Fort Worth Stockyards

Cowboy boots weren’t created for fashion. They evolved through centuries of horseback riding, ranch work, and craftsmanship, blending Spanish, Mexican, military, and Texas influences into one of the most practical—and enduring—symbols of the American West.

The Fort Worth Stockyards are more than a historic district. They represent the place where the trail-drive era gave way to the modern cattle industry, preserving a story of adaptation, resilience, and the enduring culture of the American West.