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Riding boots are the best shoes for any kind of riding. From equestrian training to motorcycle riding, you always find yourself wearing a pair of good boots. Finding great riding boots can be a struggle as sometimes the fit and features don’t come together. We sat down to research and review riding boots so you can ride away into the sunset without spending hours looking for them yourself. Before we give you our list of favorite riding boots, we came across a few features that we think you will be interested in. These features determine the functionality, look, and fit which are all very important to look at before taking out your wallet. Here are six of the features we believe will make your buying life easier.
Gender: If a boot looks boyish or girly, it might not matter to you, but the gender has more to do with sizing than you think. Many women find this out when they try on men’s boots for the first time. There’s quite a difference.
Shaft Height: The shaft height is how far your boot goes up your leg. Measure this from the bottom of the sole to the very tip top. Shaft height can be a problem if you buy extremely high boots as they may be too tight or too loose.
Heel Height: The heel height is how tall the heel is from the bottom of the sole to the start of the boot shaft. Heel height is more of a personal preference, but most equestrian style boots are relatively flat on the bottom.
Color: Two of the most common colored boots are black and brown as they blend in with almost any outfit and don’t stand out. Color can be a determining factor at checkout, so be sure that you are buying the color you want as brown and black often look the same.
Style: Boots can be used for a variety of reasons, but riding boots are often used for riding motorcycles or equestrian competitions. Find a style that fits your hobby or try a new boot and see how it goes!
Age: If you’re looking for boots for the whole family, be sure to peruse the age section. Like gender, the age specifications can be helpful in determining your size. You would hate to have a pair of boots come home and be perfect for the movie Honey! I’ve Shrunk the Kids.
It’s time to get to the good stuff! We gathered our Top 10 riding boots into one complete buying guide to give you exactly what you need to know right at your fingertips. Our top pick and budget pick represent our very favorite riding boots, but we’ve also selected a few other great choices for you to choose from if you don’t find they fit your fancy. Are you ready to ride?
Heather Patton
Expert Researcher and Writer
Heather Patton is a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped. She has been creating high-quality content for over a decade and covers home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion products and more.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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