Jaan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I'm Portuguese, to me botas just means "boots". I shoot in the Classic Cowboy category. Does it just mean flat soled boots or another style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 "Botas" also refers to leggings covering the lower leg from the knees down. Quote Botas were a half-legging especially favored by trappers and hunters in the Southwest, yet variations of them were worn by trappers and even some Indians all the way to the Canadian border. They protected the lower legs of riders and men on foot from cactus, mesquite thorns, and heavy brush. They're also great for helping helping keep dirt and snow out of your moccasins. These botas could be highly decorated or left fairly plain. SOURCE Example: "BOOTS" are addressed separately in the Classic Cowboy/Classic Cowgirl rules: Quote Boots are required and must be of traditional design with non-grip enhancing (i.e., NO “Lug”) soles. SHB p.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibola Al Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Like PaleWolf said, for Classic Cowboy purposes, botas are usually half chaps which count as one of the 5 items required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I won Best Dressed Waddie at EOT 2016 dressed as a Bozeman Trail scout in 1879. I wore my buffalo scout jacket and buffalo Botas, it was over 100 degrees that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Catorce Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 22 hours ago, Jaan said: I'm Portuguese, to me botas just means "boots". I shoot in the Classic Cowboy category. Does it just mean flat soled boots or another style? Thats the trouble with being bilingual I guess... if I say “botas” in Spanish I think “boots” en ingles... if I say “botas” in English (phonetically boat-us... or bow-tuss) I think of leggings covering the lower leg from the knees down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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