Rubber tall boots vs. leather tall boots

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Posted : 12/18/2010 8:20:32 PM

Which ones do you prefer?

My Pros and Cons:
Pros of rubber ones would be: they're cheaper and easier to clean so one wouldn't mind wearing them around the barn.
Cons: they never really break in well and are quite uncomfortable and don't really look good at shows. Less freedom of movement.
Pros of leather ones: they look very good and are easy to break in and really comfortable.
Cons: they're more expensive and are more difficult to clean and keep intact.

So, what are your favourites?

Durangogramma

Posted : 12/23/2010 9:37:53 AM

I'm guessing you are talking about a general boot to wear. In Oregon the winter and spring are very wet. I have Bogs brand neoprene boots for the barn. They are warm, waterproof and cute (you can get them with designs printed on the shaft and top of the foot). I wear Ariat lace up shoes when the weather is better. I can do chores and ride in them. They are as comfortable as sneakers to walk around in but safe for riding. If it were not for the deep, wet, muddy conditions, I would wear water resistant leather boots (like I did when I lived in California).

hunterseat

Posted : 12/25/2010 9:43:54 AM

Nothing beats leather for a nice show boot.

I love field boots!

Cleaning's not a problem. I just don't do it! JUST KIDDING!

But seriously, when you formulate a routine, the cleaning's a cinch!