Winner
Alberta Boot Company
There is no shortage of the Wild West in this spacious local shop filled to the brim with tassels, leather and all things cowboy.
Established in 1978, Alberta Boot Co. sells high-quality Western wear that ties together the rich essence of the Western spirit with modern comfort, style and durability. With two Calgary locations and another in Banff, it carries an impressive selection of Canadian handcrafted cowboy boots, along with Western duds for both men and women, plus a dazzling array of belts, hats, bolo ties and other accessories to complete your Stampede fit.
Cool product alert: Agave Blue Boot Lassos, $150
121 10 Ave. S.E., 403-263-4623; 208, Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E., albertaboot.ca, @albertabootco
Runners-up
Lammle’s Western Wear
2525 36 St. N.E., 587-472-4843, lammles.com, @lammleswesternwear
Cody & Sioux
1312A 9 Ave. S.E., 403-264-2489, codyandsioux.albertaboot.ca, @codyandsioux
Wild Rabbit Vintage
Orange Lofts, 535 8 Ave. S.E., 403-720-2967, wildrabbitvintage.com, @wildrabbitvintage
Smithbilt Hats
914 11 St S.E., 403-244-9131, smithbilthats.com, @smithbilthats