#YOLOmondays Link-up: BOOTS + a Cowboy Boot Giveaway! – CLOSED

You guys, when the AWESOME people at Boot Barn contacted me a while back and asked if I would be interested in trying out a pair of their Shyanne cowboy boots AND hosting a cowboy boot giveaway… I think I may have squealed a little bit. And, not to mention, they wanted to send my HUSBAND a pair of Cody James boots to review as well.

Needless to say the husband became extremely supportive of my blogging after that. 🙂

SIDE NOTE: I loved that they included a handwritten thank you note AND some beef jerky. My husband loved the beef jerky.

I. Love. These. Boots. I know you guys know this. I wear them ALL THE TIME. I can honestly, without a doubt, say that these are THE NICEST cowboy boots I have EVER owned.

As fun as they are, I actually have been pleasantly surprised as to how versatile they are. I have had A LOT of fun pairing them with different outfits.

And a note about Boot Barn’s customer service… SO, I’m going to be honest. When I first got the boots in the mail, I LOVED them… and then I put them on. And they were tight. REALLY tight. I mean, I was afraid. I thought they were too small. They hurt my ankles and I was nervous about them. I have larger calves so they were also a little snug around my calves.

WELL, I called their customer service line and the AMAZING rep on the line had me do some things to test whether or not the boots were ACTUALLY too small or if I just needed to break them in.

You see, pretty much all the boots I own previously have either been thrifted (so they’re already broken in) or they’re not as high quality, so they didn’t need to stretch.

The Shyanne boots are full-grain leather and so there’s a lot of stretching and breaking in that has to happen.

The rep had me do some tests (like jumping, walking, pushing my toes to see where they were, etc… I probably looked really silly ) – and I passed all the “tests”. The rep then said, “They’re just tight because they’re new and need to be broken in. Trust me, they fit you.”

And the rep was right. I needed to give them time. I’ve been breaking them in for the last month and I LOVE THEM. They fit AMAZING now and they’re SO comfortable. Seriously. SO SO SO SO comfortable.

I was SO appreciative that the rep went out of her way to help me and make sure they were the right fit. KUDOS… I wish I had written down her name. 🙁

I’m going to talk more later about tricks to breaking in your boots, but I can honestly say that I love these and I can’t wait to save up for another pair.

Boots: Shyanne Women’s Embroidered Clover Flower Boots c/o Boot Barn

…NOW for my husband’s review of HIS boots!

Molly’s Husband: “Just to be clear, I had never had any problems with my former pairs of cowboy boots. Always liked the way they looked, the way they felt, etc. However, the first time I put on the Cody James boots, immediately, there was a noticeable difference.

“They’re sturdier, they fit better in the ankle, and they don’t have as much give (especially in the ankle). These are boots that I could easily chase down bad guys in. They fit so well that you can move that much better.

They broke in easy – just took a little while to get the soles roughed up so you’re not sliding all over the place.” –Molly’s Husband.

editor’s note: doesn’t husband look so hunky in his boots? i know i’m biased, but for real.

My husband’s Boots: Cody James Men’s Rounded R-Toe Western Boots c/o Boot Barn

I also guest posted on The Weekly Shoe about how to pick a GREAT pair of cowboy boots. Check it out!

Now, a COWBOY BOOT GIVEAWAY… for the ladies (or men… you can enter for the lady in your life… she’d appreciate it)!

AND if you can’t wait, Boot Barn has some pretty sweet deals going on right now that you can check out. Also, their Stinky Boot Sale is going on and ends August 31st.

  • Save $20 on boots regularly priced over $100
  • Save $10 on boots regularly priced under $100
  • Save $5 on boots regularly priced kids’ boots

The annual Stinky Boot contest will be held on their website and on Facebook. You submit a photo of your stinky boots and people vote who has the worst boots. The most votes win a new pair of boots!

Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter the giveaway. And please make sure to follow the exact instructions.

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Congratulations to Nicole from My Big Day for 10K and Ever After, Happily on winning the boots from Boot Barn!

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  5. I can’t paste the link from my twitter ap on my iPad but the ones you have I love! Clover flower? I forgot it from switching pages

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  6. How fantastic! I love the Shyanne® Women’s Butterfly Inlay Western Boots in Black! They are so so perfect and I’d love to rock them back at school this fall 🙂

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  21. Molly, this is an amazing giveaway. I would love to win the Shyanne® Women’s San Juan Mad Dog Western Boots. They are gorgeous! Thanks so much.

