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| Can't seem to find a lot of reviews about these orthopedic sport boots. I like the idea of extra support under the fetlock so might be purchasing some soon..What do you think of them? |
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| I don't have any yet but I asked a lot of people about them and they really like them. I also heard they stand behind their product and will replace if there are any issues.
I do believe they run small. use the measuring guide. My gelding is normally a medium and he measured large for these. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Northwest | barrelracing? - 2014-12-07 5:59 PM
Can't seem to find a lot of reviews about these orthopedic sport boots. I like the idea of extra support under the fetlock so might be purchasing some soon..What do you think of them?
I love them; they provide great support and keep the dirt out well. I agree that they run a little small. I don't care for white or black so I dyed mine with RIT dye! |
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  Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I bought bells and just bought the new front boots that should be here Monday too. I like the idea behind them. I do have the rehab boots for another horse that I like. |
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| I have them and LOVE them. They do run a tad small but fit like a glove and provide awesome support. |
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Location: The South | I really like mine |
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
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| I have been using them for about six months and love them. They fit so well dirt cannot get in. They feel softer and less stiff than other boots. My deer legged horse wears a medium, but I'd call the large average.
If you like color, you could always tie dye the white! |
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Location: kellyville ok | I love mine. They are the only boots I've had that keep the dirt out and they do provide excellent support. They definitely run a bit small, measure your horse according to the instructions on their website and you should be fine. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: TX | I've been using them for over 6 yrs now, I bought a couple of the original ones and they lasted forever (actually until I lost one at a barrel race), I've never had any issues with them. I had two sets of the new reinforced design, but haven't used them due to the originals are still being used. |
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Location: Right Where I'm Meant To Be :) | Great boot! Just remember dying them will void the warranty I believe  |
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Regular
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| I wish I could find a discount on them or a discount code for them because I'm bout to order some! |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Central Texas | I just recently purchased a pair of the ortho's for my gelding who had PRP treatment for SDFT and SL issues. I absolutely love them for all the same reasons the other posters stated. He hasn't felt this secure in his steps in a while, I am sure the PRP is responsible for that but I also feel like the Iconclasts give the extra support he needs. I like them so much I just purchased a 2nd set and plan on replacing all my boots with Iconoclast. |
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Location: Texas | My one horse has pretty prominant ergots and the few times I used the Iconoclast boots on him he wore holes thru at the backs of the fetlocks where his ergots are, both fronts and backs. I called the company and asked if anyone else had reported this issue and if they had any future plans to put tougher material on the backs like the CE Legacy boots have. They said that they had had reports of this happening but usually only on horses with the prominant ergots and no they didn't have any plans of adding tougher material to the backs since this would compromise the way they fit. Of course they stood behind their product. But you might want to take check your horse's ergots and take this into consideration.
Also, I had to get the size large because the mediums wouldn't hardly come together around the leg. But then the straps that go under the fetlock seemed kind of long, where the velcro that should be under the fetlock would end up being kind of to the side.
Like the boots/concept, and they are well made boots. Just didn't work on my horse.
ETA - I have a size large, black hinds that have a small hole on the back that I've stitched closed with fishing line. Only used a few times. Would still work perfectly. I just can't use them or my horse will tear them again. So I fixed them and am interested in selling them at a discount for anyone interested.
Edited by TBone 2014-12-08 8:13 AM
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Location: South Dakota | I was thinking after Christmas I might have to jump on board and try these. I think the only thing that has held me back is they seem to have so much strapping. The two velcro straps that crisscross in the front look like they would be a little hindering, if that makes any sense. I did try the iconoclast bell boots though and I love them. |
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Location: Deep South | Love them!! They really do feel like they provide so much extra support. |
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Expert
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Location: kellyville ok | They are easy to put on once you've done it a time or two. The double strap doesn't hinder them at all. They're just a little intimidating in the beginning because they are different and we all worry about putting something on our horses incorrectly! But seriously, after a time or two you'll have it down. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Central Texas | Timber Creek - 2014-12-08 8:42 AM
I was thinking after Christmas I might have to jump on board and try these. I think the only thing that has held me back is they seem to have so much strapping. The two velcro straps that crisscross in the front look like they would be a little hindering, if that makes any sense. I did try the iconoclast bell boots though and I love them.
They are actually easier to put on then all my other wraps, that was a big plus for me. The only thing is the velcro really really grips. They stay so clean, I had absolutly no dirt in mine, they are light weight and durable. My horses are HARD on wraps and boots and these are holding up. |
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Location: N Texas | I love mine! Keep all the dirt out and provide great support. As other have said, MEASURE YOUR HORSE, DON'T GUESS! Mine wears a large in front and extra large in back. If your horse is right in-between sizes, opt for the larger size.
The velcro is super sticky, but not a big deal for me. |
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 Good Grief!
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | i have a set...not something i would have bought (i won them) and to me they are just another boot.....mine get full of dirt everytime..........
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| I have some and LOVE them and will never buy another boot again. I've had my current pair for about 20 months and they are about done for now. The velcro won't stick anymore. I usually go through boots faster than that though, so I'm very happy with these. Wish they were slightly less expensive, but they're still definitely worth it. You can feel the support the first time you ride with them. |
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