Has anyone seen them or tried them on? I can’t seem to find them marketed in the U.S. from a search online. They look like the answer to my neuroma’d feet!
Seriously, I’d pay a pretty penny for a pair of paddocks that don’t hurt my feet. I think SG is just teasing me.
See post #17 for update.
I saw them at the Smartpak store in the catalog return area, so maybe SP can special order them? I looked at them and thought they looked comfy and cool, but they were too small for me. The sole looked a bit funky (very sneakerish to me) and like it might feel odd in the stirrup iron, but probably something you’d get used to.
Thank you for posting this. I’ve been watching everywhere to see where they will sell them. I would love to try them. I don’t understand why they are advertising them so aggressively yet there is no where to buy them.
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Thank you for posting this. I’ve been watching everywhere to see where they will sell them. I would love to try them. I don’t understand why they are advertising them so aggressively yet there is no where to buy them.[/QUOTE]
Thank you. I thought it was just me, that I was too stupid to google’em properly
I, too, would surrender vast sums for comfy sneaker-y riding boots, if they weren’t too fugly. Especially a tall boot version that wouldn’t cut off my circulation. Why da boots gotta be so cruel? Karmic payback for being lucky enough to ride?
Aw, those tantalizing Sergios probably hurt anyway.
I have been wondering this also. They look interesting in the ad.
Bump–still haven’t seen these marketed in the U.S. Anyone else having any luck? I’m thinking about asking SmartPak if they can special order them.
Have you talked with SmartPak about these - trying to recall if these were the boots that just did not go over well in their introduction to the NA market & then sold out on discount …
I never saw them on the web site, but I guess they culd have trialed them in the retail store. I’ll call them today!
We have them all in stock! Pics are posted of folks on our Facebook page. One of the most phenomenal products we have seen. People are buying the boots just to walk around in. I am happy to answer any questions.
I hope this doesn’t count as advertising since I’m not affiliated with Chagrin Saddlery at all (just a happy customer!) but definitely try to work with them if you’re interested in these boots - I’ve had great customer service from Chagrin and their shipping is really reasonable.
I have been looking at these boots as well. Could anyone share how much they are? And whether or not they are worth purchasing?
WOW…thank you so much French Fry. The boots are $360.00 and the half chaps are $315.00. The paddock boots are truly ones you can wear to the barn and then walk around in all day. They are that comfortable. The half chaps are made out of I believe Italian calf skin leather with a really interesting leather stretch panel. The elastic piece that goes under the boot is removable and therefore adjustable. The customers who have purchased this product love it. It is flying off the shelves. The sizing is typical European sizing which seems to run true unlike other brands. I hope this helps. All the best- Chagrin Saddlery
A customer left a review of the half chaps on our Facebook page. Please feel free to check out. I do hope this helps.
Oh, Chagrin, wish I had checked back in here! I just ordered them from Malvern. I’ll let everyone know if they work out for my Princess feet. They are super expensive, but if I can walk and ride comfortably in them, they will be worth it.
Have you ever looked at Dublins? I have so much trouble finding anything comfortable for work or home that I’ve worn nothing but Borkenstocks lately. I’m also developing a neuroma on the ball of my foot but my main issue is huge,painful bunions and also a joint disease.
These Dublins that I just bought are actually more comfie than my Birkenstocks and I don’t even have them broken in,yet.
The other super comfortable footwear that I have are Ariat terrains, but they are not nice enough to wear to work.
Which model of the Dublins? I did try some on and they didn’t work for me, but sometimes different models will fit a little differently.
My neuroma is lateral to the ball of my foot, in the space between my 3rd and 4th metatarsal. Anything that is not wide enough pinches it, and I need a good amount of cush under my sole. Most paddocks don’t have enough of a footbed for me, and they need to be big enough that I can also get one of those Dr. Scholl’s gel inserts in there. Dress shoes? Forget it. I have given up on cute shoes for work and stomp around in Merrells or Keens with my suits. Attractive. :rolleyes: Amazingly enough, I found a pair of Crocs sandals that were perfect for the summer, but they’re a little chilly for winter.
Soooo…they’ve arrived! I had them sent to my office, so I haven’t had a really proper evaluation just yet, but here are my first impressions.
They look a little less “sneakery” in person than they do in the ads, and they are a little bit shorter than your typical paddock boot. They are also a bit narrow, and they are quite snug through the arch. I have a medium-to-narrow foot, but with the neuroma, I need a medium-to-wide footbed. But they also seem snug from top to sole. So I am not yet positive that they are going to work.
BUT…the leather is swoonfully buttery-soft, which makes me hold out hope that they will stretch and conform to my feet. Fingers crossed.
Game plan is to wear them around my house for several hours to see if my feet can handle them. Otherwise they are going back. We shall see. I am not entirely sold on the $375 price tag, especially if they are not absolutely perfect. Otherwise I might just try to repurpose a pair of Keens, which I know are comfortable for me. Here’s a couple ideas:
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