What riding boots for husband returning to riding?

[Higgle]

Seeing the pleasure I've had from starting to ride again this year after a long gap my husband has decided to follow suit, and has booked to go with me on a 4 day break in Cumbria in the early summer. he will begin to have some lessons after Christmas. We sold our horses 20 years ago and as his was a bit of a nutter who he controlled admirably I'm sure he will soon be enjoying it again. He has been muttering about some long leather boots for Christmas but I have explained to him most people seem to wear short boots and half chaps these days, which are more versatile. I would like to get him something nice, but not ruinously expensive any suggestions? It will be mainly for hacking and possibly informal cross country.

 

[PapaverFollis]

My OH wear Ariet short boots and leather half chaps. He preferred that for getting a good fit on the calf. Not a cheap option but not prohibitive cost wise and good quality. It's a while since he got them so I can't remember what particular style they are but they look very smart.

Where in Cumbria are you going? Just being nosey.

 

[Higgle]

PF, that is exactly what I wear, so i know it is a good combination, and I will recommend. We are going to Stonetrail, I went on a 3 day ride for those returning to riding last year and came back with hugely renewed confidence.

 

[PapaverFollis]

Ah the one up in the Borders isn't it? Lovely. I've heard many good things.

 

[GTRJazz]

I use Mountain horse long boots, if short boots are worn make sure they are designed for horse riding I had a nasty leg injury through wearing builders type boots which jammed in the irons

 

[Darbs]

I have just bought some Bareback Montana Riding boots. they are great, although they are bigger than their size states. I am normally around size 8.5 and I am in a 7.5. This is the link to them. https://www.barebackfootwear.com/collections/mens/products/montana-riding-boots-brown

 

[Damian Kelly]

I'm breaking in some Rhinegold Olympias as I drink a pint of ale while warming by the log burner.

Go for long boots! (And beer) as long as you take your time breaking them in they will serve you well.

 

[merry neddy man]

Have a look at www.tuffaboots.com good choice of short and long boots with various calf sizes in the long ones.

 

[Red-1]

My OH liked Mountain Horse short boots with suede half chaps. It meant not having to change boots from stable chores to riding.

 

[KimboS]

If you are still looking give Classic boots a try, they have started back up. though content on their site is limited I know my race exercise boots lasted me many years

www.classicracewear.com

 

[soapy]

You should treat him to some long boots then! I'm a bloke too and bought a pair of Brogini Casperia several months ago. They're Smart, comfortable and have lasted well. Also at under 100 quid they were cheaper than short boots and half chaps.

 

[tatty_v]

I’ve gone for short boots and Ariat leather half chaps for my OH, but that’s fairly economical for us as he has some RM Williams short boots already. I don’t know what the unisex/male offering is like, but I really like my bareback equestrian long boots and the customer care post sale has been great (free laces posted out when one of mine broke after getting caught on a bramble).