Fitting Long Riding Boots How To Measure For Your New Long Riding Boots
Here at Barnstaple Equestrian Supplies we offer a personal service to help you find the best fitting long riding boots and here we have a few tips to obtain your measurements.
Why Wear Long Riding Boots?
Long Riding boots can offer more protection than short riding boots like Jodhpur Boots and chaps when riding and on the ground as apposed to short riding boots, and help prevent chafing and pinching from stirrup leathers.
There can be challenges in finding the right Long Riding Boots especially if you have a wider calf or a shorter lower leg, however, here at Barnstaple Equestrian Supplies we have extensive experience of fitting Long Riding Boots so can do our best to help find you your new Long Riding Boots.
The Best Fitting Long Riding Boots
It can be a real challenge to find the right long riding boots and if you get it wrong it can be a disappointing and expensive process.
Instore at Barnstaple Equestrian Supplies we fit 100's of riding boots every year and whilst we appreciate not everyone can come in for a fitting we have a few tips to help you get the best fitting long riding boots with your online purchase.
So what long riding boots to choose? Here are a few things to consider when purchasing your new pair of long riding boots from us.
How Much Will Long Riding Boots Cost
Here at Barnstaple Equestrian Supplies we can offer you a range of boots from our
Value Range Long Riding Boots
Starting from about £90 - £130 with Rhinegold and Brogini riding boots
Mid Range Long Riding Boots
From £150 - £200 Brogini riding boots, Equi Theme, Toggi, Mountain Horse and Mark Todd
Premium Range Long Riding Boots
From £200 upwards with Mountain Horse, Ariat and DeNiro
Types of Long Riding Boots
Long Riding Boots are used for competitions and for riders who like a cleaner contact with their horse.
Off The Shelf Long Riding Boots
Colours
Most long riding boots come in black and some styles are available in brown leather. If you are looking for something a bit more special then our range of DeNiro Riding Boots are available in a wide range of colours and leathers.
Types Of Leather
There are two distinct types of leather, a Soft leather which can also be dimpled or a smooth leather which can be a stiffer type of leather. Both are available across all the price points.
Laced Boots and Unlaced Boots
If you have a high instep - laced boots can better as they give more than boots without laces
Made To Measure Long Riding Boots
Bespoke Long Riding Boots means these are made specifically for you, with your choice of leathers, colours and styles.
Our Bespoke riding boots are offered by Tuffa and Deniro.
How To Measure For Long Riding Boots
You will need a couple of things to measure yourself for long riding boots.
We always recommend to get the best fit is to wear the breeches that you would be riding in. Breeches are preferred to jodhpurs and riding socks to normal socks, this will then give you the smoothest fit up the leg.
1. A tape measure
2. A chair
3. Someone to help
You can print off our measuring form to help CLICK HERE
When you are ready
1. Remove any footwear
2. Sit in the chair
3. Ask your colleague to
4. Take your calf measurement around the widest part of your calf
5. Lower leg measurements from the back of your heel on the ground and measure up to the bend in your knee
Please take the measurements accurately as we can then allow for a drop in height.
(Typically we will allow up to 2cms of drop)
Things to consider include
1. The type of leather
2. The discipline you do (Dressage riders can prefer a long boot to showjumpers)
We find some people can cope with tighter boots then others.
It is best for your new long riding boots to be as snug and tall as possible as the boots will stretch and drop.
Younger riders can be more sensitive to stiff boots and tightness of calfs.
If you are looking for a value boot for growing feet that have a soft forgiving fit then we can recommend the Rhinegold Luxus Long Riding Boots.
Ariat Long Riding Boots
Book A Long Riding Boot Fitting Appointment
Would you prefer us to do your fitting? We can offer an experienced Long Riding Boot Fitting Service with us here in store at Barnstaple Equestrian Supplies.
