Boot Contest
April 26, 2010
Show us a great way to re-use old boots, and you’ll get a chance at a new pair of Justin boots!
These could be yours! Enter the April Facebook contest today!
Out with the old, in with the new!
AQHA’s Facebook page features an exciting contest every month with a BIG prize up for grabs. This month, we want to see your most creative uses for old cowboy boots.
So, show us how you recycle your cowboy boots that have become too small or too beat up to continue wearing.
Rules:
To enter the contest, e-mail to contests@aqha.org:
- A photo of your clever use of an old cowboy boot.
- A short description of how you made it.
- Your mailing address.
- Put “Boot Contest” in the e-mail subject line.
Entries must be submitted via e-mail by April 30, 2010, and be sure to follow all rules!
We’ll pick our winner in early May, and that lucky creative person will win a pair of Justin AQHA Remuda mahogany worn saddle boots featuring the J-FLEX Flexible Comfort System. (You pick the size and men’s or women’s style.)
AQHA Corporate Partner Justin Boots features a wide variety of styles in its Justin AQHA Lifestyle Collection. Check them out today!
Questions? Leave a comment or visit us on Facebook.
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I actually made a birdhouse once using an old boot. I used a metal can with one end cut out, turned it upside down and placed it into the upper part of the boot. I then drilled a 1 1/2″ hole into the leather and can and then drilled a 1/4″ small hole for the perch (dowel rod) and constructed a roof out of 1/4″ wood which I attached to the boot using eye hooks and wire. I attached an old metal cloths hanger to either side of the upper and used that to hang it in the tree. Birds loved it! Sorry no pictures.
April 6th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I made a purse out of the the shaft of the boot because the sole was soo worn & they didn’t fit me anymore. It works best with boots that have a taller shaft. Icut if off at about 10inches & just sewed the bottom up. I then punched 6 or so holes through the seem & threaded sum pretty leather scraps I had from previous projects to make fringe. then I added a thin strap. I got the idea from the Boot Scoot & Boogie bags from American West. It sounds kinda funny but it looks really cool. I’m not sure how to add pics on here… otherwise i would post one.
April 7th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Holly, to enter the contest, e-mail to contests@aqha.org and follow the rules stated above in the post. Good luck!
Jody Reynolds
AQHA Internet Editor
April 8th, 2010 at 3:27 am
I used the upper leather to make a beer can holder. Problem is my mates try and pinch it from me. Will get a photo and post it in. All Saddle Solutions
April 27th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I place a flower vase in old boots, add a bouquet of silk wild flowers, and set them around my home. My Dads old boots make for a really special memory, as do my childrens from when they were toddlers.
April 27th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I wear my boots till they are falling apart at all places. They are worn in the mud if they are really bad. I work and use my boots for what they were intended for. Working horses, tending the farm, and enjoying life.
April 27th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I took a pair of old boots and a hat and put them together. put both boots together and slide the hat onto them looks like a very short cowboy very cute and easy way to decorate and use old warn out hat and boots!
April 27th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I use the old boots here for flower pots here! They hold water well and keep their shape well! And really cute to boot!!! (LOL). MMy good friend Jason took the shaft of the boot and made his revolver holder out of his old boots! And he uses the pull up straps as the belt holder! Just thought I would share my family boot fun! Thankyou, Lisa Heintz
April 27th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Use of olds boots: true story. Throw them at blue heeler dog for diggin up wifes flower garden. Try to put out a fire in an old vw Engine. Used in garden to scare off crows.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
buenas tardes estoy interesado en comprar algunas botas como hago para conseguirlas soy de venezuelay no se hablar ingles
May 4th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
I wish I knew where the pictures were… A friend of mine used boots as centerpieces for their wedding reception. They are both very western people and it turned out really neat.
May 6th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I need these boots,
come on they are so ME!
May 6th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I use my old boots for flower pots and bird feeders! I can never throw a pair of boots away. They have too many memories.
July 21st, 2010 at 3:02 pm
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