The towering “Kicks 66” sculpture of a 35-foot-tall red cowboy boot is installed and ready to greet Route 66 enthusiasts as they travel along the Mother Road.
The iconic sculpture, located in the east parking lot of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd, was created by local artist Cameron Eagle to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Eagle is submitting the sculpture to Guinness World Records for the world’s tallest boot.
People can visit “Kicks 66” from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. year-round.
“Oklahoma City is proud to be the home of over 50 miles of Route 66, and we’re also proud of our place in the iconic song,” Mayor David Holt said. “We thought it was time for this pride to be on display, and this, ‘Kicks 66’ was born. We believe this unique piece will take its place among other must-see Route 66 landmarks, and it has found its perfect home at The Cowboy.”
Inspired by classic Route 66 roadside attractions and funded through MAPS 4, the sculpture will be illuminated from within with 1.2 miles of LED lights, making it visible both day and night.
“With a deep family connection to Route 66, and a family farm along the famous road, I remember always being fascinated and inspired on road trips,” Kicks 66 artist Cameron Eagle said. ”The roadside wonders that dotted the highway were pure art to me. Given the opportunity to create a new roadside wonder for my own hometown is an amazing honor. I hope it inspires everyone that sees it, and that it serves as a beacon to our ‘Mighty Pretty City,’ of Oklahoma City.”
Oklahoma City has 51.5 miles of Route 66 in the city limits. And Oklahoma has more than 400 miles of the famed highway, more lane miles than any other state.
“What better place could there possibly be for a giant red cowboy boot than right next to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum?” Pat Fitzgerald, President & CEO of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, said. “That’s especially true since this project celebrates one of the great stories of the American West — Route 66. That's why Kicks 66 feels so at home here. As we look ahead to the next 100 years Route 66, we know this landmark will help welcome a new generation of travelers and inspire them to explore everything our city has to offer.”
Time capsule
The public can pick up a free postcard starting July 1 from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum or any library in the Metropolitan Library System and write a message to future Oklahoma City residents. The postcards will be placed in a time capsule near the boot and opened in 2126.
Fun facts about "Kicks 66"
- 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 aluminum, 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.
Eagle’s Connection to Rt. 66
Eagle grew up bowling at Route 66 Bowl, often alongside his high school friend Vince Gill. When the bowling alley eventually closed, he partnered with friends Bobby Clark and Chuck Clowers to repurpose wood from the building, crafting custom guitars and furniture. His connection to Route 66 continued over the years: in 2025, he designed a Route 66 sign for the City of Luther, and he maintains an impressive personal collection of neon signs from the Mother Road. Eagle also created a signature pink‑Cadillac–themed sign for the Heartland Heritage of America Museum in Weatherford, further showcasing his craftsmanship and love for Route 66 history.
Learn about Route 66 in Oklahoma City at okc.gov/route66. Learn more about Cameron Eagle’s work at inkranchinc.com.
About MAPS 4
MAPS 4 is a debt-free public improvement program funded by a temporary penny sales tax that will raise a projected $1.07 billion over eight years. Oklahoma City voters approved the sales tax to fund MAPS 4 in a special election on Dec. 10, 2019, moving forward with a unique and ambitious plan to transform our community. The temporary penny sales tax funding MAPS 4 began April 1, 2020, and ends in 2028. More than 70 percent of MAPS 4 funding is dedicated to neighborhood and human needs. The rest is for quality of life and job-creating initiatives. The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board and its six subcommittees will guide MAPS 4 planning and implementation, making recommendations to the City Council. The Council has final authority on MAPS 4. The MAPS Investment and Operating Trust developed a strategic investment plan to support long-term sustainable funding for MAPS 4 projects' operational expenses and maintenance. Visit okc.gov/maps4 for more.
About 1% for Art
The 1% for Art ordinance requires 1% of the construction budget for City of OKC buildings, parks and trails to be set aside for public art. The art selection process in OKC is resident-driven from beginning to end. From the first selection committee meetings to final approval by the City Council, at least thirty residents are directly involved in the choice, plus another 10-20 advisors and City Staff. Artists interested in learning how to be considered for art selection should email okcarts@okc.gov. Visit okc.gov/arts to learn more about the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the 1% for Art Ordinance.