LeMieux Essence Quilted Tall Riding Boots X-Slim

LeMieux Essence Quilted Tall Riding Boot - X-Slim Calf

The LeMieux Essence Quilted Riding Boot is a tall leather-lined riding boot with an X-slim calf fitting and a seamless quilted front panel. It is best for riders with a slimmer lower leg who want a streamlined, elongated profile with genuine support for schooling, jumping, lessons and competition.

Every detail is drawn from footwear expertise and equestrian-led design: elastic calf gussets for a close fit, a 5-density ergonomic footbed for stability, and an X-Grip rubber sole engineered to work with your stirrup footplate grip in all weathers. Browse more riding boots to compare heights and calf widths.

Key Features

• Streamlined tall profile: Smart, elongated silhouette that flatters and supports the lower leg
• Seamless quilted front panel: Moulds to the flex of the foot for support and style
• Durable elastic calf gussets: High-grade elastic gives a close, contoured X-slim fit
• YKK rear zip: Runs from the back of the heel to the top of the calf behind the knee
• Concealed zip keeper and sturdy puller: Makes pulling the boots on and off easy
• Neoprene-cushioned knee cover: Helps prevent discomfort behind the knee
• Integrated spur rest: Mounted on the engineered zip protector flap
• X-Grip rubber sole: Linear tread pattern for non-slip traction and stirrup security
• 5-density contoured footbed: Ergonomic support across the entire sole
• Breathable full leather lining: High-grade lining and heel tongue for all-day comfort

Specifications

How to Use

1. Measure your calf at its widest point and your leg from the floor to the back of the knee while wearing your usual riding socks and breeches.
2. Compare both measurements with the size chart and select the tall height in the X-slim calf if your lower leg is narrow.
3. Open the YKK zip fully, slide your foot in, then draw the zip up from the heel to the top of the calf and secure the concealed zip keeper.
4. Check that the neoprene-cushioned cover sits comfortably behind the knee and that the spur rest is positioned correctly if you ride with spurs.
5. Wear the boots around the house or yard for short spells before riding to let the leather begin to soften and settle.
6. After riding, wipe away mud and sweat, dry naturally away from direct heat, and condition the leather regularly. Use boot trees to hold the shape.

FAQ

Who is the X-Slim calf fitting best for?
The X-Slim option is best for riders with a narrow lower leg. If your calf measurement sits at the top of the X-slim range, or you ride in thicker socks and winter breeches, choose the next calf width up instead.

Are these boots suitable for spurs?
Yes. An integrated spur rest is mounted on the engineered zip protector flap, giving spurs a defined position on the boot.

Will the boots grip in the stirrup?
The X-Grip rubber sole has a linear tread pattern designed to interact with your stirrup footplate grip, and it also provides non-slip traction on the ground in all weathers.

Do they rub behind the knee?
A neoprene-cushioned cover sits at the top of the zip specifically to prevent discomfort behind the knee when the leg is bent in the saddle.

How should I care for the leather?
Remove mud and sweat after each ride, allow the boots to dry naturally away from direct heat, and condition the leather regularly. Boot trees or shapers help the tall shaft keep its profile.

Should I size up or down?
Take your usual footwear size and let the calf and height measurements guide the fitting. Leather softens and drops slightly with wear, so a snug calf fit at first is normal, but the foot should never feel cramped.

About LeMieux

LeMieux is a British equestrian brand recognised for design-led products across rider apparel, footwear and horse equipment. The Essence range applies footwear engineering to everyday riding, combining leather linings, contoured footbeds and technical soles for schooling, hacking and competition.