In Search Of: The Perfect Boot

[Laney Humphrey <laneyh@mbay.net>]

Glenda I've ridden in hiking boots for years.  I like them for the ankle
support, stiffness (steel shank) and good sole for when I have to get off
and walk on my own two feet.  Mine don't have defined heels but they are so
high and wide that I've never had a problem with them slipping too far
through the stirrup.
	I like Hi Tech Sierras because they are part nylon so my feet stay cooler
than they would in all leather.  The boots also dry out quicker than
leather which is good 'cause there is no way I can keep my feet dry between
the mud around the watering tanks and pouring water on my buddy to cool him
off.  (Of course, now in the winter when the mud is cold, my feet tend to
get a little chilly too but I wear thick sox and that helps.
Happy trails, Laney
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>From: "Glenda R. Snodgrass" <grs@theneteffect.com>
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>Since I learned at Long Leaf that my Blunnies don't have enough ankle 
>support, I've been boot-shopping for months now.  I've just about given 
>up on riding boots and am looking at hiking boots.  I tried on a pair of 
>Vasque Clarion Impact Leather hiking boots today, which I really liked -- 
>lots of good ankle support, thick rubber sole, steel shank, waterproof, 
>well-made, etc. and they fit well (I have a wide foot).  They don't have a 
>defined heel, but I don't think I need that since I use EZ-Ride stirrups 
>with safety cage.
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>Does anyone else use hiking boots like this?  This particular one, by
>chance?  Is there some consideration I have missed that would make hiking
>boots like this a poor choice for endurance riding?   Does anyone else 
>have any other good suggestions for cushy boots with good support?  
>(Ariats are out, too narrow)
>
>Glenda & Lakota 
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