Leather Brushing Boots

[PotofEarlGrey]

I'm struggling to find any!
Can anyone recommend a brand please? I would like a padded leather lining rather than sheepskin or neoprene.
Thanks.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I think you may struggle to find any that are also leather lined and padded, most seem to have some sort of synthetic lining these days. I sold some older, but good condition (Veredus I think) brushing boots that were all leather on ebay a couple of years ago and judging by how quickly the price flew up I would say that even 3/4 years ago they were hard come by. I think if you do manage to find any they could be very expensive.

 

[Melody Grey]

Sabre used to make what you describe though that was some years ago!

I used to use them and they look lovely but found they got very sweaty and slippery on the insides and could become quite brittle once dry.

I’m a convert to neoprene or sheepskin (or fake sheepskin!). So much easier to be able to wash in the washing machine.

ETA: a few second hand pairs on eBay I can see.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

I think you may struggle to find any that are also leather lined and padded, most seem to have some sort of synthetic lining these days. I sold some older, but good condition (Veredus I think) brushing boots that were all leather on ebay a couple of years ago and judging by how quickly the price flew up I would say that even 3/4 years ago they were hard come by. I think if you do manage to find any they could be very expensive.

Thank you

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

Sabre used to make what you describe though that was some years ago!

I used to use them and they look lovely but found they got very sweaty and slippery on the insides and could become quite brittle once dry.

I’m a convert to neoprene or sheepskin (or fake sheepskin!). So much easier to be able to wash in the washing machine.

ETA: a few second hand pairs on eBay I can see.

That’s interesting to note about the sweatiness. I was hoping that they would be somewhat more breathable.
I’ve looked on eBay, but no one replies about sizing!

 

[expanding_horizon]

I'm struggling to find any!
Can anyone recommend a brand please? I would like a padded leather lining rather than sheepskin or neoprene.
Thanks.

Why not some of the breathable synthetic brushing boots?

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

Why not some of the breathable synthetic brushing boots?

I have some, and they have been super over summertime.
pony always soils them out on hacks (she’s such a nervous personality) along with the additional mud of the wetter months, I thought leather would be an excellent wipe clean option, rather than constantly washing them.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

All I remember about leather brushing boots is that they were awful to clean in winter when they were covered in mud and got very wet and were difficult to dry out. Yay for synthetics .

 

[Melody Grey]

If you’re looking to wipe clean, there are many synthetic boots that will do this. I used Clarendon competition boots and they were great for this. Not sure if they still make them but lots of other brands seem to have their version.

 

[catkin]

I had a set of Sabre ones years ago. Quite frankly I wouldn't have them now - fiddly to put on, not particularly adjustable, heavy and needing constant cleaning/oiling to keep supple. They were also expensive.

There are plenty of good synthetic boots.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

All I remember about leather brushing boots is that they were awful to clean in winter when they were covered in mud and got very wet and were difficult to dry out. Yay for synthetics .

Perhaps I should think about that!

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

If you’re looking to wipe clean, there are many synthetic boots that will do this. I used Clarendon competition boots and they were great for this. Not sure if they still make them but lots of other brands seem to have their version.

Thanks, will look into them.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

I had a set of Sabre ones years ago. Quite frankly I wouldn't have them now - fiddly to put on, not particularly adjustable, heavy and needing constant cleaning/oiling to keep supple. They were also expensive.

There are plenty of good synthetic boots.

I do really enjoy tack cleaning, but perhaps they aren't as appealing as I first thought. Love H&H forum

 

[sbloom]

Leather is technically breathable but we all know what saddles on numnahs do to backs...sheepskin absorbs multiple times its own weight in moisture hence is used a lot in endurance etc (often swapping pads etc at vet gates), and the new synthetics will be wicking.

 

[expanding_horizon]

Perhaps I should think about that!

Equilibrium trizone boots. Designed to be breathable and go through water without getting heavy. Quick hose will clean them.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

Leather is technically breathable but we all know what saddles on numnahs do to backs...sheepskin absorbs multiple times its own weight in moisture hence is used a lot in endurance etc (often swapping pads etc at vet gates), and the new synthetics will be wicking.

How do people best clean sheepskin lined leather boots?

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

Equilibrium trizone boots. Designed to be breathable and go through water without getting heavy. Quick hose will clean them.

These have been our summer boots!

 

[bouncing_ball]

These have been our summer boots!

Use them all year round if mud and poo is an issue?

 

[sbloom]

How do people best clean sheepskin lined leather boots?

I think many have removable washable linings (and wash on cool wool cycle with leather detergent, not wool wash) otherwise gently by hand with the same detergent.

 

[Red-1]

I have sheepskin lined front ones, they were so beautiful, I never used them! Leather outers but for a standard horse size and now both mine have tree trunks for legs so I am unlikely to ever use them. I paired them at the back with neoprene lined fetlock boots, so they could simply be hosed off.

These days, tree-trunk-legs don't even wear boots LOL.

 

[bouncing_ball]

I have sheepskin lined front ones, they were so beautiful, I never used them! Leather outers but for a standard horse size and now both mine have tree trunks for legs so I am unlikely to ever use them. I paired them at the back with neoprene lined fetlock boots, so they could simply be hosed off.

I really struggle with putting anything warm sheepskin / fleece etc on legs when over heating can increase risk of soft tissue damage.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

Use them all year round if mud and poo is an issue?

I wanted leather as I saw it as an easy, wipe clean option. Currently washing poo boots every day...

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

I think many have removable washable linings (and wash on cool wool cycle with leather detergent, not wool wash) otherwise gently by hand with the same detergent.

Thank you.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

I really struggle with putting anything warm sheepskin / fleece etc on legs when over heating can increase risk of soft tissue damage.

Yes, this is a worry for me too.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

They’re not particularly breathable but Woof club boots are easy to keep clean. I have a few sets and they easily just brush off and if wet they dry out pretty quick usually overnight and brush dry mud off before you use the next time. I bung them in the washing machine occasionally although I don’t think it’s particularly good for them but also easy to hand wash.

 

[bouncing_ball]

I wanted leather as I saw it as an easy, wipe clean option. Currently washing poo boots every day...

If you are using the plastic holey breathable trizone boots, surely you just run under hose and hang up to dry. No more effort than wiping poo off leather and then conditioning the leather would be. I doubt leather would appreciate being poo-ed on daily.

 

[PotofEarlGrey]

If you are using the plastic holey breathable trizone boots, surely you just run under hose and hang up to dry. No more effort than wiping poo off leather and then conditioning the leather would be. I doubt leather would appreciate being poo-ed on daily.

Possibly, but I always rinse and wash. Every day