Artist Bob Wade used wire mesh and fiberglass to give the boots their unique, leather-like appearance.
The boots were originally located in Washington, D.C. at the North Hills Mall until they were purchased and moved to Texas in 1980.
The sculpture stands 35 feet tall, making them technically the world's tallest cowboy boots.
The artist, Bob Wade, was a native Texan known for his 'cowboy kitsch' aesthetic and large-scale public art projects.
The boots are officially registered as part of the Roadside America collection of quirky US landmarks.
The World’s Largest Cowboy Boots are a 35-foot-tall roadside sculpture located outside the North Star Mall in San Antonio, Texas. Created by artist Bob Wade in 1979, the boots were originally commissioned for a shopping center in Washington, D.C., before being relocated to their current Texas site. They are constructed from concrete, steel, and fiberglass, designed to mimic the texture of leather. The boots weigh approximately 10,000 pounds each and have become a definitive icon of kitschy Americana. The structure is officially recognized as a landmark of eccentric art and is a frequent stop for cross-country road trippers. They are permanently fixed at the entrance of the mall property, accessible to the public at all times.
From the sidewalk across the access road to capture the full scale of both boots in a single frame.
Since they are located in a parking lot, visit during early morning hours to avoid traffic and get clear photos.
Combine this visit with a shopping trip to the North Star Mall to maximize your time.
Check the surrounding landscaping, as the boots are often framed by seasonal plantings.
Do not attempt to climb or touch the sculpture, as it is fragile and located in a high-traffic vehicle zone.
