Help needed with choosing new long boots

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OH has very kindly offered to buy me a pair of long riding boots as an early birthday present.
I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the different brands on offer amd have never owned a pair before apart from a pair I got from my parents years ago that never did fit my chunky calves (dare I admit I currently ride in horrible sweaty rubber long boots, oh the shame :() I have been warned some brands, including the expensive ones have hard leather and hence are not very comfortable and give you blisters.
Any suggestions as to a nice soft pair please. I looked at Sergio Grasso online but not sure if they are a reputable brand? I have a rather generous budget of £400.
 
I would recommend going somewhere that stocks lots of different makes. Around here all the tack shops seem to sell are the ariat bromants but even with two heal raisers were far too long for my legs. We went to wadswick and tried on loads of pairs but eventually decided on a really nice pair of cavallos, I lovee them :D
 
I would say bromonts every time I absolutely love mine . They keep my legs secure around the horse and are ever so comfy .
Rode out in jod boots and chaps yesterday NEVER Again !!
 
I have a pair of Sergio grasso long boots, bought them about 10 years ago but only use them for competitions so it took a while to get them worn in. They still look lovely.
 
horse.love92 said:
I would say bromonts every time I absolutely love mine . They keep my legs secure around the horse and are ever so comfy .
Rode out in jod boots and chaps yesterday NEVER Again !!
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I love my Bromonts - only regret is that I didn't find them sooner. I've got the insulated ones and they were brilliant in winter... might be a bit too warm in summer but I doubt we'll get one! They don't really need breaking in and are really smart too.
 
Petrie boots, had mine about 10 years and for known boot wrecker I'd say these babies were built to last! They will take some breaking in as they are the thicker leather type but you get what you pay for.
Alternatively, you could go for a cheaper competion boot, certainly won't last as long but for the price you could treat yourself to a new pair say every other year, if you prefer to have a change, for example you can pick up these, Mark Todd boots, these were £85 and they are so comfortable, no breaking required, cheap and certainly cheerful! (sorry pic might be big)
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I would advise not to just go for the ones that feel nice and soft in the shop. After a few months of breaking in they may be too soft. I wear Brogini boots (not the cheap ones) and it takes a few weeks of daily riding for them to soften up but then they stay perfect for years.
 
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