My guess was that they are stunt riders, riding backwards and using the tips of their boots as spurs. Heh. I was wrong.
According to the link below, this fad is more popular in the U.S. than it is south of the border.
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Tacky Raccoons 
They are probably designed for people who don’t like to cut their toenails.
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And those pants… I don’t think I really want to know…
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You know, if they extended their heels the same way, they could have their own built-in rocking chairs. As it is, they look like Mexican leprechauns.
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Hah!
And they said eating all that mescaline was pointless.
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Tony– Maybe the boots are so they can scratch their backs while doing sit-ups.
Tattoo Jim– I think it’s a retro thing. I had a pair of yellow and green plaid peg pants when I was in junior high.
Wheels– ¡Son duendes Méxicanos!
SG– Just wearing those boots would cause anyone to trip. 😀
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They remind me of “The Lollipop Guild” members for some reason.
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plane– Billy Barty had, no, I’m not going to say anything. Too easy.
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