How to Make Your Own Wrestling Boots

With the possible exception of sparkling championship belts, no item in a pro wrestler's outfit stands out more than wrestling boots. From the harsh looking black leather stompers of Stone Cold Steve Austin to Hollywood Hulk Hogan's red and gold knee-highs, wrestling boots come in all shapes, sizes and colors. To make your own wrestling boots, you will have to look at the rest of your wrestling outfit, decide on a style, track down a pair of existing boots and decorate them to your heart's content.

Instructions

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      Decide what style of boot you would like to start with based on the other parts of the wrestling costume you are creating. If you are going for the Mexican-style luchador look, you will need to track down a pair of colorful boots (think rain boots!) that match the color scheme of the rest of your costume. If you want a more stripped down, gritty look, you can settle with plain work or steel toe boots. For a military-themed look, find some combat boots from your local Army surplus store.

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      Begin decorating your boots. Look at examples of famous pro wrestlers you admire, or at least whose costumes you appreciate, for inspiration. You can approach decorating your wrestling boots in a number of ways. Take a rock or other hard object and scuff them up to create a battle-hardened look. Buy a couple cans of spray paint and tape off different sections to coat your boots two-tone. Buy metal pendants or emblems and superglue them to the top of your boots.

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      Try your boots on with the rest of your costume. Look in the mirror or invite a friend--preferably a fellow wrestling enthusiast--to come have a look at them. Decide if they match the rest of your costume and make sure they express the attitude you are trying to convey as a wrestler. If not, make as many alterations to the boots as you need to. If you find that you need to start over, get a fresh pair of boots and begin the process anew.