Why are yard boots/ country boots so expensive

[Gloi]

I'm not a lover of the equi dry either must be like wearing a tent

Currently tucked under mine on the settee.

 

[ElectricChampagne]

Niche product compared to say the availability of trainers.

Not sure how Ariat can charge £300 for their current leather quality though, it’s so cheap.

This.. I got a new pair to replace the still in box but bought 10 years ago pair I was taking out of my press, after my nearly 10 year old everyday pair of bromonts gave up the ghost.

Thin cheap leather that was barely leather for twice what I spent on the two pairs I bought 10 years ago.

Greedflation

 

[irishdraft]

I've never owned country boots to me their just a marketing ploy. I wear riding boots or jod boots & chaps for riding and farmers wellies for everything else.

 

[KatieDM]

I don’t think country boots are particularly aimed at horsey people. They are aimed at the same people who buy Land Rovers. Some of them own horses, but others just take their doodle dog to the country park once a week.

I live in mine. I can’t wear wellies as I either get cold feet, or the sole is too thin and it hurts when I walk on stones. I prefer country boots to any other as a quick hose off and I can go to the shops
on my way home. Anything that is the colour of mud and hides a multitude of sins is good for me!

I have Bareback boots now. They were more expensive than I wanted to spend, but fitted me instantly which is a big plus. I have wide feet, so it’s usually a painful process wearing anything in. When I’ve had cheaper boots they haven’t been waterproof either, which is essential when you have horses living out I think.

Just a quick aside to say that I recently got some Grub Frostline wellies for dog walking (our local park is so muddy) and they are fab. So comfy. They have a proper sole with tread and neoprene lining/legs. I went for a mid-length pair and they are quite stylish too!

 

[Flame_]

I have a collection of unworn Ariat boots in boxes waiting their turn I've gone off grasmeres which were my favorites but I've come to the conclusion that they're too nice/ expensive for the yard and field, so for them it's Radcots instead. They're too warm and rigid for summer riding, I prefer Maxtrax and mesh chaps instead and they're just too much of a faf to get on for winter riding with my winter socks, thermals, overtrousers, etc and I end up in tellurides and chaps then too. The grasmeres can live on healthily in their posh boot bag They should get a storage spot beside my fancy, Italian something, leather riding boots which haven't been used since I abandoned all the conventional disciplines about 15 years ago.

I also use Skylines for my work shoes, then when the soles wear through from all the walking, they get rotated as yard boots and replaced with a new pair. I never pay full price though and most are ebay bargains.

 

[honetpot]

If you are not bothered what you look like the farming, fishing and shooting suppliers are perhaps the best choice for something that is long lasting, the only problem is they are nearly always green/brown.

 

[Widgeon]

I now buy a LOT of Mountain Equipment. I really rate the brand for outdoor stuff and I really hope it doesn't turn into a "North Face". You are right, their high end mountaineering stuff that is eyewateringly expensive is still good but the rest...is meh.

Me too! Have you come across the Magic Mountain website (actual shop is based in Beeston)? They have samples and end of lines, for a handful of good brands. I happen to be the Mountain Equipment sample size (yaay!) so I've had a good few bargains from there.

 

[lynz88]

Ohhh no not heard of them. Thanks so much for the heads up!!

 

[lynz88]

I've never owned country boots to me their just a marketing ploy. I wear riding boots or jod boots & chaps for riding and farmers wellies for everything else.

I don't wear them to ride. I wear them to do everything else. They are far too clunky and zero grip to ride in. Great to plod around or do chores in the wet and mud.

 

[sbloom]

I'm the sort of person targeted marketing people hate. When country boots became a thing and horsey people went wild for them, I swore I would never ever jump on the trend and I never have

Similarly I will never ever buy one of those awful equi dry things

Snap, country fashions and I are barely acquainted. Barefoot and transition boots/shoes, Fjallraven hiking trousers bought when heavily discounted and mainly Jack Wolfskin coats, though I have a Uhip jacket and riding skirt.

 

[maisie06]

Similarly I will never ever buy one of those awful equi dry things

Nor will I or a dry robe - they actually make me shudder to look at them and they freak me out!!!

 

[Rowreach]

Nor will I or a dry robe - they actually make me shudder to look at them and they freak me out!!!

I get quite anxious seeing people ride in them, dangerous things as well as making you look like you’re wearing your bed.