SKINHEADS LOVE BOOTS, BUT NOT NECESSARILY WHITE POWER

Truthfully, it’s really just a handful of racist, religious bashing, badapples that ruined it for the rest of the SKINHEAD population.Skinheads actually first appeared in the UK (in the 1960s) as a peace-loving group that followed ska and soul bands. This whole Neo-Nazi / white supremacist thing didn’t come into play ‘til the late 70s. Unfortunately this uber-evil Skinhead sect gained tremendous popularity. 

Even in ‘87, when visionary / Skinhead Marcus Pacheco formed SHARP (Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice), it did little to stop this monster movement. Since then both Skinhead groups have been in strong opposition of each other for 20 plus years. EXCEPT, when it comes to one subject – BOOTS. Both camps agree that in order to look your Skinhead best, you need a powerful, ass kicking, foot stomping boots. Here are the top two faves of both groups.

Dr. Martens 1460 Boots ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Made from tough leather with the classic Dr. Martens grooved sole pattern.

Solovair 8 eyelet boots ($116 @ aircushionboot.com)

Offers the utmost in strength, flexibility, comfort, and durability.

SKINHEADS LOVE BOOTS, BUT NOT NECESSARILY WHITE POWER.

Truthfully, it’s really just a handful of racist, religious bashing, bad apples that ruined it for the rest of the SKINHEAD population. Skinheads actually first appeared in the UK (in the 1960s) as a peace-loving group that followed ska and soul bands. This whole Neo-Nazi / white supremacist thing didn’t come into play ‘til the late 70s. Unfortunately this uber-evil Skinhead sect gained tremendous popularity. 

Even in ‘87, when visionary / Skinhead Marcus Pacheco formed SHARP (Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice), it did little to stop this monster movement. Since then both Skinhead groups have been in strong opposition of each other for 20 plus years. EXCEPT, when it comes to one subject – BOOTS. Both camps agree that in order to look your Skinhead best, you need a powerful, ass kicking, foot stomping boots. Here are the top two faves of both groups.

Dr. Martens 1460 Boots ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Made from tough leather with the classic Dr. Martens grooved sole pattern.

Solovair 8 eyelet boots ($116 @ aircushionboot.com)

Offers the utmost in strength, flexibility, comfort, and durability.

WHEN DID COWBOYS BECOME A BUNCH OF YELLOW BELLY PANSIES?

Young cowboy Clint and John Wayne were slightly before my time. My wild western influences were city slicker Jack Palance, the movie Silverado, and The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Slim pickings, but just enough to give me a fair idea of what a cowboy should be. One who spits in the face of danger. Truly a man’s man. An image that I am sorry to say has recently been tarnished once I learned that designers are now making cowboy rain booties. Seriously.

BEFORE SEEING THE GOODS, KNOW THAT I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST THE STYLES. I think the boots are all hip and fashion forward. I just personally think a rough ‘n tough cowboy doesn’t need the following 3 types of coddling. You be the judge.

Ed Hardy Cowboy/Rain Boots ($54.95 @ Buy.com)

Dav Cowboy Rain Boot ($67.95 @ Amazon.com)

Nomad Yippy Rain Boot ($56.00 @ Amazon.com)

BONUS: Opening to The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

3, NO 4 THINGS YOU CAN MAKE FROM A DEAD OSTRICH.

Special thanks to the fine craftsmen at Seek Ostrich Goods.

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DON’T FORGET A PAIR OF DEAD GOATS THIS WINTER.

by KC (NWM Staff Writer)

Now that old man winter has reared his ugly head, boots are in high fashion gear. Paisley rubbers and Hello Kitty galoshes are out. The hottest trend for the cold are Goatskin boots. They'll keep footsies all warm 'n' toasty and come in cool colors and styles. At the top of the A-List are...

Mou Goatskin boots: Come in cream and blonde.  Designed with rubber soles lined with sheepskin shearling. Go for 340 bucks a pair (a high priced bargain!)