Whats up with work boots with laces and tassels behind the laces?

Gheys have to work too

That's them!

Quite dapper I must say. That's the kind I like!

Fringes were used on buckskin by Indians as water repellent. I think its just for looks on Justins

I remember them coming out around 1990. up to that point I had only slip on boots but the lace up ropers were the new style. Havent worn a pair since 95 or so.

I wanted a pair last time I replaced my boots. But all Tom Waters had was non steel toe. I'm sure I could have found a pair, but I needed them asap.

I have some. Love em.

It's called a kiltie- and there's a purpose.

When you have laces on boots like this that are supposed to be worn by people actually doing work, the laces will pick up damp muddy muck and garbage that's abrasive and could wear through the leather at that point. So, they put that little extra part there to protect the boot and make sure they last.