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  27. I got my first pair of cowgirl boots this year (it seemed like it was a mandatory item to own when moving to Texas). I’d love to have another pair! 🙂

    -Mary @ stylethatmoves.blogspot.com

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  30. So… is “I don’t know” a suitable answer?! I’ve ALWAYS wanted cowboy boots and never owned a pair (except for when I was about 5. They were white… with fringe) and in all honesty, I have NO IDEA where to start when picking a pair.

    If I had to choose without assistance, though, these two are my favorites:
    http://www.bootbarn.com/Tony-Lama-Women%E2%80%99s-Stallion-Americana-Western-Boots/2000187,default,pd.html?start=109&cgid=Western%20Boots&prefn1=gender&prefv1=Women

    http://www.bootbarn.com/Dan-Post-Women%27s-Kylee-Western-Boots/2000177,default,pd.html?start=377&cgid=Western%20Boots&prefn1=gender&prefv1=Women

    I’m torn. Anyhoodle… I WANT THESE BAD! Really bad. Really, really bad. And I’d like for you to help me pick which ones I want 🙂 heh

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  33. San Juan Mad Dog, no doubt!!!! Kinda plain but uber versatile and a great replacement for my stinky boots…and man, do I have some stinky boots. 🙂

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  37. Oooh, I so totally want to win this! lol I had a pair of cowboy boots (from Target) that I never wore for about two years.Then finally last spring, I found them again and decided to wear them. I LOVED how they went with everything and started wearing them non stop. Do you want to know what happened? The sole came apart from the boot and they’re history. =/ Anyways, my favorite pair is this gorgeous brown one with the white flowers! http://www.shyanne.us/Shyanne%C2%AE-Women%27s-Floral-Embroidered-Western-Boots/2003037,default,pd.html?start=5&cgid=Boots

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  40. These boots are incredible! Love how you’ve worn them with so many different outfits, and they go so well with them too! So edgy and cool =)

    love from the NANA girls xoxo

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  49. Hey girl! Love those boots on you! You rock them and they do indeed look amazing with so many things. 😉 I have to say that I am not a cowboy boot kind of girl, but what an amazing sounding company. 😉 Hope you have a great week!

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  54. I’d love to win the San Juan Mad Dog Western Boots – the color just looks so soft & rich. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!

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  57. Oh my gosh Molly – that’s the secret – boots and free beef jerky, and maybe my Mr. will start showing a little more blog loving!!! Those are ADORABLE and I love all the ways you’ve styled them. Going to enter right now!

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  61. WHAT? no way we can win a pair of boots?? my wanna be a cowgirl heart is really happy right now. my favorite boots are the Shyanne® Women’s 12″ Embroidered Clover Flower Western Boots love them!

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  70. Not being from the South, well, not the American South anyways 😉 I was never the biggest cowboy boot fan, however, I totally agree after being here for a while that they are SUPER versatile and can be used for so many different functions and types of weather and as someone that LOVES heels (well…to look at them from afar) but really is over killing my feet, boots are the perfect alternative, they make you FEEL like you have heels on and give you better posture, but are super comfortable. YEAH FOR BOOTS! Thanks Molly! 😉

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  74. Shyanne® Women’s Daisy Mae Western Boots!! They look so amazing! I love cowboy boots! I find a way to match them with evveeerrythinnng!! 🙂

    I am diggin’ yours and your hubby’s as well!

    -Rachel { A Dash of Southern }
    ruralrach.blogspot.com

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  81. I have said many times the last few weeks how I really need a pair of cowboy boots this fall! I always love when you where yours! I love the San Juan Rough Out Western Boots!

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  86. What a COINCIDENCE!!! Hubby and I were just looking online last night to buy our first pair of boots…we are going to Texas soon and feel this is a necessity! Thanks for the contest…I am entering NOW!

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  92. Wow, those boots are so cute! I meant to buy my first pair of cowboy boots on my trip to USA (I returned home yesterday), but somehow I just didn’t. I’d love to have a pair though 🙂

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  93. Girl! Your giveaways are serious. I’ve been drooling over boots for a while and now I’m just obsessed! I think the San Juan Rough Out would be my favorite, followed by the turquoise Daisy may.

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  95. I love, love, love these boots! They would look great on Fridays at school (our colors are red and white). I am a teacher and we wear “spirit wear” on Fridays, so we all wear red.

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  96. I love love love the brown and turquoise boots on Boot Barn’s website! They are amazing! Molly these boots look amazing on you!

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  98. Oh my goodness!! I MUST win this!! I need a new pair so badly!! I am drooling over the black clover flower ones!!! Fingers and toes crossed!!! Super fab giveaway, lady!!
    Shanna

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