Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??

I%26#039;ve been riding in jodhpur boots since I started riding (at age 3) and I%26#039;m now 14. I think long riding boots look so much smarter, but are they more comfortable than jodhpur boots and half chaps? I%26#039;m debating on whether to buy some decent long boots for this season, (and I know that technically, I have to be 16 before I wear long boots, but none of my friends, or anyone on my yard takes any notice of that... lol) but I would just like to know which you prefer to ride in most. So, Long or jodhpur??





Thanks in advance!!!! =D

Long riding boots or jodhpur boots??
I like the zipper paddock boots (jodhpur boots) with ariat close contact half chaps...Tall boots look better, but they hurt a lot more to break in, cost TONS more, can%26#039;t stand as much wear and tear, and can be REALLY horrible to get in/out of unless you have a good zipper. Plus, half chaps tend to be more flexible for while you%26#039;re riding, and don%26#039;t require as much maintenance.





For shows, you need tall boots, as they are more traditional and usually required.
Reply:No - use the jodhpur boots. I found the long ones were too much of a b*tch to get on and off!
Reply:It%26#039;s a matter of personal preference. I have used both jodhpur boots (with half chaps) and tall boots and have found that i prefer the tall boots. I like the support that I get from a tall boot (having broken both ankles at some point in my life) and find them more comfortable for long hours spent riding.





Some people don%26#039;t like tall boots because boots constructed in the classical way, with a snug fitting shaft for the legs were sometimes difficult to get on and off. People often need hooks to pull them on and at least a boot jack to get them off. I have used them and did find them to be a major hassel, but I%26#039;ve found that some bootmakers like Mountain Horse have started putting zippers down the back of the shaft so that getting a tall boot on and off is much easier. In fact, I find it less of a hassel to get into my Mountain Horse tall boots that I did in getting on a pair of half chaps and short boots.





Again, for daily use, it%26#039;s simply a matter of personal taste and comfort.
Reply:I personally love tall riding boots! Buy a cheap pair of boot pulls and a boot-jack and their easier than tying up your jodhpur boots. They really stand out and do make you look smart in the show ring and once you get to a certain level, you%26#039;ll need to invest in a pair. I bought a cheap pair and I%26#039;ll never go back to paddock boots! Just make sure if you have a slim calf to get slim boots and if you have a wider calf, get an appropriate size (not too loose and not to tight- they%26#039;ll stretch about a quarter of an inch once you start wearing them.so if you buy a pair make sure they do come in close contact with your skin)


Oh yeah and to help get them on even quicker, wear knee-high pantyhoseocer your breeches and your boots will slide on like butter!





Good luck and hop I helped!!
Reply:tall boots are ok for showing but they are such A HASSEL



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