Horse riding is one of the most beautiful sports in existence, and the most rewarding to practice. There are various ways to practice it, and it is accessible to almost all ages and physical conditions, although it is true that its equipment and mainly the need to have a horse as a companion make it a sport that is not accessible to everyone, especially in cities.
One of the points to take into account when practicing horse riding is the rider's clothing. Using appropriate clothing is essential for equestrian activity, as it can determine the comfort and safety with which we practice this sport.
One of the most important pieces of clothing is footwear. Knowing how to choose our boots well is a fundamental aspect. In this article we give you some tips to know how to choose the riding boots that best suit you.
One of the main aspects that will determine the type of boot is the type of riding. We will choose one type of boot or another depending on our needs. For example, in general terms, the materials of our boots should be more flexible when we are going to practice jumping, and more rigid when they are used for dressage.
Another important aspect when choosing our footwear is the weather. If we are going to ride in low temperatures, it is important to use thermal materials, while for times of the year when temperatures are high, it is important to use boots made of highly breathable leather. If we are going to have to deal with water, then we will need materials that prevent the water from seeping in.
The sole is another important point to take into account, it will also be closely linked to the use we are going to give to our footwear, we will have to choose: non-stick, thick, stirrup support or even a sole with an air chamber.
Overall comfort is also important. We must bear in mind that when trying on our boots, the correct way to do it to know if we are on the right path is to think that they are for riding and not for walking, so we must feel comfortable with the fit on our leg, that it is well supported but not tight, it must be well supported in the calf and have a little room in the ankle. With time and use, the boot will give way, so it is good to get boots with a slightly higher shaft than we need.
Although there are a wide variety of models in all shapes and sizes, nothing will fit your foot and calf better than custom-made boots. In order to have a custom-made boot made for you, they will need 5 different measurements of your foot and leg. In many cases, it will be worth paying a little more for a perfect fit to your foot.
