Accidentally bought Ariat boots

[JulesRules]

I was out and about at various local horsie shops yesterday - partly to look at the ad boards ( looking for a lorry) and partly because I needed feed and a few bits and bobs.

Anyway, as the zips in my MH high riders have finally gone after about 8 years, and the heels have gone in my Toggi Canyons after 2 years I thought perhaps I should check out the boots while I was out.

Accidentally came home with a pair of Ariat Grasmere boots. My first pair of Ariats and I blame you lot as you are always raving about them!!! They were in the sale though😊.

They are too pretty to wear, and the leather is so soft and gorgeous. Might just have to keep them for looking at.

 

[D66]

well done, but you must get them mucky.

 

[Mince Pie]

Sooooo comfy! I've had my old grassmeres for about 5/6 years years, looking a bit battered so I bought a new pair last year!

 

[AmieeT]

Oooh! Easily done I've had my eye on Grasmeres for about 4 years lol- but it's very wasteful just to look at them

I accidentally bought a pair of Bromonts last year- went in to get some vet wrap and hibiscrub, came out sans vet wrap and hibiscrub (and sans boots because they had to order my size in black!). Oopsie 😂

 

[CarlungM]

I love my Ariats. Trouble is they are so comfortable I end up using them as yard boots too- they get wrecked so I need to buy more for riding in! Shame, lol.

 

[Ormsweird]

I have three pairs. Long and short for riding and yard boots.

Wub!

 

[SpringArising]

Ariats are amazing. They're the only thing I buy!

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

I am gradually being persuaded to wear Dublins ............. they crop up at irregular intervals, less than half price, just got Pair of lovely ones [new] off Ebay for £50 inc p&P [should be about £200, and a pair of Red Patent boots for "good", for £70 inc P&P, and they have travelled the world with me!
PS, the sole is coming off my yard boots, is there a glue I can use, else I need to buy another pair of long boots for winter
http://www.equestrian.com/p/womens-long-leisure-boots/dublin-river-plaid-boots---ladies/593083/
or
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ariat-Berw...F8&qid=1474798376&sr=1-11&keywords=ariat+boot ?

or
the more practical style, self draining
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vogstyle-H...4?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1474798501&sr=1-54&th=1

 

[Dave's Mam]

I accidentally bought some Ariat Heritage paddock boots last year. Childs size 3 & in clearance. £29.99, RESULT!

 

[Nancykitt]

My Grasmeres have lasted for nine years and totally refuse to die. They look slightly tatty but don't leak. I have Conistons for lessons and fun rides and Bromonts for hunting. Admittedly, I had to get the children's Bromonts because I have such short legs, but they are great. OH has a pair of Bromonts for hunting, he is into his eighth season with them...

 

[Sussexbythesea]

I have an Ariat addiction, I've got Grasmeres for winter yard work and riding, Devon pros for summer riding. Tellurides for summer yard work and just bought Windermeres a half size bigger so I can get them on and off more easily. I need a boot horn for the Grasmeres so wanted a long waterproof boot I could easily get on and off if I weren't riding. Having said that I've been in a hurry to get out hacking a couple of times and have ridden in them to save changing and they've actually been really comfortable.

 

[JulesRules]

Ok. They have officially been christened!

Mucked out and rode in them today. Must say they were fab to ride in. I felt like I had a nice secure ankle.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

My Grasmere's are going into their 7th winter. I do wipe them over when leaving the yard and every weekend I properly clean them, when am doing tack. Still no leaks and damned comfy
I'm like sussexbythesea, I have a few ariats kicking around; Grassmeres all winter for everything, Bromonts for 'going out', jodh boots & close fit gaiters for summer/warmer riding in at home. The laced Tellurides for yard stuff in spring/summer/autumn and the Portlands to wear to work, so a bit of a theme going on here

 

[Wagtail]

I won't wear any other boots as they're the only ones that prevent my stress fracture reopening. I have long and short volants for riding and get through a pair of tellurides every year as my yard boots. I never buy them full price though. My tellurides keep splitting at the same place but it's the way I scuff them when I walk and not the boots' fault. I would like a pair of the barnyards (without zip) because there is no seam where I scuff them, but I haven't found any that are not full price yet.

 

[claireandnadia]

I accidentally bought some too at Hickstead this year. Manage to fit into the childs size 4 (I'm normally a 5) and got them for £189

 

[Mince Pie]

For those with the Tellurides, how are they as considering a pair

 

[Maesto's Girl]

The exact same thing happened to me

 

[Sussexbythesea]

For those with the Tellurides, how are they as considering a pair

They're very comfortable for walking and yard work but the ankle padding is too thick to wear with my Ariat classic chaps and Spurs were hard to get on. I haven't worn them for riding again because of this. I'd have to get some other chaps if I wanted to but I've alternatives so haven't bothered.

 

[ihatework]

For those with the Tellurides, how are they as considering a pair

I pretty much live in mine. All dog walking, yard stuff and hacking out.
They die after a year of abuse.
So so comfy and practical, I prefer the zip version.
Only thing not good for is schooling as just a little too bulky for Spurs

 

[Casey76]

Unfortunately (or is that fortunately???) I have the wrong shape feet/ankles for ariats - so I'm sticking with my no-name yard boots and my fouganza short boots lol!

 

[Mince Pie]

They're very comfortable for walking and yard work but the ankle padding is too thick to wear with my Ariat classic chaps and Spurs were hard to get on. I haven't worn them for riding again because of this. I'd have to get some other chaps if I wanted to but I've alternatives so haven't bothered.

Would you say they are really supportive round the ankle?

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Would you say they are really supportive round the ankle?

Yes Support my dodgy right ankle (that has injections every 6 months or so to keep me going)

 

[Mince Pie]

Yes Support my dodgy right ankle (that has injections every 6 months or so to keep me going)

Fab! Will start putting pennies aside for them!

 

[Crugeran Celt]

I love mine.

 

[MagicMelon]

Love Ariats. My Bromonts have only just finally died after about 10 years of regular competition use! Got Volante's now, just wish I hadnt bought the red zip version Love them but not that practical for working hunter or eventing dressage etc. Am considering colouring in the zip bit with a black Sharpie!!

 

[chillipup]

There are a pair of size 7 New Bromonts on Ebay at the moment. starting at £40, 2 days to go, no bids yet, or buy it now at £65 I think.

 

[Mince Pie]

There are a pair of size 7 New Bromonts on Ebay at the moment. starting at £40, 2 days to go, no bids yet, or buy it now at £65 I think.

Link, chillipup?

 

[Highlands]

Love my grasmeres so much. Have two pairs! One for riding and one for work ( food tech teacher) find I ruin fashion boots and needed waterproof boots! Perfect solution !

 

[chillipup]

Link, chillipup?

try www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ariat-riding-boots-size-7/112148144270?hash=item1a1c8ce8e:g

If you look at all the photos MP, the soles especially show no signs of wear. Looks like a bargain to me, but what do I know? No bids may be due to seller having only 131? feed back but I've never found this a problem, if you use paypal/ebay you'll be covered anyway.

 

[Mince Pie]

try www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ariat-riding-boots-size-7/112148144270?hash=item1a1c8ce8e:g

If you look at all the photos MP, the soles especially show no signs of wear. Looks like a bargain to me, but what do I know? No bids may be due to seller having only 131? feed back but I've never found this a problem, if you use paypal/ebay you'll be covered anyway.

Hmm, can only get one pair so hopefully my bromonts will last a few more months!