Favorite tall boots?

[WalnutGroveEq]

My Mountain Horse Sovereign tall boots finally wore through the calf last show season. Nothing that needs imminent replacing, but I’m casually in the market for a new pair. I’m wondering what people favorite brands are these days? I like the idea of something with a small amount of tasteful bling or patent leather, but I would like something that I can wear for at least Dressage and Show jump if not all three phases.

I’m also a difficult to fit size. I’m a US size 6 foot and usually need a short calf, sometimes in wide. I know there are custom options, but I’m not sure if it’s worth shelling out the money them if there’s the possibility that they too might wear through in 4 or 5 years.

Thanks in advance!

[LCDR]

Boots are a really personal thing, but I have a pair of custom Dehner boots that have lasted for 25 years of eventing, clinics, and regular 2-3 days a week of fox hunting, and that I still use today. They were $600 new, but would be $1300 to replace. At cost per wearing, they have turned out to be a bargain.

I have a second pair of custom Dehners I bought for dressage, without tan tops, that I found on eBay for $250. They were custom for the owner who never used them, and the ad posted his measurements that were identical to mine.

[mychestnutvalentine]

I have been really happy with my Sergio Grasso Progress Boots and my Ariat Volants. I have a very long knee to ankle ratio so finding boots that fit off the rack is tough!