Western boots are cowboy-style boots with a shaft that extends to mid calf and have no laces. The features of the classic design of Western Boots often include a narrow vamp, pointed toe or tapered square toe, angled heels, elaborate stitching and pull straps at each side of the collar. Western boots are made from a wide variety of leathers ranging from the traditional cowhide to the more exoticostrich, alligator or eel.