Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a
game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and,
once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically
changed. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
I would like some suggestions on shoes to
try, please.
I used to have Ariat Terrians until one of the eyes for
the laces blew out. The Terrains were rubbing the back of my heels pretty good
so I decided to get something else.
I bought some hiking boots from
REI, but since I've gotten them, the balls of my feet hurt after 12-15 miles.
I wonder if this has to do with the rigid soles and extra ankle support?
Or maybe it's just my riding style and I need to change that. Ideas
are welcome here, too. I have E-Z Ride stirrups with cages hanging on biothane
English leathers on my Abetta saddle. I've played around with the stirrup
length. If I go longer, I lose my stirrups. If I go shorter, I get knee pain.
If I buy new shoes, I have to get something with ankle support. I tend
to twist my ankle just thinking about walking in uneven terrain. The Ariat
Terrains were ok except for the heel rubbing. I think they were just a little
too big for me, then they stretched and I was already in the smallest size
they have. Wearing extra socks in 90 degree heat is not an attractive
suggestion, even if it would work.
So, I thought I'd ask for some
suggestions on other shoes to try.
