Competition Long Riding Boot Recommendations

[myheartinahoofbeat]

After several repairs my Ariat Bromonts are on the way out. They are very comfortable although the zips have a tendency to start creeping down. I need to get a new pair so can anyone give me any suggestions please as I'm happy to try a different brand. I do a bit of everything so wondering what boots other people wear?

 

[RachelFerd]

Have worn tredstep for years - original pair still going strong after 6 years and are used daily, albeit with one zip replacement. New pair are saved for best and are v smart! Only brand that I've found that caters for my tiny ankles and big feet without needing made to measure!

 

[QueenBella]

Ego 7 is great. I use them and they come in loads of different variations so you get almost a custom boot for a lower price. They're very comfortable I barely had to break mine in!

 

[palo1]

Second Tredstep - they are well made and blissfully comfy! Ariats are good but always seem to crack over my toes - Tredsteps just don't seem to do that.

 

[McFluff]

I tried loads and returned to bromonts. Not helpful, sorry!
what version are you using? I only recently realised that the ones I have (pros), have got a leather keeper that keeps the zip up. Felt a bit daft once I realised that!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Bromonts here too.
My oldest pair had the zips coming down, my local saddler popped the 'keeper' flap like the more new ones have, onto each for a small fee in 2016, the boots are still going 5 years after I brought the intended replacements.....

 

[myheartinahoofbeat]

Thanks for all the answers.

My Bromonts are pretty old, over 5 years so I'm sure they don't have a zip keeper upper. I use a plaiting band over the popper bit.

I'll have a look at Tredstep.

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

Tucci boots, most comfortable boots Iv tried!

 

[alexomahony]

I love my Ariat Heritage boots - as comfy as the Bromont’s but more flexible x

 

[LEC]

I love my DeNiro but don’t get cheap ones as have as the leather is inferior and elastic back panel allows this but also has more that can go wrong. I also have Sarm Hippiques which have been fabulous but now need replacing after 15 years. They just need resoling but when I spoke to Timpsons it was £90 and I only paid £250 for them....

Brogini are cheap and nasty now. Really gone downhill in quality.

 

[YorkshireLady]

well...as a mid price Rheingold are amazingly comfy and best I have found for competition. I use bareback equestrian for every day and really recommend.