Cowboy Boot Blog

Media · Video ·
Did I Just Ruin My Chisos No. 5 Roughout Boots?!
Y'all asked: do I need to waterproof my Chisos No. 5 boots? Is the roughout the same as suede? Watch and see the answers to these and all of life's important questions...
Charity · Press Release ·
Chisos Partners with Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
It's with great pride that today I announce Chisos is partnering with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation!
Media · Review · Video ·
Review of the Chisos No. 2: for People Who Love Texas
The folks over at Lone Star Boot Reviews purchased a pair of our Chisos cowboy boots and surprised us with a review video. Take a look!
Ambassador ·
Chisos’ Favorite BBQ: Convenience West
Pitmaster Mark Scott mans his pit and puts in 16 hour days, all while wearing his Chisos. The verdict? “More comfortable than my kitchen shoes.”
How I Spent My 34th Birthday
When someone places an order with us here at Chisos, we take that responsibility seriously. And sometimes it's an adventure holding up our end of the bargain!
Essay ·
The Strength of Texans
The variety of landscapes contained within the state of Texas is unparalleled. The mere existence of these landscapes calms the psyche of those of us confined to city living.
Media · Podcast ·
Chisos Boots: A Grassroots Business
Chief Texan Will Roman was invited on the eCommerceFuel podcast to discuss how he runs the company—and why we only offer free shipping to Texans.
Media · Video ·
Learn About Comfortable Cowboy Boots for Ladies
Katie talks fit, design, and what to wear with your Chisos ladies' boots!
Media · Video ·
Thou Shalt Not Cut Corners
Not all cowboy boots are created equal. You instinctually know this, but how are they different? I wanted to know. So I did something a little crazy.
Charity ·
Chisos Launches Small Business Relief Effort
Chisos partners with Found Marketing to launch a campaign benefiting the COVID-19 small business relief effort administered by PeopleFund in Austin.
Press ·
Austin Monthly: Chisos are the Best Boots in Austin, Texas
We're so excited to share that Chisos has been named the Best Boots in Austin in the 2020 "Best of ATX" issue of Austin Monthly magazine!
Media · Podcast ·
The Bootmaking Journey
The Moontower Podcast interviewed Founder Will Roman about his journey to launch Chisos, the craft of bootmaking, and how to navigate the leather capital of the world.
Media · Video ·
How to Clean & Condition Your Chisos Boots
Often new Chisos owners ask what's the best way to take care of their investment, so let's dive into how to properly clean and condition your boots!
Media · Video ·
Will Cowboy Boots Protect You from Snakes?
We recently received what is probably my favorite customer question ever: "Will your Chisos stop a rattlesnake?" The bottom line: it depends.
Media · Review · Video ·
Perfect Blend of Old and New: Chisos Boots Review
Cowboy boot aficionado Jeremiah Craig did an extensive, multi-day review of his Chisos boots. Check out the video for the verdict—and clips of chainsaw-wielding artist Raul de Lara.
Charity ·
Help Us Send Mask Covers to Doctors & Medical Staff
Help us supply wearable mask covers to doctors and nurses. Chisos is partnering with Slow North to produce these vital mask covers that extend the usability of the scarce N95 masks that medical professionals are relying on to fight COVID-19.
Media · Video ·
Chisos Boots Cut-in-Half and Livestream Q&A with the Founder
Learn about boot construction, boot care, the inspiration for the Chisos designs, and more. Thanks to all y'all who stopped by during the very first Chisos live stream! 
Media · Radio ·
The Morning Story: Will Roman, Chisos Boots
Host Craig Flowers shares stories of Texans doing things right on his radio show the High Ground. Chisos Boot Company founder Will Roman was on the show a few months ago and you can listen to it here!
Press ·
The Texas Exes Alcalde Features Chisos
The University of Texas' alumni magazine features a three-page article on Chisos in the current edition. Founder Will Roman sat down with Danielle Lopez to discuss boots, Texas, and that fateful trip down to Mexico.
Media · Podcast ·
The Chisos Origin Story
Founder & Chief Texan Will Roman shares his vision for Chisos! Hear first hand the complete origin story of the company, what Will discovered when cutting open his boot collection, and how the launch party was almost a disaster.
Charity ·
Organizations Doing Right
Do Right, Love Texas. We support those who also endeavor to do right by our great state. To that end, we donate funds as well as cowboy boots to charity auctions for organizations that we think are working hard to make a difference.