Customer Reviews Ariat Heritage Roper
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72%"Felt true to size"
78%"Felt true to width"
68%"Moderate arch support"
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These are really nice boots, and I like Ariat's a lot. My only problem with them was also true with another pair I bought of the same brand. They make me feel like I am tilting forward. With my previous pair, it took a month or two until they sort of molded to my foot and I felt I was standing up straight. I didn't want to go through that again with a new pair of boots.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco, Born, Merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute boots and comfortable - but did not look good on me. Sad to have to send them back
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I loved the style and the quality was excellent. Unfortunately the interior of the foot was snug on top of my foot and rubbed uncomfortably. I've had the boots off for over an hour and I can still feel where the boot irritated my foot and I only had them on for a few minutes. I'm not sure of the solution. I guess the foot is narrow (top of foot to bottom) not width-wise, but I don't feel comfortable enough with that guess to order a larger size. Sadly, I have sent them back.
Andrea, Zappos Customer,
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Based on other reviews I decided to order a 1/2 size down. I always wear a size 8.5 (in practically 95% of all footwear) but opted to order a size 8. Well darn it, even the size 8 was too big! So back they went and I ordered them again in a size 7.5. STILL too big! A little apprehensive about trying them again in a size 7 but I really like the simplicity of the boot and what I think will be quite a comfortable boot if I can get the correct size for me. Strangely, all cowboy type boots are always way too big on me in my usual size. My Dan Post boots are a size 7 and my Durango boots a size 7.5.
I'd also recommend:
Dan Post
Julie, Zappos Customer,
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I like these boots very much. Just got them so have not worn for long period of time. However, out of the box they feel good. I have a very narrow foot and normally wear a size 10.5 narrow. I took the advice of other reviews and went down a half size to a size 10 and that works well.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Nice boots and nice fit but rubbed my ankle bones.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These roper boots are cute and comfortable. Like most western boots, they run a half size to a full size too long. I usually wear a 6.5C and went with the 6C. And, like most western boots, a C in these is not the same as a C in sneakers. But, they feel the same as other Ariat western boots in a C width. They can be hard to get on and off if you have a high instep, but not impossible. They get easier to take on and off as the leather breaks in. The brown color is nice, they're distressed but not overly so. The tread on the bottom is a good size, it makes these great for both barn work and riding.
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These are beautiful boots, I usually wear a 6 and ordered the 6 but I felt that these boots are too roomy. I didn't want to have to wear heavy sock with them so I am returning. I do have a small foot and have a hard time getting shoes that aren't too roomy so others might not have the same issue when ordering their regular size.
Cheryl, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have a pair of each color. Comfortable all day and look great with Jeans.
Stumpjumper,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love these boots. I needed a cowboy boot which looked great but could withstand the vigors of ranch work. This boot is great in pastures, in dirt, on the road and climbing up and down old barn frames. These are comfortable and mould immediately. Breaking in took two days and then no blisters. The scuffs rub out and the sole is great for work. Downside is getting the things on over the reinforced heel. Still using boot pulls or plastic grocery bags but we're getting there!
British C,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is the first time I've purchased western style boots. I have not been disappointed. These boots are very comfortable but also very rugged.
Army M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is my first pair of ropers, had over a dozen pair of "cowboy boots"that I've worn over the last nearly 2 decades. Also my first pair of Ariat. I'm now planning my next purchase, I'm thinking the Ariat distressed ropers.
Fat M,
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These are great looking boots! Footbed seemed comfortable when trying them on, and the leather felt great. However, they were just a bit too tight for me around the top. They scrunched down at the ankle and I could see that they would rub. Sadly, these look like they're going to have to be returned. If they were not so snug around the top, they would have been comfy and a keeper.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I work on guest ranch, so I bought this for everyday use. It is very comfortable and a great height for someone short like me (I'm 5'1). It broke in after one day of wearing it and is a touch loose, but still looks and feels good.
CatJ984,
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I love these boots. Ariat boots have the greatest support. Unfortunately the boots do not love me. I have a high arch and this style in the distressed brown was too painful to try to break in. That's why I gave them a 3 in comfort. Darn.
E, Zappos Customer,
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This is my third pair of Ropers. I use them as work boots. This is the first pair I've bought on line since my local retailer quit carrying them recently. They only carried the B width and since Zappos had a wider width (C) I order the wider boot. When I received them they didn't look any wider and when I compared the soles they were the exact same width as my old B width pair. The only place that maybe felt wider was in the heel which is now loose on me. I was disappointed with the width. Next time I may try the Ariat Fatbaby boot, they appear to be wider.
