Boots

I guess I can say that I like boots. What was my first clue? Well, I'm not sure, but it became undeniable when I walked into a boot shop in October and pulled out the charge card for a pair of boots that in no way could I pass off as something I needed for work or that would look like a normal pair of boots for a social occasion.

Granted, I've always liked boots for practical reasons. A good pair of hiking boots are the best things for my feet, because they're constructed for comfort in the face of heavy-duty use. That of course doesn't explain why I have the number of pairs of boots that I have now. I guess I have to say I like the visuals and the feeling best. Strangely enough, I'm not into licking boots, though I have done it when other conditions have been right. I like seeing other guys in boots, but I like wearing them best of all.

Want more evidence?

Charlie full-length with boots Boots-only shot moccasin boots in woods, summer 96 combat boots, 1997 firefighter boots, summer 97

Here's the list of what I have so far.

16 inch lineman's boots (pictured below)
combat boots (all leather) -- these are my usual going-out boots
harness boots, about 12 inches tall I think. Nice heel on them, make me feel really tall.
rubber firefighter boots (mid-calf height) that I got on a trip to Kitchener, Ontario from a factory outlet store. P.S. I wasn't the only one to get a pair that day, so the guilt got shared so to speak. :-)
knee-high moccasin boots (which look good with a breechclout)
black knee-high suede boots that are supposed to go with my Renaissance festival outfit, if I ever get the rest of it done.
Rubber fishing boots. Don't wear those much, but they're fun.
And, of course, hiking boots.

Obviously not a very big list compared to some true boot aficianados. Gives me lots of room to grow the collection. Who knows what's next? I could use a new pair of lace-up combat boots, I suppose. And maybe a pair of cowboy boots. Oh, by the way, my boots are size 13 or 14 (U.S.), depending on the boot (info given for those readers who think that size matters. :-).