Which ones do you prefer for around the barn, all day wear hard labor? Dubarry’s are twice as much but people that have them swear by them. Would love some feedback
I’m a big fan of regular ol’ workboots. I haven’t been very impressed with the longevity of Dubarry or Dublin to be honest. My workboots last years and take a ton of abuse.
I bought the Dubarry Longford in Brown and Black. They are heaven on your feet. Yes, expensive but they look new even after a couple of years of wearing constantly. Unless you scratch the toes they just stay nice. I highly recommend these boots.
I bought mine on Smartpak - when I first received them I thought they were way too snug, tried on the next morning and wore for about 10 minutes, they just mold to your feet. Lovely quality the black are particularly stunning.
I have Dublins that are almost 3 years old and still going strong. I am having trouble with the inside lining separating from the bottom/sole (so when I pull my foot out, the lining tries to come out too) however I am pretty sure that’s my own fault. I have funky ankles and zero flexibility so it’s quite the ordeal pulling them off and on. Haven’t been motivated to see if a cobbler can fix it yet.
Overall, love love love them. Waterproof, comfy, can ride in them if necessary, so much cheaper, looks just as nice. I’d definitely recommend them.
I also don’t mind wearing them in the summer. I mean, sure, they’ll sort of hot. But let’s be honest, all boots are hot! These really aren’t bad.
Gee thanks. I now see Dubarrys’ have a wide calf. I have always been able to pass on them thanks to my fat calves. Now not so much.
And if you are a fan of deck shoes they have some incredible closeout prices on their website.
some at 25 bucks! http://www.dubarry.us/womens-footwear/womens-footwear-close-outs-24
I would not buy Dubarry’s for around the barn. They will not hold up. Mine are 3 years old and do not get worn around the barn much or used for mucking/bathing etc. and they look like hell. They’re scuffed around the toes, and are starting to crack in the crease around the ball of the foot. This started about a year after owning them. I went to Rolex and stopped in at the tent and asked them what’s up with that and was told that they need to be treated and to use their creme on them every week, if not more so, if you’re going to use them around the barn. Oh and you’re not supposed to get them around muck.
That was disappointing because I had taken care of them and kept them cleaned. Not religiously I’ll admit, but I did clean them regularly. I bought and used their creme and they just got worse–it made no difference For the price I’d expect these boots to not look like they’re 15 years old in a year, and with weekly conditioning. I’ve had far less expensive boots look better and with less care. I’ve found them to be really high maintenance if you want them to look half way decent.
I’d also add that I have several friends at the barn who have had the same experience, and we’ve decided that if you just want an about town boot these are great. I won’t get another pair. I don’t have time or the desire to clean, condition, and creme these boots every week. My soft leather Der Daus look loads better----
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And if you are a fan of deck shoes they have some incredible closeout prices on their website.
some at 25 bucks! http://www.dubarry.us/womens-footwear/womens-footwear-close-outs-24[/QUOTE]
NOT NICE!!! I love my Dubarry’s, 2 years old and still look new… now I’ll get to see how well my new deck shoes hold up.
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Gee thanks. I now see Dubarrys’ have a wide calf. I have always been able to pass on them thanks to my fat calves. Now not so much.
And if you are a fan of deck shoes they have some incredible closeout prices on their website.
some at 25 bucks! http://www.dubarry.us/womens-footwear/womens-footwear-close-outs-24[/QUOTE]
I so wish you hadn’t posted this…I can justify buying myself a birthday present right?
I have a pair of 5-6 year old Dubarrys that are still in great shape. I do not do barn chores in them (mostly because I board and do not have to do barn chores), but they are my go to boots for both barn and around town in winter and fall.
I am not even the slightest bit good about cleaning them–sometimes I hose them down if the mud is bad and soupy, but that’s about it. Once or twice a year, I’ll clean them with saddle soap and use the Dubarry cream on them. Yes, the toes are scuffed and, yes, the heels are wearing at the sole, but I count that as part of normal wear and tear and the cream restores them quite nicely, IMO.
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I have Dublins that are almost 3 years old and still going strong. I am having trouble with the inside lining separating from the bottom/sole (so when I pull my foot out, the lining tries to come out too) however I am pretty sure that’s my own fault. I have funky ankles and zero flexibility so it’s quite the ordeal pulling them off and on. Haven’t been motivated to see if a cobbler can fix it yet.
Overall, love love love them. Waterproof, comfy, can ride in them if necessary, so much cheaper, looks just as nice. I’d definitely recommend them.
I also don’t mind wearing them in the summer. I mean, sure, they’ll sort of hot. But let’s be honest, all boots are hot! These really aren’t bad.[/QUOTE]
It’s not your own fault - this happens with the boots eventually. I love Dublins but cannot get them to last more than 2 years. My first few were used while I was a barn manager and they saw a LOT of walking… they held up very well for two years but then started to just disintegrate. I think barn-life is very hard and don’t expect any boot to last much longer.
I’m on… god, at least my fourth pair of Dublins. They get me through a year or two before the liners separate every time. A few I did barn work in but by and large they were my riding-in-the-winter boots – so they usually only saw a few hrs of daily use. I work[ed] at a place that sells them so I got by with getting them on discount, but I probably won’t be returning for a fifth pair. They just don’t last long enough to keep coming back, though I really do love the feel and fit. I also dealt with many people returning them for the same reason, so I know it was not due to my own unique anatomy. I think it’s just the nature of waterproof boots - eventually the waterproof membrane will separate.
