Love, love these boots!
Looked for a long time for a pair of boots that I could wear with jeans and would be stylish with dresses but rugged for the outdoors. Wore these every day on a trip to Alaska and they were so comfortable and great looking. Planning a trip to Scotland and they may be the only shoes I pack!
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I love these boots!
I love these boots! I did get a half size larger than I normally wear to accommodate thick socks (and arthritis in my feet).What I like:1. They really are waterproof.2. They height is good for yard work, farm work, kicking around in the snow, and running to the storm shelter in the rain.3. True to size.4. Comfortable5. Warm6. I don't wear them every day, but they seem to be well made and durable. I do not feel seams, lumps, or anything poking my feet when I wear them. I feel like they are good quality and will last a long time.What I don't like:I have nothing to add here. I like everything about these boots. Maybe the price could be lower, HA!Overall, I do wholeheartedly recommend these boots.
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Amazingly light weight
First pair and first-day observation. I love the extremely comfortable fit. I wear 8.5 in dress shoes and I ordered a 9 that is perfect with socks. Easy on, easy off. There are no places that rub, nothing that can press against a stirrup or hobble strap to irritate ankles or calves. I can feel the side-to-side stability of the insert. It has designed-in support of the ankles and the insert that can be removed if you would like to put in a custom orthotic. I am really looking forward to riding in them and putting them to the waterproof test. The top of the shaft is extremely large. I am not sure what the reason is for such a wide top. Possibly it is so that nothing binds when you are climbing rough terrain. Even for a lady with muscular calves, they would be very spacious. When I took them out of the box I told my husband that these are the ugg boot style. These boots are no frills but totally make up for it in comfort. The one thing I do anticipate though is if you don't wear bell-bottom jeans (and I don't) over the top of them they will fill up with hay and other debris. We shall see.I have now worn these boots for 10 days of mountain horseback riding. I have bumped into uncountable objects, trees, vines, and other various brush while riding on rugged trails. I was actually stepped on the toe of one of the boots by a horse and I just pushed the horse off with no injury at all. My toes did not feel any pain. I was grateful and amazed.I stepped into a creek to grab a wayward horse, filling my boots up with water. I pulled out the insoles and got the boots dried out completely with a fan overnight. The outside of the boots are scuffed up from the stirrups but in general, they are in good shape and have saved my feet and ankles. I don't know how long these will last but I will be buying another pair when they wear out.
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Most Comfortable Boots Ever!
Ariat makes the most comfortable, stylish boots for outside chores and pretty much any other casual occasion you can think of, like walking, riding, and barn dancing just to name a few. After 20+ years of wearing pointed high heel shoes for work, I have really bad bunions. I’m retired now but finding comfortable shoes has always been an issue. When I started riding lessons back in 2009 I bought my first pair of Ariat boots. They were incredibly comfortable so a year later, I bought my second pair, this time just for day-to-day wear. Again, they became the most comfortable pair of footwear I own. That was back in 2009 and I’ve been wearing them almost daily ever since. Did I mention that they’re waterproof? About a week ago I decided it was time for pair #3. Winter’s coming and I need/want a new pair. I decided on these Ariats and couldn’t be happier. As is typical with Ariat, these boots were comfortable from the second I put them on. If you’re considering purchasing these boots, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed. Worth every penny!
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Awesome comfort
Love these boots , True to size and i can wiggle my toes and comfy is a understatement. No break in . Will they hold up in my barn work ? Hummm I sure hope so I work on concrete and rubber matts at my job at a show barn 7 hours a day then home to my sandy shavings mixed stalls , I do a ton of walking and already getting hot but so far the boots are incredible . I have a right foot that was crushed by a mustang 20 years ago and when that foot gets hot its almost unbearable with the stabbing pains but with these boots and coolmax socks i may make it through the humid summer in Florida ...Got my fingers crossed
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