Staff Reports
The internet is abuzz with rumors that Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida may be secretly wearing heels inside his cowboy boots. However, DeSantis himself addressed these claims on Monday and firmly denied them. During an appearance on Patrick Bet-David’s podcast, DeSantis was shown images from his recent appearance on Bill Maher’s show, where he was seen wearing black cowboy boots. This sparked a flurry of speculation about the possibility of hidden heels.
When presented with the images, DeSantis deflected and claimed that he hadn’t seen them before. He then explained that the boots he was wearing were just standard, off-the-rack Lucchese boots, a luxury brand known for its Western-inspired footwear. Even former President Donald Trump jumped into the discussion, posting an image on his Truth Social platform suggesting the use of inserts to appear taller.
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To address criticism about his height, which has been a subject of speculation, DeSantis revealed on the podcast that he stands just one inch shy of six feet tall. Bet-David questioned why the governor doesn’t wear tennis shoes or dress shoes instead, to which DeSantis responded by saying he wears tennis shoes when working out. Bet-David even went as far as presenting DeSantis with a pair of Ferragamo loafers on air to prove his height, but the governor declined, citing his policy of not accepting gifts.
The rumors gained further traction when three expert shoemakers, including two from Texas and one from London, claimed that DeSantis is wearing lifts inside his boots. Zephan Parker, a bootmaker from Houston, stated that he has personally helped politicians with lifts and is convinced that DeSantis is using them. However, DeSantis’s press secretary, Bryan Griffin, quickly dismissed these claims. In an email to Politico, Griffin sarcastically suggested that if the governor ever needed anything to line a pet cage or stabilize a table leg, the Politico Magazine article would serve as a suitable option.
It’s clear that the speculation surrounding Governor DeSantis’s cowboy boots has become a hot topic. While some may be quick to criticize and create conspiracy theories, it’s important to remember that individuals should be judged based on their actions and policies rather than what footwear they choose to wear.
