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Location: on my horse | I'm a diehard boulet boot fan but took a job this summer instructing and will have sixteen horses under my daily care. Between walking and teaching and walking caring for all these horses, I need boots that won't kill me for walking all day long. I probably won't ride in them much but want BOOTS not tennis shoes for dealing with horses.
I remember Ariat used to make a low top lace up boot with a flatter heel that was made for walking but am not sure if its still in production. Anybody have any ideas?
I miss the days of good feet and being able to walk for miles in any boot.   |
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| redmansmyman11 - 2016-04-30 11:32 PM I'm a diehard boulet boot fan but took a job this summer instructing and will have sixteen horses under my daily care. Between walking and teaching and walking caring for all these horses, I need boots that won't kill me for walking all day long. I probably won't ride in them much but want BOOTS not tennis shoes for dealing with horses. I remember Ariat used to make a low top lace up boot with a flatter heel that was made for walking but am not sure if its still in production. Anybody have any ideas? I miss the days of good feet and being able to walk for miles in any boot.
I bought a pair of Justin work boots, thicker sole, feels like wearing tennis shoes. |
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| Ariat Terrains? Still made, also a water proof version and a zip up version. Heel for riding and a spur rest. I wear them all the time in the barn, comfortable and the H2Os are really water proof. |
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Location: Arizona | I worked in a western clothing store for 5 years, and tried probably hundreds of boots in that time attempting to find the most comfortable ones for walking on my feet all day. Not everyone will find the same things comfortable, but what worked the best for me were Ariat roper styles with the "colbalt" footbeds, Rocky western workboot styles, and the Justin waterproof George Strait boots (not sure if they still make those). All of those had awesome cushioning systems built into the boots. The George Straits were also great chore boots because I could slog through whatever I wanted & just hose them off when I was done. The Justin Gypsy and Ariat Fatbaby boots aren't too bad, but don't have as much of an insole system as the others I mentioned. I also learned that good socks make a huge difference in how your feet feel at the end of the day. Thor-los are incredible. Pricey, but worth every penny. I bought 5 pairs of the trail running socks at the end of 2011 and they are Still in great shape despite consistent weekly use since then. Not even any holes. They last freaking forever, lol. |
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Location: Arizona | I think the Ariats you're thinking of in the OP are the Heritage or Heritage II? |
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Location: God's country...aka TEXAS | Pretty much all of the ariats have orthodics in them. My feet hurt too from walking/standing too long and these are the only boots I can wear all day and be comfortable. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Anything Twisted X. They have orthopedic insoles that are washable and replaceable. |
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| Durango Lady Rebel boots with the regular rubber tread, not the slick plastic looking tread. I got mine off of eBay for $60 and they feel like tennis shoes to me! |
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| I also have lace up Ariats I believe were "Canyon" collection or something and they're pretty comfy too. I used to have lace up Justin's that I liked but don't know what style they were |
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