Finding the perfect Western gift for him is all about finding the perfect pairing of reliability and style.
They say men are simple creatures, but try to get your husband or brother to switch out his cowboy hat for a brand he’s never worn and take note of the furrowed brow on his face. The same can be said for his truck, his jeans, and knife in his pocket.
But at their core, men are simple. They want reliability, functionality, and style that both fits the demands of his industry but also gives him just enough flair to stand out among the crowd. Here are our picks for the perfect Western gifts for him.
The Hats
Finding the perfect fit is essential to wearing any cowboy hat, but no one said you don’t have to do it in style. From 200X and 100X hats perfect for an evening in the city to a 30X ready for anything the trail throws at you, our list has options for every cowboy on your list. Plus we’ve got a great wooden hat box to keep it snug and secure when it’s not on your head.
[1] 30X Rough N Ready black felt hat, resistol.com; [2] Cody James Black 200X silverbelly felt hat, bootbarn.com; [3] Legacy pure beaver hat in natural, baileywestern.com; [4] Cowboy hat box, chuckswoodbarn.com.
The Boots
Boot are made for walking, but our curated list are also made to stand out from the crowd in style. From caiman belly to ostrich, each boot is designed and crafted with unique ruggedness in mind.
[1] Reserve yellow full quill ostrich boot, twistedx.com; [2] Chocolate Fuji wedge boot, fenoglioboot.com; [3] Black and charcoal full quill ostrich square toe boots, cavenders.com; [4] Cody James Black Chapman Caiman belly boots, bootbarn.com.
The Outerwear & Shirts
It’s winter, and that means cold weather in most places out West. And any cowboy knows you’ve got a lot of outerwear options to choose from depending on the task at hand. Barn coats, trucker jackets, and vests, oh my!
[1] Goat suede field coat, krsaddleshop.com; [2] Town coat, Notch vest, and Charmeuse wild rag, frontierls.com; [3] Skink jacket, kimesranch.com; [4] Jack Frost tundra leather coat, overland.com; [5] Plaid trucker jacket, cinchjeans.com; [6] Jessie vest, outbacktrading.com; [7] Elkhorn pullover, schaeferoutfitter.com; [8] Lucas plaid shirt, kimesranch.com; [9] Men's shirt, lovleiranch.com; [10] National Cowboy Hall of Fame belt buckle t-shirt, persimmonhillstore.com.
The Accessories
No Western man is complete without a solid accessory to finish off his wardrobe. And our list of Western gifts for him uses only the finest materials — engraved pendants and bolos, exotic leather belts, and even beautiful Damascus knives. You can’t go wrong with any choice.
[1] Russet basket weave leather belt, vogtsilversmiths.com; [2] The Cash buckle set and American ostrich belt, vogtsilversmiths.com; [3] Classic engraved cuff links, montanasilversmiths.com; [4] Anvil's Strike buckle, robshermandesigns.com; [5] Hand forged knife with elk tine handle and buckskin sheath, tc-forge.com; [6] Walnut Damascus 5-inch knife, objectsofbeauty.com.
HEADER IMAGE (Clockwise from Top Right): 100X Silverbelly cowboy hat, thehatstore.com; PRCA collection Caiman belly boots, durangoboots.com; Oversized bolo on leather cord, teneeestelletradingco.com; Buffalo watch with burgundy sapphire crystal Swiss chronograph, thegoldenbuffalo.com; Ben Nighthorse (Northern Cheyenne) Shield pendant, sorrelsky.com; Homage to Buffalo Bill leather barn coat, montanadreamwear.com; Four piece buckle set on brown alligator belt, thehatstore.com.
From our November/December 2024 issue.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sara Forrest
STYLING: Andrea Thorp
