Customer Reviews Ariat Ariat Rambler
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Customer Fit Survey:
48%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
71%"Moderate arch support"
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I LOVE these boots. These are definitely rock-star cool and pretty comfortable as well! HOWEVER, the sizing runs HUGE. I wear a 9.5 in a regular shoe and up to a 10.5 in a running shoe. I wear an 8.5 in these. Other than that... no complaints. Very cool. They look awesome with jeans.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Awesome boots! I'm not sure what all the fuss is about sizing. I wear a 10.5 and the 10.5 fit perfectly (I also ordered size 10 and 9.5 based on all the previous reviews). I couldn't even begin to get my foot into the size 10. Maybe one of Ariat's factories in China put out a wrong sized lot recently? Who knows?
I'd also recommend:
Red Wing
Ed H, Zappos Customer,
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1st cowboy boot I've ever owned. I love em. I've worn mine nearly every day since 2014 (its 2018 now). I live in a concrete jungle and it takes the pavement just fine! Wear them with jeans 100% time and love the look and feel of them.
I'm going to buy my 2nd pair here soon as my sole is cracking and when I walk through a puddle my sock gets wet. But 5he uppers have aged beautifully, a little lotion here and there and I'm good!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These boots are great looking! I bought a size 12EE, which were just a little too big. So I thought A 11½EE would be perfect. They do not offer that size in this style. I went with a 11½D and they fit decently. They are a little tight so I am not sure what to do. I may have find different boots. Regardless, these are very nice boots and I highly recommend buying this style. Zappos is great, they went way beyond working with me on this order, thank you! I will recommend Zappos to everybody, they are a great company to business with. Excellent customer service! Thanks, Zappos, team.
Josh D, Zappos Customer,
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These boots met my expectations in every respect. I have a wide foot as a result of 45 years of running. I also have tendinitis and must have a strong, stable shoe/boot with good arch support. These boots fit the bill. The lower parts of the boot are very thick, durable leather. The uppers are very soft and supple. The soles look as if they will last. Overall, I am very pleased with these boots.
Michael W, Zappos Customer,
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Lots of discussion on this so let me jump in on my experience with the sizing. I'm normally a men's 10 1/2. Sort of wide. since most folks said order this boot in a 1/2 size down that's what i did and got a 10. They looked great out of the box. A little hard to put on but once my foot was in it felt a little loose in side in that my foot could slide back and forth a little inside to boot. Also lots of room in the toe. Zappos actually has a video on boot sizing which I watched so and that recommended that if your feet slide inside it's a little too big. I then exchanged them for a 9 1/2. Those felt so tight that I almost couldn't get them on. It ends up I have sort of a high arch which makes it hard to get your foot past the roof of the boot. Once I did, though, the boots felt a little snug but not too tight. It ends up the just needed breaking in. I kept wearing them for the next few days and sure enough, the adjusted to my feet and feel great. They go on easier too now. Still need to grab on and pull the loops to get them on but once your feet "pop" in they fit great. I can wear them all day. They are very comfortable. So my suggestion is if they feel a little snug when you first get them - wear them a few days to see if they break in for you. Hope this review helps. By the way, they look great with jeans. A nice, casual boot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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As with every pair of Ariat boots either me or my wife have owned, these are incredibly comfortable. I don't think you will find a more comfortable boot for all day on your feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Amazing boot! Listen to the others, if you have normal width feet, order a full size smaller. You want them very snug on your metatarsal, with just a bit of slip in the heel. After they break in, your feet will feel as good as they look.
