mandwhy
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Just a quick one! I want to order some shock absorbing stirrup irons and don't know what size I need, my feet are size 8, I guess 4 and 3/4? I don't have any here to compare :-(
shock absorb stirrup iron size?
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Skib
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One cant do this quickly. You need to measure across the widest point of your boot. Then add the margin for safety - on which opinions differ. I add half an inch or 2 cm. That's the inside width of the tread. If there is rubber covering the spring on a stirrup you may need more. Then you have to match that to the sizing of the brand of stirrup.
I know it is a nightmare because I once ordered Sprenger shock absorb stirrups as a gift for a friend and they were too small. If you are buying on line and the measurements are not given on a chart, you may need to phone up and ask someone to measure the stirrups for you.
I know it is a nightmare because I once ordered Sprenger shock absorb stirrups as a gift for a friend and they were too small. If you are buying on line and the measurements are not given on a chart, you may need to phone up and ask someone to measure the stirrups for you.
AbFab
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I recently bought some and they are a bit small. I'd go for half an inch bigger than your 'normal' stirrups, so probably at least a 5inch.