Equestrian Yard Footwear

[andy R204]

Just after any recommendations for the above.The Cruelty Officer(Wife) is in need of a hard wearing,waterproof,warm(this list is not exhaustive)pair of general purpose yard boots.
She doesn't want a Neoprene Wellington boot.
If any of you fellows are a Equine Widower like me you'll understand what's required.
Please help as I'm out of suggestions after days of"How about these Dear"

 

[Tim.243]

Just after any recommendations for the above.The Cruelty Officer(Wife) is in need of a hard wearing,waterproof,warm(this list is not exhaustive)pair of general purpose yard boots.
She doesn't want a Neoprene Wellington boot.
If any of you fellows are a Equine Widower like me you'll understand what's required.
Please help as I'm out of suggestions after days of"How about these Dear"

what are the other women down the "yard" wearing would be my question

 

[andy R204]

what are the other women down the "yard" wearing would be my question

It's not that simple Tim...believe me

 

[monarman]

My other half struggles to kill her ariat boots... they get a measly smear of renapur once every century.... they aren't cheap but even i think they are worth the
money

 

[Tim.243]

It's not that simple Tim...believe me

It is, show her this
And when she comes down off the ceiling you can say I have brought you some "mucker boots"

Head Scratching & Filling

When my Sister is on the phone asking if I am busy and can she send me a couple of pictures asking if I could make something my suspicion level went up lol. With her Parkinson’s I try to help out as much as I can which meant years of looking after my mum and dad on my own. Her friend needed to...

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[willie_gunn]

My other half struggles to kill her ariat boots... they get a measly smear of renapur once every century.... they aren't cheap but even i think they are worth the
money

Another vote here for Ariat. My next-door neighbour runs a yard, and Ariat is very popular.

 

[The Optimist]

Ariat or possibly Mountain Horse.

 

[GBR66]

I have had rubber soled RM Williams for about the last 20 years (and leather soled for 15 before the) but the quality on the most recent pair is a shocker and they now cost £350. No response from customer service about cracked uppers so moved on...waterproof Ariat "dealer boots" doing the job since about Jan. Bit hot at this time of year but we still have wet grass here!

 

[Ronin]

Ariat

Ace boots

Ask me how I know

 

[Tim.243]

Ariat

Ace boots

Ask me how I know

How do you know?

 

[willie_gunn]

I have had rubber soled RM Williams for about the last 20 years (and leather soled for 15 before the) but the quality on the most recent pair is a shocker and they now cost £350. No response from customer service about cracked uppers so moved on...waterproof Ariat "dealer boots" doing the job since about Jan. Bit hot at this time of year but we still have wet grass here!

Interestingly I've been looking at some RM Williams boots, but have heard the same from others regarding the drop in quality.

Which model of Ariat did you go for, as they seem to do a wide range of dealer boots?

Men’s Country Footwear | Ariat

Ariat Men's country boots are an investment in comfort and performance. If you want a boot that will work for you in the long haul, step into Ariat boots.

www.ariat.com

 

[GBR66]

Interestingly I've been looking at some RM Williams boots, but have heard the same from others regarding the drop in quality.

Which model of Ariat did you go for, as they seem to do a wide range of dealer boots?

Men’s Country Footwear | Ariat

Ariat Men's country boots are an investment in comfort and performance. If you want a boot that will work for you in the long haul, step into Ariat boots.

www.ariat.com

Mine are the “Wexford Waterproof” - I got them on sale for about £120 I think

 

[GBR66]

RM Williams. Ok they are dirty but I have kept them waxed…honest…the leather has cracked right through on both boots, I have had previous pairs resoled with the uppers still good.

 

[User00056]

Ariat or Dubarry. Both are great

 

[willie_gunn]

RM Williams. Ok they are dirty but I have kept them waxed…honest…the leather has cracked right through on both boots, I have had previous pairs resoled with the uppers still good.
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Ouch! Interesting to see that the rest of the upper looks still to be in pretty good condition.

 

[GBR66]

Ouch! Interesting to see that the rest of the upper looks still to be in pretty good condition.

Yup - just where they flex and crease.

 

[viking90]

My wife and myself both use these. Best work boots I've ever owned and we both use them for the horse yard as well as work. I wear the soles out before the rest of the boot gives up.
They're pretty warm, i've been welding down at Liverpool docks mid winter when you have to grind the ice and paint off the steel first and with decent socks i didnt have a problem. Abit hot in summer but thats the joys of high leg boots unfortunately.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/amblers-fs999-size-12-black-waterproof-safety-boots/959JV

 

[rocketdogbert]

Ariat work well, as do Lowa BUT if you don’t wash the **** off completely every time, anything will be toast within a year

 

[VSS]

These:

Amblers FS225 Mens Dealer Pull On Steel Toe/Midsole S3 Work Boots

ShoeStation Direct is a family run business and has been for over 36 years with a wide variety of the best service, the best brands at the best prices with the best service

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My eldest daughter wore a pair of these throughout the whole of her 5 year veterinary course, and now almost exclusively for all her large animal and equine work. She pretty much lives in them. She's still on her first pair, and they're showing no signs of breaking down. She wears them hard, and I doubt she's ever treated the leather with anything. They really were money well spent.

 

[One on top of two]

I wear Ariat yard boots
Comfortable , waterproof , very light and fit in your stirrup's well enough for a Sunday morning tear about on your Hunter , well for a little while