Stepping out of my comfort zone in new Boot Barn boots!


I’ve been a very traditional boot owner for about 25 years. My first pair of boots were some round toed soft pink Justins that I outgrew before the age of two (I hate pink but my mom thought they were adorbs). Every pair since that has been round toed until 2005 when I joined the square toed bandwagon. Today, I have no less than six pairs of boots, none of which are too extravagant, fancy or girly.

Enter pair #7:  Shyanne boots from Boot Barn. Not as wide as my other boots but still a square toe nonetheless - #winning.

I have to admit I was skeptical to stepping outside of my comfort zone, but after trying them on and wearing them with both khakis and jeans I’ve got to say they look pretty dang sharp.  See what I mean?



I’ve worn these boots on several different occasions over the past three weeks and I have to say I have not been disappointed. They look great with jeans or khakis; I doubt I’ll ever wear them with a dress, but I am sure they would still look good (any volunteers to borrow my boots and sport a dress?) and even though they have a bit of an elevated heel, they are super comfortable to walk in. Additionally, they have some cushion on the inside so I’m confident that if I were wearing them for 12+ hours/day at a rodeo or stockshow my feet wouldn’t get sore or worn out. 

These are the Shyanne Butterfly Inlay boots (they also come in brown and pink). 

Look at the awesome turquoise details – I don’t know many ladies that don’t like turquoise. The lesson I've learned in this whole experience is not to be close-minded about anything. I stepped outside of my comfort zone and found something new that I like!

You all know what is coming now, don't ya!? If you want to win a pair of these sweet boots all you have to do is enter:

1. Follow Buzzard's Beat and leave a comment including which pair of Cody James or Shyanne boots you'd choose if you won
2. Like Boot Barn on Facebook and leave a separate comment 
3. Follow Boot Barn on Twitter (@bootbarn) and leave a separate comment
4. Follow me on Twitter (@brandibuzzard) and leave a separate comment
5. Blog or tweet about the giveaway and leave a separate comment. (Make sure to include @brandibuzzard and @bootbarn in the tweet)! 

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11 - SO DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BLOG!

I know that many of you who entered last week will probably want to enter again, and that's fine, you'll still need to comment. This is my first giveaway and hopefully I'll figure out some way to make it more 'user-friendly'. Any suggestions on that?

Update: It's been brought to my attention that some people don't know if they're eligible to win. The only people who cannot win are other bloggers who are giving away Boot Barn boots. All others are fair! 

Good luck!

Until next time,
~ Buzzard ~

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Stepping out of my comfort zone in new Boot Barn boots!


I’ve been a very traditional boot owner for about 25 years. My first pair of boots were some round toed soft pink Justins that I outgrew before the age of two (I hate pink but my mom thought they were adorbs). Every pair since that has been round toed until 2005 when I joined the square toed bandwagon. Today, I have no less than six pairs of boots, none of which are too extravagant, fancy or girly.

Enter pair #7:  Shyanne boots from Boot Barn. Not as wide as my other boots but still a square toe nonetheless - #winning.

I have to admit I was skeptical to stepping outside of my comfort zone, but after trying them on and wearing them with both khakis and jeans I’ve got to say they look pretty dang sharp.  See what I mean?



I’ve worn these boots on several different occasions over the past three weeks and I have to say I have not been disappointed. They look great with jeans or khakis; I doubt I’ll ever wear them with a dress, but I am sure they would still look good (any volunteers to borrow my boots and sport a dress?) and even though they have a bit of an elevated heel, they are super comfortable to walk in. Additionally, they have some cushion on the inside so I’m confident that if I were wearing them for 12+ hours/day at a rodeo or stockshow my feet wouldn’t get sore or worn out. 

These are the Shyanne Butterfly Inlay boots (they also come in brown and pink). 

Look at the awesome turquoise details – I don’t know many ladies that don’t like turquoise. The lesson I've learned in this whole experience is not to be close-minded about anything. I stepped outside of my comfort zone and found something new that I like!

You all know what is coming now, don't ya!? If you want to win a pair of these sweet boots all you have to do is enter:

1. Follow Buzzard's Beat and leave a comment including which pair of Cody James or Shyanne boots you'd choose if you won
2. Like Boot Barn on Facebook and leave a separate comment 
3. Follow Boot Barn on Twitter (@bootbarn) and leave a separate comment
4. Follow me on Twitter (@brandibuzzard) and leave a separate comment
5. Blog or tweet about the giveaway and leave a separate comment. (Make sure to include @brandibuzzard and @bootbarn in the tweet)! 

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11 - SO DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BLOG!

I know that many of you who entered last week will probably want to enter again, and that's fine, you'll still need to comment. This is my first giveaway and hopefully I'll figure out some way to make it more 'user-friendly'. Any suggestions on that?

Update: It's been brought to my attention that some people don't know if they're eligible to win. The only people who cannot win are other bloggers who are giving away Boot Barn boots. All others are fair! 

Good luck!

Until next time,
~ Buzzard ~

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45 Comments:

Blogger Rebecca said...

I like Boot Barn on Facebook, but I will not wear your boots with a dress! ;)

July 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM  
Blogger Sarah Jane said...

I followed your blog (officially), even though I read it all of the time. I think I could totally use a pair of Shyanne boots! :)

July 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM  
Blogger Sarah Jane said...

