The ManchacaAll About The Manchaca The roper boot was originally invented for, well, roping. With its short heel and rounded toe, it was better than traditional western boots for rodeo cattle ropers who had to jump off their horses and run on the regular. Of course, Alvies sells cowboy boots that arent just for cowboys. So while the Manchaca roper could be used for roping if thats your thing, its designed to work just as well for businessmen, hippies or shudder