Winter riding boots without zips

[trieste]

Need some new boots for the winter primarily to ride in must be waterproof - need to walk through very muddy field.

[Trewsers]

Well, was going to suggest Dublin Rivers - they are meant to be waterproof, and they are up to a point, but, they are soft leather and to be honest, I've ruined a pair of mine, just fetching our horses in when they were in the muddy paddock!!!
I think Mountain Horse do some now, that have the zip that starts almost half way up, so that you can wade ankle deep without getting the zip clogged up (think thats the idea). I think they were a bit like the Rimfrost riders.
Winter before last, I ended up going through wellies like nobody's business, but of course they weren't really any good for riding in - apart from I think, Ariat do a pair that have a rider friendly heel.
Harry Hall have brought out a country style boot thats zip free - but I don't know if its meant to be waterproof or not?

[trieste]

Thanks, I was going to gt a pair of Toggi Columbus, they're much like the Dublin rivers, just not sure, did spot in the new Derby Horse catalogue that Ariat are bringing out a boot called 'Windermere' which looks good at a reasonable price, can't afford grassmeres:o. Going to go and look at the Mountain horse ones that you mentioned too, I did have Rimfrosts before but the zip broke:(

[No_Angel]

What about the ariat artic?

http://www.estatesupplies.co.uk/footwear/long-equestrian-boots/ariat-arctic-tall/prod_891.html

[trieste]

What about the ariat artic?

http://www.estatesupplies.co.uk/footwear/long-equestrian-boots/ariat-arctic-tall/prod_891.html

Really like those, do they come up big/small do you know, thay only list a size 6, which conveniently I am :D

[No_Angel]

All my boots are ariat, I've tried these on and they are the same as the other ariats, size 6 in ariats is a perfect fit for me:)

[trieste]

Oh, really don't know what to do, I'm going on holiday tomorrow, so ordering before I go... and then they might not fit, really need to try some Ariats somewhere this afternoon.

[Trewsers]

I had the Rimfrosts and the zip broke as well!!!! Mind you, they didn't half get a hammering with the mud and wet - it was no wonder really!
I've seen those Toggi ones, they look nice, I think they would be quite comfy too.

[trieste]

That's the thing Trewsers I really looked after mine, used my muck boots and then went up into the yard and changed before riding, so was really miffed when the zip broke.

[essexlady]

Darn I wished I hadnt looked at this thread I fancy a pair of them ariat artics now:rolleyes:

Found a stockist with my size too:eek:

[Trewsers]

That is annoying if you looked after them! I am a bit zip-shy, as I don't seem to have much luck, but then again, I don't have the slimmest legs in the world and struggle width wise.

[HorseManiac]

Dubary's? I have some clare ones in brown with only a little zip? they are SO comfy.

[Trewsers]

I like Dubarrys, but alas, I could not justify the price tag to get them covered in mud!!!!! They are lovely looking tho.......

[mikh]

I like Dubarrys, but alas, I could not justify the price tag to get them covered in mud!!!!! They are lovely looking tho.......

I have them but don't ride in them as if you do they really start to drop

[jroz]

http://www.muckbootcompany.com/products/BCT-000A

[Returning_Rider]

I was going to suggest those as well, jroz :) lol

Another option is a pair of rubber riding boots like Aigle or HH, since they have a fairly decent padded lining on the inside, (Which is great for winter) also they don't have a back zip and are easy to clean :)

I have a pair of stylo start riding boots that I got 6/7 yrs ago before taking riding lessons again, but when I started attending lessons again in that time, I found the boots to be a little restrictive to ride and so, I decided to use them as yard boots and they served the purpose very well :)

[laupip]

Muck boot tyne are brilliant for riding, keeping warm and dry, easy to wash off etc! My mum has had them for two years and I got some last winter they have been fab. Only about £60. Very comfortable and suitable for wading through mud. They also accomodate the larger calf!

[Trewsers]

Do you know, I thought about getting some starter type rubber riding boots for yard work - I've been told many times that they're not really very good for actual riding, but I thought they'd be waterproof and easy to clean - there is always so much mud in winter!

[trieste]

Thinking I'm now leaning to just getting a really warm pair for riding in and carrying on using my muckboots for chores and changing when I ride as having looked at some boots without zips they appear to be really wide round the ankle, I have narrow feet and ankles so would prefer something more fitting. Now going to look at the Arctic and Fusion winter as the zips on the side and hopefully would be less vulnerable.

[Returning_Rider]

I have seen MH style riding boots on evilbay, that have a faux fur lining for extra insulation during winter, and they look to be a fairly good boot :)

I'm actually tempted to get a pair of them for the winter months as I hope to be doing alot more riding after my next lesson :)

Here's the link:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400073654836&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2067wt_734

[trieste]

Well I'm back from my holiday and having tried lots of winter boots with and without zips, I ended up with a pair of ariat grassmeres:o:D. all boots with out zips felt too loose on my legs and even trying those with zips they all seemed to be for a wider leg. Because I can lace the Grassmeres to fit my legs and also they truely were so lovely and comfy I splashed out.

[Trewsers]

Glad you got sorted! I saw those at Derby House, they're really nice looking.

[Maggiemooo]

I've had my Grassmeres for 2 years and they are the most comfortable things on earth, still water proof after being worn everyday in muddy paddocks and even fishing my dog out of the river! :D

[trieste]

I've had my Grassmeres for 2 years and they are the most comfortable things on earth, still water proof after being worn everyday in muddy paddocks and even fishing my dog out of the river! :D

Glad to hear that Maggiemoo, I was really pleased as I only paid £190 for them - still a lot of money I know but they list at £225.

[ALP]

I also love my Ariat Grasmeres have had them for almost 2 years and wear them everywhere. I have taking them over to Northumberland with me this weekend just for walking around in.

I paid £169.99 for mine as the shop gave me a discount. OH thinks I paid £150 ;)

Alison xx

[Mary Poppins]

After ruining many pairs of riding boots by walking to and from the field, I would recommend that you buy a good pair of wellies for getting wet, and then change into your riding boots just before you get on. It is a pain, but in the long run you will have dry feet and your boots won't be ruined. I have yet to find a pair of boots that can cope with muddy fields, and are good to ride in.

[trieste]

After ruining many pairs of riding boots by walking to and from the field, I would recommend that you buy a good pair of wellies for getting wet, and then change into your riding boots just before you get on. It is a pain, but in the long run you will have dry feet and your boots won't be ruined. I have yet to find a pair of boots that can cope with muddy fields, and are good to ride in.

Had already decided that as that's what I did before with my Rimfrosts, that was why I was so miffed when the zip broke as they had been looked after.:(

I have a nice toastie warm pair of esk muckboots for chores, then up to the yard to change before riding, I don't like riding in muddy boots anyway as the mud ends up all over the saddle and horse and I certainly wouldn't want to hose off my lovely grassmeres :D