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Not entirely, although there does seem to be some shame attached to doing this.
I do much the same thing by wearing hiking boots everywhere. They're waterproof, well-insulated for cold weather, and also increase my height more than sneakers.
Women seem to have a strong urge to check out what shoes a man has on, and judge their quality. Even they can't explain it. Perhaps at some unconscious level, they are guarding against men who 'cheat' by wearing high heels.
Yes, cowboy boots have bigger heels, but are they waterproof and insulated? ;)
If I wore boots like that, I would feel obligated to also wear jeans, a button-up shirt, and a cowboy hat. Is this considered acceptable in most social situations?
Jeans with a cool wash, definitely. Button-up shirt, sure, but you could swap in a nice graphic T-shirt instead. You don't need a cowboy hat.
Military boots are also good for a little height, and they are stylish and will go with just about anything.
Relevant link/discussion: http://meteuphoric.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/why-not-fake-height/