Well I've only ever had to kind. First was Fat Baby's. I wore them out in a year. Then i got me some Justin's. NEVER in my life will i get them again. I really dislike them. So i got me some more Fat Baby's. They have lasted me quit a while so i have to say Fat Baby's are my Fav out of two that I've ever wore.

 

Wait, why? I am glad I found this, I was going to get some Justins.
What is better about the Fat Baby's??

Thanks!

 

I had a pair of fat babys that i liked but i started to like the square toe and not the round toe so i got a pair of Loredo's and they are the worst boots i have EVER owned! I keep riding in them because they are less than 2 months old but they are horrible. My feet get wet fast and they are just cheaply made, i wish i noticed when i first got them.

I have a pair of ariat's that i wear to go dancing in...i might start riding in them..

 

Ariat FatBaby's. Always bought them, always will. I also have the black FFA pair of Justins, but they do not get worn much.

 

I have a pair of Ariat Quickdraw square toes that I wear all the time. They are the only boots that I've ever found that are actually comfortable for me to wear for more than a couple of hours. Not to mention that I've had them for over a year and other than a few scrapes and scratches, they don't look used at all. Not too bad considering I wear them to the barn every day and they are actual hard working boots.

 

I personally dislike square toed and got to a corner and kill cock roach, boots(Pointed boots) I will always stick with round toed boots. Also I've always wanted a pair of Tony Lama's. Not sure if they come in round toed boots, but if not i won't get them.

 

Haha, I had to go with square toes. My feet are fat and blocky and most women's boots don't fit them, especially round toes. For years, I just suffered through it and stretched them out with water and oil and made do. These are the first ones that don't pinch my feet and cut off circulation to my toes. I didn't like the look of them at first either, but after wearing them for a while, my feet are so happy that I don't care what they look like anymore.

 

Im the same as smrobs! My round toes Ariats that I wore took me a good year of blistered feet to make them work...now they are like slippers. The squared toed are the only boots that ive been able to put on and wear all day and not be sore that night!

 

I have these: Cowboy Boots Heritage Western R Toe - Ariat

I have to have R toe (the pointy ones) because my feet never get wide at the ball. They get a bit narrower at my heel, but otherwise, they are the same width. I am also pretty sure I will never wear anything but Ariats. I have super high arches too and Ariats are the only ones I've found that have the inside of the boot conform to the heel, making arch support. I tried on others a couple weeks ago at RCC and they all seemed really flat inside.

I wear my boots all the time. In the summer, I wear them all day and never have sore feet. I want to get them in other colours at some point.

Mine also look brand new after I oil them. Well, the right one does. The left one got ripped in half last summer when I was trotting too close to a fence with my jeans tucked into my boots. The loop at the top caught a washer that was sticking out a little bit and just tore it in half. It was repaired though and is perfectly fine again. Haha. I'm pretty sure any boot would have ripped in half if that happened to it. I had to dismount and try to get it out of the washer. It was definitely stuck in there.

This is what I did. It's all patched up. That piece is sewed back on, then a large untooled, ugly piece over top. Still functional though and still loving them.

 

red wings... ariats can't keep a sole for more than a few months...even if I'm just riding in them

 

these! justin Gypsys i absolutely love these lots of colors and comfortable form day one doesnt even feel like they are new!
Justin Ladies Cowhide Gypsy Cowgirl Boots in Aged Bark - Cowboy Boots since 1971: Bootcity.com

 

I've got a 20 year old pair of Red Wings that I've worn regularly. That is pretty impressive. I think the new Tony Lama round toe boots I recently bought are great, but I'll have to see how well the leather sole stands up to the rocky ground around here...altho I can have them resoled. But their fit and feel is outstanding. Had a pair from Ariat but didn't like them. Too heavy and bulky. Wore Justin Ropers for a while, but didn't like them much.

Tony Lama:

 

I love ariats. Have had them for years when I rode English, and now that I am riding western, stuck with them. I have always had good luck with them being durable and comfortable, no issues at all. As far as toes-I have one of each....pointy, round and square. We have to cover ALL the fashion options, after all.....lol

Oh-the pointy ones are a pair of durangos I got on sale for $19.99 a few years ago, prior to even riding western-so for the price-yeah-I love them!

