projectz Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Hey everyone, So I have been looking around for a new pair of boots and was considering a pair of these http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hunter-original-tall-high-gloss-rain-boot-women/2945169?origin=category&resultback=600 then when I went to nordstroms to take a closer look for them I ran into these boots: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/enzo-angiolini-saylem-riding-boot/3098009?origin=category&resultback=0 I think the riding boots are almost more versatile and I could wear them often in the winter as well. What do you guys think?? Are they worth the extra money? I do have to say I wish I had tried them on at the store, I know a few people on this forum have had good luck at my local Nordstrom but it was very busy when I was there so I decided to look into it further.
ilikekicks Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I like the Second Pair myself. Tara ( Dr. Shoe ) will probably chime in on this as shes very familiar with this kind of footware. REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE.
Dr. Shoe Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 They're not riding boots. They are the riding style but you would not be allowed on a riding school horse in a pair of those. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Steve63130 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Dr. Shoe, Please elaborate and explain why not. Thanks. Steve
Dr. Shoe Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Because they have a side zip and that could cause discomfort for the horse. A Riding boot by definition has no zip for this reason though you can now buy boots with back zips for riding. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
ilikekicks Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 If I could find a pair of those boots with a back zip.. I'd probably be happily poor! REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE.
Dr. Shoe Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 You still wouldn't be allowed to ride in them though, they would not be certified as riding boots (unless they were sold as Riding Boots and not "riding boots"). You need to have the right kind of sole, heel and need to be able to protect both your leg and the horse. Most fashion boots will not be able to do this. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
projectz Posted October 26, 2011 Author Posted October 26, 2011 I titled this wrong I guess, I was just looking for a new pair of boots since the weather is getting colder. Not for riding it was just what they were labeled as on the website.
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