Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Survey on best footwear for endurance

I have ridden in Ariats for about 6 years.  They don't hold up for more than 
about 1-2 years, but I'm very hard on footwear.  They are comfortable the 
first time I put them on, and I can walk or ride in them, trot outs are no 
problem.  I have also ridden in New Balance and Saucony running shoes (I have 
EasyRide stirrups with cages).  I have a neuroma in one foot, so I have to be 
very careful of fit or my foot burns and goes numb and all sorts of painful 
things.  Most important thing about shoes/boots is that they FIT.  I would 
have a hard time buying shoes out of a catalog because I can't try them on 
first.  I usually spend about a half hour or better wearing the shoes in the 
store before I will consider buying them, and won't buy a pair unless they 
can be returned (in new condition) if they bother my foot.  Haven't had any 
problems with the Ariats.  jeri

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