Customer Reviews Ariat Probaby

I love these, but they are a bit big. I needed something to tromp around in on our farm and these replaced the knee high rubber boots I had been using. My husband and I have both had Lyme Disease so I always wear pants tucked into boots, but rubber boots in the heat is way too hot. These are almost too cute to wear to the chicken coop, etc., but that's what I bought them for and now that they're broken in a bit I don't feel quite so weird about walking through mud and manure in them. I almost always wear an 8.5, and in running shoes or boots I'm often a size 9. I bought these in both an 8 and an 8.5 and the size 8 is generous, even with a thick sock. I have scrawny legs and the shaft on these is too big, even with a thick sock and pants tucked in. That's the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars. Otherwise they're super cute and very comfortable. I wore them a few times with short socks and got a bruise on my calf, but after a few days in the field they are broken in. The next time I need work boots I may try a lace up boot or something with a more narrow shaft. I like being able to get into and out of these quickly as I'm constantly in and out of the house, but the wide shaft means that they slide off my foot a bit when I walk.

Well, I put these on and immediately knew they weren’t going to work. Rather heavy and clunky. The heel kinda hurt. I’m returning. I never liked Fat Baby’s and these feel similar but taller.

I wanted to love these boots. Reviews said they were more comfortable than Fat Baby boots. Not true for me. They were very uncomfortable to walk in. The insole felt lumpy and the boot just wasn't as comfortable. And they didn't feel as wide in the toe box, although they look about the same. I wish Fat Baby boots had a replaceable insole. I have an old pair that I had to pull out the old insole in pieces to put in a replacement. Oh well. Back to shopping.

I wear 8.5, and got these in the 8.5 and loved the look, style and rugged rubber soles. I got a lot of compliments the few days I wore them. But they were so heavy on my poor feet, and stiff, that the tops of my toes and arches of my feet hurt from lifting my feet to walk in them. The fit is odd - length is long enough, but wider in the toes and heels, and too narrow/tight over the arch! I tried a few different 3/4 length and heel shoe inserts to stop the slipping in the heel. While it added comfort to the heel, it was then way too tight in the arches. So b/c of the odd fit of these boots being tight in the arch, I could not use a heel or 3/4 length insert to stop the heel from slipping, with out hurting the arches of my feet! I finally just gave up on them in exasperation, and resold them, very sorrily, because I really liked the style!

I'm not sure if it's because they feel too small or if it's the style, but I walked across my apartment and they started sliding up and down my heel. That's not going to fly for long days of working at the farm or walking around the city. The foot is quite stiff, too, so maybe that sliding would stop after some breaking in, but I'm not going to wait around to find out.

Cute in the picture, but if you have a small foot (I'm a size 6), these end up looking like toddler boots...... too fat and short for the height (proportions seem off). Don't know if its the chubby sole or just the chunky style. Returning for a sleeker look.

This boot was at least one size too large overall. It was heavy compared to Ariat's Heritage roper. The sole felt clunky and was too thick.

I have worn Ariat boots for the past 15 years and was disappointed with these boots. The arch was too tall. In fact my heel moved up and down at least an inch due to the height of the arch.

I am just not happy with these. They have hurt my feet from the start and after a year of use I'm giving up and buying a new pair of Justins. The Justins were so comfy straight out of the box, but did not hold up well at all so I tried these boots and the Ariats are uncomfortable, but hold up great.