No one is more navy-obsessed than me…
My Parlanti’s fit like a glove but were too short so I had a navy ostrich piece added to the top – looks a bit odd close up but you can’t tell from a normal distance…
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13&_suid=138842790482308590702407383304
also had spur straps made while he was at it. & had swagger tabs put on my old vogels – more conservative so I use these for dressage. & I do have navy boot polish?
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27&_suid=13884281273930749019957064112
[QUOTE=Chouteau;7340533]
No one is more navy-obsessed than me…
My Parlanti’s fit like a glove but were too short so I had a navy ostrich piece added to the top – looks a bit odd close up but you can’t tell from a normal distance…
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13&_suid=138842790482308590702407383304
also had spur straps made while he was at it. & had swagger tabs put on my old vogels – more conservative so I use these for dressage. & I do have navy boot polish?
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27&_suid=13884281273930749019957064112[/QUOTE]
Love the boots in the second photo with just the navy tab. Very classy while still different.
Personally OP I think that photo is OOOOOOGLY. However, a darker Navy that would shine would be pretty awesome. The pic of your helmet didn’t come through but I know what color you mean. Purty! Also the idea of navy piping (which would look much nicer than red IMO.) However, it is jumper’s and your money/style, so whatever floats your boat!
Where would you find navy boot polish?
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Where would you find navy boot polish?[/QUOTE]
It’s actually not that difficult because of men’s dress shoes. 
Kiwi makes it. In Light Navy or Regular Navy as well. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen Navy polish at Walmart actually!
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I like the idea of Navy once they are shined up! I’ve been waiting YEARS to be able to afford a pair of brown boots, but not yet. I’ve always thought Navy would be cool too.
I once saw a pair of dark, dark, dark green boots that I thought would be killer fun for XC. No idea where you would find green boot polish though![/QUOTE]
Check out these green ones!
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To each their own… I just don’t care for the look of leather boots unless they’re back or natural brown tone. Now, I think CORDOVAN boots would look SMASHING with the OP’s navy ensemble… but I just don’t dig the navy leather. Cordovan would look swoon-worthy with the navy, IMHO, and not as matchy matchy as navy boots. It looks NQR to me. But if it makes the OP happy-- go for it.[/QUOTE]
Thanks an excellent idea! I love cordovan and it would compliment the nacy really well. This is exactly the kind of input I was looking for 
OMG, if you get cordovan, post a photo. I will probably die from beauty. Can you imagine really soft, well fitted deep reddy brown cordovan boots with the navy. SO SO SO PRETTY. Is your horse bay? DOUBLE SWOON!
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Check out these green ones!
http://www.stylemyride.net/#!fall-winter-2013/c1bha[/QUOTE]
Love the style of those. I think the green is a little too green for me, but they’re cool boots. If it was darker green, almost black, they would be AWESOME. 
[QUOTE=Chouteau;7340533]
No one is more navy-obsessed than me…
My Parlanti’s fit like a glove but were too short so I had a navy ostrich piece added to the top – looks a bit odd close up but you can’t tell from a normal distance…
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13&_suid=138842790482308590702407383304
also had spur straps made while he was at it. & had swagger tabs put on my old vogels – more conservative so I use these for dressage. & I do have navy boot polish?
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27&_suid=13884281273930749019957064112[/QUOTE]
I love that! I have a pair of boots that are too short as well. Where did you get this done? I wonder if any local shoe/boot shop would be able to handle this. Somehow I doubt it. Very nice.
I went to a local shoe & boot shop - he has been caring/repairing my boots & chaps (& even reins once) for a few years. We don’t have anyone in town who repairs tack and he does a lot of leather work, he makes wallets, shoes, belts so I started bringing things to him since he has the right equipment. I try to bring pictures in so we are on the same page - I was pretty nervous about the Parlantis (we choose not to take apart the top of the finished boot so I could change my mind!) but I’m very happy with them!
[QUOTE=Chouteau;7340780]
I went to a local shoe & boot shop - he has been caring/repairing my boots & chaps (& even reins once) for a few years. We don’t have anyone in town who repairs tack and he does a lot of leather work, he makes wallets, shoes, belts so I started bringing things to him since he has the right equipment. I try to bring pictures in so we are on the same page - I was pretty nervous about the Parlantis (we choose not to take apart the top of the finished boot so I could change my mind!) but I’m very happy with them![/QUOTE]
Thanks. He did a great job.
[QUOTE=Chouteau;7340533]
No one is more navy-obsessed than me…
My Parlanti’s fit like a glove but were too short so I had a navy ostrich piece added to the top – looks a bit odd close up but you can’t tell from a normal distance…
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13&_suid=138842790482308590702407383304
also had spur straps made while he was at it. & had swagger tabs put on my old vogels – more conservative so I use these for dressage. & I do have navy boot polish?
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27&_suid=13884281273930749019957064112[/QUOTE]
I love these! Especially the second pair, with the swagger tabs. That’s so cool looking, what a fun touch without getting crazy.
When I saw the thread title navy blue field boots, these were what I pictured: http://www.horsepalace.es/images/thumbnail/produkte/xlarge/petrie/18-Coventry-5673.jpg. I think they’re gorgeous:D
I say if you like them, get them.
When I can afford custom dressage boots I want these:http://www.horsepalace.es/images/thumbnail/produkte/xlarge/petrie/18-Elegance-5924.jpg
BTW… This site has quite a few unusual boots.All Petrie I think. www.horsepalace.es/ I think these are a bit over the top for actually riding in, but still pretty awesome http://www.horsepalace.es/images/thumbnail/produkte/xlarge/petrie/3-Coventry-5659.jpg
[QUOTE=Chouteau;7340533]
No one is more navy-obsessed than me…
My Parlanti’s fit like a glove but were too short so I had a navy ostrich piece added to the top – looks a bit odd close up but you can’t tell from a normal distance…
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Catalpa/CatalpastbootsDG.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13&_suid=138842790482308590702407383304
also had spur straps made while he was at it. & had swagger tabs put on my old vogels – more conservative so I use these for dressage. & I do have navy boot polish?
http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27#/user/jlyle73/media/2013%20Dunnabeck/DunnabeckDressagebDO.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27&_suid=13884281273930749019957064112[/QUOTE]
Love both of the boots.
Can you afford or do you have black boots as well? What if you decide to do eq or catch a ride on a hunter/eq horse and only have navy boots?
And remember that brown or navy boots isn’t considered formal. Though I do think a tan or brown with navy piping or trim would look good.
Wow, those boots AR posted are LOUD. Holy heck! But if colored coats come back in, I think that’ll be nice. A sea of black is boring!
And what’s with the gravestones?
