A TCU Grad Makes Her Cowboy Boots With Love in León, Mexico

G rowing up in Arlington and later Fort Worth, cowgirl boots were a staple in Paxton Pittman’s wardrobe, but finding a pair that fit just right — especially for someone shorter in stature — was always a challenge.

“Being a shorter girl who has larger legs, boots would rub the inside of my calf,” she tells PaperCity Fort Worth. “The stores would offer to stretch the leather, but that could mess up the design.”

Last year, after a chance meeting with an independent boot maker in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Pittman launched Amiga Amor, a Fort Worth-based cowgirl boot brand designed for real comfort and everyday style. Each pair sells for $549 — about one-third of similar high-end boots found in local boutiques.

In just over a year, Pittman has built Amiga Amor’s brand through collab