I’ve worn different iterations of Ariat lace-up boots for … ever.  I don’t think I’ve ever actually worn them through, except for one pair – but they weren’t really too worn through so I just put those in my trailer (just in case) and purchased another pair of lace ups in the same color.  And then I needed some other colors… so throughout the years, I’ve probably had 6 pair of Ariat lace-ups.

Even Hubby has Ariat lace-ups!

Then, a few years ago, I tried the newer style with the zipper on the side.  Those were great, too!  My only issue was that I wished they had more ankle support.  But as you can see, I wore them a lot… They were comfortable and light.

And then… my foot got bigger.

???  What is up with that?!  How could my foot get bigger?

I have no idea why my foot got bigger… but it did.  Bigger and wider.

I decided I needed new boots – I felt like Cinderella’s sisters, trying to squeeze into my old boots – so I decided to peruse the Ariat site.

Hmmmm.  Of all the styles, I decided to try Ariat terrain boots because I love to walk along side my horse on the trails.  I figured a terrain boot might be the best option for me.  A cross between a hiking boot and a riding boot.  Oh, and it may as well be waterproof, so I got the H2O version.

So this is what I have now.  ARIAT TERRAIN WATERPROOF, SIZE 7W

MY OPINION

Pros: 

Overall, I think this is a terrific boot!  It is lightweight, supports my ankle, is not stiff and is comfortable right away.  I wore them the first day, all day, doing chores around the horses on uneven territory – and my feet were fine!  No blisters.

Also, they fit under my jeans and my riding pants.  Just the right height.  Rocks and hay doesn’t fall inside of them – yet they aren’t too tall to be uncomfortable around the ankle.

To me, all those factors make a practically perfect boot.

Sort-of Cons, but not really: 

I have not worn these for a year, so I don’t know how they will hold up (some reviews say they don’t hold up, which I questions since I’ve had no quality issues with Ariat – ever).

And… although not really a ‘con’, these boots seemed to run big.  When I was reading other reviews, most people said these boots ran true to size, but for me, it feels a half size too big.  I wish I had purchased the 6.5.  However, I needed the boots exactly when they arrived, so I said to myself, “How big can they be…?  I wear a 7. They are a 7… It should be fine, especially when my foot gets hot and expands”.  However, now I think that I should have sized down a half a size.

Other than that, I love these boots!

IF YOU WANT A PAIR, HERE IS A LINK FOR YOUR PERUSAL.

If you need a new pair of boots this Summer, here is how I found mine.  Click this link.

It comes in 2 colors.  I chose Copper.