A New Icon for Route 66: Meet the World’s Largest Cowboy Boot

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Introducing ‘Kicks 66’, a towering 35-foot sculpture that celebrates the history of Route 66. This iconic piece, which is now the largest boot in the world, is the newest attraction at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Designed by Oklahoma artists Cameron Eagle and his son Daniel, this giant red cowboy boot honours the centennial of Route 66. Beyond its artistic significance, it reflects the family’s deep roots in Oklahoma, as Cameron’s grandfather helped build Route 66!

“66 Fun facts about “Kicks

  • If a person could wear the big red boot, their shoe size would be 1,215.
  • The boot is painted rosso corsa (Italian for “racing red”) to commemorate the famed 1966 showdown between Ford and Ferrari.
  • Eagle photographed prickly pear across Oklahoma City to match the cactus-green hues used on the sculpture.
  • The sculpture, made from aluminium, stands 35 feet tall and weighs approximately 7.5 tons.
  • It has more than 1.2 miles of white LED lights inside the boot and prickly pear cactus.

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