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The Bronze Boot is a unique symbol of the Border War rivalry

The Bronze Boot has been part of the bragging rights between long-time rivals UW and Colorado State University for decades. However, the coveted Border War trophy has a unique history of its own.

The Bronze Boot was first used during the Border War in 1968. It was originally a real boot worn by Capt. Dan Romero, a military science professor at CSU who was deployed to Vietnam.

The boot was then bronzed and has been used as the Border War trophy ever since.

One of the traditions that accompanies the Bronze Boot is the pre-game run to the border.