So, I’ve been contemplating this for a while, and I’ve decided to fork over the $$ and get the Dubarry’s. Mainly because I will be using them for duck hunting so it is absolutely necessary that the boots be water proof past the foot.
Also, I’ve read WAY too many things about how comfy they are 
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So, I’ve been contemplating this for a while, and I’ve decided to fork over the $$ and get the Dubarry’s. Mainly because I will be using them for duck hunting so it is absolutely necessary that the boots be water proof past the foot.
Also, I’ve read WAY too many things about how comfy they are :)[/QUOTE]
If you want them for duck hunting you might want to check out Dubarry’s website. I think they make a number of different waterproof boots for outdoors/country life, you might find something even more suitable. The Galways seem to be the most popular with equestrians, but perhaps that’s because for years that is the only style they were marketing at the time. Let us know how you like them.
The majority seem to like Dublin boots. I agree that they have “the look”. However, I am tall with clown’s feet 
Depending on how shoes fit, I am usually a 10, but I have a pair of 11 that are a little big, but I can wear socks with them. I probably am a 10.5, but on my end of the spectrum, I seem to have a choice of 10 or 11. In English size I am about a 43.
Can anyone help with advice on how the various Dublin boots run?
I have the Dublin River boots. I typically wear a 10 (41 in Danskos, 40 in Birkenstocks). My Dublin boots are 10s (tag says US 10/UK 7.5/EU 41). I have wide feet, and they were a little snug in the width at first but stretched out and are now very comfortable. I do wear Powerstep insoles with them for my plantar fasciitis, normal thickness socks, and they are neither very roomy nor too small. Hope that helps!
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The majority seem to like Dublin boots. I agree that they have “the look”. However, I am tall with clown’s feet
Depending on how shoes fit, I am usually a 10, but I have a pair of 11 that are a little big, but I can wear socks with them. I probably am a 10.5, but on my end of the spectrum, I seem to have a choice of 10 or 11. In English size I am about a 43.
Can anyone help with advice on how the various Dublin boots run?[/QUOTE]
I have narrow long feet. I’m mostly a size 10, but a 10.5 is better if I can find it. I bought the size 10 Dublin river boots and they fit great with thick socks and a little roomy with thin socks
I’m 5’8, but with ridiculously long legs. These boots hit me, after dropping, a few inches below the knee (2ish?). I’m a tall/x-tall in field boots typically. No one seems to care or notice that they are short, and I still like they way they look with jeans. I’ve received many compliments on them. One lady yelled across the pasture at the barn “NICE BOOTS!” and I didn’t even think she could see them that well…lol.
I’m not currently riding in them, but just doing general bumming around the barn and wearing them to work a bit.
Edited to add that if you have a high instep, getting into the boots can be a bit tough, so you might want to invest in some boot slide or something.
Thank you – that does help. I think that, while Dover has everything I could want, I will look at SmartPak before ordering because I want the free shipping and the free return shipping.
Why doesn’t Dover go to Free Shipping? So many other stores do that Dover really stands out.
Ive had my Dublins for about 5 years now and I LOVE them! I originally bought them for when I went to England (wore them the whole time, even on the plane) and now i wear them just about everywhere. I walk through a lot of mud and snow and i havent noticed the water proofingto be any less. Another plus is that i get comments from non-horse people all the time about my boots which is always kinda fun.
If I had the money for the ‘real’ ones id probably go for it, but no complaints here on the dublins, they have done their job quite nicely! ( perhaps if i stood in a bucket of water for an hour i wouldnt be as happy but if I know ill be wading through significant water that day i justvwear my xtratufs, best rain boot ever!)
You won’t regret getting Dubarry boots! I have a few pairs of their loafers and boat shoes as well as the Clare boot and couldn’t be more satisfied. the Clare’s are very comfortable, warm, and waterproof…going on year three now. I have had one pair of the loafers which are literally the most comfortable pair of shoea I’ve ever owned. Dubarry is worth every penny promise!!
Has anyone been to their store in Nottingham, PA? Is it like a factory store, or…?
I tried the Dublins and didn’t like them. I am a size 8 shoe with normal width. They felt so wide my feet were swimming. I also think they had minimal foot support.
As I was looking for something to wear in muck only (not to ride) I just went with some rain galoshes. Hunters as they have tons of colors. For colder weather I found a pair of dansko winter boots on sale.
Love the look of the Dubarrys! But its not that cold here and I figured they would not get worn often enough
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I tried the Dublins and didn’t like them. I am a size 8 shoe with normal width. They felt so wide my feet were swimming. I also think they had minimal foot support.
As I was looking for something to wear in muck only (not to ride) I just went with some rain galoshes. Hunters as they have tons of colors. . .
Love the look of the Dubarrys! But its not that cold here and I figured they would not get worn often enough[/QUOTE]
I don’t think the Dubarry’s are meant for cold weather specifically, their main drawing point is that they are waterproof and suitable for outdoor country life and barn activities. In fact I think their Goretex lining would be a selling point since you’re located in TX. I have a beautiful pair of violet Hunters, the colors are fun, but they are hot and sweaty and have little arch support nor do I find them comfortable if I have to wear them for more than a short time.
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I tried the Dublins and didn’t like them. I am a size 8 shoe with normal width. They felt so wide my feet were swimming. I also think they had minimal foot support.
As I was looking for something to wear in muck only (not to ride) I just went with some rain galoshes. Hunters as they have tons of colors. For colder weather I found a pair of dansko winter boots on sale.
Love the look of the Dubarrys! But its not that cold here and I figured they would not get worn often enough[/QUOTE]
Is it possible that you tried the older version of the boots? I ask because you mentioned minimal foot support. I have a lot of foot issues, including tendonitis in my feet, and these are one of the few pairs of shoes I own that do not make my feet hurt. I recently started running again and I have found exactly one pair of runners that do not hurt my feet. I was just kidding that I should try running in my Dublins…lol.
Mine are on their 3rd year. I wore them all weekend at a horse show, and it re-affirmed my love for them.
I wore them when it was 38* one morning and 84* a few days later. Not once did I think my feet were cold/ hot.
I will say, I’ve been very hard on them (worn everyday in the winter, never cleaned, never conditioned) and there is some significant leather cracking on the toe of the boot, but they are still waterproof. I did also bust a few stitches at the top of the foot bed. I think if I took the slightest bit of care of them they would still look new… So keep that in mind.
I tried the Dublins on in early March of 2014. Ordered from Smartpak.
Good to know on the Dubarrys. I assumed they would be hot in our humid summers. Love their look and admittedly have never tried them on. I don’t need to go and spend any more money on boots though. 
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