Ariat riding boots?

I am looking to either buy this ariat boots for myself:





http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...





http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp...








But I have a concern. I recently bought a cheap pair of Paris boots over the internet, but the braid rubs the inside of my left siding of my pinky toe (so do some shoes because my pinky toe is a little off center). Then I was looking at Ariat boots because they are nice and they elminate foot fatuige. When I was reading, I came across this line "Now with a wider platform and technology that eliminates foot fatigue." That stopped me. Is the toe wider? Will my foot get easily caught in the stirrups? I am afraid if I fall, my horse will drag me if my foot gets caught. I had a pair before (not ariats) and they were perfect for my feet, but they got shredded and so I had to move on. (continued)











Now with a wider platform and technology that eliminates foot fatigue.

Ariat riding boots?
I just bought the second pair that you listed the other day (the Heritage II). They're super comfortable, nice looking boots. I've owned two other pairs of Ariat boots previously, and obviously by the fact that I'm a returning customer, I love them and wouldn't even consider another brand.





Seriously, if your foot gets caught in the stirrup because the boot is a little bit wider, it's not because of the boots, it's because your stirrups are too small; and if they're so small that a tiny bit wider boot makes a difference, you're already in danger no matter what boots you wear. We're probably talking a matter of centimeters here, if they were significantly wider they would look like clown shoes. Ariat is one of the top companies making riding boots, so safety is going to be a priority otherwise they wouldn't be as popular with top-level equestrians as they are. There's absolutely nothing unsafe about these boots. They're good, sturdy, comfortable boots and you won't be making a mistake if you buy them.





If there's any place in your area that sells these boots, I'd recommend going there and trying them on. I promise you'll love them, and you'll see that they're nowhere near wide enough to cause your foot to get caught in a properly fitting stirrup.
Reply:Ariats are awesome! I will never buy another brand of boots. I have wide feet as well (naturally and broken from horses crushing them) and Ariats fit excellent. The winter ones I have found to be the best. The shiny ones made for show (such as performace 2 that you are looking at) tend to pinch my toes more- they are made to be worn for show, not every day. I would suggest the heritage. They do not make my favorite ones anymore, but heritage comes close.
Reply:I don't personally have Ariats, but almost everyone else I know does. None of them have ever had a problem with their feet getting caught, and from what I can see their boots fit fine in the stirrups. Plus everyone goes on and on about how comfortable they are.
Reply:I have these Ariat's and I love them. I never feel like I will get my foot caught in my stirrup.
Reply:I think the first boot is better. I have had mine for 7 years and no problems yet. I would go to the actual store and try on these boots so you know for sure they fit and feel good.
Reply:I have several types of Ariat boots (sizes 8.5 to 9), but they're all a couple years old. I know, at least, one pair are 'wide'...my main ones. I never had any problems riding in them...arena, pasture, trail and fun show (including speed events) riding.
Reply:they are practically the same, but go with the 1 pair. don't know why. just seem better. i use ariats (western), and they are easy to slip in and out of the stirrup. my feet never got stuck, even when i tried to get them stuck to see if they would. fell off before while wearing them and slipped out perfect like the were greased specifically for falling out. now i am not saying that they have bad grip and badly stay in. they are perfect, but kinda make your feet sore if you walk in them for a long time ( bad experience at fair- was there from 6:30 am til 9 pm for 2 days. i rode in the morning, so noon until 8:30 i was walking around the whole fairgrounds looking at other exibits wearing them! comy for smaller periods of time!
Reply:I run barrels, and wear lace up, and pull-on style Ariats and love them. I know this is different then it is riding English, but there are the same dangers and concerns.


Of all the boots I've owned, these are the most durable, and I've never dealt with "hang up" problems with them.


Good shopping!
Reply:I just started riding, but my boots are Ariat and they're really comfy. Plus got my foot stepped on even though it wasn't stomped on I didn't feel athing.
Reply:i am a size 10 too, and i have ariats now. i actually ride in an 11 because my feet are wide too, but the boots i wanted didn't come in wide, so i got an 11. it doesn't bother me at all, but if it did, i would wear thick socks.
Reply:Speaking from personal experience (I got hung up on a racehorse, dragged and dislocated my left hip), Ariat's are perfectly fine and safe and I wear them myself. Provided you have the correct sized stirrups which I think is about 4 3/4 for an adult, you will have no problem at all getting your feet out in an emergency. They do help with foot fatigue and are not as narrow as some paddock boots but they are not nearly as wide as ropers. Got neat little spur rests too on the back. I don't wear lace ups purely because I hate laces especially when they are wet or snap so I always wear the zipper Ariats which are built on the same platform. Hope that helps put your mind at ease a bit because they are a great boot.
Reply:your boots shouldn't get caught if your stirrups are the right size for you foot/boot.





i have the ariat's with the zipper in the back that also lace up i love them but every once in awhile i'll get rubs on my heal from the spur rest...
Reply:Ariat makes the best riding boot available. If your foot gets caught in the stirrup, sorry, but look in the mirror, not at the Ariat. I am inclined to believe that advice would hold with any riding boot.
Reply:I swear by my Ariat Cobalt Devon Pro zip ups. I have been using this boot for like 10 years and just bought the new style that just came out (had to replace the old ones after a year and a half but i ride many horses every day). I am a size 10 as well and have never had a problem getting hung up in the irons. A word of caution about the heritage, I have never seen a pair past longer than a year with heavy use. My friend prefers those but it seems like she is always replacing them. It's worth the little bit of extra money for this high end of the ariat product range. Also, the devon's have a different insole than the two you picked out and is way more comfortable.
Reply:I can't help you with those specific boots but I can somewhat help. I was born with club feet so my feet are not completely straight. I wear Ariat Fat baby western boots and they are comfortable and I got thrown off my horse while wearing them and my foot never got caught in the stirrups.
Reply:I haven't been riding for long, but I like Ariats. Really comfortable. Haven't had any problems with getting the foot stuck, but I also don't ride that often.





Would getting your foot stuck also have to do with your form too?
Reply:If I were you I would get the Ariate Heritage paddok boots. I did some reasearch on Dover and they are the same price as the boots in your second link. I have them and I love them
Reply:i have the heritage lace up, they rub my heel if i walk in them.


but hey do not get caught in the stirrups and i ride english.


in fact even though they are wider they are still narrow if that makes sense.


they are also good because the soles are fairly smooth, but still have a little ridging.



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