Re: Cold weather boots

[Cynthia Eyler <eyler@mindspring.com>]

At 01:40 PM 10/1/98 -0700, Joane White wrote:
>I tried a number of winter riding boots because we are often in snow to our
>knees.  The Ariat Extreme is good for competition when we are really moving
>and gives great ankle support but for everyday riding, I still go back to
>the Insulated kneehigh riding boots which are sold under the names or
>Mountain Horse or On Course in most of the tack catalogs.  They are as soft
>as pillows and very warm with just one pair of smartwool socks.  My only
>problem is they don't give as much ankle support as I need so I wear a light
>slip on ankle brace with them for added support on long rides. 

I mail-ordered a pair of the Mountain Horse boots (before I got my Miller's
at a local tack shop).  Since I wear a size 9 1/2 shoe, I ordered them in
size 10.  That's the largest size I've seen available, and they were too
small for me with any kind of socks.  Glad they work for you.

I've been thinking that I'll probably get a pair of Ariat Extremes when
it's time for a new pair of insulated boots -- for the very reason you
cite.  It's something of a shock when I go from my supportive but
uninsulated Ariat Performer Pro's to the warm Miller's that have virtually
no ankle support.

Cindy