Men's Riding Boots

[Bananafish]

I'm looking for a pair of traditional English style tall leather riding or dressage boots that are comfortable enough for citywear as a fashion boot. I don't know where to start. Can anyone please help steer me in a direction?

 

[laufer]

Originally Posted by Bananafish

I'm looking for a pair of traditional English style tall leather riding or dressage boots that are comfortable enough for citywear as a fashion boot. I don't know where to start. Can anyone please help steer me in a direction?

Here http://www.vogelboots.com/

 

[Bananafish]

Thanks, some nice stuff there!

I'm not crazy about the straps though. I'm looking for more of a classic equestrian gentlemen's boot that rides up the calf. I see there are several other offerings, but I wonder if they would be versatile enough and accommodating to citywear? I've never actually put my legs into a pair before and have no clue how they feel, I imagine the competition boots would be somewhat restricting and probably not very comfortable for fashion boots. Any idea?

PS - I particularly like the Savoy-Hunt Boot offered on the site.

Any idea of the price ranges, and whether they offer customizing to the color/leather?

(edit: I see they do!)

 

[laufer]

Originally Posted by Bananafish

Thanks, some nice stuff there!

I'm not crazy about the straps though. I'm looking for more of a classic equestrian gentlemen's boot that rides up the calf. I see there are several other offerings, but I wonder if they would be versatile enough and accommodating to citywear? I've never actually put my legs into a pair before and have no clue how they feel, I imagine the competition boots would be somewhat restricting and probably not very comfortable for fashion boots. Any idea?

PS - I particularly like the Savoy-Hunt Boot offered on the site.

Any idea of the price ranges, and whether they offer customizing to the color/leather?

It is going to be difficult to find what you are looking for. Men simply do not wear knee high boots in the city so the choice is limited. If you have not wore riding boots before then you best option is to buy custom boots from makers such as Vogel. They would cost you around $1000. E Vogel makes custom boots so you can customize it pretty much any way you want it. For example if you do not like straps you can order one without it.

In any case men fashion riding boots are almost non existent. I know somebody from SF forum who bought fashion riding boots made by Tom Ford but I cannot find that thread.

 

[Bananafish]

Thanks and I knew this would be difficult as they are almost non existant as fashion wear. They would certainly not be every day boots and I would probably only find a few chances throughout the year to wear them... but I really love the Savoy-Hunts that E. Vogel makes. I'd probably be looking at about $1500 for what I want, which is expensive but I imagine life lasting. I'm going to start putting away some work savings and hopefully go for these this summer.

Are the boots definitely knee-high btw? I was under the impression that they rode up high on the calf, but not all the way to the knee... am I mistaken? They'd make for a great wet weather boot with a tweed jacket and my rain cape.

 

[laufer]

Originally Posted by Bananafish

Thanks and I knew this would be difficult as they are almost non existant as fashion wear. They would certainly not be every day boots and I would probably only find a few chances throughout the year to wear them... but I really love the Savoy-Hunts that E. Vogel makes. I'd probably be looking at about $1500 for what I want, which is expensive but I imagine life lasting. I'm going to start putting away some work savings and hopefully go for these this summer.

Are the boots definitely knee-high btw? I was under the impression that they rode up high on the calf, but not all the way to the knee... am I mistaken? They'd make for a great wet weather boot with a tweed jacket and my rain cape.

They may not be fully knee high or they may be I am not sure but the best bet is to visit E Vogel shop and talk to them I am pretty sure they can accommodate everything. Usually riding boots made little higher as they will drop little bit after they a re broken in.

From what you are telling me you seem to know exactly what you want so in that case the best thing to do is to talk to professionals since they know a lot more than I do about design and what is possible or not.

 

[Bananafish]

Thanks again,

I didn't realize they were in NY. I had just assumed that they were a British company. That's really fantastic and I'll definitely be stopping in to speak with someone in person sometime soon. I'm overdue for a trip to the city anyway. I hope they'd have a pair that I can try on in their shop to get an idea of the look, feel and fit.

Thanks again or the help!

 

[Rowan]

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[Rowan]