 

Wow, I've never had an issue with my Laredos! I really don't care for the look of Fat Babys, but next time I will definitely have to try Ariats or Red Wings(Dad swears by Red Wings)

 

I think fat baby's are cute when you aren't riding, but for me the lug type sole is a big turn off. I ride way to many greenies to have a pair of boots that is likely to get hung up in a stirrup and have seen way too many kids get caught in stirrups because of them. I have even made a rule that my lesson students aren't allowed to ride on my property in them. For in hand classes or just to wear they are great.

This is my favorite pair of boots, made by Olathe. Mine don't look near as new anymore though...

 

I have a pair of Ariats (I think Quickdraws) that I love. They're my work/riding boots and have held up really really well. I clean/oil them fairly regularly and they look really nice still.

I also have a pair of Old Gringos, but those are my fancy boots.

 

I have a pair of Tony Lama 3R boots! I LOVE them. I wear them pretty much everywhere I go unless I'm exercising. Lol

 

I've been riding for almost over 18 years and in that time I can only remember 4 substantial pairs of adult boots. The first pair, I have no idea of the brand, just that they were black, probably Justin's. After a few years, I wore a hole in them that ended up tearing the boot. I distinctly remember this happening out of town on a Friday night practice before a cutting. I then got my next pair of brownish Justins which lasted me until the summer before my HS sophomore year. At the time, I thought both of those boots had been comfortable, then I bought my first pair of crepe soles. Holy cow what a difference!

The crepe soles were a pair of Ariat cobalt's, and I had made the leap to buying men's boots. My feet are huge (for a girl) and flat as can be. I inherited my Dad's caveman feet Switching to a men's boot helped with sizing issues a bunch. I really liked those boots and the first thing I remember about them was how heavy they seemed. The big problem was, at the end of the day, I could barely pull them off. Never figured out exactly what the fit problem was, but they were kind of tight across the spur-strap area, and the arch was too high for me. I had these boots for nearly 8 years, but the lining was junk after less than a year. I ended up buying lots & lots of Dr. Scholl's replacements.

Three years ago, I made a serious boot investment and bought a custom pair of Luchesse's staying with a crepe sole. Now I know how horrible all of those previous boots had fit me. These boots are amazing!! ZERO break-in. I can slide my feet in & out no matter how long I have been wearing them, and they don't slop around in the heel area. Plus, I have never had tired, achy feet after wearing them all day. I might buy another pair just so I have some "fashion" choices because I finally think my feet have quit changing.

I have been hearing great things about Rios of the Mercedes boots & I think I might try some of those before I buy anything though.

The only advice I can offer is to try boots on at the end of the day after you have been on your feet and running around; try on lots of different brands; try on some men's sizes/styles to see how different they feel from women's and definitely continue getting opinions on how they've worked for people who wear them.

 

I bought a pair of Justin square toe boots that I really liked but the loosness of cowby boots made me uncomfortable so I thought I would be better off with a lacer boot. Now I wear Double H lacer work boots. I chose them for the look because they have that cowboy boot heel but they lace up to just below my calf. A little taller shaft than I would like for a lacer but they are so comfortable.

 

I agree with GeminiJumper, I LOVE my Tony Lamas! Waterproof and very comfortable

 

I have 2 pair of Ariats.

One I have had for almost 3 yrs and they're still holding up great. I use them as my getting dirty boots. I ride and do barn chores, go mudding.

The other is my good pair that I wear when I wont be getting dirty. To the mall, out to eat, dancing and such. I LOVE both pair. They are soo comfy.

 

I have a pair of Ariats that I love. I use them for everything and they hold up extremely well and are super comfortable. I get a pair every year because well...I'm tough on them. I go through mud, puddles, snow up to my thighs, wear them 12 hours a day when I'm at the barn working. I wear them to school, to the store, wherever. I wear them pretty much everyday and my feet never got sore or uncomfortable. I love my Ariats!