Field boot woes!?

Before the showing season I got a new pair of field boots and they're too big! I though they were the right size so we didn't send them back. But now that I'm doing more research They are too big. What should I do? Are they OK to ride in? Or should I get a better fitting pair

Field boot woes!?
I had the same problem. i didn't realize how large they were until my foot started sliding. What i did was start wearing tube socks (yes tube socks:) and it helped a lot. I find tube socks better than most actual riding socks because they are much thicker. If your boots are really huge, you can always double up on your socks. if you feel like they are ridiculously huge, you can always buy a new pair, but I would keep these for when your feet grow.
Reply:There isn't much you can do about the foot size, but if they are too big in the calf you can get them taken in.





Ask your local tack shop about getting the boots taken in. They should either be able to send them out, or recommend a shoe repair place in the area that could do it.





If you don't have any luck there, look in the yellow pages for shoe repair places.











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Reply:Where are they too big? Either way, you should get a better-fitting pair. If you're not showing, they should be okay if it's just the uppers that are too big. If the foot part is too big, they're not really safe to ride in, so then you have to get a new pair. If you're showing, you should get a different pair regardless what part of the boot is too big. Or, if the uppers are too big and you have the time and money to spare, you can take them to a leather worker's and see if they'll put a zipper in the back (if they don't already) and ask them to re-size them while they're at it, since they'll be trimming the leather anyway. Some people will even keep the uppers and replace the bottom part, but I think that's just a waste of money that could get you a perfectly good pair of already well-fitting boots.
Reply:How much too big are they?





I personally like my shoes and boots on the big size, but unless they are slopping around when your walk/riding, I would say they will work just fine.





EDIT- also if its 'too big' in the calf etc, you can have a boot person cut the boot and stitch it to make it fit you better. I ALWAYS have to customize my english boots when I buy new ones, leather boot guys are your best friend ;)
Reply:If the foot is to big, you will get blisters and may have trouble riding. If the calf is to big, you can get them adjusted, as Trolly suggested, or just leave them.





It depends on how big and your chances of growing into them.





If they are just a bit to big in the foot, but you are likely to grow into them, you might want to try doubling up on socks so your feet don't slide around as much. I would not suggest stuffing the toes as this will put your boot in the stirrup wrong.





Your calf being to big is not as big a deal. It will not sit as nicely on your leg, but will not hinder your riding the way the shoe part will.
Reply:unless they are rediculusly big you can stick with them... when I bought my first pair of "show" boots I was only 12 and my parents were worried I would out-grow them - so they bought me 8 1/2!!! Needless to say they were HUGE but, 12 years later I still have them... they are no longer in good enough condition for shows but I use them around the barn all the time.





If the foot part is too big you will be fine.... If you think they are too tall you may be wrong. Generally when you break your boots in they will "drop" about 2-3 inches (at the ankle) and the part behind the knee will bend slightly giving some more freedom in the knee. They take time to break-in... could be a few weeks or even a few months depending on the brand and how much time you spend in your boots.





If you are truly unsure if you can ride in them you can ask your trainer. If you don't have a trainer you can ask one of the associates at the tack store.





Hope This Helps!



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