Boot shopping in the south east

[brightmount]

Can anyone recommend a large retailer in the south east where I could try on lots of different ranges of country boots? I have dithered about buying any for years because I can't be sure of the fit by buying online. I'd especially like to be able to try Dubarry, Ariat and Tuffa. I thought perhaps Frogpool or Speedgate but looking at their websites its hard to tell if they stock a full range

Suggestions anyone?

 

[spider]

Would you get on better going to some sort of horsey event or big competition and looking at the stalls there?

 

[JoBo]

Frogpool do have quite a large range. I challenge you to get out without spending at least £200 quid though!

 

[toomanyhorses26]

If you don't mind a little drive ingatestone is apparently REALLY good think its about 1/2 hr out the other side of the tunnel.

 

[letrec_fan]

Buttons Saddlery is very small but I got my Ariat boots from there. They have lots of different styles from Ariat, Mountain Horse etc. They are good at fitting too. Maybe take a look there?

Good luck,

Laura.

 

[SNORKEY]

Hi norris has a good selection in Beaulieu

http://www.norrisofbeaulieu.co.uk/norrisandsons.html

Also Hampshire saddlery in Botley has a good selection as well,

I prefure to always buy at shows im off to the New Forest show tomorrow and getting a new pair whilst there.

 

[DiablosGold]

Inagatestone is good, they have a website so you could check out the range before you go.

(The cafe is brilliant, I go there just for lunch sometimes lol!)

 

[gummybear]

Did you not realise there was a big event on at the weekend going by the name of Hickstead! That is the best place to go if you want to try on a variety of boots as they were all there.

 

[Ladybird]

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Would you get on better going to some sort of horsey event or big competition and looking at the stalls there?

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Second to this, you'll have a good day out and probably get some discount

 

[brightmount]

Horsey event is good but can't go to Hickstead, going on holiday - where I think wellies are going to be more appropriate!

Great suggestions everyone, thanks! I can see self discipline will be in order if I go to these shops, to stick to my shopping list

 

[Fransurrey]

Are you anywhere near Cranleigh? Their show is on this Sunday (the 2nd) and there are always lots of horsey stands there.

 

[LadyRascasse]

surrey equestrain are good and cheap too.