For one of mine it was an easy enough fix to just cut out the membrane, but then that defeats the purpose of ‘water proof’.
I also would not buy Dubarrys for the barn. They are not made for daily work, despite people wanting to say otherwise - they are great for XC walks, social horsey events, and the occasional ride in them. They will last you a long time that way.
MY Dublins lasted me 4 or 5 years. What finally gave out was that my heel wore through the lining at the back (though it may have been accelerated from the use of the Dubarry boot liners). I finally tossed them when the holes got so big (didn’t care that they weren’t waterproof anymore) that I caught my heel when taking them off and finally ripped the whole shaft lining out. It was a sad day for me.
I have a pair of the mid-river Dublins, they are like five years old I think? Just last winter they started to not be water proof, so I’m going to buy Camp Dry or something and try that out. Soo comfy, very good boots. I usually wear jeans over them so they aren’t seen that much, but I think they are nice. My puppy ate the top two inches or so around the whole top of the left pair last year but I still wear them :lol:
I did buy some regular tall ones and don’t like them as much, they don’t go under my jeans as well and my jeans don’t go in them either. If the Camp Dry works, I’m selling them…
My Dubarry’s are six years old. I Loff them.
I hope they still fit–it’s getting to be that time of year again. My tall boots are now too tight in the calf. 
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It’s not your own fault - this happens with the boots eventually. I love Dublins but cannot get them to last more than 2 years. My first few were used while I was a barn manager and they saw a LOT of walking… they held up very well for two years but then started to just disintegrate. I think barn-life is very hard and don’t expect any boot to last much longer.
I’m on… god, at least my fourth pair of Dublins. They get me through a year or two before the liners separate every time. A few I did barn work in but by and large they were my riding-in-the-winter boots – so they usually only saw a few hrs of daily use. I work[ed] at a place that sells them so I got by with getting them on discount, but I probably won’t be returning for a fifth pair. They just don’t last long enough to keep coming back, though I really do love the feel and fit. I also dealt with many people returning them for the same reason, so I know it was not due to my own unique anatomy. I think it’s just the nature of waterproof boots - eventually the waterproof membrane will separate.
For one of mine it was an easy enough fix to just cut out the membrane, but then that defeats the purpose of ‘water proof’.
I also would not buy Dubarrys for the barn. They are not made for daily work, despite people wanting to say otherwise - they are great for XC walks, social horsey events, and the occasional ride in them. They will last you a long time that way.[/QUOTE]
That’s great to know, thank you!
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I bought the Dubarry Longford in Brown and Black. They are heaven on your feet. Yes, expensive but they look new even after a couple of years of wearing constantly. Unless you scratch the toes they just stay nice. I highly recommend these boots.
I bought mine on Smartpak - when I first received them I thought they were way too snug, tried on the next morning and wore for about 10 minutes, they just mold to your feet. Lovely quality the black are particularly stunning.[/QUOTE]
I’ve had the same experience.
Yes, I wanted to add, I don’t wear my Dubarry’s every day or to muck stalls. I HAVE mucked stalls in them, don’t get me wrong, but they aren’t my regular work boot. Those are some waterproof Ariats or my “Original Muck Boots.”
Dubarrys are kind of expensive to wade in the pee with…
FYI Dover is carrying Dubarry’s now so you can buy without worrying about them not holding up. Nobody beats Dover’s return policy.
I have dublins. My original pair from three years ago is still going strong, but as others have said the lining will go first. I actually just took them to a boot repair and they removed that lining and put a new one in. I muck every day in them. I have even ridden in them.
The dubarrys are beautiful, but I don’t think I could wade around in horse muck with 500$ boots on.
I have the Dubarry’s and love them have had them for 6 yrs and wore them 90% of the time for the first 4 yrs from fall to spring. I used them every where barn work, riding, going to town and so on. I clean/rinse off every time after being in the barn. I also condition them once or twice a year. As of right now they have cost me $0.25 a day. I am very happy with them only thing is that they are getting to small in the calf so I am looking to get a new set with the bigger calf.
Not the most I have ever paid for foot wear but the best wearing and would buy them all over again. They are like any leather they need to be cleaned and conditioned to keep them looking good and usable.
P.S. my toes are scuffed and they look well used but after a good conditioning they come back not new but almost as good.
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I also would not buy Dubarrys for the barn. They are not made for daily work, despite people wanting to say otherwise - they are great for XC walks, social horsey events, and the occasional ride in them. They will last you a long time that way.[/QUOTE]
Without having a pair you can’t say that 100%. I have a pair that I have had for 6 yrs.for the first 4 yrs I lived in them from fall to spring. Cleaned stalls every day, rode 2 horses a day in them and would wear them to town for running around. I lived on Vancouver Island and it rain every day for 6 months so they where in the pee and poo in the barn yard every day. I even tossed my rubber boots as my Dubarry’s fit better and I was never foot sore after where them for the day.
I have heard more people say that the Dublins don’t last passed 2 yrs where I have only heard a few people say there Dubarry’s haven’t lasted.
Dublins are $300 a pair if you have had to buy 3 pairs for the last 6 yrs you have paid $900. and still need to buy another pair.
I paid $550 for my Dubarrys and have had them for 6 yrs and they are still going strong.
With that info I can tell you which ones I would buy.
