Cowboy and Riding Boots Buying Guide

Riding boots  are specially designed to be worn by horse riders. Riding boots prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup. These boots generally have a high heel, but now they come with flat heel  as well.

Types of Riding Boots

• Tall Boots : These riding boots cover the knee and end just below the knee. The different types of tall boots available include field boots, dress boots and hunt boots.

• Field boots  are choices in all jumping disciplines, including show jumping and fox hunting. 

• Dress boots  do not contain cords at the ankle.

• Paddock boots : These boots, also known as Jodhpur boots , are small boots that cover the ankle and are suitable for everyday use. 

• Western boots  also known as Cowboy boots  are made from the flat skin of the cow.  

Materials Used in Making Riding Boots

• Leather : Riding boots are ideally made from smooth leather, but they are also available in vinyl and synthetic leather .
• Elastic or cushion soles   in these boots provide you the utmost comfort while riding.
• There are riding boots with zips ,stirrups  or laces.
• You can also choose boots with removable insoles  or orthotic soles based on your preference.  
• Riding shoes with collar  give a finishing touch to the attire.  

Manufacturers

• Ariat 
• Harley Davidson 
• Mark Todd 
• Mountain Horse 
• Oxford 

Quick Picks

QuikPicks
Dune Miley Leather Riding Boots : These knee high riding boots have a back strap. The heel of these boots measure 1.0 inches.	Saxon Equileather Plain Tall Riding Boots : Designed using synthetic Equileather, these tall boots have smooth and reliable thermoplastic soles.	Shires Oxford Paddock Boots : They are specially designed padlock boots having moulded rubber sole.

QuikPicks
Marc Jacobs Leather Riding Boots :  These leather boots are knee-high and have a flat heel.	Trendy Twin Gusset Riding Boot :  This boot comes with metal ring stirrup and sole elasticated gusset.	Gold/White Riding Boots : Made from high-quality cream and cognac leather, these riding boots have flat heel, which measures 2 cm.

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