The art of making cowboy boots

Earlier this year Morgan Buckert was the recipient of the "2024 Nest Heritage Craft Prize: Women of the West" for her "Cosmic Cowboy" boots. (Morgan Buckert Custom Boots)For more than a century, cowboy boots have been an iconic part of American Western culture. And in recent years they’ve had a resurgence in mainstream fashion thanks to musical artists like Beyonce and popular shows like "Yellowstone." Which for craftsman Morgan Buckert is a good thing. She’s a custom bootmaker based out of Hailey, Idaho and makes gear so beautiful that it's literally been displayed in museums. Buckert joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her craft.