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| I'm very interested in getting a pair of iconoclast boots. I'm mainly used SMB boots but would like to try something different. Can I get the pros and cons? Also sizing because I've herd the sizing is a lot smaller. I use medium SMB's for my 15 hand horse. What size iconoclast boots would fit her? A lot of people told me a large but just want some advice! |
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| My horses take a Medium in Professional Choice and a Large in Iconocast |
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 The Worst Seller Ever
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Location: Oklahoma | Actually measure for the Iconoclasts. There is a table on their website for sizing. I have 2 horses of very similar heights that wear different size boots due to bone structure.
Also I like them better than Pro Choice, but only due to the support they offer. |
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Location: Mississippi | I second measuring because they do run different than others. They are all that I have used over the past several years and have held up very well. Only one time did I have an issue where a slip caused a shoe to rip a hole in one and the company was awesome to work with giving me a discount on a new set even though the tear wasn't due to manufacturing. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| Yes measure.
I have new fronts on the way as awards, but I'm going to look into a different brand for rears. The set of rears I have had for just a year have not held up well at all. Im not terribly impressed with how the velrco on the fronts has held up either, but since the ones I have coming were awards/free I'll use them another year. |
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Location: chasing kids and animals | I love mine and will never put anything else on her.  |
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Location: Texas | I have a full set (front & back) size large in black that I am interested in selling. Only used a couple of times. The fronts are like brand new. The backs are like new as well, except they have a small hole at the back of the fetlock. My gelding has very prominant ergots which caused a tiny hole. I have to use a boot that has a kevlar back on him. I have sewed them up so they are fully functional again. I will sell the backs at a signficant discount to whomever wants to buy the fronts. |
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Location: SW New Mexico | I don't have a good review of them..
They restricted the movement on the hinds too the point of almost rupturing.
I took Dave to the Vet .....His hind legs swelled and I had him ultrasounded.
No tears luckily....and he advised to discontinue use immediately, Too restrictive.
I now use only Classic Equine Pro Tech splint boots and bells on the front, and nothing on the back.
He's fine now.
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Veteran
Posts: 268
| I LOVE the set I have. I've had them for close to three years now and they're holding up great. I use the crap out of them and the velcro is still really sticky and I can't find any holes or tears. My gelding is obnoxious about wearing boots, too, but he seems to like these a lot better than other brands I've had on him. Doesn't stomp his feet while wearing them or fidget around when I'm putting them on like he did with my Bar F and Pro Choice. |
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| Tried them out as well. Love the idea of them but their materials do not hold up an ounce if you have any sort of horse that actually gets down around the barrel. I used these Iconoclasts for maybe 8 hours total on two different horses. After the first run, they already had holes. I don't know anyone who can afford $160+ in boots per month. The neoprene material underneath was already starting to break down. Messaged the company looking for reinforcement ideas (I was NOT looking to get a free pair of boots, simply asked what I could do to stop this wear from happening) and was basically told it was because of my horses interfering due to their conformation and/or unbalanced feet. Yeah, okay. Funny how I've never had issues with other boots. He also said that if they changed to something more durable (so they KNOW this is a problem) that it would compromise the support the boots give and he's not willing to sacrifice support for longevity. Overall left a bad taste in my mouth.
I ran into Pro Orthopedic Equine Division at the NFR and they had a good deal going so decided to try a pair. Best decision I ever made. The Pro boots below were used for 60+ hours and there's not a mark on them, not a thread fraying. The velcro is made specifically for that fabric, so you don't get the typical wearing out and fabric fuzziness like the Iconoclasts do. Neoprene is in perfect shape and they're machine washable! I am in no way affiliated with Pro, just super, super impressed with their customer service and their product.
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Location: Alberta Canada | I too recommend the Pro Orthopedic boots. Love the material & they are very well made. They are also very well priced & to top it all off they are made in the US.
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | I love my iconoclast. I have had no trouble with them not holding up and I ride super gritty cow horses. The only time I've had an issue, I have one special little ding dong that rubs his legs together and tries to pull his boots off if you put them on him too early... he ripped a Velcro on one pair!! I don't think that was the boots fault! I've had several pair perish under him!! I also like the pro ortho, but I feel like they are a tad thin and flimsy to offer the level of support I want. I think the iconoclast is a happy medium. I've never had any dirt inside them. |
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Location: OK | My friend's iconoclast boots separated in 1 summer of use. The outside part actually pulls apart from the inside layer. Her velcro also quit. I used Pro Orthopedic boots years ago and that's what I use now. Beaver Creek Horse Supply has an ad here for them.
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Location: oklahoma | WiscoRacer - 2017-03-06 2:31 PM
Tried them out as well. Love the idea of them but their materials do not hold up an ounce if you have any sort of horse that actually gets down around the barrel. I used these Iconoclasts for maybe 8 hours total on two different horses. After the first run, they already had holes. I don't know anyone who can afford $160+ in boots per month. The neoprene material underneath was already starting to break down. Messaged the company looking for reinforcement ideas (I was NOT looking to get a free pair of boots, simply asked what I could do to stop this wear from happening) and was basically told it was because of my horses interfering due to their conformation and/or unbalanced feet. Yeah, okay. Funny how I've never had issues with other boots. He also said that if they changed to something more durable (so they KNOW this is a problem) that it would compromise the support the boots give and he's not willing to sacrifice support for longevity. Overall left a bad taste in my mouth.
I ran into Pro Orthopedic Equine Division at the NFR and they had a good deal going so decided to try a pair. Best decision I ever made. The Pro boots below were used for 60+ hours and there's not a mark on them, not a thread fraying. The velcro is made specifically for that fabric, so you don't get the typical wearing out and fabric fuzziness like the Iconoclasts do. Neoprene is in perfect shape and they're machine washable! I am in no way affiliated with Pro, just super, super impressed with their customer service and their product.
My iconoclast rear boots have just started this. And have had Very little use in the 1 year I've had them!! Kinda makes me mad. I love the concept but not too impressed..... |
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Extreme Veteran
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| jewels - 2017-03-07 12:06 PM
WiscoRacer - 2017-03-06 2:31 PM
Tried them out as well. Love the idea of them but their materials do not hold up an ounce if you have any sort of horse that actually gets down around the barrel. I used these Iconoclasts for maybe 8 hours total on two different horses. After the first run, they already had holes. I don't know anyone who can afford $160+ in boots per month. The neoprene material underneath was already starting to break down. Messaged the company looking for reinforcement ideas (I was NOT looking to get a free pair of boots, simply asked what I could do to stop this wear from happening) and was basically told it was because of my horses interfering due to their conformation and/or unbalanced feet. Yeah, okay. Funny how I've never had issues with other boots. He also said that if they changed to something more durable (so they KNOW this is a problem) that it would compromise the support the boots give and he's not willing to sacrifice support for longevity. Overall left a bad taste in my mouth.
I ran into Pro Orthopedic Equine Division at the NFR and they had a good deal going so decided to try a pair. Best decision I ever made. The Pro boots below were used for 60+ hours and there's not a mark on them, not a thread fraying. The velcro is made specifically for that fabric, so you don't get the typical wearing out and fabric fuzziness like the Iconoclasts do. Neoprene is in perfect shape and they're machine washable! I am in no way affiliated with Pro, just super, super impressed with their customer service and their product.
My iconoclast rear boots have just started this. And have had Very little use in the 1 year I've had them!! Kinda makes me mad. I love the concept but not too impressed.....
I really like the concept too, I liked the boots, they were a little bulky but overall fit really well. But I can't afford to be spending that much in boots a month. Just got another pair of Pro's though. |
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