http://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Mens-Casc...
These are my new riding boots.I ride western, and it isn%26#039;t like I am doing barrel racing.I am learning more about how to ride.Do you think these are good boots???
Are these good riding boots???
sorry, your link doesn%26#039;t work.
For riding boots, you want something with a hard sole, some tough leather on the top (so if you get stepped on it won%26#039;t be too bad), and something not too wide (so your foot doesn%26#039;t get stuck in the stirrup).
--- thanks for the link!
I see that your other question got a lot of answers telling you that your boots are too wide.
It is true that they are a little wide... if you were riding english with narrower stirrups, they would be too wide. Since you%26#039;re riding western, the stirrups are much wider, so your boots can also be wider.
And while the boots are a little wide, they%26#039;re actually not as bad as some other boots that I have seen. The rubber sole is only a little wider than your foot. if you look at the overhead picture of the boot, you can%26#039;t even see the sole surrounding the leather. Sure they look a little big, but you%26#039;re a guy and guys have big feet. The boots look pretty good... they look nice and sturdy. When they wear out, if you still want to keep riding and doing more advanced stuff, do go buy some cowboy boots... but for now, don%26#039;t listen to all those young girls on the horses category who want you to go spend a lot of money on real cowboy boots.
When I first started riding I got ordinary hiking boots too until I switched to english and was told that I absolutely had to go buy new paddock boots. I think your boots are fine.
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Cheap Men's Riding Boots?
I need to find somewhere where I can get really cheap, men%26#039;s black riding boots. They dont have to be good quality, it is for a play set in the 1940%26#039;s and involves Nazi%26#039;s, so we need appropriate boots and for good reasons, no one sells Nazi costumes! ...figures. If you have any suggestions where I can find a pair of riding boots, black, for cheap that would be great. If you have any suggestions on what other shoe alternative or place we could get an alternative that could be used for this kind of costume and would look appropriate that would be so appreciated! Thanks!
Cheap Men%26#039;s Riding Boots?
I know some costume places have those boot covers that just look like boots but aren%26#039;t.
If you have a tack shop nearby (check the phonebook or try googling tack shoppes in your area), there are many places that sell old and used riding boots on consignment. You might be able to find some fairly cheap stuff there...depends on your budget and on whats available, riding boots typically aren%26#039;t cheap...you%26#039;ll definitely want to find some used ones.
Reply:Search for used military boots and/or jackboots
Reply:You can buy Men%26#039;s Riding Boots from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
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Cheap Men%26#039;s Riding Boots?
I know some costume places have those boot covers that just look like boots but aren%26#039;t.
If you have a tack shop nearby (check the phonebook or try googling tack shoppes in your area), there are many places that sell old and used riding boots on consignment. You might be able to find some fairly cheap stuff there...depends on your budget and on whats available, riding boots typically aren%26#039;t cheap...you%26#039;ll definitely want to find some used ones.
Reply:Search for used military boots and/or jackboots
Reply:You can buy Men%26#039;s Riding Boots from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
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Horse back riding boots?
I just started taking riding lessons about a month ago, and i love it! Its really fun, and I plan on sticking with it. So, for Christmas, I asked my mom to get me a pair of riding boots. I%26#039;m going to the tack shop on wednesday to get some, so I have to make my decision soon.
Now, I want to get a pair of tall field boots, but i dont know if that%26#039;s a good idea. Would it be better for me to just get a pair of plain, short, paddock boots, or would it be okay to ge tall boots? I don%26#039;t want to seem obnoxious if I get tall boots. Anyone know what I mean? So, if you have any good input on this, please leave a post! Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer!
Horse back riding boots?
I would suggest regular riding boots. Most people ride in those, with chaps in lessons. The majority of people wear field boots in shows and such. Just as a note: tack shops are going to have the more expensive brand shoes as they only carry a few brands. If you dont want to order online because you arent sure what size you need, try some on at a tack shop and buy that size online-it will save you a great deal of money!!Here are some links to some nice and simple riding boots.
http://www.horseloverz.com/Devon-Aire-La...
http://www.horseloverz.com/EQUI-STAR-Kam...
And heres some chaps:
http://www.horseloverz.com/Chaps-c-31-so...
Have fun riding! =]
Reply:i had the tall boots when i was younger and i hated them. i was just a work out trying to get them off (i couldnt do it myself lol) but what i didnt like was that i found it hard to keep my heel down. i now have the regular paddock boots with half caps and i love them. i will never go back to the tall boots but thats just my opinion =D
Reply:I always ride with short (paddock) boots, they are better for beginners and they are cheaper than the fancier taller boots
Reply:If you ride western then short boots are fine. If you ride hunter and are training for show, tall boots would be ideal. If you ride hunter, but not training for shows, short boots are fine too.
*Its harder to keep tall boots clean(exspecially black=P)
Reply:I LOVED the tall boots especially in the winter when the snow was deep or in the spring when the mud was. But keep in mind if they are english tall boots they are made for so and can get very pricey. Short boots are good just plain riding, but really it%26#039;s just perfence.
Reply:If you plan on showing or wearing shorts in the summer I would def get a pair of Tall Boots. I have a pair of Ariats Zip up field boots, they are the best. I and if you just decide on paddock boots- ARIATS are still the way to go. They are so comfy. I recomend ariats if you didnt catch that ;)
Reply:Perhaps you should ask your instructor what she/he reccomends? I prefer tall boots. I school in a pair of the rubber ones with nice insulation. Try on different boots, walk around the store in them, see what you like. Practice posting, swing your legs around, etc. Tall boots are necessary for showing, and if you intend to, perhaps you should buy them.
Tall boots may give you blisters as you wear them in, but that is part of the deal.
Reply:if u are just riding for pleasure then the short boots are better, if you plan on showing you will need the tall boots
(plus the short boots are more comfortable)
Reply:untill you are sure you want to show, i would get a pair of leather paddocks, and a pair of half chaps. you will have the same look that you probably like , but will cost less. You will also look like less of a poser if you just started. If you get paddock boots, I would also recomend getting a decent pair, because they are what you will be living in if you plan on riding more. On the other hand, if you are going to be mucking stalls a lot,then get a good pair of work boots, and you will be able to spend less on the paddocks. Leather is more comfortable i have found, but synthetic is nice because they can just be sprayed with glass cleaner, and Boom, you%26#039;re done! If it is cold where you live, get a pair of insulated paddock boots, they will save your toes!
Reply:I personally don%26#039;t like the tall boots, but if you get really short boots your ankles will get cold. Stick with a healthy medium. ;)
Reply:I do not think anyone would think you are being obnoxious for getting the field boots, it is just a matter of personal opinion on which you like best. A word of warning though, field boots can take a while to break in and will be uncomfortable at first. Make sure you get the right height of boot or have them cut down if you need to. Having a boot that is too tall will cause it to break more at the ankle and rub very badly. Also, ones that are too short are just a waste of money as they will not fit right either. I have ridden in both field and paddock boots and I prefer the look and feel of the field boots, but that is my opinion. I would be open minded and look at both styles. A good fitting boot is a great investment, so do not opt for one just because you like the look if it does not fit right. Anyway, hope this helps.
Reply:are you doing English or western riding cause if it is English you should get Saxon Equileather Tall Field boots. they are super comfy and they are my favorite part of my riding apparel and i have got tons of compliments. here is a connection to show you what they look like http://horseloverz.com/Saxon-mid-52.html and go to the bottom of the page
Reply:i totally understand.
on my first show i wore paddock boots ,
i tried tall boots but disliked them,
since ur a begginer i would suggest paddock boots with half chaps , just because tall boots are expensive and there not nessacary,
how old are you?
in shows they are sometimes required for adults and teens but i think tht%26#039;s just for the big shows if they%26#039;re just for lessons i would just get paddock boots and for shows just add on some half chaps
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Now, I want to get a pair of tall field boots, but i dont know if that%26#039;s a good idea. Would it be better for me to just get a pair of plain, short, paddock boots, or would it be okay to ge tall boots? I don%26#039;t want to seem obnoxious if I get tall boots. Anyone know what I mean? So, if you have any good input on this, please leave a post! Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer!
