Customer Reviews Ariat Heritage Roper

I am usually a size 8.5 in 95% of shoe brands. I decided to heed the advice of fellow reviewers and order a half size down. When I got the 8b I could barely get the boot on, and it was extremely tight across the top of my foot. Considering that this is full-grain leather I knew that it would probably stretch, but I did not want to be miserable until it loosened up. Zappos customer service is amazing and they sent me the 8w boot without having to return the first set of boots first, so I was able to compare the boots together. I was concerned that the wide boot would both look enormous and flop around on my foot, but I found the 8w to be very similar to an 8.5b. As for comfort these shoes are great. My mom and I share a horse so when we go on a trail one of us will walk while the other rides and then we switch at some point (cue all the comments from other trail riders of "did you lose your horse?!". My first time wearing these I probably walked 2 miles in a prairie setting that alternated between very firm compacted earth and unstable sand. I also was supporting a rubbed ankle from breaking in a new pair of flats. I never even once was aware of any discomfort or rubbing. I also have plantar fasciitis in one foot so I can't just wear any shoe and be comfortable. I really like the neutral style of this boot. I have a pair of Ariat lace-up paddock boots that I have been wearing for over a decade and are still going strong, but I'm a pretty lazy person so I wanted something that was slip-on that also didn't go up to my knee like my show boots that are gathering dust in a closet somewhere. While these are definitely not English style, they aren't in-your-face Western so I feel that I can get away wearing these with breeches. I bought the boots in distressed brown because I think that they look more stylish and I can easily see myself wearing them around town. The black color would probably be even more neutral and fit in well in any riding discipline. The only reason I could see for not liking these boots is that since they aren't laced you don't have as much ankle support- but that isn't a concern for me.

Very comfy. Requires a little breaking in, but not much. Soon fit like a glove :) Good, basic roper.

Terrific boot, especially for those who prefer a wider toe box and a low heel. While I typically wear a 9, the 8 1/2 was a better fit. Simple, versatile, comfortable!

Love these boots! Definitely my go to daily boot.

I usually where a B width and needed C in these but otherwise they fit great and are very comfortable. I broke them in easily and wore them all day.

I was looking for a good but cute pair of boots for horseback riding. I saw these and they seemed perfect. Not to flashy and love the distressed brown color which as they get more worn it will just had my distressed character to the boot. I normally wear a 5 to 51/2 and decided to order these in a 5 due to other reviews. I got them in 1 day with free shipping. I tried them on and they fit perfect right out of the box.they were comfortable but got even better once they were broken in. They were perfect while riding and great for everyday wear to. I would purchase these again in a heartbeat.

Great boot! Comfortable for riding, walking or farm chores. I wore them in the snow, ice and rain, they are definitely water proof. They run slightly larger than the Terrain Ariat H2O boots I own. I love Ariat, they never let me down.