English or western boots?

im a beginner rider, and i want to get real riding boots but i dont know if i should get english or western. i only ride for fun, not for shows or anything.. What type of boot would be better for me?

English or western boots?
if it is only for fun...get western. Boots can be very expensive!! unless you can find them on sale..





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Welcome to riding!! Hope you have a blast!
Reply:I agree with what others have said, English boots if you ride English, Western if you ride Western. I love the Ariat zip up paddocks, the Ariat Terrains, the Ariat zip field boots (don%26#039;t get them unless you are showing English), and the Ariat cobalt crepe soles. A pull on is a better bet if you are concerned about getting hung up. They will slip off if your foot gets caught in the stirrup. Also, stay away fro hiking boots or any other boot with a heavy tread. They can get stuck in the stirrup and be a problem in an accident.
Reply:I would recommend something generic. I ride both English and western, but i also have a pair of Ariat Endurance All Terrain boots (i forget the exact name). they are like heavy duty sneakers built along the lines of riding boots (with a steel sole insert, heavy duty leather, and a heel) i use these when working around the stable and hopping on this or that horse because i don%26#039;t have to change boots, or for going on trail rides. i really like them. i wouldn%26#039;t do the Ariat %26quot;Duma%26quot; i tried a pair on, and they REALLY pinched my top to bottom, but were loose around and very large in the toe. But it depends what you like!


Also, if you want to try both, than generic boots are good, but are you riding western or English primarily? the %26quot;True%26quot; English and western boots are build for different levels of support in different areas. i find it painful to ride western in my english boots and vias versa. hope that helps a little.
Reply:If you are a beginner I don%26#039;t recommend anything that is laced up or has any tread on the soles. They will only get you into trouble. You need something that is comfortable but will slide off if you get your foot hung up in the stirrup.


Actually this is a tip for ALL Riders, lace up and %26quot;tennis shoe%26quot; or hiking boots are VERY dangerous--Don%26#039;t ride in them!


I%26#039;ve been riding all my life and thankfully only been hung up once, but I had slip-on boots on and that gave first. It is much easier to walk away bare footed than not walk away at all!
Reply:dont get western boots~ they are for looks and showing





get something like this~


actually i ride for pleasure, quite a bit, but i wear hiking boots that look like riding boots and work great.. but anyway





http://ariat.com/products_detail.aspx?pc...





the ones i have are KINDA like this:


http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d...





but mine look more like riding boots
Reply:Go with the type of saddle you have. If you have an english saddle, choose english. Western, choose western. Personally I like english boots better because they%26#039;re smaller. If your concerned about the price, look on ebay or find used boots. But before you do go to a tack shop and get some help with deciding what kind and brand of boot you want.
Reply:You only need good, supportive boots that fit well and are comfortable. They don%26#039;t have to be western or English and if you want them for fun riding, do not get %26quot;show%26quot; boots which are for looks. I suggest you try on a pair of Ariat Terrains. Endurance riders wear them and they are standing in their stirrups for 5 to 12 hours at a time at a trot and canter. Good luck
Reply:If you are only riding for fun get the boots that are kind of like tennis shoes or hiking boots. They are very comfortable and you can wear them just about anywhere. Plus they are cheap. They have some called %26quot;Horseshoes%26quot; and also Ariat makes some. You will love them!
Reply:If you aren%26#039;t doing any competitive riding, it doesn%26#039;t really matter. It really depends on which you are more comfortable in and are more protective for you.


Go to different tack shops and try on different boots to find a pair that you like.
Reply:If you are only riding for fun, then I recommend a lace up roper from Ariat. If you get them in black you can also use them for English riding with half chaps since they will also look like paddock boots.
Reply:If you ride in a english saddle get english boots. If you ride in a western saddle get western boots.
Reply:if your riding for fun get like a hiking type boot



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