Men's Riding
Footwear
Boots, breeches, jackets and competition kit cut for men — for the hack, the yard and the show.
Men's Riding & Country Boots
Men's riding footwear comes down to three main choices: short jodhpur and paddock boots for everyday riding and yard work, tall leather boots for competition and a more supported leg, and country and yard boots for mucking out, wet fields and dog walks. Whichever you ride in, look for a defined heel of around an inch — it helps stop your foot sliding through the stirrup. Just Horse Riders stocks men's riding footwear from brands including Ariat and Premier Equine, from around £85.
Also see men's country boots and every country boot.
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Men's footwear advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed July 2026.
Also see: Men's Yard Boots & Wellies.
Choosing men's riding footwear
| Choice | What it means |
|---|---|
| Jodhpur & paddock boots | Ankle-height leather boots — the everyday choice for schooling, hacking and yard work. Add half chaps if you want more lower-leg support. |
| Tall leather boots | Field boots that finish just below the knee. Smarter and more supportive — the usual pick for competition. Check the calf fitting as well as your foot size. |
| Country & Chelsea boots | Waterproof leather boots for the yard, dog walks and daily wear. Comfortable all day, but most are built for walking rather than the stirrup. |
| Yard & rubber boots | Wellington-style rubber for mucking out and wet fields — they cope with anything and hose clean at the end of the day. |
| Sizing & fit | Most men's styles here run to UK 12, with half sizes through the middle of the range. Tall boots add regular and wide calf fittings on top of foot size. |
Getting the size right
The men's range runs larger than the women's wall — most styles in this collection go up to UK 12, with half sizes in most Ariat models. Try boots on in the afternoon wearing your usual riding socks, as feet are slightly bigger by then. For tall boots, measure your calf at the widest point over your breeches; new tall boots sit a touch high at first and settle as the ankle softens with wear.
The heel rule
Any boot you actually ride in needs a defined heel of roughly an inch and a fairly clean sole. Trainers and heavily treaded hiking boots are the wrong tool — a flat sole can slide through the stirrup and deep treads can catch when you want your foot out. Keep the walking-style country boots for the yard and the school run, and ride in jodhpur, paddock or tall boots.
Men's footwear favourites
- Everyday default: Ariat Mens Heritage Zip Paddock Boots (from £150.00) — classic short leather riding boot with a front zip, in stock in UK 7–12.
- Budget yard boot: Ariat Mens Kelmarsh Shortie Rubber Boots (from £85.00) — pull-on waterproof rubber shortie for mucking out; hoses clean in seconds.
- Lighter country boot: Ariat Mens Terrain Ease Waterproof Boots (from £130.00) — waterproof boot for yard jobs, course walking and winter dog walks.
- Tall boot value: Premier Equine Botero Mens Tall Leather Field Boot (from £153.00) — full-height leather field boot in regular and wide calf fittings at a sensible price.
- Smart waterproof Chelsea: Ariat Mens Wexford Waterproof Chelsea Boots (from £180.00) — waterproof leather Chelsea in three brown shades, UK 7–12.
- Competition tall boot: Ariat Mens Heritage Contour Field Zip Tall Boots (from £290.00) — offered in several height and calf-width combinations for a closer fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ride in wellies or walking boots?
They are not designed for the stirrup — deep treads can catch, and a flat sole does nothing to stop your foot sliding forward. Wellies and country boots are ideal around the yard, but for riding choose a jodhpur, paddock or tall boot with a defined heel.
Do I need tall boots, or are short boots enough?
For everyday schooling and hacking, short jodhpur or paddock boots are all most men need — add half chaps if you want more lower-leg support. Tall leather boots earn their keep if you compete or want a smarter, more supported leg.
What sizes do men's riding boots come in?
Most styles in this collection run from around UK 7 up to UK 12, with half sizes in most Ariat models. Tall boots are also sized on the calf — Premier Equine's field boots come in regular and wide fittings, and Ariat's Heritage Contour offers several height and width combinations.
Which boots are best for mucking out and yard work?
Rubber boots — they shrug off wet bedding and hose clean. The Ariat Kelmarsh Shortie is the pick here, while a waterproof country boot such as the Terrain Ease suits days that mix yard jobs with a lot of walking.
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