So i just started lessons...?

I just started riding lessons and i have an issue...BOOTS!!!





I have never bought any, worn, or even seen riding boots, my instructor told me that i need to wear some sort of a heel so my foot dosent slip through the stirrups...but i dont know what to look for , or what to buy...Dont tell me a store cuz i live in a different area then u guarrrenteed...but just tell me what to look for and what to buy and stuff .





also , i want to spend the least amount of $ possible becuase these are my first lessons, also quality is not a great issue...Just hurry cuz my lessons start monday

So i just started lessons...?
Ariat makes really good boots, all kinds, english, western, hicking, ect... (I know you said no stores, but a lot of %26#039;farming%26#039; stores have them, and Tractor supply, they seem to be everywhere) I ride english and I use an ankel cut boot with halph chaps, my 1/2 chaps coast about...$50-60 than maybe $50-70 for the boots, (but I got leather boots, and I%26#039;m a size 11! so I had to special order them) the 1/2 chaps i have are suade but also come in leather (leather ones are REALLY expensive $100-200 easy)


The way they work is they hook under your boot, zip up your calf and end up below your knee. about the same height as anyother boot. Search them and see what web sites come up, I bet you can find a really great deal, you can order 1/2 chaps online because you can do like ten measurments and they come fitting (thats what I did and I love mine)





I teach a little girl that lives across the street and because they wanted to try riding lessons out and wanted to do it cheep, they bought rain boots! I would do that to get started so that you have more time to buy what you really want and find what realy works for you!





Who ever said you have to wear panty hose and english boots are hard to put on is lieing or something, I have been ridding english since I could walk pratically and you wear what ever kind of sock you want, and they may be a little %26#039;form fitting%26#039; but not %26#039;hard to put on%26#039; I have had all kinda of boots (all english) from leather we found at a garage sale for a couple bucks (what a steal) and they hapened to fit...3 years later lol but i wore those boots for 5 years than i got a pair that was rubber and those worked great too, than i went to what i have now (I dont know what i used when i was little, sorry)





Good luck at your lesson, I hope you like it, and Happy Ridding!
Reply:I ride both English and Western and have a nice pair of paddock boots for lessons. For show (I only show English and therefore only have the tall boots) you are going to be looking at about $200 for the tall boots that you like the look of. That was the cheapest I could find my pair (after taxes they were $204 including a 20% discount). My paddock boots brand new were about $70 (they are Ariat and namebrands add some price). If you have a consignment tack store nearby I%26#039;d try that. We have one in my town and I took some girls from my equitation class at college to get boots and they found some for $20 (used of course). You will want a boot that has little to no treads and a small heel. For lessons it won%26#039;t matter what kind of boot you have, just what you are looking at price wise. if you become desperate enough, go to walmart, find the knee high boots and grab one of those that do not have a stiletto heel! another option if you like the look of the tall boots but don%26#039;t have the pocketbook for them is paddock boots with half chaps (which is what a school in for english) The half chaps will cover your jeans and keep everything clean. I believe I paid about $60 for my pair. You will come to find out that horseback riding is not cheap. I have over $400 invested in my English show clothes and $200 in show tack (going the cheap route). Also e-bay is good place. I got my english show coat there for $12 when they start normally at $100.
Reply:you can just go to a shoe store if you need a cheep pair right away and get ones for the time being. what you want (assuming you ride english) is something like this:


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


stateline tack is a reliable store (just bought a saddle from there actually). they have a great return policy too if you need it.





EDIT- oh, sorry, i don%26#039;t know for western. ask your instructor. she should know of a good place to buy some. do you have a local tack store? stateline tack works for western too but i would not know what to recommend.





EDIT 2- do you mean knee high boots? http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as... i guess you could, i have ridden western with knee high boots before. you look a little odd to be honest. they are designed for an english rider. and it is very hard to tuck jeans into them. if you used the paddock boots for western it would be less noticeable.
Reply:Okay well we need to know what saddle you ride in





English boots


http://www.flickr.com/photos/spurmarks/6...





