Ariat Men's Riding Boots & Clothing
Which Ariat men's kit should you buy first?
Short answer: for everyday yard work in wet British weather, start with the Ariat Mens Terrain Ease Waterproof Boots at £130 — UK 7 to 12 is in stock, including half sizes. If you want one boot you can also ride in, the Ariat Mens Heritage Zip Paddock Boots at £150 are the classic zip paddock choice in UK 7 to 12. For schooling or showing in a tall boot, it is the Ariat Mens Heritage Contour Field Zip Tall Boots at £290. There are 23 Ariat men's lines in this collection covering footwear, breeches, show shirts, jackets and casual layers, and stock moves, so check the size grid on each product page before you commit.
In a hurry? Start here
- All-round yard boot: Ariat Mens Terrain Ease Waterproof Boots — £130
- Wettest, muddiest yards: Ariat Mens Kelmarsh Shortie Rubber Boots — £85
- Riding boot: Ariat Mens Heritage Zip Paddock Boots — £150
- Breeches: Ariat Mens Tri Factor Grip Knee Patch Breech — £130, waist 28 to 40 in regular and long leg
- Cheapest way in: Ariat Mens Pro Performance Round Toe Insole — £12, or the Ariat Mens Bandera 1/4 Zip Short Sleeve Polo — £45
Which Ariat men's boot suits your job?
Most of this collection is footwear, and the deciding factor is usually what you spend the most hours doing: mucking out, hacking, schooling or heading straight from the yard to somewhere tidier. Use the table below to narrow it down, then check the size dropdown for live availability.
| If you mainly need… | Pick | Price | Sizes in stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| A waterproof boot for all-day yard work | Terrain Ease Waterproof Boots | £130 | UK 7 to 12 |
| A pull-on rubber boot for standing water and deep mud | Kelmarsh Shortie Rubber Boots | £85 | UK 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11 |
| A zip paddock boot you can ride and work in | Heritage Zip Paddock Boots | £150 | UK 7 to 12 |
| A premium leather paddock boot | Devon Zip Paddock Boots | £240 | UK 7 to 12, black or brown |
| A tall boot for schooling or the ring | Heritage Contour Field Zip Tall Boots | £290 | Selected calf and height fittings only |
| A smart waterproof boot for yard-to-town | Wexford Waterproof Chelsea Boots | £180 | UK 7 to 12, three colours |
| A leather boot with a side zip for rough ground | Telluride Zip Waterproof Boots | £155 | UK 7.5 to 12 |
| A twin-gore pull-on leather boot | Barnyard Twin Gore II Waterproof Boots | £155 | UK 7 to 12, black or brown (11 in brown only) |
| Something casual for off the yard | Antigua Boat Shoe | £110 | UK 7 to 12 in brown; 8 to 9.5 in green |
If your current boots fit but feel flat underfoot, the Ariat Mens Pro Performance Round Toe Insole at £12 is the cheapest upgrade on this page and is stocked in UK 7 to 12.
What do you wear to school and compete in?
Breeches
The Ariat Mens Tri Factor Grip Knee Patch Breech at £130 is the men's breech in this collection. Grip knee patches add purchase against the saddle flap, and the range runs waist 28 to 40 in regular and long leg, in white, beige, grey, navy and black. White or beige covers most turnout rules; the darker colours are the sensible everyday schooling option.
Show shirts
Two options in Ariat's Tek technical fabric: the Ariat Mens Tek Short Sleeve Show Shirt at £65 in navy or white, and the Ariat Mens Tek Long Sleeve Show Shirt at £75 in white. Both are stocked from X-Small through to XX-Large in regular length, though X-Small in the short sleeve is currently white only. Tall and XXXL fittings are not in stock.
Casual
The Ariat Mens Bandera 1/4 Zip Short Sleeve Polo at £45 is the lowest-priced garment here, stocked X-Small to X-Large in black, red and medium blue.
How do you layer for a cold, wet British yard?
Three pieces cover almost every morning between October and April, and they stack:
- Warmth without bulk under a coat: Ariat Mens Fusion Insulated Vest — £90, Small to XX-Large in navy. A gilet keeps your core warm while leaving your arms free for haynets and gates.
- An insulated jacket for dry, cold days: Ariat Mens Fusion Insulated Jacket — £110, X-Small to XX-Large in navy.
- A waterproof outer for rain: Ariat Mens Coastal Waterproof Jacket — £170, Small to XX-Large in navy.
If you only buy one, buy for the weather you actually get. Persistent rain beats cold in most UK yards, so the waterproof jacket earns its keep faster than an insulated one.
How much should you expect to spend?
In-stock Ariat men's lines on this page start at £12 for insoles and £45 for the Bandera polo, with footwear opening at £85 for the Kelmarsh Shortie rubber boots and topping out at £290 for the Heritage Contour tall boots. Most riders land somewhere between £130 and £180 for a boot they will wear daily for years.
Ariat men's: your questions answered
Which Ariat men's boot is best for everyday yard work?
The Ariat Mens Terrain Ease Waterproof Boots at £130 are the sensible default: waterproof and stocked right through UK 7 to 12 including half sizes. If your yard is genuinely wet underfoot rather than just damp, a pull-on rubber boot such as the Kelmarsh Shortie at £85 is easier to hose off and step out of. If you also ride in the same pair, choose the Heritage Zip Paddock Boots at £150 instead so you have a proper riding heel.
What sizes do Ariat men's boots come in?
Most men's boots in this collection run UK 6 to 12 with half sizes, and stock varies line by line, so the size dropdown on each product page is the live answer. Tall boots are different: the Heritage Contour Field Zip Tall Boots are listed as a number plus a two-letter code, where the first letter is the calf width and the second is the boot height, so you can match the boot to your own leg rather than just your foot. If you are between fittings, get in touch and our team will help you work out which code to order.
Which Ariat men's jacket is actually waterproof?
The Ariat Mens Coastal Waterproof Jacket at £170 is the waterproof outer layer in this collection, stocked Small to XX-Large in navy. The Fusion Insulated Jacket at £110 and the Fusion Insulated Vest at £90 are insulating layers built for warmth, so they are best worn under or instead of a waterproof shell depending on the day. Buying the waterproof plus the vest gives you a two-piece system that covers cold, wet and both together.
Can I compete in Ariat men's breeches and show shirts?
The Tri Factor Grip Knee Patch Breech at £130 comes in white and beige as well as darker schooling colours, and the Tek show shirts at £65 short sleeve and £75 long sleeve are made for competition wear. Turnout rules differ by discipline and by level, so check your governing body's current rulebook for colour and collar requirements before a show. If you are unsure what your class expects, get in touch and our team will help.
What is the cheapest Ariat men's item you stock?
The Ariat Mens Pro Performance Round Toe Insole at £12 is the lowest-priced item in this collection and is stocked in UK 7 to 12. For clothing, the Bandera 1/4 Zip Short Sleeve Polo at £45 is the entry point, and for footwear it is the Kelmarsh Shortie Rubber Boots at £85. Adding a £12 insole to an existing pair of boots is the cheapest comfort upgrade on this page.
What if the boots do not fit when they arrive?
You have 90 days to return them. Try boots on indoors, on a clean floor, with the socks you actually ride in, and keep the box and packaging until you are certain. Riding boots should feel snug rather than tight, with the leather still to soften around your foot. If you want a second opinion on sizing before you order, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.