Malin Bayard's riding boot

[sarahgollins]

I first saw these boots at Olympia, Malin Bayard was competing in them, recently I saw Sophie Heaven wearing them and I have to say I would LOVE to try them! The idea of not having to break in new boots and riding in the 'sports trainer' for the equestrian athlete really appeals to me! At first they do look too modern and a little brash, but on closer inspection I reckon they could catch on. Why shouldn't we enjoy the sophisticated materials & technology of the modern sports world... after all riding is a professional sport! What does everyone else think?

 

[JessPickle]

Never seen them link please

 

[sidesaddlegirl]

Are they those new Nike ones? If so, I must admit I do kind of like them.

 

[JessPickle]

if you mean the nike ones, dislike them. Leather boots look so much smarter

ETA: saw link, fine for everyday riding but in my opinion arn't competiion boots

 

[sarahgollins]

Had a quick search on them and found image on:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/emidala/05_baryard.jpg

Also go to http://www.tretorn.com/ click on 'rubber' and then 'performance'. Apparantly they have been designed by Puma who actually own the company Tretorn.

 

[minerva]

i love them

, but not for competitions, i like the classic look for that. they dont have a photo of the black they may look smarter in black

 

[Weezy]

OH I LOVE THEM AND I WANT THEM! But I have a serious boot fetish!

 

[JustKickOn]

Eurgh. Wouldn't want to be seen in them

 

[scotsmare]

God no, she can keep them.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

Hate them for competition & think they look very tacky.
For competitions I'm a firm believer in smart & sharp appearance, these look rather sloppy in my opinion.

Fine in black for ordinary hacking/schooling etc etc.

Just don't think they look smart enough for comp wear tbh

 

[BlackWhite381]

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Hate them for competition & think they look very tacky.
For competitions I'm a firm believer in smart & sharp appearance, these look rather sloppy in my opinion.

Fine in black for ordinary hacking/schooling etc etc.

Just don't think they look smart enough for comp wear tbh

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Well said!!

I wouldn't be seen dead in them!

 

[sarahgollins]

They do look better in black... that's the colour Sophie Heaven was jumping in and they looked pretty cool!

I think it's good that companies like Puma & Nike are beginning to take an interest in equestrianism!

 

[kerilli]

i'd love to try them, am not at all put off by the appearance, i think they look pretty good actually.

 

[amage]

I would definitely wear them...if they paid me as much as they paid her to do so;-P

 

[kerilli]

absolutely, i wonder if they want to sponsor an event rider!

 

[BeckyD]

I think they are HIDEOUS!

 

[little_flea]

I rather like them - but only the black ones. they have become hugely popular in Sweden in the last few years - in particular, all the little kids on 128's are wearing them!