Leather long boots?

[*nutty*lover*]

Hi everyone,

My Regent long boots have just snapped in half, right through the entire last and sole..so need a replacement! They always gave me blisters as well, even after years of wearing them.

I need a boot for competition (SJ and eventing), but also traditional enough to look good on the hunt field in winter. I'd like to invest up to around £250, as feet aren't going to grow anymore and don't want another pair breaking on me.

I had a look at the Mountain Horse range, but don't think I want any elastic inserts/stretchy laces/logos on them..want something a little more traditional.

Any advice? Links to online shops much appreciated!

 

[martlin]

http://www.onthehoof.co.uk/boots.htm?gclid=CKOhv9iRy6ECFQ-Y2AodXkAjfA#

Cavallo, either talent or crossover will be within your budget. Mine lasted nearly 13 years! and they were still looking good enough to compete in, just my legs wouldn't fit in them any more (must go on a diet).
Another good ones would be Ariat Bromonts - you can't go wrong with Ariats

 

[4faults]

My OH has Ariat Bromonts and just under a yr after getting them the sole has fallen off so would not recommend.

 

[fitzaud2]

Bought Ariat long boots xmas of 2009. had jod boots and chaps before that, that owed me nothing. Have had the ariat boots a year and a half, and OMG, they are like putting on a pair of slippers. Will always buy ariat from now on, unless someone can show me something more comfortable, but i'd doubt it!!!

 

[*nutty*lover*]

Thanks everyone - I'm thinking not the Ariats, as even though they look really comfortable don't want all the laces etc. Found this boot online:

http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductDetails.asp?PCLinkID=14960

Which looks about the style I want (zip would be great, getting my old boots on and off was a nightmare!) but they don't seem to have my size! So back to square one..

I also like the Sergio Grasso boot Derby House has (http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/prodshow.asp?id=573&cat=3&scats=73,46) but would be stretching my budget quite a bit..wonder if I could find them on sale anywhere?

 

[only_me]

I love my de niros, they are very comfy

 

[dixie]

I'd recommend Equitector. Stylish, safety features and very very comfortable and a good price too.

http://www.equitector.com/longriding.cfm

 

[fitzaud2]

The Ariats are zip up the back, lace is only for show. they are really comfy, but probably so are most boots

 

[*nutty*lover*]

Bought Brogini 3000s! Thanks for the advice everyone, think they are exactly what I was looking for in the end