Boots

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Generous fit on finer legs. Robust fastenings which meant they didn’t slip or rub. Offered good protection but better suited to use in dry conditions. Washed and dried well, and still look smart.

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True to size with plenty of adjustment. The very secure fastenings were initially stiff, but became easier with use. Provided great protection. Washed well but took a while to dry.

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True to size. Elastic straps gave a secure fit and tabs made them easy to adjust. Lightweight but robust. Simple to clean and quick to dry. Fur trim is still lovely and soft after regular use. 

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True to size with elastic straps for plenty of adjustment. Smart, lightweight material allowed them to be flexible while being supportive. Have worn well and been easy to clean and dry. 

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True to size. Offered good protection with a secure fit and plenty of adjustment. Suitable for front and hindlegs. Didn’t rub and were easy to clean and dry making them ideal for everyday use. 

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True to size. Velcro was tough and elastic straps were easy to use with plenty of adjustment. Flexible, durable strike pad. Stitching on straps showing signs of wear. Washed well but took a while to dry. 

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True to size. Provided a secure fit with good strap adjustment. However a bit fiddly when in a hurry. Hardwearing strike pad with soft lining. Easy to wash, took time to dry.

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True to size. Easy to adjust straps and stayed in place during work. Offered great protection and the flexible material didn’t restrict movement. Easy to clean, and they still look smart.

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Better suited to finer legs. Three straps gave a secure fit. Mesh outer was easily worn, but material was flexible, supportive and kept legs cool. Washed and dried well.

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True to size. Secure fittings prevented them from moving. Thick material and offered good protection. Soaked up water in wetter conditions. Washed well, needed some time to dry. 

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True to size with plenty of adjustment. Lightweight and flexible design. Large strike pad offered great protection. They did soak up water but didn’t slip. Easy to wash and dried well. 

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Soft, anti-rub lining with super-effective vents. Easy to fit and very secure. They were lightweight but felt really supportive. Looked like new out of the washing machine.

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Easily adjustable, secure straps. They’re robust, easy to keep clean and stay in place well. Legs stayed nicely cool and the contrast detail is attractive.

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The outer is strong and hasn’t marked and they’re very well ventilated, leaving legs free from sweat even after hard work. Very easy to fit and fasten, too.

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A stylish, lightweight boot with a good fit and plenty of protection. Kept legs cool. The merino wool lining feels luxurious but isn’t removable, so hard to clean. 

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An impressive fit, slotting into place over the fetlock. Kept legs cool. They washed very well and dried quickly. Overall, they’re stylish, hard-wearing and worth the investment.

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Stylish enough for competition, but durable enough for everyday use, too. Breathable, secure, and wipe clean, but better suited to horses with shorter legs.

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Patent leather and crystals made them very eye-catching. Fitted well and didn’t rub, and the elasticated straps were stretchy without being loose.

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Highly breathable – left legs cool after use. Washed really well and looked smart thanks to the patent detailing. Secure straps kept boots in place with no signs of slipping.

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Soft padding with a very flexible outer and strong Velcro, although they made legs quite sweaty. Easy to fit and very secure. Wiped clean easily, and dried quickly.

Flexible with a soft lining. The straps are strong and secure, but this did lead to the stitching becoming stretched. They wiped clean easily and didn’t slip.

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Robustly made and smart enough for competition. Secure, but vents were obstructed by straps. Washed well in the machine.

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Easy to clean and dried quickly, although legs got sweatier than we’d expect from a ventilated boot. The tough straps offered a secure, rub-free fit.

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Smart with an impressive fit and strike protection. The outer picked up marks, but they’re easy to use and a perfect everyday boot for cooler weather.

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True to size, light and moulded to the leg. Secure straps kept the boots in place and have shown no sign of wear. Plastic outer is easy to clean. They have an expensive feel.

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Smart, secure, easy to fit and non-restrictive. The hard outer shell was easy to wipe clean and the two-tone detail smart. Quite heavy and thick, but a good value everyday boot.

“I really liked these stylish, two-toned overreach boots. They were easy to put on and didn’t lose their shape after washing. A wipe or hose down was all they needed after exercise, and they stayed securely in place while hacking and jumping. However, I found the sizing quite small. They offered great protection, so I feel they’d be useful for cross-country.”

“I really like the styling – they’re a bit flashier than other boots, so great for schooling or working in at dressage competitions. They’re very easy to put on and remove, and the fastenings stayed secure despite lots of use. They could twist a little, but still offer very good protection.”

“These boots proved to be robust and flexible, and suitable for turnout as well as riding. I like the soft lining and they didn’t rub. There are a few small scrapes on the strike pad, so they’ve done their job, but no other signs of damage. They’re very easy to keep clean – a wipe-over with a sponge had them looking like new.”

“These stylish boots are wonderfully lightweight, even when wet, and didn’t mark or rub my horse. They offer great protection and didn’t move. The only downside is that the sizing comes up small. The Velcro fastenings are secure, and easy to do up and remove. I feel they’d be suitable for all activities, including eventing and turnout.”

“They’re exactly what you want from an overreach boot – great protection, and easy to put on and take off. I’ve used them for everything from turnout to schooling and hacking out. They didn’t slip once or rub my horse. I was really happy with them, as not only did they perform well, they did so at a brilliant price.”

“These lightweight boots were great for everyday use and smart enough for competitions, too. The neoprene was ideal for the warmer weather and they didn’t rub, fall off or slip. The only downside was that the material collects dust and dirt, although they wash and wipe down easily. They’re true to size and, as a bonus, match my cross-country colours!”

