Warm Riding Boots

[Mahoganybay]

I know it’s probably been done to death, but I seriously need some warm riding boots for hacking.

My feet get that cold, that when I jump off it’s painful. ??

I have boots for schooling, and don’t have a problem as we are moving/working more. But hacking, oh dear!

Ive tried thick socks, heat holder socks, have lambs wool inserts and no different. Help

 

[ester]

I'm an inherently cold person, I have battery powered socks for cycling
I've never had colf feet in my grasmeres, they are about 8 years old now.
(usually with silk socks then medium thickness long heat holders)

 

[milliepops]

yeah ariat insulated boots of whatever variety you prefer are pretty good I'd say.
i have had insulated Bromonts before and i now ride occasionally in my Connistons, they are fine for hacking and keep me warm.

 

[ester]

I do have ariat extreme h20s too, but they are mostly for non horse stuff/hunting with warm chaps on!

 

[AFB]

Another for Bromonts, I find my normal ones warm enough on freezing days so you should be fine with the insulated ones.

 

[Otherwise]

I have a pair of hkm fleece lined riding boots that I wouldn't be without, they look like normal boots so I use them for competing and schooling.

 

[AntiPuck]

I'm an inherently cold person, I have battery powered socks for cycling
I've never had colf feet in my grasmeres, they are about 8 years old now.
(usually with silk socks then medium thickness long heat holders)

Now those sound exciting - where did you get your battery powered socks from?

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

I’m not an especially cold person but don’t get cold feet with Ariat Grasmeres. Also you could consider trying half a size bigger than normal so you can fit in extra thick or double layer socks. I also find if the boots are a little too snug and you can’t move your feet in them they tend to get colder.

 

[asmp]

I have a lovely pair of Mountain Horse fake fur lined ones but the only problem is they are nubuck and I don’t want to get them muddy so they are rarely used ?

 

[teddypops]

I don’t get cold feet with my ariat grasmeres and I’m a really cold person.

 

[Mahoganybay]

Thanks everyone, looks like I will need to invest in some insulated boots ?

 

[Hackback]

Another vote for Grassmeres - and for leaving a gap between foot and boot to create a warm air pocket. Sometimes stuffing the space with thick socks is counter productive.

 

[Arzada]

My Ariat Icebergs kept me warm in cold and exposed terrain. Insulated and waterproof. I don't think they are made now but Ariat make similar.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

I live in my Ariat Grasmeres for yard jobs and winter hacking, if my feet ever get cold in them, it's too blooming cold. (Only happens once or so every 2 years).
I use the insulated Bromonts for going out, but occasionally have stuck to the Grasmeres for a RC group clinic if v cold. (I just don't care what I look like these days, warmth is more important)
I still only wear 1 pair of socks, except for perhaps farrier day, when I might pop a pair of tights under breeches too if v cold.

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

I have a pair of hkm fleece lined riding boots that I wouldn't be without, they look like normal boots so I use them for competing and schooling.

I have these too, they're fab!

 

[scats]

I have a pair of hkm fleece lined riding boots that I wouldn't be without, they look like normal boots so I use them for competing and schooling.

Do you have a link for these please?

 

[Redders]

I don’t have any, but this thread has made me want some - these look ok maybe?
https://www.millets.co.uk/15943032/...G-jG1L-_tLIv3wY4JFBoC7GAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[First Frost]

Have a look at Bareback footwear. Their Montana and Nebraska riding boots are both lovely and warm in winter.

 

[Dave's Mam]

I don’t have any, but this thread has made me want some - these look ok maybe?
https://www.millets.co.uk/15943032/...G-jG1L-_tLIv3wY4JFBoC7GAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

They're great boots. Not waterproof above the foot, but very warm & comfortable.

 

[Redders]

They're great boots. Not waterproof above the foot, but very warm & comfortable.

How are they for calf width? I have wide calves and finding long boots is a pain!

 

[Dave's Mam]

How are they for calf width? I have wide calves and finding long boots is a pain!

They're pretty adjustable, but I have wee stick bird's legs!

 

[Zuzan]

Something else to consider is that metal stirrups are conductors of cold. You could try non metal stirrups and this would probably help.

 

[ecb89]

Another vote for grasmeres. Unless it’s bitterly cold I only ever need a normal pair of socks.

 

[lannerch]

Any insulated ariat will keep your feet toasty warm even with standard socks . Never has cold feet since I discovered them . Have an old pair of grassmeres and a new pair of conistons .

 

[Mahoganybay]

Have treated myself to some Ariat Wythburn H20 Insulated boots with fur lining. Went up half a size to allow for circulation and have freshly washed my heat holder socks.

All with the aim for going on a lovely long hack this morning. My horse had other ideas however, having come in from the field last night minus a front shoe ?

Oh well, that will teach me ??