> I've had a pair of Miller Sportifics for about 3 1/2 years - they definitely 
> need a replacement!  But, they really held up well, even through slogging
> into the middle of knee-high streams to cool at vet checks....
> 
> Re: Ariats - I recently have seen insoles that claim to have the same
> type of "gel footbed" that Ariats have.  I thought I might try a pair
> of these in conjunction with a pair of $50 Miller's....
Ariat will also sell JUST the gel foot bed, & it is relatively 
reasonable - don't remember the exact price.  I have used them & 
loved them.
Linda Flemmer
Blue Wolf Equestrian Supplies/ Blue Wolf Ranch
Chesapeake, VA
   "In case of emergency - Fur side up, steel side down!"