SG or similar boots?

[TarrSteps]

I thought I'd put this here because it's competition related more than a general enquiry.

I'm going to treat myself to new show boots and am leaning towards SGs. Thoughts? Any other options I may not have thought of? I like the look of the SGs best but don't know too many people who actually have them. Anyone know how their zips stand up? (Vogels and Der Daus are the comparable North American boots - very few places retail SGs.) Also can anyone recommend a good place to get fitted for boots near South London?

Also, I see field boots (with laces) are making inroads here - this seems to be a relatively new trend. Are they acceptable here for lower level/occasional dressage as well as jumping? Less so than jumping style dress boots? (In North America proper dressage boots are obviously the choice for serious competitors but jumping boots are fine for the first couple of levels.) If I have to get 2 pairs I'll get good jumping boots and so so dress boots but I'd rather not if it's not necessary.

Any fashion mavens out there want to weigh in?

 

[huskimo12]

I looked at buying a pair of SGs a few months ago they have some lovely colours etc but i struggled to get the design and colour i wanted in the UK. So I gave up in the end Good luck if you can though

(i take it you mean Sergio Grasso) If not sorry

 

[TarrSteps]

Yes, sorry - thought I'd written it out in full first time.

Hmm, interesting. What did you want that was so unavailable? I just want a standard dress/field boot but now you've got me worried!

 

[KatB]

They are beautiful, but my zips broke before I had even worn them out of the house...they were beautiful beautiful boots, but make sure they are a "perfect" fit straight away so not to put undue strain on the zips

 

[TFS]

iv got sergio grassios and i love them v.comfy and not too much between horse and riders leg