Best Western Boots

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Dakota Mae

Discussion Starter · Apr 26, 2021

I am needing a new pair of boots. Again. I wear my boots all day, every day in all weather and terrain. I love my Laredos but they just don't hold up. My pair is a year and a half old and the soles are cracking and the leather is about to tear in a couple places. I have a pair of Dan Post men's cowboy/work boots which are still in great condition even after 5 years but they are too stiff and clunky for my liking to ride in. 😕 What boots do you guys recommend?

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ksbowman

· #8 · Apr 27, 2021

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I'm surprised to report I like a pair of Ariats. I never took the brand seriously. But I bought a pair with 16" tops and a 2" riding heel a couple years ago, honestly as a joke, and they've really held up.

I do clean them frequently and treat with 100% neatsfoot oil, chap wax, Skidmore's Leather Cream, whatever I'm using on tack.

As a result, they are waterproof so when I have to cross one of our creeks to get a horse it's no problem. But during deep mud season, or if I'm pulling branches out of the creeks after spring runoff, I wear my irrigation boots when I'm not horseback.

My favorite riding boots are an old pair of Olathes. 18" tops, 2 and 1/4" riding heel. But I save those for days when I'll be horse back all day.

Back before kids and life getting serious, I had custom boots.

Boots, your boots sound exactly like my riding boots. They are Ariats and I bought them in like new condition at a thrift store for $25. After using them I fell in love with them as riding boots. Last week I was at the same thrift store and low and behold there was another pair just like them in excellent shape. It was seniors day and I paid $16 for them this time. Some days are just diamonds.

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