Is there any type of riding footware that would be comfy for my crazy feet?

[Freebird]

Seeing as how I had Bunion surgery as a 12 year old, I am thinking that I have not been blessed with good foot genetics. Add to that the multitude of horses and ponies…mainly ponies…who have crunched down on my toes over the years, and well, you get feet that are are to keep happy in paddock boots. Right now, the worst for me is my stupid right pinky toe that was broken a few years ago, but never seen by a Dr. I guess my first clue was being able to feel the bones crunching, but…it’s a pinky toe, ya know? Anyway, it is permanently big to the point that it hurts every time I ride.

Right now I am riding in Ariat Paddock boots, but is there anything else with comfy soles and a really wide toe box? Honestly, I would cut the darn toe off if I could.

[NoSuchPerson]

The Ariat round toe paddock boots are a lot roomier in the toe area than the regular ones, so if you are happy with the Ariats and just want more toe room, try the round toe.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/ariat%C2%AE-heritage-iii-rt-lace-paddock-boot/p/X1-38209/

If you’re already using the RT paddock boots, then I have no other suggestions. Those are the widest toe boots I could find that were suitable for riding.

[craz4crtrs]

Justin Jaguars. Like Ariat all terrains but slightly lower height. Wider footbed and super cushy sole. If you ride western, the Justin George Strait boots are great. They even come in wides. There is a GS lace up but hard to find.

[joiedevie99]

Dansko paddock boots - if you can find a pair used or on ebay (I don’t think they’re made anymore)

[Somantu]

Blundstones.
Pull-on or Lace-up, both have a wide toe box and comfy sole.

[islgrl]

Mountain Horse schooling boots (versus their show boots) tend to have a really wide foot box. I am able to put my custom orthotics in them and they still aren’t tight.

[Bogie]

Blundstones have a nice wide toe box.

Go to a store where you can try different inserts. I took my daughter to buy running shoes at a store where they filmed you in action, analyzed your stride and then made recommendations on shoe/insert combos. It was awesome. I don’t run but I left the store with the most comfortable pair of inserts ever! Cost me $35. I had to try several pairs to find one that worked well with my feet so it’s not something that I think you can just order on line.

[Mosey_2003]

I remember seeing sneakers for sale in at least one of the major catalogs years ago… They were re-jiggered to be safe for riding. I wonder if those would be a better fit on your foot? If you could find them… I wanna say Mountain Horse?

[NoSuchPerson]

The problem with Blundstones is that the one that has a sole smooth for riding (the Cuthbertson) has a tapered toe. The other Blundstones, which do indeed have wide toe boxes (especially the 200/Tasmanian) have tread on the bottom that makes them less than ideal for riding.

I love Blundstones (and Redbacks even more) for wearing when I’m on the ground, but not so much for riding due to the tread on the sole.

[Mosey_2003]

Ariat has the fatbaby boots too, not sure if they fit into an english iron well though. And square toe cowboy boots.

[Somantu]

[QUOTE=NoSuchPerson;7958027]
The problem with Blundstones is that the one that has a sole smooth for riding (the Cuthbertson) has a tapered toe. The other Blundstones, which do indeed have wide toe boxes (especially the 200/Tasmanian) have tread on the bottom that makes them less than ideal for riding.

I love Blundstones (and Redbacks even more) for wearing when I’m on the ground, but not so much for riding due to the tread on the sole.[/QUOTE]

I have seriously wide 7E, flat feet, plus bunions… and I wear the Chisel toe model w/the smoother tread. I find the toe box pretty roomy.

[TBROCKS]

[QUOTE=NoSuchPerson;7957732]
The Ariat round toe paddock boots are a lot roomier in the toe area than the regular ones, so if you are happy with the Ariats and just want more toe room, try the round toe.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/ariat%C2%AE-heritage-iii-rt-lace-paddock-boot/p/X1-38209/

If you’re already using the RT paddock boots, then I have no other suggestions. Those are the widest toe boots I could find that were suitable for riding.[/QUOTE]

I just got a pair of these- DH got them for me for my birthday. They’re actually a bit TOO roomy, but I’m wearing them anyway- you would probably do fine with them. There’s quite a bit of difference compared to standard paddock boots.

[Vesper_Sparrow]

The Ariat Barnyards are comfortable and I have wide feet, bunions and a hammer toe. For tall boots, my Equitectors have a roomy toe box.

