Hi- I’m currently in the market for a cheaper pair of dress boots just for at home. Has anyone had experience (good or bad) with the TuffRider Belmont Dress Boots? I only ride a few times a week so nothing extreme and take care of my boots. To add I currently have Deniro Salento Field Boots so the Belmonts would be in addition to those to keep them in good shape. Thanks!
I had a pair of the field boots. I liked them a lot, but the zippers started separating from the rest of the boot after a few months. I ride 3 horses 6 days a week and I’m pretty lazy about changing out of my boots, so you may have different results. I found them super comfortable, they just didn’t hold up great.
I had a pair years ago - I think when they were new, ~5-6 years back? They’re super comfy, but really didn’t hold up well. I think the snaps went first on mine. They started getting sticky to undo and then the (very soft) leather around it tore. I don’t remember if holes in the foot or zipper issues came next, but they for sure lasted me less than a year of riding one horse 4x/week.
I replaced them with a pair of Ariat Heritage field boots and still have those.
I also show in Deniro Salentos. The Belmonts feel very different, more like a thin half chap, and I didn’t like the adjustment between them when I went to a show. YMMV depending how sensitive you are to that.
