Dilemma-short boots or long boots

[happyhack]

I'm in the market for some new boots and cant decide whether to get short boots and chaps (which I have always ridden in) or long boots

 

[amandathepanda]

I love long boots. Short boots & chaps always annoy me as it takes so long to get them on and they don't give you the same level of support as a pair of decent long boots.

 

[palomino_pony]

For competing or just every day? Comp - long boots. Every day - summer short boots / winter long boots. I have a riding boot thing going on I think!

 

[happyhack]

just every day. So gotta be comfy enough to do the yard in and then jump on and ride in or vice versa. thats why i've always gone for short boots and chaps

 

[Faro]

Haven't voted because I like them both equally, depending on what I'm doing.

Winter riding/wet weather - long riding style Muck Boots for warmth and dry feet.

General hacking and schooling - short boots and half chaps.

Going somewhere posh/smart (but not a competition) - Mountain Horse High Riders (long).

Long Cavello leather boots for very best.

Short boots for yard work.

And if course if you still can't decide which boots to buy, OP, then my decision would be stronlgy influenced by what was available on special offer (as a bargain is so much more satisfying than paying the full whack!)

 

[palomino_pony]

Ariat boots are very comfy

 

[blackcob]

As someone who has regularly caught her leg on gates while out hacking, in both chaps and long boots, definitely long boots.

More supportive, more protective, easier to clean, quicker to put on, smarter looking.

 

[Sneedy]

I've voted for long boots....but that's probably because I've got a pair to sell!!!! ***see siggi***

On a serious note, I do prefer long boots - more supportive, I find half chaps make my legs feel a bit floppy!!

 

[hellspells]

Long boots every time. I have cavallo's for jumping and The Anky Petries for dressage and schooling at home. I do have some ariats but they're about to go in the bin as i'v worn them like wellies and the foot has ripped in several places (both of them).

I only ever wear short boots with full length chaps when I'm driving to a show - but thats just me

 

[Ellies_mum2]

I voted for short boots and half chaps as thats what I have. Find I get quite a lot of support from them. Having said that I've never had any long boots so can't really compare.
If I start showing I was thinking of getting some leather gaiters to go with my boots as they are so comfortable and money is also a consideration. Unfortunately

 

[Penguinboots]

I voted long boots.

I love my Mountain Horse supportive riders, sooo comfy! (They're also in the Robinsons sale for £65 if you're quick!!!)

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Short boots and half chaps, can't afford long leather ones and DESPISE rubber ones.