SONORO TOE WESTERN BOOT

A timeless western boot with an inside zip — the detail that changes what you can wear it with, because a side zip lets the boot slip under slimmer trousers without a fight.

It sits on the ultralight Bantamweight sole, which is lightweight and flexible and does most of the work of making a boot this shape comfortable. The shaft stands 10", the heel is a Horseman at 1.5", and the toe is round. The All Day Cushioning insole is removable. A two-row stitch pattern runs up the shaft. The leather comes from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries, so buying it supports responsible production.

The short shaft and the zip together make this the western boot for someone whose day does not include a horse. It goes under a narrow trouser leg, which almost no pull-on western boot manages, and it comes off at the door without the usual performance. Good looking is the word the maker uses and it is fair — this is the pair to own if you want the shape without the commitment.