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There was a kind of high boot very popular
in
the 1960's and the decades previous called
a
"Newmarket Boot." It had a leather shoe part,
and then a canvas upper, with leather
protecting
the inside calf.
They were an informal boot intended
for
summer use. For a short while in the
70's
people were even using them in the
show
ring, but I gather that the rule
changes
that tightened the regs on what was
acceptable show ring hunter attire
put
an end to that.
I havn't seem anybody offer a
Newmarket
boot in the US for decades. They can
still
be gotten from
English tack shops, e.g.:
Just an historical note... I seem to
be
keen on the history of riding attire
fashion
right now. Personally, I use sneakers
and
half-chaps.
Linda B. Merims
Massachusetts, USA
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