Western Boots


http://www.just4horses.net/images/Boots_...


http://www.equestriancollections.com/mmE...
Reply:Well dear, if you ride western then you should probably get some of those lace up cowgirl boots, which you can buy/order from sheplers, stateline tack, etc. search the internet, see what you can find! Searcinh for boots is always a complicated task, especially since youve never even worn any! Definetly check out Sheplers.com, they are having a huge boot sale, they have all kinds of boots and that is a western store, plz check that site out, the sale ends in 4 days!! They have some nice boots, hope this helps!!


try these websites:





http://www.statelinetack.com/search.asp?...





http://www.sheplers.com/
Reply:It depends if you ride western or english. If you ride english (saddle with no horn, you do what is called posting,) then you need to buy boots from a store or place online that sells %26quot;english boots%26quot;. These are talk black rubber boots, very hard to put on. You must not wear socks, wear pantyhouse, and use boot pulls to put them on. Also buy a boot jack to get them off. When I wear my english boots, I have to hold on to my seat while my boyfriend pulls them off for me.





Western. If you are riding western (big heavy saddle with horn) then any type of boot with a heal is just fine. I suggest that if you have a payless shoes or walmart where you live to try there first. Then you can get a cheap pair that last you a while. You are only riding once a week so you don%26#039;t need $200 boots yet.





When you decide what you like, then you can buy a nice pair (I suggest ariat)...expensive but if your foot is done growing, they last FOREVER!!!





Good luck shopping!
Reply:There are many choices in boots...Ariat%26#039;s have a narrower last, I can%26#039;t wear them...These listed below are good choices...you want to find a boot that fits...as nutty as that sounds...by that I mean a pair that fits across the ball of your foot and across your instep...these is where a lot of boots fail. When you try boots on there should be a little, not a lot of slip in the heel...I%26#039;d also stick with a walking heel.





Nacona





Justin





Boulet





Rio of Mercedes





Roper





Olathe
Reply:Are you riding english or western? Western boots are like cowboy boots. Most english riding boots look a lot like rain galoshes except that they have a heel. If you are not looking to spend a lot of money I would recommend the rubber ones but you can also find pricey leather english riding boots. I would look through the Yellow Pages for your city for an equestrian wear store.
Reply:Everybody above gave you some good advice.





If this is to be a cheap pair and you need them fast, you need a smooth sole (or one that can slide out of the stirrup in a hurry) and some heel (that keeps your foot from sliding thru).





Often you can find the right size at resale shops VERY cheap.


They may not be exactly what you want, but you%26#039;ll have them for Monday. Alcohol out the inside if you go this route.


Then you can wait for awhile and decide what you really want to spend your boot money on.
Reply:Thanks..





You need to try the boots on, I personally don%26#039;t like laceups for riding, if I get hung up, I want my boots to come OFFFFF.





I also like the round toe, not the pointy toe.





And I like a little heel, not the tall ones.





As far as little money, you can find some Justins that are cheap, but they are cheaply made too and will last for lessons at least.





My fav..... ariats rule, but they are worth the money.
Reply:When I first started riding, I wore hiking boots that had a little heel to them. I currently wear combat boots if I am just hacking out.





If you want something taller, you can look into some low cost western boots - they tend to be taller than paddock boots and the like. You can use a pair you find at your local Payless or other discount shoe store - at least until you know where you want to go with riding.
Reply:I would go to any tack shop in your area. They can fit you for a pair of boots. You definately need one with a heel so you dont loose your stirrup and for balance.


The kind depends on the saddle you ride in. If you ride western go to a western tack shop and they can help you find what you need. If you ride english and are looking to show get a pair of tall boots. Ariats are very nice or a pair of spanish cut. However they can be expensive. Ask your instructor for help.
Reply:There are sooooo many different kinds.





My personal favorites are Ropers...but there is not much of a heel, and I like Tony Lama.





My favorite pair of riding boots are tony lamas. The shaft goes all the way over my calf, and the heel is about 3 inches high. Mine also have spur shelves. Don%26#039;t worry about that though. Down side...they are more pricey.





There are plenty of brands though. They can start around $60 and then go through the roof.





Be aware...there will be a break-in period for your boots, until the leather conforms to your foot. Blisters, sore feet, annoying but not horrible. Best way I broke in my boots...put them on, fill with water, and wear around for awhile. Stretches a lot quicker to the shape of my foot. Only takes a couple of days to totally conform to your feet. Other people like oils and such.





If you want, you can also check thrift stores or second hand stores. Can get a pair of boots for around $5





I, personally don%26#039;t like lace ups...very annoying to me. Just wanna pull on my boots and go! But, they%26#039;re fine if that%26#039;s what you like.



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