Yes…but still seems short to me. 
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I expect it’s because flexible footwear materials are also softer and therefore abrade faster than harder materials used in other boots. Human running shoes typically wear out faster than other footwear.
I do wonder what is considered “typical use” in this case. There are so many variables that could affect wear.
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When I was going down rabbit holes before getting our Scoot Boots, the general lifespan of hoof boots seemed to be around 700-1000 miles. So if you ride 20 miles a week, that is about 8-12 months. This tracks with my Scoot Boot experience. I don’t have nearly as many miles on our Renegades.
It’s going to matter the footing, they will wear down faster on gravel/pavement vs dirt/arena footing. Walking and trotting is said to cause less wear than canter or galloping. The horses physiology and movement will impact their wear pattern too. If there isn’t a designated right and left boot, people get more milage out of them if they rotate which side the boots goes on, similar to rotating tires on a car.
I haven’t shod with traditional shoes in any recent times, but a quick look estimates that a shoe only lasts 250-350 miles. It took me about 3 years to full wear out my Scoot Boots just using them on trail rides. Boots cost a whole lot less than shoes would have.
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I’ll have to get back to you in 6-12 months about the lifespan !!
I wonder if they just say that to cover their backs so no one can complain if the boots break down quickly ?
I’ve always used hoof boots of various brands for a couple of years before replacing them. Of course it depends how much and where you ride. I used my Easyboot Gloves for 1.5 years which included doing some endurance (40kms) competitions. They were still totally useable but the tread was low.
In any case, hoof boots are still way more economical than shoes. Most of them cost about €200 for the pair. Where I am in France front shoes cost €80 and you do that every six - eight weeks. So you only need them to last three pairs of shoes and you’ve saved money.
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Thanks for the report fermencinquens. I have been considering the Equine Fusion boots. I am looking for something to cushion more than the Renegades. My mare gets trimmed in a couple weeks then I will get a good measure. My trimmer flies in from Florida every 8 weeks. I do some trimming between her trims but will wait until the pro does her trim and I can get a better measurement.
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Im considering these too, the new Ultra version. I started my guy in the Scoots and they were ok, but not the best fit. I got sorted with the Renegade Vipers, and those are better, but if he really gets going, they twist. I would also like something cushier than the Renegades, the plastic seems pretty hard, moreso than the Scoot Boots.
Have you looked into the new Scoot Thera-Rides? I am still leaning towards the Fusions, but thought those looked like they might be a good option too.
My horse has a narrow front foot…longer than it is wide. I tried Scoot’s about 4 years ago. I submitted pictures and measurements and they sent me the correct size (?). I tried them on her and the first canter they went flying off both feet. That was the end of our Scoot experiment. She does well in Renegades but at 23 with some hock arthritis setting in, I am looking for something with a little more shock absorption. Pads aren’t going to work too well in Renegades? I have used a wedge pad in the back ones as a test. She had a neutral PA and I wanted to see if correcting the angle would help (it did) but I don’t think flat pads would stay put.
I have used Flex boots on her hinds but they don’t fit her fronts.
You have to find the boots that fit and that takes some work….as you know 
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You know it! 
For anyone else looking for boot help, the Heartland Scoot Boots Facebook group is a wonderful resource I wanted to mention. It’s run by a Scoot fitter who rides in them herself (like, multi-day backcountry trail rides on an OTTB sort of stuff), and she’ll be honest with you about whether or not your horse’s feet are a good shape for Scoots and recommend other brands if needed, in addition to replacing them for free if the size she suggests doesn’t end up working. Not a paid shill, just a VERY happy customer over the years.
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I’m happy they’re working for you!
My boots have lasted a long time since I mainly use them while riding on hard surfaces a week or so after my horse is trimmed. I’ve also used them in turnout when he’s been sore. They have never come off.
