Customer Reviews Ariat Fatbaby

I am so sad to return these! They are completely adorable and feminine but just don't fit correctly. I ordered the same size as my other Ariat boots (a half size smaller than what I wear in other shoes), but unfortunately I can't get my foot down past the heel/instep area. I have slightly wide feet but can normally wear standard-width shoes with any issues. I also have slightly large ankles. The leather at the heel is very stiff and doesn't seem to have any "give" to allow the foot to be pushed down into it. I tried using the pull loops, standing up into the boots, etc., but my feet just wouldn't budge, so I have to send them back. If you normally order a half size smaller than usual in Ariat boots, you might want to rethink that for these and order your regular size instead.

This boot is adorable and true to the great workmanship that Ariat Boots are famous for. Unfortunately, for me the boot was just too WIDE around my legs, which made my legs look like straws sitting in a Big Gulp cup. I am by no means a petite gal and consider my legs of average size. Just know that this boot is great if you are planning to tuck your pants into them, but dresses may present a problem if your legs are slimmer or even average in size. With that said, I am going to opt for some Dr. Martens instead.

First off, I did not keep the shoe, so I am not a great person to review it. That being said, it is a super cute, sturdy & comfortable shoe! The reason I did not keep it was because my legs are just too skinny and the shorter length of the shaft looked really funny on me. If you do not have unusually skinny legs and don't mind the shorter length, this is a great boot!! I also compared it to the Justin Gypsy (which was really wimpy in comparison), and Ariat probaby, (taller shaft,but just nowhere near as cute), and the fatbaby wins!!!

Based on what others said I kept them even though they weren't super comfy at first - the heel slipped and it was tight across the instep. But I'm glad I kept them; every time I wear them they are more and more comfy and of course super cute. Two cautions: they are a little shorter in height then I really wanted and the leather seems to scratch easily.

Well, I hated these boots at first because they completely tore up my feet with blisters. They tend to run on the small side. My mom has about 5 pairs of Fatbaby's and she swears by them. Now that they are broke in, however, they are not so bad. I wear them all the time. They are durable and keep my feet warm in the winter. Other Ariat Fatbaby's I can wear a 9 1/2; these I had to go to a 10. Because of the reinforcement on the top they tend to be on the tight side. Personally, I think I will buy them used next time because breaking them in was murder. Mainly the problem was on the back of my heels. They are reinforced, but the stitching sliced right into my heels. I have a lot of scars now. Ha!