Ariat boot sizing?

[Shilasdair]

Hi all
I'm thinking about buying some Ariat boots - but my hooves feet are 7 1/4 size - am I better buying the 7 1/2 size or going up to size 8? For a lot of boots I end up wearing two pairs of thick socks to stop the 'clown shoe' feeling.
Advise please, ladies, gentlemen (and other life forms)?

 

[DirectorFury]

Iirc Ariat usually advise going up half a size so I’d recommend the 8. Or buy both pairs and return one of them? Not that that’s a cheap option!

 

[teapot]

I'm a 7 in most brands and my 7 ariats fit me perfectly; my 7.5 short boots are too big and need two pairs of socks...

 

[Bruce17]

The foot sizing is pretty much bang on I'd say. The length is something else though. At 5 ft 6, I wear the short length ? then have to wear them in to make them drop enough to be able to sit in my saddle!

 

[Spottyappy]

I would say the 7.5, I think they are true to size. I usually get their 6.5, if I can’t and I get a 7, it’s slightly on the bigger side for me.

 

[Mrs Jingle]

I find the exact opposite they come up half a size too big on me. I have 3 different pairs all in 5.5, I normally take 6 in almost every other brand. Size 6 Ariats are like boats on me.

 

[teacups]

Same as Mrs J: I am always a size 6, but a 5.5 in Ariat.

 

[Gingerwitch]

I have more than my share of England's great shore, but cannot get my hooves sorry feet in an ariat. They are soooooo narrow.

 

[McFluff]

I find them true to size. And good for wider feet.

 

[milliepops]

Same as Mrs J: I am always a size 6, but a 5.5 in Ariat.

me too.

 

[teddypops]

I’m a 5 normally but an ariat size 5 is too big.

 

[phizz4]

I've got 4 variations of Ariat boots (long and short) and they are all a half size smaller than my usual 9.5 UK. The one pair that are 9.5 (Devon Pro) have had to have a thicker insole added and I wear thicker socks (which is great in winter).

 

[BSL2]

I'm normally a 5.5. The ariat grasmere fit me perfectly size 5. However I ordered the Ariat grasmere Pro gtx, as on offer and I have found they come up narrow so have needed to stretch. Will stick to normal grasmere next time, ?

 

[BSL2]

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[Madali]

Mine are perfect sized. I’m a 4.5 and 4.5 is perfect. I would say in the long boots that they are narrow in the leg.I’m a size 8/10 but have to get wide legs to fit nicely

 

[wiglet]

I’ve always found Ariat boots to come up big? I’m a 5 and I do actually buy a 5 but, I do wear two pairs of thick socks. I have bought a 4 and they fitted perfectly with just normal socks on. That said, I do think Ariat boots seem to be a more narrow fit nowadays.

 

[dogatemysalad]

I have various styles of Ariat boots and trainers. I'm a size 7 and an Ariat 7 is perfect. Can wear thicker socks with the riding and walking boots. The trainers are a smidge smaller. Have to say, Ariat make the most comfortable footwear ever.

 

[vhf]

I'm a 7.25 one foot, 7.5 the other. My ancient Ariats are a 7 and perfect, my new ones (July) are the same but still not homely yet... I hope it happens soon....

 

[Cornish]

I have decent size 8/8.5 feet and 'shapely' calves - 8/42 standard are plenty big enough, wide leg was too wide and if working without stirrups, a standard 8 will slide off my feet...! For comparison, I can't get my foot in a Dublin size 8, I would say they are true to size/on the generous side.

 

[Mrs Jingle]

Have to say, Ariat make the most comfortable footwear ever.

Totally agree - at the moment I am having a lot of pain and difficulty walking or doing anything much. But my gorgeous new Tellurides I bought hoping to spend the winter riding in (that won't be happening now) have now become almost my 'medical boots' they give me great support and help me walk about fairly Ok and much more comfortable than any other footwear I have tried recently.

 

[Hackback]

I'm a 5.5 and normally go up to a 6 in shoe makes that don't do half sizes. My Ariat Conistons (and previous Ariat long boots of various styles) are perfect at 5.5 as long as I wear 2 pairs of socks, but recently bought some Tellurides and had to get a size 5, and they're still pretty generous - still room for 2 pairs of socks. They are the most comfortable short boots I've ever worn though!

 

[Micropony]

I suggest you invest the time in going to a shop and trying them on. I normally take a 6/6.5 but have had Bromonts and Contours in sizes ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 to get the right fit. They have also got longer, standard used to be fine for me, now I need short. Then bought some ariat country boots in an online sale, same size as my current pair of Contours, I.e. 5.5, and they are far too small. So definitely try on first if you can.

 

[Goldenstar]

I am a six and I am always a six in any Ariat

 

[oldie48]

I'm a 5.5 and generally go up to a 6 if there are no half sizes, my bromonts are 5s but the grassmere are 6s. tbh I think you need to try them on.

 

[Shilasdair]

Thank you, everyone!

 

[Leandy]

I'm a 4 and size 4 ariats fit perfectly.