English Tall Riding Boots
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Tall boots with or without zippers?
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Which kind of tall English riding boots do you prefer, with zippers or without? I would think with zippers would be nice, but has anyone had problems with the zipper?
WITH!!!!! OMG WITH ZIPPERS!!!!!!!
I learned this when I thought I’d save money and just get the slip ons…worst boot mistake of my life…after a few near death experiences trying to get them off (one friend almost ran head first into a pole…we laughed afterward, but it could have been really bad!), I had zippers installed. However, since they were done seperately, they looked pretty bad and didn’t last as long.
Slip ons:
–Sometimes have to wear plastic bags to help slide foot
–have a more complicated procedure to find a good fit (has to fit to calf, while still giving room for slidage)
–Don’t make a big difference in appearance
–Often need other persons handy for removal (the technique: friend holds boot between legs, facing same direction as you, and you push on that friend’s butt to slide out of boot)
Zips:
–basically eliminates many of the problems above
–need to have strong zippers. Metal, not plastic.
Get the zipper.
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what is the difference between english and western style riding boots?
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are they differentiated by height? which one is better for long lasting durable wear and tear in wet and dry conditions? are they different than regular leather boots?
There is a wide range of western riding boots available - and a few different styles of English ones.
Lace-up paddock boots, for example, are darned close to the same thing as Western "lacers" - they’re about the same height and everything, but the western ones commonly have kilties near the toes while the english ones don’t.
If you’re comparing Tall english boots like field or dress boots to pull-one western boots, there’s a lot of difference. Tall English boots go all the way to the knee. Tall pull on western boots usually only have shafts about 10-12" tall. Only the buckaroo boots go near the knee in height. The Tall English boots are often tighter on the whole foot and leg than a tall Western pull on boots.
Neither one nor the other will outlast generally speaking. Both english and western boots are available anywhere from all leather to all synthetic. And all variations in between have postive attributes and drawbacks.
One must consider the use of the boot needed. For example, we often get people in our store looking for tall english boots for their child to show in. If the child is still growing, and the boots won’t fit them long, unless they have a ready buyer for the boots when the kid outgrows them, it’s often not worth paying $300+ for top-of-the line leather boots. They can get by with a cheaper synthetic boot for about $80-$100. However, the synthetic material isn’t as strong as leather, we often have issues with synthetic boots ripping at the zippers or seams.
Likewise, with western boots, one can purchase a synthetic boot for maybe $70 - $100 or less if on clearance. But the boot won’t last as long during heavy wear, may not keep it’s color as well if left in the sun.
Synthetic boots don’t breathe as well as true leather does. Therefore, the feet can get sweaty or uncomfortable in Synthetic boots where tehy may not in leather boots.
One must consider the sole - there’s leather soles, rubber soles, composite soles - in all brands and styles of boots. You must consider your use and what works best for you.
also whether you’re showing or not as there are rules for what you can show in for certain circuits and what you can’t - the rules are typically more lax in open or fun shows and more strict in breed circuits, state or national shows.
There are also ‘fashion’ boots - primarily in western boots. For example, the Ariat Fatbaby, Probaby, Gem Baby, etc boots are VERY comfortable for everyday wear. But I don’t like them for riding unless they’re the taller pro-babies. I prefer my traditional pull on, R-toe boots with leather soles for riding, but I prefer Fatbabies for career work or leisure.
The boot sole technology also makes a difference. For example, the Ariat Cobalt (TM) line of boots in both English and Western are the height of technology and comfort as they have gel soles, carbon fiber forked shanks for stability and other technology that makes them awesomely comfortable. BUT - some people cannot wear Ariat boots at all. I know a couple people who put on Ariats and really like them, but the arches of their feet don’t fall in the right place int the boots - they simply cannot wear any Ariat boots.
So you need to really try a lot of them on - see what feels best to you in terms of style and fit and consider what you’ll use them for.