I am already a Boot Barn Facebook follower.

July 3, 2012 at 10:12 AM  
Blogger Sarah Jane said...

Now following Boot Barn on Twitter.

July 3, 2012 at 10:13 AM  
Blogger Sarah Jane said...

Already a follower of yours on Twitter.

July 3, 2012 at 10:14 AM  
Blogger J.Rhoades said...

I follow your blog and I love those butterfly inlay boots!

July 3, 2012 at 10:14 AM  
Blogger J.Rhoades said...

I already like boot barn on facebook.

July 3, 2012 at 10:15 AM  
Blogger J.Rhoades said...

I follow boot barn on twitter...

July 3, 2012 at 10:15 AM  
Blogger J.Rhoades said...

I also follow you on twitter...

July 3, 2012 at 10:15 AM  
Blogger J.Rhoades said...

And I tweeted about the giveaway!

July 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM  
Blogger Sarah Jane said...

And Tweeted. Done and done.

July 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love Love Love the Shyanne boots!!! So super cute!!

July 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If only there was a Love button for Boot Barn I be thrilled. But I settled for liking the Boot Barn Facebook page.

July 3, 2012 at 1:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

@brandibuzzard @bootbarn would love to win me some of those #Shyanne boots!! They are #Fab

Tweeted to my hearts content!!

July 3, 2012 at 1:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I follow you on Twitter!! Check!

July 3, 2012 at 1:49 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I too follow Boot Barn on Twitter because of there amazing selection!! Another Check!

July 3, 2012 at 1:50 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

PS I already follow your blog!! Thanks for the give away!!

July 3, 2012 at 1:51 PM  
Blogger Web said...

I follow your blog and you on twitter. I've been needing a nice, new pair of boots for going out...

July 3, 2012 at 3:50 PM  
Blogger Paige in Progress said...

I am now a follower of your blog! My favorite pair of boots are definitely the ones you're sporting, the Shyanne Butterfly Inlay boots with the turquoise. I've never heard of this brand but I'm really digging those boots!!

July 3, 2012 at 4:30 PM  
Blogger Paige in Progress said...

I liked Boot Barn on Facebook!

July 3, 2012 at 4:34 PM  
Blogger Paige in Progress said...

I am now following Boot Barn on Twitter!

July 3, 2012 at 4:37 PM  
Blogger Paige in Progress said...

I am already following you on Twitter!

July 3, 2012 at 4:38 PM  
Blogger Paige in Progress said...

I tweeted about the awesome giveaway! Thanks!

July 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM  
Blogger Mrs. Martin said...

I follow your blog, I like boot barn on facebook! I don't tweet...
I love those boots! :)

July 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM  
Anonymous Diane Conklin said...

I love the look of the Shyanne boots and if I were lucky enough to be the winner I'd chose the Women's Butterfly Inlay Western Boots in black like you have pictured above and I do have the perfect skirt to wear them with!

July 5, 2012 at 1:03 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I just followed your blog! Looking forward to reading your posts!

July 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Also just liked Boot Barn's Facebook Page!

July 9, 2012 at 11:52 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Oh and I forgot to add, I would LOVE the turquoise Shyanne boots if I won! Turquoise is my favorite color!

July 9, 2012 at 11:56 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Just followed Boot Barn on Twitter!

July 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Also, I already follow you on Twitter (@Chelsea_PA)

July 9, 2012 at 11:59 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

And finally, I tweeted about the contest - check out my account to see the tweet! Thanks for holding this contest!

July 9, 2012 at 12:13 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth said...

Officially a blog follower, and love love love the turquoise Shyanne boots!

July 9, 2012 at 6:48 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth said...

Like Boot Barn on Facebook... Check!

July 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth said...

Follow Boot Barn on Twitter... Check!

July 9, 2012 at 6:50 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth said...

Follow Brandi on Twitter... Check :)

July 9, 2012 at 6:50 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth said...

Tweet about the contest... Check!

July 9, 2012 at 6:51 PM  
Blogger Born to Pharm said...

I liked Boot Barn on Facebook. :)

July 9, 2012 at 7:14 PM  
Blogger Born to Pharm said...

I already follow Boot Barn on Twitter!

July 9, 2012 at 7:15 PM  
Blogger Born to Pharm said...

Of course I already follow you on Twitter!

July 9, 2012 at 7:18 PM  
Blogger Born to Pharm said...

Just tweeted it!

July 9, 2012 at 7:18 PM  
Blogger Born to Pharm said...

I follow Buzzard's Beat and I absolutely love your turquoise Shyanne boots!

July 9, 2012 at 7:22 PM  
Blogger Rebecca said...

I follow you on twitter.

July 10, 2012 at 8:39 PM  
Blogger Rebecca said...

I follow boot barn on twitter.

July 10, 2012 at 8:39 PM  
Blogger Rebecca said...

I follow your blog...and if I got boots for me they would probably be the ones you have...sorry to be a copy cat!

July 10, 2012 at 8:40 PM  
Anonymous Janice said...

Girl how many entries can I get? Follow you here & on Twitter. Follow BootBarn on Twitter & liked them on Facebook! I NEED SOME NEW BOOTS! :-)

July 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM  

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