ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Slypner Shoes

[endurance] Slypner Shoes

Diane E. Nelson (nelsonde@ttown.apci.com)
Wed, 7 Feb 1996 09:19:09 -0500 (EST)

Kevin & I have been using Slypner shoes for several months. We are quite
impressed with their wearability--NO problems with losing the inserts,
even in deep, sucky mud/rocky terrain/hard going of any type. The shoes
NEVER get loose because the nail heads NEVER wear! We
were constantly losing shoes from wear and tear and in
particular from pounding on gravel or hard-packed roads. We often had to
reset monthly. Mr T kept his Slypner's on 9 weeks with nary a rattle or
shifting.

The inserts are easy to change. The studded inserts are great on ice,
blacktop--any slippery surface. We have yet to completely wear out any
inserts so I don't have a feel for how long an average set might last. I
suspect it depends on conditions.

But the best part is how it affects your horse's way of going. Mr. T has
back problems and residual effects from a blown suspensory. Now he
floats down the road with such confidence and ease that it is a sheer joy
to watch. I can actually see his back moving with genuine freedom. Miss B
didn't have any problems but she seems to like the
shoes as well. Kasey just got his new set and he is going through the
inital cocky stage (hey, Ma, I can really fly on this ice, hang on!).
kasey had a mild case of road founder from the pounding at the Groundhog
75 and we expect these shoes to make a real difference.

While the claims to x% shock absorption may be exaggerated, I believe
that the product does work way beyond my expectations. I don't usually
endorse things, but Slypner's get two thumbs up (and an elevated Arab tail).

Diane @ Safe Haven