Horse back riding boots?
I would suggest regular riding boots. Most people ride in those, with chaps in lessons. The majority of people wear field boots in shows and such. Just as a note: tack shops are going to have the more expensive brand shoes as they only carry a few brands. If you dont want to order online because you arent sure what size you need, try some on at a tack shop and buy that size online-it will save you a great deal of money!!Here are some links to some nice and simple riding boots.
http://www.horseloverz.com/Devon-Aire-La...
http://www.horseloverz.com/EQUI-STAR-Kam...
And heres some chaps:
http://www.horseloverz.com/Chaps-c-31-so...
Have fun riding! =]
Reply:i had the tall boots when i was younger and i hated them. i was just a work out trying to get them off (i couldnt do it myself lol) but what i didnt like was that i found it hard to keep my heel down. i now have the regular paddock boots with half caps and i love them. i will never go back to the tall boots but thats just my opinion =D
Reply:I always ride with short (paddock) boots, they are better for beginners and they are cheaper than the fancier taller boots
Reply:If you ride western then short boots are fine. If you ride hunter and are training for show, tall boots would be ideal. If you ride hunter, but not training for shows, short boots are fine too.
*Its harder to keep tall boots clean(exspecially black=P)
Reply:I LOVED the tall boots especially in the winter when the snow was deep or in the spring when the mud was. But keep in mind if they are english tall boots they are made for so and can get very pricey. Short boots are good just plain riding, but really it%26#039;s just perfence.
Reply:If you plan on showing or wearing shorts in the summer I would def get a pair of Tall Boots. I have a pair of Ariats Zip up field boots, they are the best. I and if you just decide on paddock boots- ARIATS are still the way to go. They are so comfy. I recomend ariats if you didnt catch that ;)
Reply:Perhaps you should ask your instructor what she/he reccomends? I prefer tall boots. I school in a pair of the rubber ones with nice insulation. Try on different boots, walk around the store in them, see what you like. Practice posting, swing your legs around, etc. Tall boots are necessary for showing, and if you intend to, perhaps you should buy them.
Tall boots may give you blisters as you wear them in, but that is part of the deal.
Reply:if u are just riding for pleasure then the short boots are better, if you plan on showing you will need the tall boots
(plus the short boots are more comfortable)
Reply:untill you are sure you want to show, i would get a pair of leather paddocks, and a pair of half chaps. you will have the same look that you probably like , but will cost less. You will also look like less of a poser if you just started. If you get paddock boots, I would also recomend getting a decent pair, because they are what you will be living in if you plan on riding more. On the other hand, if you are going to be mucking stalls a lot,then get a good pair of work boots, and you will be able to spend less on the paddocks. Leather is more comfortable i have found, but synthetic is nice because they can just be sprayed with glass cleaner, and Boom, you%26#039;re done! If it is cold where you live, get a pair of insulated paddock boots, they will save your toes!
Reply:I personally don%26#039;t like the tall boots, but if you get really short boots your ankles will get cold. Stick with a healthy medium. ;)
Reply:I do not think anyone would think you are being obnoxious for getting the field boots, it is just a matter of personal opinion on which you like best. A word of warning though, field boots can take a while to break in and will be uncomfortable at first. Make sure you get the right height of boot or have them cut down if you need to. Having a boot that is too tall will cause it to break more at the ankle and rub very badly. Also, ones that are too short are just a waste of money as they will not fit right either. I have ridden in both field and paddock boots and I prefer the look and feel of the field boots, but that is my opinion. I would be open minded and look at both styles. A good fitting boot is a great investment, so do not opt for one just because you like the look if it does not fit right. Anyway, hope this helps.
Reply:are you doing English or western riding cause if it is English you should get Saxon Equileather Tall Field boots. they are super comfy and they are my favorite part of my riding apparel and i have got tons of compliments. here is a connection to show you what they look like http://horseloverz.com/Saxon-mid-52.html and go to the bottom of the page
Reply:i totally understand.
on my first show i wore paddock boots ,
i tried tall boots but disliked them,
since ur a begginer i would suggest paddock boots with half chaps , just because tall boots are expensive and there not nessacary,
how old are you?
in shows they are sometimes required for adults and teens but i think tht%26#039;s just for the big shows if they%26#039;re just for lessons i would just get paddock boots and for shows just add on some half chaps
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Suede riding boots?
i have been looking far and wide for a nice pair of non leather riding boots (personal reasoning) and i have found a pair of tall suede riding boots.....one problem, can you even use suede riding boots for horse riding?
if not, what else can i use? besides rubber....
Suede riding boots?
Yes, you can! It%26#039;s like wearing suede chaps! Good for you! Got to get me a pair now!
Reply:Suede will not hold up as well as leather, and my guess is that they are fashion boots from a store that is not a tack shop? Once in a while somebody will make something that will have an ok sole for riding, but it really makes a world of difference to buy boots that are specifically designed for riding. The most important thing is that the boot have a smooth sole and a low catch heel (no higher than 1%26quot;). Other types of soles can get the foot caught in the stirrup or slide right through it. The boot even makes a difference in english vs. western. They are designed differently because the saddles and stirrups are designed differently. They do make some non-leather material that looks like leather. The downside of it is that it does not stretch or adapt to your personal conformation at all like leather does. Personally, I think leather wears better too. If you keep them clean after every use, they really are quite nice. They also make rubber covers you can keep over the soles to help protect the leather that gets the most wear. But again, if you really don%26#039;t want leather, the leather-like material will probably be your best bet. If you ride western, I have no idea if they make boots that are non leather (probably) but since I primarily ride english, I have english paddock boots and several pairs of tall boots. I would talk to a tack shop because they might be able to provide you with additional options and help you get the correct fit (more than just shoe size).
Reply:suede riding boots can be used for riding but make sure you weather-proof them. other materials are equileather which is not actual leather, and pvc. hope to be of help!
Reply:Sure you can use them, they%26#039;d have good grip. You wouldn%26#039;t want to use them in the show ring, though. Are they real riding boots, like from a tack shop and not the %26quot;fashion%26quot; kind of riding boots that regular stores have? I%26#039;ve never seen suede ones, that%26#039;s pretty cool. More convenient than half chaps, anyway.
Reply:I have suede riding boots, and yes.. you can ride with them. They do get dirty easily though.
Reply:Suede is a form of leather, so if you cant wear leather, that wont work.
Suede can be used but it is not as strong and will get dirty easily.
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if not, what else can i use? besides rubber....
Suede riding boots?
Yes, you can! It%26#039;s like wearing suede chaps! Good for you! Got to get me a pair now!
Reply:Suede will not hold up as well as leather, and my guess is that they are fashion boots from a store that is not a tack shop? Once in a while somebody will make something that will have an ok sole for riding, but it really makes a world of difference to buy boots that are specifically designed for riding. The most important thing is that the boot have a smooth sole and a low catch heel (no higher than 1%26quot;). Other types of soles can get the foot caught in the stirrup or slide right through it. The boot even makes a difference in english vs. western. They are designed differently because the saddles and stirrups are designed differently. They do make some non-leather material that looks like leather. The downside of it is that it does not stretch or adapt to your personal conformation at all like leather does. Personally, I think leather wears better too. If you keep them clean after every use, they really are quite nice. They also make rubber covers you can keep over the soles to help protect the leather that gets the most wear. But again, if you really don%26#039;t want leather, the leather-like material will probably be your best bet. If you ride western, I have no idea if they make boots that are non leather (probably) but since I primarily ride english, I have english paddock boots and several pairs of tall boots. I would talk to a tack shop because they might be able to provide you with additional options and help you get the correct fit (more than just shoe size).
Reply:suede riding boots can be used for riding but make sure you weather-proof them. other materials are equileather which is not actual leather, and pvc. hope to be of help!
Reply:Sure you can use them, they%26#039;d have good grip. You wouldn%26#039;t want to use them in the show ring, though. Are they real riding boots, like from a tack shop and not the %26quot;fashion%26quot; kind of riding boots that regular stores have? I%26#039;ve never seen suede ones, that%26#039;s pretty cool. More convenient than half chaps, anyway.
Reply:I have suede riding boots, and yes.. you can ride with them. They do get dirty easily though.
Reply:Suede is a form of leather, so if you cant wear leather, that wont work.
Suede can be used but it is not as strong and will get dirty easily.
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Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
I%26#039;ve been riding in jodhpur boots since I started riding (at age 3) and I%26#039;m now 14. I think long riding boots look so much smarter, but are they more comfortable than jodhpur boots and half chaps? I%26#039;m debating on whether to buy some decent long boots for this season, (and I know that technically, I have to be 16 before I wear long boots, but none of my friends, or anyone on my yard takes any notice of that... lol) but I would just like to know which you prefer to ride in most. So, Long or jodhpur??
Thanks in advance!!!! =D
Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
I like the zipper paddock boots (jodhpur boots) with ariat close contact half chaps...Tall boots look better, but they hurt a lot more to break in, cost TONS more, can%26#039;t stand as much wear and tear, and can be REALLY horrible to get in/out of unless you have a good zipper. Plus, half chaps tend to be more flexible for while you%26#039;re riding, and don%26#039;t require as much maintenance.
For shows, you need tall boots, as they are more traditional and usually required.
Reply:No - use the jodhpur boots. I found the long ones were too much of a b*tch to get on and off!
Reply:It%26#039;s a matter of personal preference. I have used both jodhpur boots (with half chaps) and tall boots and have found that i prefer the tall boots. I like the support that I get from a tall boot (having broken both ankles at some point in my life) and find them more comfortable for long hours spent riding.
Some people don%26#039;t like tall boots because boots constructed in the classical way, with a snug fitting shaft for the legs were sometimes difficult to get on and off. People often need hooks to pull them on and at least a boot jack to get them off. I have used them and did find them to be a major hassel, but I%26#039;ve found that some bootmakers like Mountain Horse have started putting zippers down the back of the shaft so that getting a tall boot on and off is much easier. In fact, I find it less of a hassel to get into my Mountain Horse tall boots that I did in getting on a pair of half chaps and short boots.
Again, for daily use, it%26#039;s simply a matter of personal taste and comfort.
Reply:I personally love tall riding boots! Buy a cheap pair of boot pulls and a boot-jack and their easier than tying up your jodhpur boots. They really stand out and do make you look smart in the show ring and once you get to a certain level, you%26#039;ll need to invest in a pair. I bought a cheap pair and I%26#039;ll never go back to paddock boots! Just make sure if you have a slim calf to get slim boots and if you have a wider calf, get an appropriate size (not too loose and not to tight- they%26#039;ll stretch about a quarter of an inch once you start wearing them.so if you buy a pair make sure they do come in close contact with your skin)
Oh yeah and to help get them on even quicker, wear knee-high pantyhoseocer your breeches and your boots will slide on like butter!
Good luck and hop I helped!!
Reply:tall boots are ok for showing but they are such A HASSEL
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Thanks in advance!!!! =D
Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
I like the zipper paddock boots (jodhpur boots) with ariat close contact half chaps...Tall boots look better, but they hurt a lot more to break in, cost TONS more, can%26#039;t stand as much wear and tear, and can be REALLY horrible to get in/out of unless you have a good zipper. Plus, half chaps tend to be more flexible for while you%26#039;re riding, and don%26#039;t require as much maintenance.
For shows, you need tall boots, as they are more traditional and usually required.
Reply:No - use the jodhpur boots. I found the long ones were too much of a b*tch to get on and off!
Reply:It%26#039;s a matter of personal preference. I have used both jodhpur boots (with half chaps) and tall boots and have found that i prefer the tall boots. I like the support that I get from a tall boot (having broken both ankles at some point in my life) and find them more comfortable for long hours spent riding.
Some people don%26#039;t like tall boots because boots constructed in the classical way, with a snug fitting shaft for the legs were sometimes difficult to get on and off. People often need hooks to pull them on and at least a boot jack to get them off. I have used them and did find them to be a major hassel, but I%26#039;ve found that some bootmakers like Mountain Horse have started putting zippers down the back of the shaft so that getting a tall boot on and off is much easier. In fact, I find it less of a hassel to get into my Mountain Horse tall boots that I did in getting on a pair of half chaps and short boots.
Again, for daily use, it%26#039;s simply a matter of personal taste and comfort.
Reply:I personally love tall riding boots! Buy a cheap pair of boot pulls and a boot-jack and their easier than tying up your jodhpur boots. They really stand out and do make you look smart in the show ring and once you get to a certain level, you%26#039;ll need to invest in a pair. I bought a cheap pair and I%26#039;ll never go back to paddock boots! Just make sure if you have a slim calf to get slim boots and if you have a wider calf, get an appropriate size (not too loose and not to tight- they%26#039;ll stretch about a quarter of an inch once you start wearing them.so if you buy a pair make sure they do come in close contact with your skin)
Oh yeah and to help get them on even quicker, wear knee-high pantyhoseocer your breeches and your boots will slide on like butter!
Good luck and hop I helped!!
Reply:tall boots are ok for showing but they are such A HASSEL
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Rubber riding boots: good or not?
so i want some tall riding boots but don%26#039;t need leather field boots. I found some rubber riding boots. They seem perfect for me cuz i want rubber boots for mucking (my half chaps are really hard to clean) but I also want rubber boots to ride in.... if u have rubber riding boots, are they fine to ride in? like, do they make if more difficult? heres the ones I want:
http://www.equestriancollections.com/ite...
Rubber riding boots: good or not?
I really didn%26#039;t like my rubber riding boots, they were awkward and uncomfortable.
Some people love them and they will keep your feet from getting wet. With me, they made my feet sweat, so I%26#039;d be sloshing around regardless.
A lightweight option might be field boots made out of fake leather, there are some decent looking cheap ones out there, I believe they are waterproof without the bulk.
Reply:I ride in some imitation leather (synthetic) top boots... they arnt exactly rubber... but pretty close too....i use them for breakers... because i get better grip from them... however i wouldn%26#039;t do alot of riding in them as if you dont have perfect lower leg control you can %26quot;rub%26quot; you horse... i think there are better ones out there... like these ones... so maybe something a bit better would be better...
https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/mainme...
or
https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/mainme...
or
http://www.equestriancollections.com/ite...
Well good luck :)
Reply:yes they are :-) I had some and they seem to have more grip than leather
Reply:Yes, they look good for pasture or mucking out stalls. They look good enough to be show boots if you keep them clean enough. I dont know if rubber is allowed in the show ring though.
Reply:I have rubber Harry Hall riding boots but i only have short calfs so i do find them a bit restricting. I personally prefer half chaps and boots. Although once bedded in they do get better.
Reply:I preferred my leather ones, but only because I thought they looked better. Rubber ones are more than fine for riding in as long as they have a big enough heel of course.
Reply:i would say have 2 different pairs....for riding use the ones you have with your half chaps and buy the rubber ones for work around the stables
Reply:i prefer half chaps. It was sorta uncomfterable in my rubber boots. Oh, and they look fine.
Reply:I rode in boots like that for years - just kept my jodhpur boots for summertime. Long boots finally gave up last year and I haven%26#039;t got around to replacing them. If you are used to riding in half chaps they will probably feel a bit strange as you can%26#039;t feel the horse so much when you are wearing them but they are very hard wearing and keep your feet warm better than the leather ones.
Reply:Hi MIller!
They seem good. As long as they are not too stiff then they should be fine.
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Reply:yes, im sure those will be fine. they seem like they might be stiff but im sure youd break them in. good luck =)
Reply:plz do not buy these you will never brake them in i had the same kind there better for mucking there are very stiff and just so uncoftable thats all i got to say to try to convince you plztake my advise
Reply:Rubber riding boots don%26#039;t keep shape, so they can be uncomfortable to ride in sometimes. They are good for mucking, but if you are serious about riding then I would go with leather boots. Once leather boots get broken in they are very comfortable and they really help keep your leg in the correct position. If it were me I would go with leather boots (they are also better quality and last longer). It might be good for you to get a pair of each, the leather ones for riding and the rubber ones for mucking. Hope this helps! (For the price of those rubber boots I would just go with leather boots)
Reply:I wasn%26#039;t particularly fond of my rubber riding boots...they didn%26#039;t quite fit my calf right and were a tad short for my leg. Also, in the winter they were ssssoooo cold. I prefer riding in jeans and half chaps and then if I feel like it (or if I%26#039;m showing) then breeches and leather field boots.
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Rubber riding boots: good or not?
I really didn%26#039;t like my rubber riding boots, they were awkward and uncomfortable.
Some people love them and they will keep your feet from getting wet. With me, they made my feet sweat, so I%26#039;d be sloshing around regardless.
A lightweight option might be field boots made out of fake leather, there are some decent looking cheap ones out there, I believe they are waterproof without the bulk.
Reply:I ride in some imitation leather (synthetic) top boots... they arnt exactly rubber... but pretty close too....i use them for breakers... because i get better grip from them... however i wouldn%26#039;t do alot of riding in them as if you dont have perfect lower leg control you can %26quot;rub%26quot; you horse... i think there are better ones out there... like these ones... so maybe something a bit better would be better...
https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/mainme...
or
https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/mainme...
or
http://www.equestriancollections.com/ite...
Well good luck :)
Reply:yes they are :-) I had some and they seem to have more grip than leather
Reply:Yes, they look good for pasture or mucking out stalls. They look good enough to be show boots if you keep them clean enough. I dont know if rubber is allowed in the show ring though.
Reply:I have rubber Harry Hall riding boots but i only have short calfs so i do find them a bit restricting. I personally prefer half chaps and boots. Although once bedded in they do get better.
Reply:I preferred my leather ones, but only because I thought they looked better. Rubber ones are more than fine for riding in as long as they have a big enough heel of course.
Reply:i would say have 2 different pairs....for riding use the ones you have with your half chaps and buy the rubber ones for work around the stables
Reply:i prefer half chaps. It was sorta uncomfterable in my rubber boots. Oh, and they look fine.
Reply:I rode in boots like that for years - just kept my jodhpur boots for summertime. Long boots finally gave up last year and I haven%26#039;t got around to replacing them. If you are used to riding in half chaps they will probably feel a bit strange as you can%26#039;t feel the horse so much when you are wearing them but they are very hard wearing and keep your feet warm better than the leather ones.
Reply:Hi MIller!
They seem good. As long as they are not too stiff then they should be fine.
%26lt;3 Sam
Reply:yes, im sure those will be fine. they seem like they might be stiff but im sure youd break them in. good luck =)
Reply:plz do not buy these you will never brake them in i had the same kind there better for mucking there are very stiff and just so uncoftable thats all i got to say to try to convince you plztake my advise
Reply:Rubber riding boots don%26#039;t keep shape, so they can be uncomfortable to ride in sometimes. They are good for mucking, but if you are serious about riding then I would go with leather boots. Once leather boots get broken in they are very comfortable and they really help keep your leg in the correct position. If it were me I would go with leather boots (they are also better quality and last longer). It might be good for you to get a pair of each, the leather ones for riding and the rubber ones for mucking. Hope this helps! (For the price of those rubber boots I would just go with leather boots)
Reply:I wasn%26#039;t particularly fond of my rubber riding boots...they didn%26#039;t quite fit my calf right and were a tad short for my leg. Also, in the winter they were ssssoooo cold. I prefer riding in jeans and half chaps and then if I feel like it (or if I%26#039;m showing) then breeches and leather field boots.
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Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
I%26#039;ve been riding in jodhpur boots since I started riding (at age 3) and I%26#039;m now 14. I think long riding boots look so much smarter, but are they more comfortable than jodhpur boots and half chaps? I%26#039;m debating on whether to buy some decent long boots for this season, (and I know that technically, I have to be 16 before I wear long boots, but I%26#039;m still curious as to which is better)
So, which do you prefer to ride in? which is most comfortable? Long or Jodhpur????
Thanks in advance!!!! =D
Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
If you are just schooling or hacking about, paddock/jodphur boots and half chaps are much more comfortable.
If you are showing, then of course, you must wear the long boots once you are able.
Boots take a bit of breaking in and you can expect them to hurt until they do. Also be certain to get them tall enough, because once they break around the ankle, they will fall and you will lose the overall good looks of tall boots. There is nothing worse than %26quot;short%26quot; tall boots!!!
Reply:once u go long ull never go back . so much more support and comfort
Reply:i like long and i thing it looks best
Reply:jodhpurs and half chaps are more comfortable in my opinion. however, for shows they do look better. : )
Reply:at age 14 you should be wearing tall boots for atleas showing. i wear regular boots with half chaps riding but when it comes to showing i always wear my tall boots. its because of a specific age my trainer said. if you feel comfortable in the jodhpur boots just wear them riding on a regular basis. but deffinatly wear the tall boots showing....[i%26#039;m 15 just to let you know]
Reply:Well, for about a year I was riding in jodhpur boots and chaps but then I decided long boots looked smarter so I bought a pair... They feel really strange at first but you get used to them. What I now do is ride in long boots in the winter (because then it makes jobs on the yards easyer cause I can walk through mud and just rise off my boots with a hose plus they are warmer) and in the summer I ride in chaps and jodhpur boots cause that way it%26#039;s not as warm and if I get too hot working on the yard I can take off my chaps so why not buy a pair cause you dont ALWAYS have to wear them.
Reply:I always used to ride in long boots but the first time I tried short boots and chaps I was stunned by the way I could %26quot;feel%26quot; the horse. You don%26#039;t get that feel with long boots.
Now I don%26#039;t think I will ever go back to riding in long boots
Reply:I only wear long boots when I%26#039;m showing, I don%26#039;t particularly like the feel of them. Leather boots take a lot of wearing in, and while mine are soft and worn, I%26#039;d still rather wear short boots and chaps.
Long boots do look smarter, but not on a child. The picture looks a little wrong if someone younger is wearing long boots.
Reply:do you mean tall boots? because in hunter rings you do not have to wear jods until you are 16. it really depends on how tall you are and what you are competing in. if you show a lot and would use the boots a lot then buy them, but if you dont show a lot, it would be a big waste of money. tall boots, once broken in can be comfortable. i personally do not ride without half chaps or tall boots ever, so tall boots to me would be more comfortable.
Reply:I think that long boots just lood nicer. When your showing it%26#039;s nice to have them. It%26#039;s really nice to find some cheap ones so you should take a look at these.
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
The rubber ones (above) are the MOST comfortable boots that Iv%26#039;e ridden in. I am only 12 but I think long boots are the best way to go!
Reply:I usually just wear paddock/short boots and halfchaps for lessons.
Then, the lesson before the show, I wear my tall boots and at the shows as well.
But thats just me..
Reply:Id buy the long boots because you have to be comfortable while riding exspecially if ridin s long time.So go with whats better for you,Iwould.
Good Luck to you!!
Reply:well, I think that actually jodhpur boots are like WAY more comfortable. I don%26#039;t show or anything so its good to just ride in them and do like barn work and stuff so if you don%26#039;t plan on showing stick with the jodhpurs .
Reply:It depends what kind of riding you do. If you do a lot of showing and competitions then long boots would definitely be better but if you don%26#039;t then I%26#039;d got for jodphur boots. They%26#039;re comfier I think and can be used for other things as well. Also you don%26#039;t want to really be wearing smart long boots when you%26#039;re mucking out. I%26#039;d personally choose jodhpur boots.
Reply:jodhpur definatly, long boots tendto make me feel stiff. Jodhpur and much more comfy
Reply:I would say to get long/tall boots. I know that I think that they are comfertable. I have both types of boots and cant really say either is worse than the other they are both fine. You have to be 16? Wow. I started wearing tall/long boots when I was 10 lol.
Nike
So, which do you prefer to ride in? which is most comfortable? Long or Jodhpur????
Thanks in advance!!!! =D
Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
If you are just schooling or hacking about, paddock/jodphur boots and half chaps are much more comfortable.
If you are showing, then of course, you must wear the long boots once you are able.
Boots take a bit of breaking in and you can expect them to hurt until they do. Also be certain to get them tall enough, because once they break around the ankle, they will fall and you will lose the overall good looks of tall boots. There is nothing worse than %26quot;short%26quot; tall boots!!!
Reply:once u go long ull never go back . so much more support and comfort
Reply:i like long and i thing it looks best
Reply:jodhpurs and half chaps are more comfortable in my opinion. however, for shows they do look better. : )
Reply:at age 14 you should be wearing tall boots for atleas showing. i wear regular boots with half chaps riding but when it comes to showing i always wear my tall boots. its because of a specific age my trainer said. if you feel comfortable in the jodhpur boots just wear them riding on a regular basis. but deffinatly wear the tall boots showing....[i%26#039;m 15 just to let you know]
Reply:Well, for about a year I was riding in jodhpur boots and chaps but then I decided long boots looked smarter so I bought a pair... They feel really strange at first but you get used to them. What I now do is ride in long boots in the winter (because then it makes jobs on the yards easyer cause I can walk through mud and just rise off my boots with a hose plus they are warmer) and in the summer I ride in chaps and jodhpur boots cause that way it%26#039;s not as warm and if I get too hot working on the yard I can take off my chaps so why not buy a pair cause you dont ALWAYS have to wear them.
Reply:I always used to ride in long boots but the first time I tried short boots and chaps I was stunned by the way I could %26quot;feel%26quot; the horse. You don%26#039;t get that feel with long boots.
Now I don%26#039;t think I will ever go back to riding in long boots
Reply:I only wear long boots when I%26#039;m showing, I don%26#039;t particularly like the feel of them. Leather boots take a lot of wearing in, and while mine are soft and worn, I%26#039;d still rather wear short boots and chaps.
Long boots do look smarter, but not on a child. The picture looks a little wrong if someone younger is wearing long boots.
Reply:do you mean tall boots? because in hunter rings you do not have to wear jods until you are 16. it really depends on how tall you are and what you are competing in. if you show a lot and would use the boots a lot then buy them, but if you dont show a lot, it would be a big waste of money. tall boots, once broken in can be comfortable. i personally do not ride without half chaps or tall boots ever, so tall boots to me would be more comfortable.
Reply:I think that long boots just lood nicer. When your showing it%26#039;s nice to have them. It%26#039;s really nice to find some cheap ones so you should take a look at these.
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
The rubber ones (above) are the MOST comfortable boots that Iv%26#039;e ridden in. I am only 12 but I think long boots are the best way to go!
Reply:I usually just wear paddock/short boots and halfchaps for lessons.
Then, the lesson before the show, I wear my tall boots and at the shows as well.
But thats just me..
Reply:Id buy the long boots because you have to be comfortable while riding exspecially if ridin s long time.So go with whats better for you,Iwould.
Good Luck to you!!
Reply:well, I think that actually jodhpur boots are like WAY more comfortable. I don%26#039;t show or anything so its good to just ride in them and do like barn work and stuff so if you don%26#039;t plan on showing stick with the jodhpurs .
Reply:It depends what kind of riding you do. If you do a lot of showing and competitions then long boots would definitely be better but if you don%26#039;t then I%26#039;d got for jodphur boots. They%26#039;re comfier I think and can be used for other things as well. Also you don%26#039;t want to really be wearing smart long boots when you%26#039;re mucking out. I%26#039;d personally choose jodhpur boots.
Reply:jodhpur definatly, long boots tendto make me feel stiff. Jodhpur and much more comfy
Reply:I would say to get long/tall boots. I know that I think that they are comfertable. I have both types of boots and cant really say either is worse than the other they are both fine. You have to be 16? Wow. I started wearing tall/long boots when I was 10 lol.
Nike
Riding boots!?
Ok, well Ridign boots are TOTALY in for spring and I neeeeed soem before spring comes.
I know it hasn%26#039;t even start yet but sitll!
Links would be great!
Riding boots!?
urban outfitters has some cute ones, so does frye. and if you go to zappos.com and look up riding boots they will have millions.
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I know it hasn%26#039;t even start yet but sitll!
Links would be great!
Riding boots!?
urban outfitters has some cute ones, so does frye. and if you go to zappos.com and look up riding boots they will have millions.
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Riding boots?
Right now I wear Paddock boots and chaps, but I want to start showing soon, will I have to get tall boots?
Riding boots?
What circuit are you planning on showing? In open shows, pony club, 4H, and most breed shows (aqha, apha, and arab) that I know of you can show with paddocks and half chaps.
They aren%26#039;t the most perfect thing...if you decide you like showing then invest in boots (you can get them for cheap at tack swaps and on ebay). For the first year though you can get by with half chaps and paddock boots.
Have fun!
Reply:Yes, they are required for all types of english showing, that I know of.
Reply:if you are under 16 then joddie boots and clips or if you are older than 16 then its tall boots i think
Reply:if your old enough to use yahoo answers than yes for younger rider paddock boots and garters are acceptable but for older riders long boots
Reply:Yeah, in most places, but you need to check the rules.
Reply:It depends what level you wan to compete at.
For a local riding club it probably wouldn%26#039;t be necessary for you to buy new boots but I wouldn%26#039;t wear the chaps. Jodhpur clips would look much smarter, they only cost around £3 and you can get them from any tack shop.
If you want to compete at a high affiliated level then it depends which breed society you are registered with. Most you are required to wear long boots- senior jodhpur boots- Junior.
If you do choose to buy some boots go for some leather look-a-likes. They look much better than the PVC and cost about the same as them.
Good Luck at the Competition!
Reply:Yes, you will have to wear tall boots for show and get them soon because they are really hard to break in, much different from paddock boots and chaps.
Reply:A schooling show or a smaller %26quot;fun%26quot; type of show wouldn%26#039;t require you to. Do your chaps match your boots? If they don%26#039;t, you might want to wear just your paddock boots. Ask your instructor what you need. If you do need to wear tall boots but don%26#039;t want to spend a lot on them just yet, you can buy PVC leather-look tall boots from State Line Tack, Dover, etc. that are correct.
Reply:Tall boots are the best. They look the most professional and most shows require them. Find a nice fit and work them in. Dont buy a pair and then wear them just for shows, thats painful.
Reply:check the rules... I show at class A Arabian shows (those are very big shows) and the rules state that paddock boots and half chaps are permitted. So just double check... all I know is that for dressage you MUST wear tall boots, no half chaps.
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Riding boots?
What circuit are you planning on showing? In open shows, pony club, 4H, and most breed shows (aqha, apha, and arab) that I know of you can show with paddocks and half chaps.
They aren%26#039;t the most perfect thing...if you decide you like showing then invest in boots (you can get them for cheap at tack swaps and on ebay). For the first year though you can get by with half chaps and paddock boots.
Have fun!
Reply:Yes, they are required for all types of english showing, that I know of.
Reply:if you are under 16 then joddie boots and clips or if you are older than 16 then its tall boots i think
Reply:if your old enough to use yahoo answers than yes for younger rider paddock boots and garters are acceptable but for older riders long boots
Reply:Yeah, in most places, but you need to check the rules.
Reply:It depends what level you wan to compete at.
For a local riding club it probably wouldn%26#039;t be necessary for you to buy new boots but I wouldn%26#039;t wear the chaps. Jodhpur clips would look much smarter, they only cost around £3 and you can get them from any tack shop.
If you want to compete at a high affiliated level then it depends which breed society you are registered with. Most you are required to wear long boots- senior jodhpur boots- Junior.
If you do choose to buy some boots go for some leather look-a-likes. They look much better than the PVC and cost about the same as them.
Good Luck at the Competition!
Reply:Yes, you will have to wear tall boots for show and get them soon because they are really hard to break in, much different from paddock boots and chaps.
Reply:A schooling show or a smaller %26quot;fun%26quot; type of show wouldn%26#039;t require you to. Do your chaps match your boots? If they don%26#039;t, you might want to wear just your paddock boots. Ask your instructor what you need. If you do need to wear tall boots but don%26#039;t want to spend a lot on them just yet, you can buy PVC leather-look tall boots from State Line Tack, Dover, etc. that are correct.
Reply:Tall boots are the best. They look the most professional and most shows require them. Find a nice fit and work them in. Dont buy a pair and then wear them just for shows, thats painful.
Reply:check the rules... I show at class A Arabian shows (those are very big shows) and the rules state that paddock boots and half chaps are permitted. So just double check... all I know is that for dressage you MUST wear tall boots, no half chaps.
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Riding boots??!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?
Ok, i really want a pair of cute riding boots. I%26#039;m 13 so i didn%26#039;t want a pair of boots with heels. Can you find riding boots under 100 dollars that have a 1 inch heel or shorter in black or brown?? Also my calves aren%26#039;t that big so i would like them not to have an extended calf. my size is 7 1/2. Thanks so much!! Also if you can, can you make a cute outfit to go with them?? thanks soo much!!
Riding boots??!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?
if you mean for riding horses go to:
Back In The Saddle
Wild Horsefeathers Newsletter
it may be possible for under 100 but i cant say for sure
FISH
Riding boots??!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?
if you mean for riding horses go to:
Back In The Saddle
Wild Horsefeathers Newsletter
it may be possible for under 100 but i cant say for sure
FISH
Riding Boots?
I am new at riding hunter jumper, and don%26#039;t know whick boots to buy. Should i buy field boots, or tall plain boots, or should I use chaps?
Riding Boots?
Okay, if you%26#039;re riding hunt seat, you either can wear tall field boots, paddock boots, and wear paddock boots with half chaps. I have even see people wear field boots with half chaps. I would suggest getting s cheap pair of paddock boots, and half chaps. if you goet field boots, the leather against leather on your saddle will wear down you saddle and your boots. Save expensive field boots for the ring. Also, it takes a long time to break in tall boots, and can be very uncomfortable on a daily basis. The good side to some people is that you have a %26quot;stick%26quot; from the two leathers. you do not want to depend on that bond, rather build up your muscle and devolop balance and strength. If you really want to get high up in competition, make sure you%26#039;re in shape. I am not saying losing weight, as a saddle seat rider, i have had big issues with other riders being skinnier than me. I am an ex-hunt seat rider, but I still jump reguarly. I would suggest some cheap Dublin boots such as these, rather than Araits for show. I prefer lace up, foer better adjustment, and seude half chaps. but it%26#039;s all about preference.
here are some paddock boots
http://www.millerharness.com/search.asp?...
and half chaps
http://www.millerharness.com/search.asp?...
fleid boots
http://www.millerharness.com/search.asp?...
here are some more boots in a saddleseat catalog, but they also carry qualitly hunt seat items
http://www.hartmeyer.com/catalog.asp?act...
http://www.hartmeyer.com/catalog.asp?act...
oh and the equi grip half chaps on this page are what i have and ride in; even my saddleseat insrtuctor loves them, and half chaps are a hunt-seat thing! LOL!
http://www.goldenroyal.com/english_appar...
Reply:You%26#039;re welcome! I%26#039;m osessed about boots! I%26#039;m shopping for the perfect ones right now for the next nationals! Report It
Reply:these are my boots, they are amazing. they didnt talk a long time to break in and help keep my legs still:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
paddock boots are good with half chaps but i feel that they really do not support your ankle and leg like field boots do. in response to the answer above, tall boots are fine and you can wear them schooling if you want (i do) but if you want them to look out-of-the-box perfect, then do not wear them. for any beginner shows you are fine though. here are some paddock boots:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
here are some half-chaps:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
the plain boots that you asked about are actually dressage boots. don%26#039;t get them unless you are doing dressage (and it sounds as though you are not).
Reply:Field boots are my fave zips or no zips,they are just sooooooooooooo comfy!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorites are ANY ariats,there just sooooooooo comfy ,and some tack shops have them on sale so they arnt to expensive.
Reply:I prefer boots i can use in the pasture aswell, but i like tall boots so mudd etc doesnt get into your boot.
Reply:I like dress boots (the ones without laces) because they look nicer and if you are going to wear spurs, they don%26#039;t get caught in the laces, and the laces break all the time on field boots. I would get a pair of tall boots, that way you can use them for shows and everyday work. Then just put them on right as you are going to get on and take them off right when you return to the barn so they stay nice, then get a pair of tennis shoes or barn boots.
Reply:For schooling, I would stick with paddock boots and half chaps until you are sure you want to pursue hunter/jumper. (Some riding schools require tall boots, but I%26#039;m assuming you would already know if this is the case). For competition, I personally LOVE field boots. I think they are just a bit more comfortable than hunter dress boots. I school in paddock boots and half chaps, and switch to field boots at shows. I%26#039;m partial to Ariat for both paddock and field boots, as well as half chaps.
Reply:you only need to use chaps with jodpour boots.
for hunter jumper i think you should get boots with a coloured rim round the top, the type jockeys wear because they look very prof, im not american, sorry so i dont know the difference between field or plain boots but dont get rubber, get leather.
Reply:Mostly its a matter of personal preference. I like field boots because they give me more ankle support than dress boots. But I need the ankle support because I have a bad ankle. Some like the dressy look of the plain tall boots. I only use half-chaps for schooling at home. If you plan to show, I would recommend going with boots of either kind. That way you don%26#039;t have to buy both until you know you%26#039;re going to stick with it.
Reply:i just wear big yard boots with reflective velcrow straps. their so cosy! their from the robinsons catalogue. because your doing hunting try long black boots. you need to look smart for hunting!
Reply:If you are new, DON%26#039;T go and buy field boots yet!!!! You%26#039;d be paying lots of money for lots of pain...
I recommend that you get Ariat Heritage zipper paddock boots, and pair them with Ariat Close Contact half chaps. They%26#039;re comfortable, don%26#039;t get in the way, are easy to put on/take off, and look/feel great! Plus, they stand up to wear and tear much better than many of the other brands I%26#039;ve tried, which is why I love Ariat so much (I%26#039;d get them in black...matches everything, looks nice, doesn%26#039;t show marks as much).
If/when you DO get field boots (if you%26#039;re going to be competeing, you%26#039;ll want them, but don%26#039;t wear them for schooling so that they look nice for shows), I recommend real leather ZIPPER boots... such as Ariat Crowne Pro field zips...Trust me, zippers are WORTH IT!!! And I wouldn%26#039;t get them installed into %26quot;slip%26quot;-ons, because they don%26#039;t look as nice and are more prone to damage. Originally, I bought the slip on field boots, but after a few near-death/amputation incidents of my friends/family trying to remove them, I had zippers installed...the zippers I had installed didn%26#039;t have the button at the top, so the zipper always slides down a bit, and the stitching has begun to undo.
Heritage paddock:http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...
Close-Contact half chaps:http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...
Ariat Crowne Pro field:http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...
I hope this helps!!
PS: by tall %26quot;plain boots%26quot; (no laces), I%26#039;m guessing you mean dress boots...those are for dressage competitions, and are not traditional show boots for hunter/jumpers.
Reply:I would recomment using ariat paddock boots with of cource jodphurs and half chaps. For show when you do start to show you need black tall boots with laces they must have laces part of the %26quot;uniform%26quot;.
Reply:For shows you will want tall boots, but you can get away with just paddock boots and chaps.
You shouldnt really invest in tall boots until you haev finished growing and your calf if pretty much done, unless you are like super rich where you can buy boots like that on a daily basis (i personally cant)
You can wear jodpurs with them or jeans but this depends on where you are riding. When we train in the winter we have the option.
if you buy Tall boots there are no need for chaps but if you go for the paddock boots i reccomend chaps highly.
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Riding Boots?
Okay, if you%26#039;re riding hunt seat, you either can wear tall field boots, paddock boots, and wear paddock boots with half chaps. I have even see people wear field boots with half chaps. I would suggest getting s cheap pair of paddock boots, and half chaps. if you goet field boots, the leather against leather on your saddle will wear down you saddle and your boots. Save expensive field boots for the ring. Also, it takes a long time to break in tall boots, and can be very uncomfortable on a daily basis. The good side to some people is that you have a %26quot;stick%26quot; from the two leathers. you do not want to depend on that bond, rather build up your muscle and devolop balance and strength. If you really want to get high up in competition, make sure you%26#039;re in shape. I am not saying losing weight, as a saddle seat rider, i have had big issues with other riders being skinnier than me. I am an ex-hunt seat rider, but I still jump reguarly. I would suggest some cheap Dublin boots such as these, rather than Araits for show. I prefer lace up, foer better adjustment, and seude half chaps. but it%26#039;s all about preference.
here are some paddock boots
http://www.millerharness.com/search.asp?...
and half chaps
http://www.millerharness.com/search.asp?...
fleid boots
http://www.millerharness.com/search.asp?...
here are some more boots in a saddleseat catalog, but they also carry qualitly hunt seat items
http://www.hartmeyer.com/catalog.asp?act...
http://www.hartmeyer.com/catalog.asp?act...
oh and the equi grip half chaps on this page are what i have and ride in; even my saddleseat insrtuctor loves them, and half chaps are a hunt-seat thing! LOL!
http://www.goldenroyal.com/english_appar...
Reply:You%26#039;re welcome! I%26#039;m osessed about boots! I%26#039;m shopping for the perfect ones right now for the next nationals! Report It
Reply:these are my boots, they are amazing. they didnt talk a long time to break in and help keep my legs still:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
paddock boots are good with half chaps but i feel that they really do not support your ankle and leg like field boots do. in response to the answer above, tall boots are fine and you can wear them schooling if you want (i do) but if you want them to look out-of-the-box perfect, then do not wear them. for any beginner shows you are fine though. here are some paddock boots:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
here are some half-chaps:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
the plain boots that you asked about are actually dressage boots. don%26#039;t get them unless you are doing dressage (and it sounds as though you are not).
Reply:Field boots are my fave zips or no zips,they are just sooooooooooooo comfy!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorites are ANY ariats,there just sooooooooo comfy ,and some tack shops have them on sale so they arnt to expensive.
Reply:I prefer boots i can use in the pasture aswell, but i like tall boots so mudd etc doesnt get into your boot.
Reply:I like dress boots (the ones without laces) because they look nicer and if you are going to wear spurs, they don%26#039;t get caught in the laces, and the laces break all the time on field boots. I would get a pair of tall boots, that way you can use them for shows and everyday work. Then just put them on right as you are going to get on and take them off right when you return to the barn so they stay nice, then get a pair of tennis shoes or barn boots.
Reply:For schooling, I would stick with paddock boots and half chaps until you are sure you want to pursue hunter/jumper. (Some riding schools require tall boots, but I%26#039;m assuming you would already know if this is the case). For competition, I personally LOVE field boots. I think they are just a bit more comfortable than hunter dress boots. I school in paddock boots and half chaps, and switch to field boots at shows. I%26#039;m partial to Ariat for both paddock and field boots, as well as half chaps.
Reply:you only need to use chaps with jodpour boots.
for hunter jumper i think you should get boots with a coloured rim round the top, the type jockeys wear because they look very prof, im not american, sorry so i dont know the difference between field or plain boots but dont get rubber, get leather.
Reply:Mostly its a matter of personal preference. I like field boots because they give me more ankle support than dress boots. But I need the ankle support because I have a bad ankle. Some like the dressy look of the plain tall boots. I only use half-chaps for schooling at home. If you plan to show, I would recommend going with boots of either kind. That way you don%26#039;t have to buy both until you know you%26#039;re going to stick with it.
Reply:i just wear big yard boots with reflective velcrow straps. their so cosy! their from the robinsons catalogue. because your doing hunting try long black boots. you need to look smart for hunting!
Reply:If you are new, DON%26#039;T go and buy field boots yet!!!! You%26#039;d be paying lots of money for lots of pain...
I recommend that you get Ariat Heritage zipper paddock boots, and pair them with Ariat Close Contact half chaps. They%26#039;re comfortable, don%26#039;t get in the way, are easy to put on/take off, and look/feel great! Plus, they stand up to wear and tear much better than many of the other brands I%26#039;ve tried, which is why I love Ariat so much (I%26#039;d get them in black...matches everything, looks nice, doesn%26#039;t show marks as much).
If/when you DO get field boots (if you%26#039;re going to be competeing, you%26#039;ll want them, but don%26#039;t wear them for schooling so that they look nice for shows), I recommend real leather ZIPPER boots... such as Ariat Crowne Pro field zips...Trust me, zippers are WORTH IT!!! And I wouldn%26#039;t get them installed into %26quot;slip%26quot;-ons, because they don%26#039;t look as nice and are more prone to damage. Originally, I bought the slip on field boots, but after a few near-death/amputation incidents of my friends/family trying to remove them, I had zippers installed...the zippers I had installed didn%26#039;t have the button at the top, so the zipper always slides down a bit, and the stitching has begun to undo.
Heritage paddock:http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...
Close-Contact half chaps:http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...
Ariat Crowne Pro field:http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...
I hope this helps!!
PS: by tall %26quot;plain boots%26quot; (no laces), I%26#039;m guessing you mean dress boots...those are for dressage competitions, and are not traditional show boots for hunter/jumpers.
Reply:I would recomment using ariat paddock boots with of cource jodphurs and half chaps. For show when you do start to show you need black tall boots with laces they must have laces part of the %26quot;uniform%26quot;.
Reply:For shows you will want tall boots, but you can get away with just paddock boots and chaps.
You shouldnt really invest in tall boots until you haev finished growing and your calf if pretty much done, unless you are like super rich where you can buy boots like that on a daily basis (i personally cant)
You can wear jodpurs with them or jeans but this depends on where you are riding. When we train in the winter we have the option.
if you buy Tall boots there are no need for chaps but if you go for the paddock boots i reccomend chaps highly.
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Riding Boots?
Okay, so I have these boots i got at LL Bean a few years ago, and been wearing them for riding lessons. They are advertised as dress boots, and my mom is convinced they are good for riding (I realllly want Ariats though :[ ) , and they seem to be fine.... but look and tell me what you think. should i upgrade?
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...
Riding Boots?
I llloovvveee ariat boots!! I have the arctic lace (since it does get vvveerryyy cold here in winter) and I adore them! I%26#039;ve had them for about 3 years and not a problem (ok, that%26#039;s a lie...I only just NOW have to get new laces because my kitten refuses to leave my shoes alone!). I even ride in my arctic lace boots in the summer....for some reason I don%26#039;t have a problem with my toes getting cold in the winter and I don%26#039;t have a problem with my feet getting really hot in the summer. Either way, I%26#039;m not complaining. Every once in awhile (and especially in the fall/spring since it is sssooo muddy) I clean them with saddle soap to keep the leather in good working repair.
I also have the ariat challenge field boot. I wanted the heritage, but it wouldn%26#039;t fit and I couldn%26#039;t afford to buy the zip at the time (we are talking a few years ago). Either way, I still like my field boot...it took approx. 2 full days of wearing them plus 1 ride to fully break them in. I think next time I will try and get the zip though because having to yank them off is getting frustrating.
Reply:Yes they are those are paddock boots but yes you can ride with them you just need to put on half chaps and your ready for the show arena!Oh man I would really like a pair of those!
Reply:Seriously, if you intend on showing.. I would buy the ariat heritage, I%26#039;ve heard nothing but good reports on the boots! Priced at 220, great leather, 1 year warranty.. I%26#039;m buying a pair in a few weeks!
