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Hi all

I'm looking for some honest reviews on the Ariat Grasmere boot?
I'm looking to buy myself a decent pair of country style boots that can cope with general yard duties and hacking day to day that are stylish too. I've always dreamed of owning my own pair of Grasmere BUT before I splash out I would like to hear what people think of them? I have one friend that wasn't impressed but others that love them. I have been looking at the Grasmere Pro GTX as well but they are fairly new so not much about them around yet.

Thanks :D
 
I had some and LOVED them - warm, waterproof, smartened up nicely... but something about them just didn't fit me well enough and they rubbed the back of my ankle, really aggravated my achilles! Very odd as I have had other Ariat boots for about 15 years, all different kinds, and never had an issue. I have some cheaper ones instead, they are not Windermeres but like that - can't remember the name now and they are discontinued. Gutted, I loved the Grasmeres, but they didn't love me. The ones I have are pretty good, waterproof and comfortable :)
 
Love them, had some derwents before they failed for riding to ariat sent me a new pair and I flogged them and got grasmeres instead :D
 
Pros - excellent customer service. Warm. Roomy footbed so enough room for thick socks.

Cons - suede will leak if under extreme rain pressure. Must use boot horn to put on which is annoying if you are out and about somewhere and want to take them off.

I hack in mine in the winter and really rate them and all ariat boots actually.
 
I've not used my boot horn in the 3 years I've had them ;) I find the inner sock much more troublesome if I do. Even easier if I leave my spurs on though! I do think I would prefer an all leather version, I've always thought it a shame the glaciers have more insulation in as I can wear the grasmeres for all but high summer (probably year round in Scotland :D)

I have 3 pairs of ariats and no horse now :D
 
Thanks guys these replies are awesome. I have some Le Chameau wellies that I wear constantly at the moment and the plan is I can wear those for just walking the dogs and turning out when it gets really yuck!

I will definitely be off to treat myself this weekend.

Thanks again
 
I've got grasmeres and insulated bromonts. I find the grasmeres too bulky for schooling but fine for hacking and I like the really protective toe. I also like the fact that I can lace the boots up to fit my non matching calves. They have worn well and are nice and warm and because the foot is roomy I can wear thick socks with them when it's really cold. Interestingly, my grasmeres are a 6 and the bromonts are a 5 and both fit!
 
I have glaciers which are the same as grasmeres in leather (I think they are the same anyway - someone else may know better). I chose them because suede just isn't as hard wearing and I preferred the look of the glaciers. They are very good - warm and comfortable, and about to go into their third winter looking almost new. I have very long calves so wish they came up a bit higher but they are probably fine for people who are in proportion.
 
I have had the glaciers but am now converted to the Coniston boots which are fabulous - stylish, very comfortable, warm and easy to put on with the back zip plus lacing at the front.
 
I hardly wear my grassmeres because they are difficult to put on. They are nice boots though and haven't leaked.

Interesting what oldie says about the sizing, I think mine are smaller than my bromonts too.
 
Kat said:
I hardly wear my grassmeres because they are difficult to put on. They are nice boots though and haven't leaked.

Glad its not just me, I love the look of them and are comfy when on but I have real trouble getting them on so they tend to sit in the cupboard!
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ester said:
I've not used my boot horn in the 3 years I've had them ;) I find the inner sock much more troublesome if I do. Even easier if I leave my spurs on though! I do think I would prefer an all leather version, I've always thought it a shame the glaciers have more insulation in as I can wear the grasmeres for all but high summer (probably year round in Scotland :D)

I have 3 pairs of ariats and no horse now :D
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Whether you want to use it or not it's up to you, however, the ariat warranty is invalidated if you don't.
 
Mine are going into their 6th winter, love them.
Always use the boot horn as i have a very dodgy ankle and need it to slide in easily.
Clean them every weekend when I do my tack, hack in them and do all yard chores. If poss i can jump in them but try not to use for schooling unless its bitter weather .
Only replaced 1 lace to date :)
 
I got a bargain pair on ebay secondhand, a few minor scuffs and i need to replace one lace but other than that they are in great condition.
I do keep mine in boot trees to try and minimise any ankle sag although I do notice a little sag when wearing them but havent seen it get noticeably worser than when they arrived.
They are super warm and I can slide my feet in and out of them without feeling any tugging or needing to use shoehorn.

