does anyone have any experience with these boots - Mountain Horse Victoria? do they run true to size (according to the size chart)? how much did they drop after break-in? what are your thoughts on craftsmanship and durability/longevity?
i'm looking for a pair of tall boots because i'm tired of going through half chaps every 6 months or so and i honestly like the look of tall boots more anyway. i am interested in these boots because i have the Mountain Horse Active Winter Rider boots and love them.
what i am concerned about is what size to get. i'm 5'3" and have a larger calf size (according to most boot size charts anyway). my lower leg measured barefoot from the floor to the back of my knee (bent at a 90 degree angle) is 15.5"-16" (hey it's hard to get right when you're measuring on your own! ) and 14.5" wide around the calf with breeches on. i can't decide if i would be best served getting the short height boots or not seeing as i'm so close to the upper limit of calf height on the short/regular boots. i'm thinking so because i can't imagine they will drop that much with the zippers but i'm hoping someone has these boots and can give me real world experience.
i'm looking for a pair of tall boots because i'm tired of going through half chaps every 6 months or so and i honestly like the look of tall boots more anyway. i am interested in these boots because i have the Mountain Horse Active Winter Rider boots and love them.
what i am concerned about is what size to get. i'm 5'3" and have a larger calf size (according to most boot size charts anyway). my lower leg measured barefoot from the floor to the back of my knee (bent at a 90 degree angle) is 15.5"-16" (hey it's hard to get right when you're measuring on your own! ) and 14.5" wide around the calf with breeches on. i can't decide if i would be best served getting the short height boots or not seeing as i'm so close to the upper limit of calf height on the short/regular boots. i'm thinking so because i can't imagine they will drop that much with the zippers but i'm hoping someone has these boots and can give me real world experience.