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During other seasons I wear my fairly basic ,.Dublin long boots for riding. But as they're just leather boots with no insulation as such , they're too cold to ride in in the winter.
I also have a pair of Rimfrost Riders (I think they're Mountain Horse?) And although they're really warm , I find them too bulky and I cant really feel the horse properly through them.

Cam anyone recommend any non-bulky but warm winter riding boots? ( If such things exist !)
 
I got Ariat Conistons for my birthday & whilst I haven't had a chance to properly test them in the cold, they have insulation & are not bulky at all. I am hoping they do shape up for winter use as they are super comfy & lovely to ride in, not bulky at all.
 
Dave's Mam said:
I got Ariat Conistons for my birthday & whilst I haven't had a chance to properly test them in the cold, they have insulation & are not bulky at all. I am hoping they do shape up for winter use as they are super comfy & lovely to ride in, not bulky at all.
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Forgot to say that I've got those but use them as my general, non-horsey winter boots as they're too posh to get mucky at the yard ?‍♀️?
 
Dave's Mam said:
I got Ariat Conistons for my birthday & whilst I haven't had a chance to properly test them in the cold, they have insulation & are not bulky at all. I am hoping they do shape up for winter use as they are super comfy & lovely to ride in, not bulky at all.
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I keep eyeing these up, did they take much breaking in? I seem to be ridiculously blister prone with new boots!
 
Pipps said:
I keep eyeing these up, did they take much breaking in? I seem to be ridiculously blister prone with new boots!
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They've been fantastic on me from the first time worn. So comfy and warm but I just can't bare to wear them at the yard as they'd be so expensive to replace if I needed to !
 
My Ariat Conistons have been brilliant. Did not need any wearing in and have lasted about 8 years. They do now need replacing though and I will be getting them again. I have heard the Coniston Pros do need wearing in as the leather is stiffer.
 
Sossigpoker said:
Are the Grubs slippy on muddy or frosty ground? They look similar to Muck boots , which are warm, but incredibly slippy so not safe for leading a horse really !
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No they aren't. But mine have never lasted more than one winter, usually splitting where the rubber meets neoprene at the ankle, though the last pair also split at the toe. I have Fenline ones this year, in the hope that they will be a little more robust.

I have Mark Todd fleece lined riding boots for winter and they are lovely - warm, look good and don't break my creaking bank balance.
 
SallyBatty said:
My Ariat Conistons have been brilliant. Did not need any wearing in and have lasted about 8 years. They do now need replacing though and I will be getting them again. I have heard the Coniston Pros do need wearing in as the leather is stiffer.
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It's the Pros that I have & they have been great straight away.
 
Surbie said:
No they aren't. But mine have never lasted more than one winter, usually splitting where the rubber meets neoprene at the ankle, though the last pair also split at the toe. I have Fenline ones this year, in the hope that they will be a little more robust.

I have Mark Todd fleece lined riding boots for winter and they are lovely - warm, look good and don't break my creaking bank balance.
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I've looked at the Mark Todd ones, do they have any adjustment around the ankle at all?
 
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