Posted in Texas Attractions February 23, 2022 by

Here’s The Story Behind The World’s Largest Cowboy Boots In Texas

From Cadillac Ranch to an exact replica of Stonehenge, quirky roadside attractions in Texas abound. One you don’t hear much about is the world’s largest pair of cowboy boots, located outside the North Star Mall in San Antonio. Measuring 35 feet tall and 33 feet long, they’re absolutely gigantic – and the backstory is even more interesting.

As you're driving along Northwest Loop 410 in San Antonio, you'll notice something bizarre near the exit for Johnson City: a massive pair of cowboy boots.
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Truly one of the strangest roadside attractions in Texas, the boots are the largest in the world.
Just wait until you hear the backstory - sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction.
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It all started with a man named Bob Wade, who was obsessed with both cowboy art and giant roadside statues.
He constructed the boots in 1979, and they stood tall and proud in Washington, D.C. until the North Star Mall in San Antonio purchased them.
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They're so big - 35 feet by 33 feet, to be exact - that one got wedged beneath an underpass during the cross-country trip!
For over 40 years, the boots have remained at their post outside the mall - but not without trials and tribulations.
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Once, a homeless man was actually found living in one of them. If not for the Sterno smoke billowing out from the neck of the boot, he never would've been discovered!
More than just a quirky photo op, the boots are a beloved fixture in the San Antonio community.
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The mall spent a whopping $80,000 in 2012 to redo just the tops of them - talk about dedication. Plus, they light up at night!
Address: 60 Northwest Loop 410 #18, San Antonio, TX 78216.
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Have you ever seen the world’s largest cowboy boots? If so, tell us your thoughts in the comments! Check out our previous article for more unique roadside attractions in Texas.

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Address: World’s Largest Cowboy Boots, 60 Northwest Loop 410 #18, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA