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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