Here’s The Story Behind The World's Largest Cowboy Boots In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Updated on June 21, 2024(Originally published February 23, 2022)
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
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 of these big boots in San Antonio is even more interesting. Let’s take a closer look at the biggest boots in Texas.
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.
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.
Have you ever seen the world’s largest cowboy boots? If so, tell us your thoughts in the comments! If you’re up for more intriguing roadside attractions, take this road trip to see some whimsical attractions: