Raya 12" Western GY2900

Built for the woman who wants one pair of boots to handle the barn, the truck and a night out. The water buffalo leather upper takes dust and scuffs in stride, and the delicate stitch pattern and scalloped collar give the boot a feminine touch that looks right past the gravel lot.

The J-Flex Flexible Comfort System insole comes with removable orthotic inserts, so you can use your own footbed or add cushion for long days on hard floors. A single-stitch welt and unit heel hold their shape, and the slip-resisting rubber outsole grips wet concrete and packed gravel.

The distressed finish gives the boot a vintage feel, and the square toe keeps the classic Western look. Come in, try a pair on, and wear them out of the store.

Highlights

• Water buffalo leather upper with a delicate stitch pattern
• J-Flex comfort insole with removable orthotic inserts
• Slip-resisting rubber outsole for wet concrete and gravel
• Square toe and unit heel for a steady feel
• Scalloped collar and a vintage-look finish
• Woven lining and single-stitch welt

What it's for

A women's Western boot does double duty. It's the boot for chores in the morning, the drive to town at noon and a dance hall at night. A square toe and a unit heel carry the classic Western look from the barn to the dance floor, and the scalloped collar and stitch work give it a finished look that dresses up jeans or a skirt.

This boot suits the rider and the ranch woman who wants comfort without giving up style. The insole is the feature to know. The removable orthotic inserts let you run your own footbed or add cushion, so one boot can fit the way you walk.

At a glance

How to fit and wear them

A new Western boot slips a little at the heel at first, and that settles as the leather breaks in. Measure your feet late in the day, when they've swelled, and wear the socks you'll work or ride in when you try them on. Check that the toes have room in the square toe box and that the heel stays put when you walk.

Walk the aisle for a few minutes before you buy. If the insole feels firm, try the boot with the orthotic inserts in and out to find what feels right. Wear them around the place for a few days before a long day on your feet so the leather settles to your foot.

Good to know

• Pair them with jeans for every day, or a dress and skirt when you want the boots to carry the outfit.
• Brush off dust and mud after wear, then condition the leather a couple of times a season to keep it supple.
• Let them air out away from direct heat so the leather and welt hold their shape. Store them out of direct sun between wears.
• The slip-resisting outsole earns its keep on wet wash-rack concrete and loose gravel.
• For the right fit, the boot should feel snug over the instep with a little room for your toes. A new boot slips a little at the heel at first, and that settles as the leather breaks in.

About Justin

Justin has made Western boots since 1879, when H.J. Justin started a boot business in Texas. The company builds women's Western lines alongside its men's, and the Raya carries that tradition in a 12-inch boot made for everyday wear.

Come in and get fitted once, then wear them out of the store.