[NoSuchPerson]

[QUOTE=Somantu;7958065]
I have seriously wide 7E, flat feet, plus bunions… and I wear the Chisel toe model w/the smoother tread. I find the toe box pretty roomy.[/QUOTE]

Really? Then I’m going to try a pair. I don’t really care for my Ariats, but was afraid to try the Cuthbertson Blundstones (because I will have to order, no place around here to try them on).

I usually wear a 2E and on the web site from which I usually order my Blundstones (or. more recently, Redbacks), it warns that the chisel toe styles fit narrower than the others and aren’t the best choice for people with wider feet. So, I figured they wouldn’t fit.

[Somantu]

No Such, 2E? You have tiny feet!
In the Australian size I wear a 4.

PSA: if you want comfy soles w/o bulk get Thinline insoles. I have them in both my tall and short riding boots. Super shock absorbent!

[scruffy_the_cat]

really? Then I’m going to try a pair. I don’t really care for my Ariats, but was afraid to try the Cuthbertson Blundstones (because I will have to order, no place around here to try them on).

The Cuthbertsons don’t fit like the #500 series. I own both and ride in the Cuthbertsons (but not the #500s if I can help it). The Cuthbertsons are still wide but the footbed seems longer in the toes. I don’t find them as comfortable as the #500s to stand/walk in for hours.

I have had super luck with the Mountain Horse Active Winter Rider tall boots for my exceptionally wide feet. They make a paddock version but I have not tried it on yet. I love the slight heel- gives great arch support but isn’t intrusive. I have walked the dogs in these, herded sheep, stood all day at an obedience trial, walked all over the farm & these have been comfortable and I have had foot surgeries on both feet.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/mtn-hrs-actv-wntr-zip-pddk-bt/p/QB-380513JC/?eid=X18A00U1000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=MerchantAdv&zmam=1460880&zmas=1&zmac=114&zmap=0380513008100QB-380513JC&mkwid=evhaBZYp&pcrid=69345277807&pdv=c&gclid=CjwKEAiAxNilBRD88r2azcqB2zsSJABy2B963lYMqA0w9biVIeU7ApfK4Umzm0T6gssvedIRiZzB7RoCldLw_wcB

[GotMyPony]

[QUOTE=NoSuchPerson;7958027]
The problem with Blundstones is that the one that has a sole smooth for riding (the Cuthbertson) has a tapered toe. The other Blundstones, which do indeed have wide toe boxes (especially the 200/Tasmanian) have tread on the bottom that makes them less than ideal for riding.[/QUOTE]

I have been wearing Blundstones with the wide toe/tread on sole for about 10 years for riding and and the soles have never caused any kind of problem for me. Love them. I’m on my third pair. Not only are they comfortable for riding, they’re comfortable for walking (originally designed for hiking), easy to pull on and off, and they’re pretty well water-proof, especially if you get yourself some Nik-Wax to re-coat them with every once in a great while. I wear the classic pull-ons and my current ones are the #510 US style, which are black instead of the usual dark browns. They aren’t cheap but they last and last which makes it worth it to me.

[NoSuchPerson]

[QUOTE=Somantu;7958148]
No Such, 2E? You have tiny feet!
In the Australian size I wear a 4. [/QUOTE]

LOL, no, width 2E in US size shoes. I wear 5 1/2 in Blundstones.

On the subject of riding in tread sole boots, I never really paid that much attention to the rule about not riding in boots with tread on the soles until a trainer I know saw me riding in my Redbacks (which, admittedly, have more tread than Blundstones) and told me all about the time he got hung up in a fall and got knocked out because he had been too lazy to change out of his work boots (with tread on the sole) into his flat soled boots before riding. Since then, I’ve been much more conscientious about not riding in boots with tread on the sole.

Although, now that I think about it, Blundstones/Redbacks would likely just pull off your foot if they did ever get caught in your stirrup, so maybe it’s not a big deal.

[Buddy0227]

Perhaps you could try on a pair of Men’s. They tend to be wider in the toe area.

[2DogsFarm]

If you can dig deep get yourself some custom Dehners.
I am on my 3rd pair in over 25yrs - wore out the zips on the first 2, and got tired of sending them to KS for replacements (noone else had the correct sized zipper).
I’m now wearing 12yo pull-ons (finally got smart) that should last another 10yrs.

I tried Blundstones years ago and though they worked for riding, my uber-high instep made them painful to walk in.
Sold them to a flat-footed friend after the 2nd wearing.
If they have addressed the lack of arch support, they might work.