Personally, I prefer leather - it ‘breaks in’ and conforms to your foot like a glove where sythetic won’t. I can care for leather to prolong it’s life, strength and value. I can own a pair of boots that’s exactly the same as someone else’s and I can make mine last longer by taking good care of them. If leather gets wet, it’s like skin - you have to let it dry out well, then re-condition it with the proper oils.
Look at how the soles are sewn on - are they double welt or single? Heavy thread or fine? Are they made to last a long time or just look good going dancing?
I sell boots - and I own a good 50 pairs of boots and shoes. My all-time favorite is Ariat - they are consistent and I wear a 7 I KNOW without doubt that if I order or buy a 7 in an Ariat it’ll fit. I know they’re made well - and I know they have a very wide range of styles for different functions - a wider range of styles that women look for. However, they’re not made in the US. Double H has boots made in the US but the range of styles available for women is much smaller than that of Ariat. For dancing, I prefer a leather soled boot - which Ariat does not make. Therefore, I lean towards Justin’s. Justin have a very wide range of styles, but their sizes aren’t as consistent. I have a pair of crepe soled ropers that are a 6 - and a pair of square toed dancing boots (that were very expensive) that are a 7-1/2. You have to try on Justin’s to make sure they’re right for you.
Hope this helps even if it wasn’t a short-definitive answer. The answer really is "it depends…"
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QUestion from my friend:Can you wear half chaps with tall riding boots (English)??
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I already told her my answer, but she wants another opinion. Thanks!
I am thinking that you mean can you wear half chaps over the top of tall boots (either dress or field boots). The answer to that is yes, but it would be ridiculous to do so. The purpose of half chaps (or gaitors/gators depending on where you live) is to give you a similar feel and grip as riding in tall boots. So to put them on top of tall boots would be pointless. The could actually damage your tall boots if the half chaps are made out of rough suede by causing rubs.
So, either the half chaps with paddock or other shorter boots or wear tall boots. Not both of them together at the same time.
If they want to have half chaps that look like tall boots, they do make those and sell them so that if you have black short boots that are polished up when used with these types of half chaps it looks just like tall boots until you get right up on top of them.
Hope that helps.
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Any suggestions purchasing wide calf riding boots?
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It seems that my years of playing soccer, tennis, and dancing have made me into some sort of freak legged beast…. In my 21 years on this earth I have never been concerned about my legs until now…
I’m trying to find tall riding boots for my apparently large calfs. I also have a shorter lower leg, so most of the tall boots that fit my calf width are too tall.
I know there are a lot of custom sites that will solve my problem, but they seem to be all located in the UK, and cost a rediculous amount of money. A lot of the semi-custom sites are more cost efficient, but still dont solve my short calved problem.
Right now my paddocks are working just fine, but I really would like to have some tall schooling boots. My regular show size is a 10, and I’m looking for boots that are are 14-16" tall, and calf widths are between 18.5-20 inches.
I laughed when I read your post. I too suffer from "wide calves," a term that gives me a gigantism complex… It comes from running 8 miles every morning in college, and my knees are shot to boot! In all seriousness I generally have to go custom. I just tried to order boots from a catalog and I think the people at Victory Canter are getting really annoyed with me by now over some schooling boots and half chaps! I’m about to return my second item to them… My muscles bulge in some places and in others there are extra pockets of room (for spare change obviously, again kidding).
I had some customs made in Argentina (and you can do the transactions over email and paypal I’m sure) and they were half of what my UK customs cost. I would try googling "custom polo boots." Ask if they can also make dress or field boots and explain how the finish will be different. Usually they can do it.
Otherwise order from a catalog and take it to a cobbler or leather smith and have them bring down the crown/tops of the boot, explain you want to keep the integrity of the top line but fit you. They can also add zippers and gussets and things to make them fit better. It will usually run $100-$200 but each cobbler is different, you may be able to find a good deal. You can always ask a cobbler if they can just do it there, non brand name, I find they quote you quite similarly to what ordering from a well known equestrian custom boot company offers.
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