“These boots were fantastic. They stayed firmly in place and never twisted or moved when hacking or jumping. However, the sizing did come up quite small. They didn’t rub at all, were easy to wipe clean and stayed looking smart. The strike pad picked up a little bit of dirt, but this was quickly brushed off once dry.”

“These boots didn’t rub, seemed breathable and dried quickly. They give really good coverage and I like the strike pads. The Velcro was secure, even during fast work and jumping, yet I could easily take them off with one hand. They did loosen a bit during the test period, but I just tightened the fastenings. The black fur stayed fluffy despite being washed and worn through water.”

“These boots look so comfy thanks to the lambswool collar. They fitted well, but I had to use a size larger than usual. They’re tough, despite being lightweight, and haven’t shown any signs of wear. The Velcro didn’t budge, even in the wet and mud, and the no-turn ball prevented them from spinning.”

“The boots feel well-made, although they come up a little small. The Velcro fastening stayed secure while schooling and hacking, and they didn’t twist. My horse has a tendency to overreach, but these offered plenty of protection. They’re smart enough for lessons and competitions, and I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a simple, practical boot that’s made to last.”

“These boots are basic, but served their purpose well. They offered good protection for jumping and flatwork, and I like that I could match them to my cross-country colours. The fastenings were secure, but the boots spun a bit because there was nothing else to keep them in place. The rubber didn’t split and the trim stayed fluffy, even after going in the washing machine.”

“They’re well made and offer excellent heel protection, and I like the soft lining and padded cuff. They stayed secure for hacking, schooling and turnout, and also for travelling on hot days, and they seemed breathable. I love the tab on the closure, which makes them so easy to remove. They’re quite pricey, but have performed and washed well, and still look great, too.” 

“The wide Velcro tabs offer plenty of adjustment, and make them really easy to put on and take off. They were great for schooling, jumping and roadwork, but I found that grass seeds got caught in the sheepskin cuffs when hacking off-road, which were fiddly to remove. The no-turn balls were pretty effective, and overall they’re smart and stylish.”

“These boots are robust with classy pops of colour. They start off a bit stiff, but soon become more pliable without losing any toughness. I found they could turn slightly when going at speed, but always settled back to the correct position. The fastenings were secure and they cleaned easily, often with just a blast from the hose. Overall, I’m really pleased with them.”

“These boots were an excellent fit. They look fantastic, with well-designed protection in all the right places, and didn’t restrict my horse’s legs. They were a bit heavier than I was expecting for the price, but they don’t hold any water, slip or twist. The Velcro is tough, but can be a bit of a fiddle to get straight initially.”

“The boots were true to size and moulded well to my horse’s legs. I found them a bit tricky to fit to start with, as the straps need to be quite tight to stop them slipping or twisting. The mesh outer is very flexible and the inside is soft, but the edging is quite stiff. I would’ve preferred the softer foam to go all the way to the edges for comfort. A flexible training boot, but would be better with softer edging.”

“These boots were a good fit for my Thoroughbred and didn’t slip or twist. I really liked the flexibility of the tendon guard and how light the boots are. They didn’t hold water and dried out quickly. The Velcro straps are long and fiddly to do up straight, but felt very secure. Secure, lightweight protection with good, but slightly fiddly straps.”

“The front boots were true to size, but the hinds were a bit small for my sport horse’s legs. They’re very lightweight, and his legs were cool and dry after work. They washed off easily and dried quickly. They can’t be machine washed, which is a shame. I liked the tendon guard, but I would prefer a tougher strike pad.”

“These boots were easy to put on with strong fastenings, and I liked the protection from the kick plates. The fronts were true to size, but the hinds were quite wide. My horse has quite fine legs and the hind boots creased above his fetlock after several uses.”

“These boots were true to size and came with very useful fitting instructions. They felt sturdy and fitted my horse’s legs well, even though she’s quite fine-boned, and I felt confident that they would offer good protection. The double strap made them a bit fiddly to put on and take off quickly, and I had to adjust them a few times to make sure they didn’t slip.”

“The boots were a good fit for my chunky sport horse and stayed put through fast training work without slipping or twisting. They didn’t hold water at all and washed very well after. They’re lightweight, but are quite bulky-looking.”

“These boots were an excellent fit and true to size. They were quick and simple to put on with three fastenings, and moulded nicely around my horse’s legs. I liked that the lining is a breathable neoprene, as even when he’d worked hard, there was no sweat under the boots. They have been in the washing machine plenty of times and dry quickly. Although they’re more expensive than some others on the market, I felt that the quality and detail made them good value for money.”

“I really liked these boots. They are true to size, fitted really well and never slipped or twisted. The material is lightweight, soft and flexible, and even though my horse is usually prone to rubs, these never caused any problems. They were quick to dry, even after a really long hack through mud and water. The reflective material is very effective and looks smart. The strike pad was tough enough to protect his legs well when I was out hacking, but I’d probably want something with thicker protection for jumping.”

“I had these boots in cob size and they were a perfect fit for my 14.1hh pony. They were easy to take on and off, and the double locking fastenings kept them from slipping. They didn’t rub his legs, even when they were wet and muddy. I mainly used them for hacking, schooling and some jumping, as they have a thick strike pad. They washed well and the colour hasn’t faded at all, but they took quite a long time to dry.”

“The boots were easy to fit. I had cob size on test and they fitted my 15hh horse’s front legs, but the straps were only just long enough, so for a horse with heavier legs they might be a bit snug. The elastic on the straps was a bit stiff at first, but soon softened after a couple of uses and helped mould the boots to her legs. They didn’t rub, slip or twist, even when riding through deep water, but they didn’t dry very quickly. After lots of use and many washes they still look good, and have survived being thrown around by my young horse when I wasn’t looking!”