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Lightweight and handcrafted, Danner Men’s 8” Waterproof Gritstone Work Boots give your feet support and protection on the job, with an improved fit. Rugged-tough-durable, these boots feature waterproof full-grain leather and triple stitching. The oil-and-slip resistant outsoles meet OSHA safety standards, while the Danner 610 can be worn by all foot shapes; meaning you’ll be sure-footed and comfortable on your feet all day long. Click the video below to learn more or buy your Danner Gritstone boots here. Hello. My name is Lee Mishke and we're at the Mid State Show. I'm with Danner and Lacrosse Footwear and I want to tell you a little bit about the Gritstone Boot, new from Danner. Gritstone takes kind of the Danner heritage to using the stitch down construction where the leather comes down, is flared out and actually sewn all the wa... Read more

“I’m a signalman for BNSF railway.” That’s how the interview with Sam McAnally opened. For me, that profession is a white space—so, I had to ask what that job entailed. “See this?” Sam says, as he points at the light switch in Drew’s office, “It has wires and electricity inside it that allow me,” he flips off the switch, flips the switch back on, “To open and close the circuits that allow energy to pass through and control the light in that outlet. A signalman does the same thing, except we work on the connections between tracks. So, when a train switches tracks, when the arms come down and the signals blink, there has to be a circuit that opens or closes to make that all happen. A signalman works on those connections, for railway boom trucks, cars… all the equipment you see on a track—we work on the electricity... Read more

Nursing—the profession that launched a thousand shoe designs. That’s because nurses often spend over 12 hours per shift on their feet, and with that kind of mileage you can bet there isn’t a better judge of shoes. So, when we wanted an honest and genuine review of Dansko’s Coral slip-on shoes, which are specifically designed for the nursing profession, we turned to a local nurse and gave her a pair of Dansko Coral’s to try for a couple weeks. Check out the Dansko shoes we have online here. Breanna has been a nurse in Montana for two years. She graduated from Stockton University and moved to Montana to work on Benefis Hospital’s oncology floor. Bre has also worked at a prison in the Great Falls, Montana. When we asked her what she looked for in work wear, she responded simply: “Functionality and comfort.” This is her revie... Read more

Square Toe Cowboy Boots VS Round Toe Cowboy Boots Read more

Do you have some cowboy boots that could use a face lift? Well, this project is for you- The DIY Boho Cowboy Boots project allows you to spruce up your favorite pair of boots with your own unique style. Whether its an old pair from the back of the closet or a new pair fresh off the shelf, you can easily design your own fun pair of cowboy boots. Materials Needed for Building your Own Boho Cowboy Boots Cowboy Boots: new or old Belts: New or old Leather punch Rivet Gun Rivets: 1/8" 3mm x ½" 12mm Washers - 1/8" Scissors Utility Knife Cutting board If you have any other ideas to add to your boots, take a look at our craft supplies selection Before You Start: You're going to have to find the right cowboy boots. I definitely recommend using all leather cowboy boots, but you can use ones with softer top like what I used, since all leather is... Read more

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If you've been hunting for the perfect pair of ladies boots, this is no small feat to accomplish. (Pun intended). We asked our footwear buyer, Kayla, to point us in the right direction. Kayla suggests when searching for the perfect pair of boots here's what you should consider. 1.) What Will you Primarily be Using these Boots for? First and most importantly, Kayla recommends that you should consider how you are planning to use the boots. Kayla asked, "Are you looking for a concert boot? Or, do you need something for riding or work?" In more candid terms she was asking, "How hardcore do you need these boots to be?" Since, North 40 carries everything from basic price point fashion boots to performance riding boots with the true rodeo competitor in mind there is a lot to choose from. From fashion boots to performance riding boots check out ... Read more

Really though, she should leave these types of activities to the professionals. One just can't go on a hike and assume they'll instantaneously have sock model stardom. Look at me- It took skill, amazing hair and minutes of prep time to perform at this level of sock-awesomeness." : Sock-of-the-Month Sock Model, Drew Steinberger A certain "Zoolander-esq" former Sock-of-the-Month sock model, which shall remain nameless- Drew Steinberger, suggested that I needed to immerse myself in "our culture," as he put it. With this in mind, I found myself hiking at the base of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, nine miles northwest of the town of Augusta in the Sun River Wildlife Management Area, hunting for shed antlers. The Sun River Wildlife Management Area is 19,771 acres of pristine wildlife habitat and the winter home of one of Montana's largest e... Read more

The neck rag, the wild rag- the scarf. I don't know of many people who call this piece of cowboy gear a scarf, and calling it a wild rag seems a little over the top to me- but that may just be me. What this neck rag DOES though- that's undeniable. The lineage of the neck rag is traceable all the way back to pirates circa 1700 but for purposes of this magazine, we are focused on the functionality and use in the Western lifestyle. The neck rag, or the mascada, for the vaqueros is not only a way to demonstrate your political or buckaroo affiliations (if you really HAVE seen Tombstone), it is a truly functional piece of equipment. There are two main functions of the neck rag warmth and another, less well known reason, as a filter. In Montana and the northwestern climes, we know the weather can change and the ability to adapt is a must a silk... Read more

Cowboy Crowns: In Search of True West Read more

In Episode 13 of AskNorth40, we were asked a question about where Simms clothing came from as some shirts say Bozeman, MT while others say Buy Local. To answer this question, we facetimed Michael White from Simms Fishing about where their products are manufactured. The answer to this question became twofold as Michael addressed Simms manufacturing production as well as their ideology behind the Buy Local shirts.   Simms Factory Tour in Bozeman, Montana As a manufacturer, Simms Fishing has been located in Bozeman, MT, since 1993 when the current owner, K.C. Walsh, acquired the company and relocated it from Jackson, Wyoming. Since then, the company has had a partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of GORE-TEX® fabric) to develop the breathable, GORE-TEX® Waders that Simms is known for. In 2012, Bozeman became the permane... Read more