Ariat or Tredstep?

IF you have worn/ridden in both, which do you prefer? Ariat has a wider boot selection, but I have been told (mostly by people living outside the US, where I am) that Tredstep is a billion times more comfortable and flexible. They are more or less comparable in price.





I need new paddock boots, so does anyone have any thoughts?

Ariat or Tredstep?
I've never bought tredstep. I do love ariat though, they are comfortable and really well made and last a long time.


Tredstep is more flexible because it is made from softer leather and a higher quality, but soft leather isn't really good for boots, especially schooling boots that you'll be wearing around alot, because they will wear out much faster and in the long run you'll be buying the tredstep more often.
Reply:I've not heard of or used tredstep boots but I have a pair of Ariats and I adore them. It took a while to get them fitting as I have really wide feet and even with the ariats I had to stretch them slightly (the ariats were the only boots I found in about 5 months of searching that didn't instantly cause cramp) Once they were 'broken in' as such I live in them. I recently came off my tb and broke both ankles, my right foot was at right angles to the side of my leg and the only thing I was fussed about was whether they would have to cut my boots off. Because of the zip they managed to take them off without cutting!! Yea!! This kinda shows how much I love my ariats.





A kinda seperate point on boots, the surgeon said if I hadn't had proper boots on I would have gone through the skin so always wear boots not just trainers or wellies cause the boot provides more support.
Reply:I love my ariats! I have paddock boots and tall boots by them, and have had no problems breaking them in. All my friends get mad blisters from their tall boots at pony club rallies but I've never had any problems with any ariat boots. The leather is good quality and they come in lots of sizes, so I think you'll be able to find a good fit.
Reply:Ariats all the way. I have tried tons of boots, and ariats are better. They last longer, are very comfy, I use ariat brands in my paddock boots and in my tall boots, they are just so comfortable, I can wear them all day long with out a problem.
Reply:Ariats! I've found them more comfortable then anything else and that say something as I've worn them for 10hrs straight some days. They hold up great to, I've have pr thats going on 8 yrs old that's regularly worn but still in good shape, but then they should considering they were the most expensive top of the line ones when I bought them but I guess it paid off for 8 yrs of wear.
Reply:I have both, and I wore ariats for a long time until I got my first tredsteps. Tredsteps are wider in the toe and wear better for be because of how the boot is joined from the sole to the top. It is just my preference but I find that tredsteps are more comfortable. I like Blunnies too.
Reply:i have Ariat boots.. i love them.
Reply:I wear Ariat because they are better.
Reply:Ariat, I have long narrow feet (size 11 womens, US) so Ariat work the best, but just see what fits you the best!
Reply:treadsteps last longer.


for a summer boot, the selection they have is really all you need.



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