Johnny Boggs wrote an article for the November/December 2007 issue of True West Magazine titled “Can’t Kick the Boot Addiction.” Some of what he wrote reminds me a lot of what we kilt addicts experience.

“Not booze, gambling, or anything illegal. But it’s a serious habit. Cowboy boots [kilts] can get expensive.”

“The serious addiction began when I got a pair of custom, handmade Stallions [16 ounce Strome]”

“I asked him how many boots [kilts] he owns. He hedges. ‘Its over 50.’ Finally he comes clean (that’s the first step) ‘It might be over 75. Lets say between 50 and infinity.”

“She blames the bootmakers [kiltmakers]. ‘The problem is that with every pair built, a bootmaker [kiltmaker] gets better at his/her trade. And every year there are new colors [tartans]…The possibilities are endless.”

“There is no cure. Its hopeless.”

“I recommend moderation, if you can’t manage that on your own, I say choose an excellent bootmaker [kiltmaker] with a really looong waiting list. At least you can say you tried.”

“Accept your addiction (that’s the first step). And be careful. It could be worse. I could be addicted to cowboy hats.”

The article has photos of custom boots whose prices start at $2,200.00 That money would buy a top of the line kilted turnout for sure.

So, for those of you with a lady in your life who may have financial concerns about your kilt addiction/compulsion/hobby/cultural connection….maybe…it would be helpful to print out some info off of the custom boot websites. When she sees those prices she might just encourage you to stay with kilts.

Ron
Who only owns four pair of cowboy boots – only one of which is custom made…and only four cowboy hats -only one custom cowboy hat….and a dozen or so Pendleton vests…all off the rack...they go well with solid color kilts....hmmm is that "cross addiction?"