Regent Boots

[Nessie London]

Hello,

I’m going to start showing this year so I thought I’d try and look the part by buying some straight cut regent boots, with the garter. Well they are AMAZING, but they don’t have a zip, and I have a high instep and I cannot for the life of me get my foot in my regular size. I’m waiting for the next size up to arrive, but am worried that they might not work. Has anyone else ever had this problem, and did the next size up solve it?

 

[Red-1]

Do you have boot pulls? They are necessary with straight cut Regents, even if they fit well.

Make sure you don't put them on unless you are also equipped with a boot jack LOL.

 

[HorsesRule2009]

Could perhaps try the next size up with insoles in?

 

[Ossy2]

I have a high instep and small feet (size4) so literally have no change getting into anything without zip, goes for non horse related shoes and boots too.
these guys do ones with zips in them.
http://www.equitector.com/hunting-boots.cfm

TBH I just show in my dressage boots

 

[Nessie London]

Do you have boot pulls? They are necessary with straight cut Regents, even if they fit well.

Make sure you don't put them on unless you are also equipped with a boot jack LOL.

OMG I did not know these were a thing! I have boot jacks, but not pulls.... thank you! X

 

[Nessie London]

Could perhaps try the next size up with insoles in?

Thanks, yes, this is my next thing to try. And boot pulls!

 

[dotty1]

I have some regents, to get them on I have to stamp around until foot slides in. They come off fairly easily with a boot jack. I also have some Bromonts with zips....so much easier and much more comfortable, the Regents now feel like I have my legs in a plaster cast!

 

[cobgoblin]

If you still have a problem with the instep you can stretch it with a metal boot stretcher... Though they are quite expensive, but worth having if you frequently have this problem..
https://www.theshoelace.co.uk/acatalog/Boot-Stretcher-forefoot-GT300960.html#SID=44

Or a cheaper one..
https://www.wish.com/product/5dde1d...gENnF4ntsBoCBIUQAvD_BwE&hide_login_modal=true

Wear pop sox and put a thin plastic bag over your foot if they are still tight in the larger size.
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[milliepops]

I have a high instep, I had pull on regents as my first proper long boots. The boot pulls are essential as Red said. I found them OK once they were on, after they were worn in.
I only wear boots with a front zip these days though!

 

[Nessie London]

I have some regents, to get them on I have to stamp around until foot slides in. They come off fairly easily with a boot jack. I also have some Bromonts with zips....so much easier and much more comfortable, the Regents now feel like I have my legs in a plaster cast!

Yes, I’ve heard regents take a lifetime to break in, but they do look so smart!

im going to pray that the bigger size works!

 

[Nessie London]

I have a high instep, I had pull on regents as my first proper long boots. The boot pulls are essential as Red said. I found them OK once they were on, after they were worn in.
I only wear boots with a front zip these days though!

Sounds like the way to go. I’ve also bought some leather stretcher, and will hopefully get the bigger size to work!