I have Dublin River boots in black that I really like. I wanted waterproof, good for mud, easy to pull on and off, good for riding, comfortable to walk in, and wide enough to tuck my jeans in.
I was willing to have western also but could not find any high enough that were also black, and had a walking tread. The only thing I dislike about them is if I get really sweaty they take a minute to pull off. But I hadn't expected to wear them in summer, and I wear them every time I go to the barn.
They end several inches below my knee. I tuck in the laces because I don't care for them, and then they don't bother me. I walk a lot in them around the barn and fields, even jog around and they've never rubbed. I clean manure and go through mud, and just spray them off if they get too mucky. The leather is supple and I put conditioner on once in a while. They work well for riding too.
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I was willing to have western also but could not find any high enough that were also black, and had a walking tread. The only thing I dislike about them is if I get really sweaty they take a minute to pull off. But I hadn't expected to wear them in summer, and I wear them every time I go to the barn.
They end several inches below my knee. I tuck in the laces because I don't care for them, and then they don't bother me. I walk a lot in them around the barn and fields, even jog around and they've never rubbed. I clean manure and go through mud, and just spray them off if they get too mucky. The leather is supple and I put conditioner on once in a while. They work well for riding too.