I keep mine for winter muddy walks and Sundays where I go straight from dog training to the yard.
Perfect as no need to change between wellies/trainers/yard/riding boots.

I ALWAYS wipe mine after they been worn and once a week treat with ariat suede cleaner and generic leather cleaner.

Only downside to mine is that I do find them a little slippy and although I school in them, I wouldn't hack or jump as I find my foot slips in stirrup occasionally and then gets momentarily caught, but probably wouldn't be an issue if I had toe cages or even slightly wider irons.

I coveted them for ages and super glad I got them!!
 
I love mine and even when the leather eventually cracked they were still waterproof as the lining was intact. However I've taken to wearing my Ariat Windermeres more often as I don't need a boot horn to get them on and or have to faff around with the laces. I find they're absolutely fine for hacking.
 
I have grasmeres - FINALLY decided to buy proper boots after years of realy suffering with cold feet and they are amazing. Hacked out in the frost this weekend in one thin pair of socks and I wasn't cold!

I do have to be careful to use the shoe horn though or they're tricky to get on and the lining sticks
 
Iv just bought the new gtx version, wore them out to Manchester for 24hours first time on and no ribbon or discomfort.
I got them as wanted goretex boots for when out picking up/shooting, they are lovely and warm, I don't have an issue putting them on without a boot horn as the side bit has expansion. Lovely and warm- I won't be riding in mine but that's not what I bought them for although I imagine they would be fine, maybe not for proper schooling as they could be a little bulky but then it depends if you like CC boots/chaps for riding.
So far I would definitely say worth the money
 
Ive had my grasmeres for about 7 years, the most comfy and hard wearing boots ever! I've never used a boot horn either. I've also never cleaned or treated them. They only started to leak last winter, but they are looking a bit worse for wear now! I'm going to buy another pair soon.
 
I loved the old ones but lining went. Second pair lining went again in only one year with using boot horn every time I put on or off. Spoke to Ariat who were very rude, told not meant to be used as a country boot even though that's what they advertise them as. Totally overpriced and won't be buying again. Very disappointed.
 
I don't understand what faff? I put them on and slide the toggle, done?

I did find them a bit slippy with sprenger treads so did change the treads for the grippier version.

Ariat also replaced a pair of in the sale half price short boots that bizarrely I'd managed to wear a hole in the lining above my big toe with a pair of the new version without question.
 
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The main problem I have with them is that my horse is obsessed by the laces. I need to tuck every last bit right in otherwise I can be standing there and suddenly my leg shoots out sideways as he takes hold and pulls.

Lovely comfy boots, the ariat foot bit fits me perfectly and doesn't even need wearing in.
 
ester said:
I don't understand what faff? I put them on and slide the toggle, done?

I did find them a bit slippy with sprenger treads so did change the treads for the grippier version.

Ariat also replaced a pair of in the sale half price short boots that bizarrely I'd managed to wear a hole in the lining above my big toe with a pair of the new version without question.
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Mine have two toggles. To get my foot in the boot I have to loosen both toggles then pull the laces loose. Even when loose without a boot horn my heel pulls the back of the lining down. Then I have to tighten up the lower laces with the toggle so the boot snuggly fits around my ankle to give support and then I tighten the upper lace. I then have about a foot of lace hanging from each toggle to find a home for so do a double bow then tuck the loose ends in. Once done for both sets of laces I then put the Velcro tab across the top. I then have to reverse process to take off again.

I'n jealous that you can just slide your foot in and slide a toggle and are ready to go? Please post a video demonstrating this miracle 😝😂
 
I have grassmere and glacier. Marginally prefer glacier due to all leather and being easier to clean. I am in Scotland and do wear the glacier year round :-)
I find them easy to put on - i use one lace (the 'spare' I got was long enough to do whole boot) and I always use the boot horn. I've found the heel will eventually collapse if you don't (my very first pair, that I got years ago, didn't come with a shoe horn and the heel did eventually come away inside - I still have the boots and use them to garden in!).
 
I have dublin pinnacles which look fairly similar and do the same thing for about half the price. I love them and they are in much better condition after a year of use than my friend's grasmeres and she's used hers the same amount!
 
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