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Riding Boots
Riding boots protect the lower leg, give a secure position in the stirrup and complete a smart turnout.
For the Rider
Riding boots protect the lower leg, give a secure position in the stirrup and complete a smart turnout. The right pair depends on your discipline and how you ride: long boots for a close, elegant leg in dressage and jumping, or short jodhpur boots worn with half chaps for everyday schooling.
Fit is everything with riding boots. As well as your shoe size, long boots depend on calf width and leg height, so it is worth measuring carefully before you order. Our guide on how riding boots should fit walks you through it.
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Long boots vs short boots
Long boots give a continuous, close contact from knee to ankle and a traditional competition look. Short jodhpur or paddock boots are more affordable and versatile; worn with half chaps they offer a similar close contact for schooling.
Measuring for long boots
Long boots are sized on three measurements: foot size, calf width at the widest point and leg height from floor to the back of the knee. Measure in the socks and breeches you will ride in, ideally late in the day when legs are at their largest.
Materials and care
Leather boots mould to the leg and last for years with care; synthetic boots are lighter, lower maintenance and easy to wipe clean. Whichever you choose, dry them away from direct heat and treat leather regularly.
Riding Boots: your questions answered
Leather long boots are often slightly tall when new and drop as they soften, so a little extra height at the back of the knee is normal. They should be snug but not painful; see our boot fitting guide for detail.
For riding, short jodhpur boots are usually worn with half chaps to protect the lower leg and prevent the stirrup leather rubbing. Around the yard they can be worn on their own.
Wipe off mud, let them dry naturally away from heat, then clean and condition with a quality leather product. Use boot trees or shapers to help long boots keep their form.