Ostrich Boots

Ostrich boots are usually western or cowboy boots that are made from Ostrich Leather. At one point in the 1980’s the importing of Ostrich leather into the United States was closely guarded limiting your choice in Ostrich boots. Now many boot companies offer boots made from Ostrich leather. Ostrich leather is quite unique and distinguishable in its appearance. As with many other leathers from other animals, it can by dyed to make it many colors, but the quill bumps you can see on Ostrich boots are unique to the leather coming from a bird and once having feathers. Ostrich boots are typically more expensive than similar boots made with cow leather, largely due to the increased cost of the hide.

You could say that the popularity of this kind of leather only really gained momentum after boot makers in the United States and in Europe started making Ostrich boots. It started out with boot makers, and was very popular in the late 1970’s. It started to become a lucrative business for Ostrich farmers, which of course led to it becoming more available to more industries. Even today Ostrich leather is still gaining momentum. Auto makers and fine handbag makers alike are now offering consumers new choices in Ostrich leather; it’s quite the trend in high fashion.

Ostrich boots come in styles for both men and women. Well known brands like Lucchese, Sedona and Justin boots offer their customers different colors and styles in Ostrich boots. Look for the quill bumps on these boots, it really is the signature of Ostrich boots and what makes them so desirable to so many.