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The Repeat Rider - Boot Facts
At the Repeat Rider we have a large selection of riding boots. Whether you are looking for Dress, Field, paddock or economical vinyl and rubber boots. Most of the boots are previously owned, but we do carry new as well.
If you are interested in any of these boots, please call us first to make sure they are still in stock before coming out to look at them. This list will be updated monthly. Click December boots(opens a PDF file)
Rubber Riding Boots | Vinyl Riding Boots | Paddock Boots | Riding Boots | Riding Boots | Winter Boots
We stock new Blundstones in 3 styles (only ones okay to ride in) – round toe, chisel toe and lace up (while supplies last - Blundstone has discontinued). If we don’t have your size, they can be ordered for you. We also get a variety of new paddock boots from close out sales or end of lines.
We can also order EquiComfort Dress or Field boots – with or without zippers.
Our stock is continuously changing. Drop in or give us a call to check on availability in your size. If calling about Dress or Field boots please have your measurements handy so we can better serve you over the phone. You should measure the largest part of your calf while your knee is slightly bent. Also measure from directly behind your knee to the bottom edge of your heel for the height. We measure our boots in inches.
We also have a good selection of winter boots available at the beginning of the season (put out in October).
Before coming into the store to try on boots it’s a good idea to have the type of riding boot you’d like in mind. Below will help you decide what is right for you.
Rubber Riding Boot
This is usually your most economical option. A great boot for beginners. They fit tall (near the back of the knee) and help protect the inside part of the leg. The negative on rubber boots – they are hot in the summer, cold in the winter, do not give much flexibility in the ankle and the calf size is standard. Good thing – great for summer camps as they can double as a mucking around boot – just hose them off to get rid of the dirt. Many ask if they can use regular rubber boots they get from a department store – the answer is no. In many cases the boot does not go high enough up the calf and more importantly the heel of the boot is not correct.Vinyl Riding Boot
These are very similar to rubber riding boots but are lined to make them more comfortable and not as hot in the summer. They are more flexible than the rubber boots making it easier to get your heel down. They are available in two different calf sizes (regular and wide). Price wise vinyl boots are about twice the price of rubber boots.Paddock Boot
This is the most popular style of riding boot and can range greatly in price. Paddock boots are short boots which come up over the ankle. They can come as lace up, zip up or pull on. You can get these boots in vinyl or leather. With paddock boots you would usually wear a jodhpur riding pant (jods - elastic goes over the boot). Most people choose to wear a ½ chap with a paddock boot – which mimics a tall riding boot. Blundstones are considered paddock boots.Field Boot
These tall leather boots are mainly for the show ring or more advanced riders. Why – because they can be uncomfortable! We do not recommend these boots for fashion at all (if you are looking for riding fashion boots, check out Trove at 793 Bathurst Street across from Honest Ed’s Warehouse). Field boots have the laces in the front which helps provide flexibility in the ankle to get your heels down. Before trying on these boots, your calf and height will be measured to provide you a proper fit. If you’d like to measure yourself, to get the calf measurement stand with your knees slightly bent and measure the widest part of your calf when flexed. The height is measured from the very back of the knee down to the bottom edge of your heel. If you have a very high instep, you will likely need a boot with a zipper in the back.Pricing on field boots can vary in pricing, but plan on spending over $150.
New you should plan on over $250.
Care of your field boots – never use product on the inside calf of the boot – the part closest to the horse. You should only use natural products such as mink oil primarily on the foot part of the boot.
Dress Boots
Also tall leather boots, these boots are primarily worn by dressage riders for showing. Similar in some ways to a field boot, dress boots do not have laces. They may also come with a spine in the back. Same measuring is done for dress boots as is done for field boots. Pricing is very much the same as well.Winter Boots
These cozy warm boots come in the short paddock style and the tall boot look. Great for the cold weather, many people will wear these boots for walking dogs, hiking as well as for riding.top
Last update:
28 December 2007
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