Has anyone ever tried these boots?

[HopOnTrot]

I need to replace my long boots, I've narrow calves so it's always a PITA. Has anyone ever tried these boots as they seem too cheap to be true!

I've never had any boots made by Shires before, what's the grip like on the bottom? I need something that will grip to my cheese graters as I have a wonky ankle.

https://gsequestrian.co.uk/products...x7uzCG3UH_tozM8cel-oqtcE_fjEk9KxoCuHMQAvD_BwE

They'll be for lessons and general RC stuff.

 

[Britestar]

They are nice quality boots.
We sell the Aida at work, and have got the lace up ones in on special.

 

[lamlyn2012]

Have you tried the Tredstep Donatello.

 

[HopOnTrot]

Have you tried the Tredstep Donatello.

No, do you recommend them? The blurb sounds good although I was hoping to spend less (because I'm tight )

 

[I'm Dun]

I got a pair and sent them back. I couldn't get my foot into the boot as it was really tight. Might not be an issue if you have narrow feet as well as calves though. I just found them the oddest shape! I bought a cheap pair of Brogini synthetic leather boots to tide me over till I could sort something better. They lasted months of daily hard wear and then 6 months of being stored crumpled and muddy. I cleaned them and they are back in use. I've never bothered getting any new boots as I like these so much. I'm sure I paid around fifty quid for them!

 

[Goldenstar]

Ariat have very slim calf fittings available .

 

[poiuytrewq]

Ariat have very slim calf fittings available .

And are/were this week on a very good offer at Eileen Douglas tack shops

 

[Goldenstar]

I did not need to know that ….just off to …..take a look .

 

[HopOnTrot]

And are/were this week on a very good offer at Eileen Douglas tack shops

Thank you! Just ordered myself a new pair of Ariats

 

[poiuytrewq]

Thank you! Just ordered myself a new pair of Ariats

Oh great! Your welcome! It was a great offer and I’d have bought myself but I’m all overspent ?

 

[lamlyn2012]

No, do you recommend them? The blurb sounds good although I was hoping to spend less (because I'm tight )

OH has just bought his second pair. They are the only type that fit.
Yes, would recommend.

 

[lamlyn2012]

I got a pair and sent them back. I couldn't get my foot into the boot as it was really tight. Might not be an issue if you have narrow feet as well as calves though. I just found them the oddest shape! I bought a cheap pair of Brogini synthetic leather boots to tide me over till I could sort something better. They lasted months of daily hard wear and then 6 months of being stored crumpled and muddy. I cleaned them and they are back in use. I've never bothered getting any new boots as I like these so much. I'm sure I paid around fifty quid for them!

You can get them in round or square toe, the square toe giving a bit more room.

 

[I'm Dun]

You can get them in round or square toe, the square toe giving a bit more room.

It was the bit where your foot goes into the boot, sort of below the ankle. I don't know if I got a dodgy pair as I just couldn't see a normal foot fitting in there!

 

[lamlyn2012]

It was the bit where your foot goes into the boot, sort of below the ankle. I don't know if I got a dodgy pair as I just couldn't see a normal foot fitting in there!

Lol. You could be right. OH isn't always normal! ?
Seriously, for a male his legs are incredibly skinny! (Hope he doesn't see this)?