I bought some Shires long boots. I wanted some that looked half smart but didn’t cost hundreds so I didn’t have to be careful about looking after them too much.
I really like them. I found them comfortable straight away. My only gripe is they are not as tight round my ankle as if ideally like and weirdly on one saddle they squeak!
love them though and will definitely buy again.
I have been wearing Ariat Terrains for about 12 years now. Since retiring from proper competition I have not even looked at my long black boots which are Hawkins(I think). The Ariats last pretty well and are used for walking as well.