I got my first pair before they became "cool" and to me they still remain to be neither. Like wellies but look better, feel better and you can ride in them- I would label them as "god send"
i prefer the ariat grasmeres for the money personally. I have just been to Blair and the amount of Dubarry's was unbelievable, def fashion victim. If you want to be a bit different go for the ariats.
That said, if you want them for riding, walking and down the yard, rather than posing, dublin do a really smart rip off of the dubarrys, the only difference really is the badge and they are half the price.
I have the Dublin River Tall ones - they are BRILLIANT and just as good IMHO. Alot lot cheaper than Dubarrys and although I just had to get mine fixed [hole
] they are brilliant.
I really want the Ariat Grasmeres, they look sooo smart!
Had the Dubarry's - sold them after only wearing them a couple of times, just didn't feel that comfy for the money
. Now have a pair of the Dublin lookalikes "River" boots and I'm really pleased with them
bought them as I couldn't find a decent pair of rubber wellies and I've been wearing the Dublin "Valley" zipped long riding boots for a year now and they are the best boots I've ever owned (have had Ariats, Dubarrys Tuffas etc
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I got my first pair before they became "cool" and to me they still remain to be neither. Like wellies but look better, feel better and you can ride in them- I would label them as "god send"
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I'm with you Rosie! I got mine on recommendation from a friend - they are popular because they are a good, multi tasking boot!
This year's trend could be the new Ariat Coniston boot (www.sportingbirds.com), I love my dubarrys but they split across the toe after a year and one leaks