So my relatively new boots died yesterday in my lesson. It was cold as could be anyway, and I COULD not figure out why my calf and ankle was so cold. Then I looked down and saw the zipper split the whole way down. I bought them last May and I do not abuse them so I was kind of irked that it happened. I reached out to the person who I bought them from and she is reaching out to the manufacturer but I don’t have much hope. I know the person who owns the tack shop (bought local) so I do appreciate she is trying to make things right for me. But I doubt anything comes of it.
Meanwhile I have another lesson scheduled today. And I am hoping to squeeze my big fat calves into my Ariat’s (that I was just getting ready to sell, so glad I didn’t). IF not I have to ride in my damn country boots for today. Those have been abused to hell and back and the zipper still works, go figure, hahaha.
Anyway, recommendations on boots that don’t break the bank. I am no Stacie or even Amanda (no judgement hahaha) so don’t send me expensive recommendations. But something under $350-400 would be appreciated, even better if they carry wide calves and short legged boots. God, I am a damn midget. Wide ass midget even more so. I may order a pair of half chaps from the leather works place next to the barn (but even so I wont have them this quick). Anyone else have a fun cold lesson that ended with almost losing a boot as you trotted around stirrup less? No just me. Great….Happy Monday!!
Fat Buckskin in a Little Suit 
I know people get all fancy and stuff with their boots but I still haven’t found anything that fits quite as well and comfortably as a pair of good paddock boots and half chaps. Team HalfChap ALL THE WAY
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Hey now, 2 of my 3 pairs of boots were under $400!
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hahah just checking to see if you are paying attention LOL! 🙂
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I’m not sure what brand the ones that failed you are, but I’ve been having good luck with the Mountain Horse ones as far as offering things that fit a short wide person like myself. Ordered from the UK, they end up being about 200 of your dollars, better yet if you can find them on clearance locally – they seem to change some models annually – I have the Opus ones and they’re a couple of years old and still going strong:)
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You are second person to recommend Mountain Horse!
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I have no suggestions – I gave up trying to find short enough and wide enough boots and ordered custom. They’d better fit and last me a long, long time!
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thank you it really sucks to be this short and wide 🙂
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Hey! I have a lot of boots under $400!
My favorite cheapo boots (they don’t live forever, maybe a year or two) are the Tuffrider Regals. They are very stretchy, and fairly generous in the calves as well. I normally wear wide, but can wear regulars in those. (They come wide, reg, and slim.) They aren’t especially tall, so I bet they would work for you. Super comfy, one ride and they’re broken in pretty much.
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those are the brand that crapped out on me (Not the Regals but another model)….
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The Regals are their “high end” version, so you might have better luck. I’ve never had a zipper break on them, though they do eventually start falling down. I think the only other tuff rider tall boots I have are the Baker plaid ones, but I’ve not ridden in them yet, so can’t say how they compare to each other.
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if you were my size you could be a boot library check boots out then return them 🙂 HAHAHAHHA
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All may not be lost. You do have the option of just repairing the zippers. I always view zipper replacement as a necessary evil. If you love the boots otherwise, repair is your best bet. If you could handle buying a new pair, check out Petries. I bought one of their lower end model (less than $300 canadian). I am short with wide calves. I followed their measurement directions and ordered. They arrived a week later and fit perfectly from day one. I purchased mine from http://www.Ooteman.nl
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ohh thanks!!
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