> Yes, will work with dressage saddle/standard irons. I've worn mine for =
"" as long as 12 hour ride/hike & my feet felt great. That was a switch =
> since they often hurt.
> As to the wet....... I put mink oil on mine before wearing the first =
> time. Walked into the Rogue River & my feet stayed dry until I went in =
> over the tops. Even wet they were comfortable to hike in.
> I bought 1/2 size smaller since they run wide/large. Have to wear light =
> sox because they weren't as much too large as I'd understood them to be.
> In addition, I like the tread...... enough to make hiking comfortable, =
> but not enough to hang in the stirrups. Deeper tread on the heels which =
> definitely helps walking down slopes.
> carol
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: Susan_Bothern=20
> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 6:56 AM
> Subject: [RC] Ariat Terrain
>
>
> Quick questions for those of you who are wearing the Arait Terrain =
> sneaker -- I ride in a dressage saddle with standard irons -- are these =
> sneakers streamlined enough to ride in? I usually wear a traditional =
> paddock boot, but my knees are killing me and am looking for something =
> that's comfy all day long. Also how do they hold up to wet -- like =
> tromping through a pasture to catch a horse? Run wide? True to size?
>
> Thanks,
> Susan