Reply:I highly recommend Ariat boots also. They have sucha wide selection. It%26#039;s time for an upgrade. :D
Reply:I have always been instructed to wear a boot with a slick bottom, so that if my horse is spooked or something happens my foot is less likely to get stuck in the stirrup.
looks like those have tred on the bottom.
Ariats are nice though. I wear Justins. Its always nice to have a real pair of riding boots if youre serious about riding. Do you plan to show?
Ultimately it really doesnt matter what you wear (if youre not showing) as long as their safe to ride in.
Reply:Do you ride English or Western ?
This style is widely used in the UK for riding ( usually with halfchaps) and they certainly look like good boots to me. ( Actually I wouldn%26#039;t mind a pair of them myself right now as mine leak !)
As for Ariats, of course you want them, don%26#039;t we all ?
Reply:You should definitely upgrade. The boots you have now are field boots, witch are used for working in the barn. If you want to advance in your riding, you should get real riding boots. Ariats would be great.
Reply:I love ariat boots. My last count was 7 pairs in various shades and styles.
But what you have are jod boots, so yes. They are acceptable.
But of course you SHOULD upgrade, certainly. Any excuse to buy a new pair of boots! ;o)
Reply:I highly recommend Ariat boots. I had foot problems and pain in my feet from standing up all day before I started wearing them and the pain completely disappeared when I started wearing Ariat boots.
Reply:didn%26#039;t know L.L Bean sold paddock boots! those are fine for riding! no need to upgrade and ariats aren%26#039;t made as well as they used to be made.. my current pair%26#039;s sole by the toe ripped off and they aren%26#039;t even a year old... i%26#039;m still using them because they are super comfy and i like them alot and i really can%26#039;t afford a new pair right now... :-(
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http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...
Riding Boots?
I llloovvveee ariat boots!! I have the arctic lace (since it does get vvveerryyy cold here in winter) and I adore them! I%26#039;ve had them for about 3 years and not a problem (ok, that%26#039;s a lie...I only just NOW have to get new laces because my kitten refuses to leave my shoes alone!). I even ride in my arctic lace boots in the summer....for some reason I don%26#039;t have a problem with my toes getting cold in the winter and I don%26#039;t have a problem with my feet getting really hot in the summer. Either way, I%26#039;m not complaining. Every once in awhile (and especially in the fall/spring since it is sssooo muddy) I clean them with saddle soap to keep the leather in good working repair.
I also have the ariat challenge field boot. I wanted the heritage, but it wouldn%26#039;t fit and I couldn%26#039;t afford to buy the zip at the time (we are talking a few years ago). Either way, I still like my field boot...it took approx. 2 full days of wearing them plus 1 ride to fully break them in. I think next time I will try and get the zip though because having to yank them off is getting frustrating.
Reply:Yes they are those are paddock boots but yes you can ride with them you just need to put on half chaps and your ready for the show arena!Oh man I would really like a pair of those!
Reply:Seriously, if you intend on showing.. I would buy the ariat heritage, I%26#039;ve heard nothing but good reports on the boots! Priced at 220, great leather, 1 year warranty.. I%26#039;m buying a pair in a few weeks!
Reply:I highly recommend Ariat boots also. They have sucha wide selection. It%26#039;s time for an upgrade. :D
Reply:I have always been instructed to wear a boot with a slick bottom, so that if my horse is spooked or something happens my foot is less likely to get stuck in the stirrup.
looks like those have tred on the bottom.
Ariats are nice though. I wear Justins. Its always nice to have a real pair of riding boots if youre serious about riding. Do you plan to show?
Ultimately it really doesnt matter what you wear (if youre not showing) as long as their safe to ride in.
Reply:Do you ride English or Western ?
This style is widely used in the UK for riding ( usually with halfchaps) and they certainly look like good boots to me. ( Actually I wouldn%26#039;t mind a pair of them myself right now as mine leak !)
As for Ariats, of course you want them, don%26#039;t we all ?
Reply:You should definitely upgrade. The boots you have now are field boots, witch are used for working in the barn. If you want to advance in your riding, you should get real riding boots. Ariats would be great.
Reply:I love ariat boots. My last count was 7 pairs in various shades and styles.
But what you have are jod boots, so yes. They are acceptable.
But of course you SHOULD upgrade, certainly. Any excuse to buy a new pair of boots! ;o)
Reply:I highly recommend Ariat boots. I had foot problems and pain in my feet from standing up all day before I started wearing them and the pain completely disappeared when I started wearing Ariat boots.
Reply:didn%26#039;t know L.L Bean sold paddock boots! those are fine for riding! no need to upgrade and ariats aren%26#039;t made as well as they used to be made.. my current pair%26#039;s sole by the toe ripped off and they aren%26#039;t even a year old... i%26#039;m still using them because they are super comfy and i like them alot and i really can%26#039;t afford a new pair right now... :-(
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Riding boots?
i%26#039;m moving barns. i used to borrow rubber riding boots from them, but now i have my own. when i post and trot with the rubber boot, sometimes i feel my foot slipping out of the boot. i have paddock boots now. was maybe the rubber boots too big or was i not trotting properly? i just want to know if it was the boot giving me that problem or if it was me. thanks =)
Riding boots?
If your not having the problem anymore since you%26#039;ve been wearing the paddock boots, it was probaly the rubber boots causing the problem.
Reply:sounds to me like it was the boots
then again ive never ridden in rubber boots
Reply:it was probably the boot. Paddock boots or long stirrup boots are better for riding.
Reply:Rubber boots can leave your feet to slip (if they are any way like the rubber boots i have for around the yard anyhow), but if your balance and posture is a wee bit off it might also be the cause. perhaps try sitting in the back of the saddle so your weight is more even, and on the hind quarters of the horse. it will help you balance and also help the horse move more fluently. if your wearing paddock boots now just make sure there not to chuncky so to leave your foot to get stuck in the stirip if you hapen to take a fall. good luck! :)
Reply:When you trot, you should be posting with your calves and legs and not popping up out of the stirrups with your feet. I would agree that your boots were too big if they were literally coming off, but I think it would be both. I personally don%26#039;t like rubber boots because they don%26#039;t conform to your feet and aren%26#039;t comfortable like leather boots are. It%26#039;s a good thing you%26#039;re wearing paddock boots now.
Reply:Part of the problem with rubber boots is that they do not really allow you to put your heel down. The boots may have been a bit big, but it is also likely that because you could not put your heel down correctly you were not using your leg correctly to post, causing more movement of your leg and feet.
Reply:i have never ridden in rubber boots but it sounds as though it was the boot. try getting leather knee high boots. they are much more comfortable to ride in and help your form a lot!
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Riding boots?
If your not having the problem anymore since you%26#039;ve been wearing the paddock boots, it was probaly the rubber boots causing the problem.
Reply:sounds to me like it was the boots
then again ive never ridden in rubber boots
Reply:it was probably the boot. Paddock boots or long stirrup boots are better for riding.
Reply:Rubber boots can leave your feet to slip (if they are any way like the rubber boots i have for around the yard anyhow), but if your balance and posture is a wee bit off it might also be the cause. perhaps try sitting in the back of the saddle so your weight is more even, and on the hind quarters of the horse. it will help you balance and also help the horse move more fluently. if your wearing paddock boots now just make sure there not to chuncky so to leave your foot to get stuck in the stirip if you hapen to take a fall. good luck! :)
Reply:When you trot, you should be posting with your calves and legs and not popping up out of the stirrups with your feet. I would agree that your boots were too big if they were literally coming off, but I think it would be both. I personally don%26#039;t like rubber boots because they don%26#039;t conform to your feet and aren%26#039;t comfortable like leather boots are. It%26#039;s a good thing you%26#039;re wearing paddock boots now.
Reply:Part of the problem with rubber boots is that they do not really allow you to put your heel down. The boots may have been a bit big, but it is also likely that because you could not put your heel down correctly you were not using your leg correctly to post, causing more movement of your leg and feet.
Reply:i have never ridden in rubber boots but it sounds as though it was the boot. try getting leather knee high boots. they are much more comfortable to ride in and help your form a lot!
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