weesophz
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i have a similar issue haha, i have small wide feet so johd boots really hurt my feet, and i have short legs so most chaps sit in the middle of me knees.. and some long boots and too long! damn my short stature!
what type of boots do you prefer when riding?
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i have a similar issue haha, i have small wide feet so johd boots really hurt my feet, and i have short legs so most chaps sit in the middle of me knees.. and some long boots and too long! damn my short stature!
clairew
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Short boots and chaps, although have got some Ariat long boots. I struggle getting long boots because I've got fat calfs!!!!
Kat
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A lot of long boot manufacturers do short lengths though, and boots tend to be shorter in smaller sizes so you should be able to find some suitable long boots.
I find that as I need a size 4 the boots sit far too low on my leg and I have a big gap between knee and boot. I have yet to find a manufacturer that does longer length boots.
It is the same with fashion boots, they are all calf length.
JFTDWS
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I have the mid-calf length long boot problem - which is frustrating as I don't have unusually small feet and I'm not unusually tall 
Kat
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I have the mid-calf length long boot problem - which is frustrating as I don't have unusually small feet and I'm not unusually tall
Lets start a petition!
Perhaps we both have freakishly long lower legs
people must think I look a right weirdo, what with this post about my small feet long legs issue and the one the other week about my massive head.....JFTDWS
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Lets start a petition!
Perhaps we both have freakishly long lower legs
Haha maybe! I have freakishy small hands and wrists and head - we're both a pair of wierdos!
My legs are longish relative to my body, but seriously I'm only 5'8 - my friend is 6' and her boots are too short on me
wth is wrong with my legs? 
Lam
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For myself, I always go with Long one as I feel more comfortable than short one.
I am not tall either (1.6m), but I can get a pair of long leather riding boot from Shires- Norfork. This model seems come with different calf height.
I am not tall either (1.6m), but I can get a pair of long leather riding boot from Shires- Norfork. This model seems come with different calf height.
Captain Bridget
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Short boots and gaiters. I have some Ariat Grasmere's which have enough give in the ankle but I much prefer my short boots, more ankle freedom and closer contact with saddle/horse. I haven't even attempted regular long boots, my legs are too skinny!
Derfette
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I always ride in short boots and chaps, mainly beacause my lower leg is short and the majority of long boots are just too tall!! Have just bought myself a new pair of Shires yard boots which can also be used for riding, they're great! Great position in the stirrup and as they cover my ankle, they feel really supportive. 
Brontie
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Technically, I prefer riding in short boots, as I feel I have a better position.
However, as im so tall, long boots look better on me as chaps only go 1/4 up my calf. 9/10 I can never be bothered faffing around with chaps and short boots. And I prefer to wear breeches as they are looser, and so I have to wear long boots with them.
However, as im so tall, long boots look better on me as chaps only go 1/4 up my calf. 9/10 I can never be bothered faffing around with chaps and short boots. And I prefer to wear breeches as they are looser, and so I have to wear long boots with them.
Merrymoles
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Mountain Horse short boots and chaps - I've got such short legs that anything else cuts into the back of my knees! The plus side is that I can wear breeches with short boots and I much prefer them to jodhpurs. I've also found that my short boots support my (rapidly ageing) ankles better than long ones.