| Riding boots are leather shoes specially designed for | | | | hunting, show jumping etc. They have the lacing that |
| horse riding. They can be longer or shorter and their | | | | fixes the ankle tightly and that gives more comfort |
| design prevents the riders legs to be pinched by the | | | | to the rider. |
| saddle. They have a unique heel that ensures that | | | | - Dress boots don't have the lacing and are a little bit |
| the foot doesn't fall thought the stirrup, and the sole | | | | stiffer. They are more traditional and usually black. |
| is often completely smooth to avoid the foot being | | | | - Hunting boots look just like the dress shoes but |
| caught on the stirrup or a thread in case of a fall. | | | | they have the cuff on the top. They are worn during |
| They also have a hard toe, sometimes even steel | | | | the fox hunting and are usually black. |
| toe to prevent the toes being injured during the | | | | Short boots: Short boots are ankle length boots with |
| accident. Owning a pair of quality leather riding boots | | | | elastic sides. The most famous type of these boots |
| is essential for every rider. Doesn't matter is it show | | | | are Paddock or Jodhpur shoes. These boots are very |
| riding or just pleasure riding, good boots will ensure | | | | practical but, since they don't offer much protection |
| you comfort and maximum safety. However, since | | | | to the legs and ankles,combining them with chaps and |
| there is many different models,when buying boots | | | | gaiters is a must. There is also a special type of |
| you may find yourself quite confused about which | | | | gaiter know as "chapettes", which, when worn to |
| ones s to pick. Generally, all boots can be classified in | | | | short boots, give the impression of long boots. |
| two categories- long ones and short ones. | | | | Comparing long boots, the price of short boots is |
| Long: These are long, above the knee, boots usually | | | | much lower so they are a very popular choice- |
| made from leather but rubber models are also | | | | especially for children and young riders. |
| available. Since the leather ones are expensive, rubber | | | | When you try on the boot, the foot should feel |
| boots can be a better choice for the beginners. They | | | | neither too small or large. There should be no gap |
| offer very good protection for the legs and ankles | | | | between the foot and the sides of the boot and you |
| but they can be too much during the hot summers. | | | | should be able to wiggle your toes in your boots. |
| Long boots include three subcategories: field, dress | | | | Your heel should also sit comfortably without slipping |
| and hunting boots. | | | | when you walk. |
| - Field boots are used in jumping disciplines like fox | | | | |