Tanya M, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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First I would like to say I have many pairs of boots Ariats and other name brands I wear boots everyday of my life to school, work, around the house, in the pasture and even grocery shopping and normally I purchase square toe boots but I decided to buy these round toe working boots in hopes they would be more effective for my everyday wear. I purchased the brown distressed Heritage Roper boots size 7.5C about two months ago, and just like any boot I have ever owned I had to do some breaking in; the boot was extremely uncomfortable at first to where they were unbearable to wear at times. I own another pair of Ariat's that have a square toe and more for causal wear not for work and I can honestly say I do not remember them hurting so bad to break in while wearing them. After about a week the boot started to feel more comfortable but the heel is somewhat loose this does not cause me discomfort but I know boots are made to fit snug. Overall I love the look of the boot, the material, the width and the comfort and I would purchase them again I wear them everyday and I have already put them through a lot so they seem to be withstanding well.
Pinky,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I was given these about four years ago, I have worn them three days a week at least three months throughout the summer every year, as well as sporadically throughout the rest of the year, in rain, manure, mud, extreme heat. Just this last year they've started to break down slightly on the inside, but only the lining, the rest is still top notch. The reason I give this boot four stars instead of five is just that I think they could be slightly more comfortable, the sole becomes a bit hard after walking in them for a few hours.
Rikirivero,
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I am a big fan of Ariat. I already own a pair of Heritage Ropers in brown and a pair of Ariat Bristols in brown. Both fit beautifully. But I think Ariat is changing their sizing. I know my feet or calves are not getting fatter! The black Ariat Heritage Ropers are beautiful and I love them, too. But they are much harder to get on than my other Ariats. It seems that the shaft of the boot is narrower and it is hard to get my foot down into the foot bed. They are comfortable once they're on and I can wear them all day. But getting them on and off is a pain. I even sent Ariat a pic of my brown and black Ropers next to each other, to show them the difference in the width of the boot shaft. No reply. Overall, I am still an Ariat fan but be warned.
Janice R, Zappos Customer,
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Love these boots. I own other Ariat boots and found these to run 1/2 size bigger so I would recommend ordering 1/2 down. Foot area is very comfortable but my ankles (which are boney) rub the inside. Probably just need to break them in a bit. Overall I love the boots and would buy them again.
Hariet N, Zappos Customer,
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This boot is good looking, but I could not get it on over my arch, and I don't have particularly high arches. This was not a problem with the other 2 pair or Ariat boots I ordered.
Jan J, Zappos Customer,
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I bought my first pair of the Ariat roper twelve years ago and after almost constant wear for the past five years, I needed a new pair. I found these to be much wider in the "ankle" and a bit more in the heel. The old pair still needs pulled on and the new pair can be stepped into. I don't know if Ariat has a new supplier or if the mold has changed, but I wish they still needed a bit of a pull and were not so loose in the heel - they are eating up my new socks. And any thicker socks would never fit in the toe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This pair of shoes is decent overall if you factor in the price, quality, fit, style and comfort. However, something feels a little off when I walk in them -- foot bed seems too long (even though the fit is fine, with medium socks). I bought size 7.5 and the bottom outsole measures 11 inches, while almost all of my 7.5 shoes measure 10 inches long. The longer foot bed though perhaps is the style of cowboy boots but I am not used to it so I am returning the shoes. I suppose you need to make slightly bigger stride than normal when walking in these shoes.
Emma, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is my first pair of Ariats. I wear 7 1/2, but based on reviews I ordered both 7 and 7 1/2. Found these boots to be true to size so I returned the 7. They are a little narrow through the toe and a bit tight across the top of my feet, but I do have slightly high arches. I was looking for a more distressed leather, but the black leather on these is a little stiff and has more of a sheen and is more smooth than I was hoping for. I decided to keep them anyway because they are not uncomfortable, and I think they have the potential to become as awesomely broken in and distressed as my perfectly, extremely, broken in Resitol Ranch boots which I LOVE but cannot find sold anywhere. So far I have done yard work in mud, hosed them off, and shoveled 10" snow in them. My feet stayed dry and the boots look no worse for the wear.
I'd also recommend:
Resistol Ranch (if you can find it); Justin.
Tina S, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I normally wear 8 D and have ridiculously high arches. Got the 8 C as is the widest offered. They fit with a bit extra toe room lengthwise. Could not get them on at first, bought a long handled (boot) shoehorn and got them on. The heel counter on the inside was the problem. Good boots have a smooth leather heel slide that goes under and over the heel counter so the heel just kind of glides down the ramp. Better boots also have an arch slide. These boots don't have either. They do have side loops so if you have boots hooks, you're in luck. Soles are nice and thick for walking, good heel height, leather on upper is very stiff. Haven't decided yet if I will keep them. In the picture they look very plain, in person they are kinda cowgirly. I really like the distressed brown. Like the bomber jacket my first boyfriend had.
I'd also recommend:
Frye, Blunnies (Blundstone)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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