A CLEARANCE ON THEIR BEST BRANDS!

RCC Western Stores are having a huge clearance! Stop in a store near you for discounts on the best western brands!

RCC Western Stores
888-318-9776

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FASHION'S NIGHT OUT COMES TO FASHION SHOW MALL FEATURING PINTO RANCH!

Fashion Show mall, the Shoppes at the Palazzo, and the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian cooked up some fun plans for Fashion's Night Out on September 8th.

Combined, the three centers have nearly 120 retailers participating in Fashion's Night Out with in-store events, trunk shows, complimentary refreshments, designer appearances, and more.

Other notable highlights include runway shows at Fashion Show from Saks Fifth Avenue and Pinto Ranch, the only location in the country outside of Texas, complimentary Secrets of a Stylist seminars highlighting coveted insider tricks of the trade, and shop-and-stay hotel packages from resorts including the Palms, Palms Place, and Trump International Hotel Las Vegas... Read More on Our Blog!

Pinto Ranch

Houston, Texas

713-333-7900

Dallas, Texas

214-217-6200

Las Vegas, Nevada

Opening Sept. 8, 2011

Things to Do Comin' up Soon

Here is a short list of things comin' up soon. Be sure to check out the entire event calendar on TheWesternVault.com for a complete list of great western events all over the United States!

August 13- November 12: AQHA Museum: America's Horse in Art- Amarillo, Texas
August 18-20: Western Legends Roundup- Kanab, Utah
August 19-21: West Tex-Mex- Marfa, Texas
August 23-27: 2011 NRHA Cowtown Classic- Fort Worth, Texas
September 2-4: DesignAmerica at the Harley Davidson Museum- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 7-11: Lucchese & Rocketbuster Trunk Show at Pinto Ranch- Las Vegas, Nevada
September 8-11: 23rd Annual National Cowboy Symposium- Lubbock, Texas
September 8-11: Western Design Conference- Jackson Hole, Wyoming