Big P, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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Great boots, very comfortable and well made. Ran about a full size too big but new ones shipped quick and feel good.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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Great boot and was exactly the look I wanted. As pretty much everyone else said, order at least a half size smaller than your usual size and they are a bit narrow (being tall and skinny that's not much of an issue for me, though). Bit of a workout to get on the first few times, but they ARE boots so I can deal with that. All in all quite happy with these and my wife loves how they look on me (which is kind of a good thing!).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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Very good boot -- once you find the right size. The sizing standards seem wildly different from normal. I normally wear a size 9.5 shoe, but after numerous trade-ins, settled for a 7.5 with this boot. Very comfortable once broken in. These function well as riding boots for a motorcycle.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I just got my Ramblers yesterday and they are indeed stylish. Very chill boot. I dig 'em hardcore. I've always wanted boots like these. You should certainly give credence to reviews that say these run large. It's true. After perusing reviews, I ordered my pair a half size smaller than I usually wear. I'm sending them back today in exchange for another half size down. I have always worn 11s, and indeed some of my shoes in 11 are almost too small, but I'm getting these in 10. The 10.5. I ordered feel snug in the instep as it should, but it's just a tad too long, and will probably stretch enough to allow for a bit too much movement inside the boot. Though heel slippage is to be expected in new boots, the slippage here in these 10.5 is excessive, and there is plenty of room in the toe. Yes, these boots are super cool, tough, and authentic. They are all they're cracked up to be. However, as unlikely as it sounds, they run a full size large.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Casual and comfortable. These boots look and feel well worn when new. I took a 1/2 size smaller than usual in these boots.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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Good Boot -
The Ariat Rambler does fit about 1 shoe size smaller than what I normally wear. They are breaking in nicely. The instep was a bit tight, but they are breaking in.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I was a little underwhelmed by this boot. I have worn everything from Durango to Lucchese for over a decade now, so I have picked up a thing or two on what makes a good boot. The fit of this boot is either slightly narrow or not quite a half size too large. Order a half size smaller than you would normally in boots and expect some break in time. It is a strange fit. No complaints about the look/style. The uppers are a little flimsy for my taste being more coat leather than boot leather. Based on this boot, I will not be purchasing another pair of Ariat. Zappos, of course, was stellar.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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Great look. Got these for hubby for his birthday. He loved them, but they run big. Had to send them back and get a smaller size.
Sandra C, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I love these boots, they are practically the only shows I wear any more. They do run large, if I would have paid attention to the reviews I would have known that. Zappos was very helpful though and they over nighted me the correct size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I typically wear a 10.5 or 11, depending on shoe. More often than not a 10.5, average width. Many reviews said this boot runs a full size big, but since Zappos was out of stock on the 10 and 10.5, I tried an 11. Well, I know it's strange but the boot was way too small. There was no way I could even get my foot into the boot. I love the style and the boots look awesome, so I'm returning them to try an 11.5. We'll see.
Joe D, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Great looking and fitting boots. Liked them so much I ordered a pair in Black.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I bought these boots, based on the positive reviews on here and every other site. These boots are top notch! I went with the earth with brown bomber and absolutely love them! I liked them so much that I bought same boot in black. I usually wear a size 10, but bought a 9 wide and they fit perfect! Top quality boots!
TJ, Zappos Customer,
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I am very pleased with this boot. it has a nice cushioned insole and overall comfortable boot...in fact, more comfortable than I anticipated and has become one of my favorite boots to wear. I felt the boot was sharp looking but it was confirmed as I've received numerous compliments and inquires about the boot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I bought these as a gift for my boyfriend and he loves them. He wore them to a 12 hour shoot the first day without even breaking them in and he said his feet never hurt!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wear boots all the time, I just got the Ariat Rambles, about an hour ago, and I never have had such awesome boots. The fit style is phenomenal the leather is amazing. It is not to hard, nor too soft. It is just right. They are very comfortable. These boots are guaranteed for looks and style. I promise you will be completely satisfied.
Vedat M, Zappos Customer,
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Great boot. Looks good and feels good. Once you break it in you'll never need another pair of boots.
Matt, Zappos Customer,
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Awesome boot. Great style. I have received many good compliments on them. Very comfortable too.
Mountain M, Zappos Customer,
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