Archive for April, 2007

How do I stretch out the ankle part on a new pair of boots?

2 Care 4 U asked: I just purchased a pair of Tony Lamas and I LOVE the boots!!! However I had broken my right ankle and when it swells I cannot get my boot on. How can I get it stretched out? I’ve tried saddle soap, but it did not work. I need some ideas. [...]

Can someone create a great traveling outfit?

Gemma asked: I`m going on a trip to Denver soon and i`m trying to look for a trendy outfit to wear on the plane. i prefer jeans to sweatpants. I also love the slouch boots but can’t find an affordable pair. so if they were incorporated to an outfit that would be great. I’m looking [...]

What did male indentured servants in Colonial times wear — clothing and shoes/boots?

Writer Chick asked: I’ve researched this, but have only found clothing styles for middle and upper class men (and women). Given the expense of hosiery and breeches, it seems impractical to expect that a poor working class person would wear that (especially one working as a farm hand). I would think they would also wear [...]