What are the characteristics of stable and outdoor shoes?

Stable shoes are allowed to get dirty, because if you don't have your horse on full board with grazing service, you will also come into contact with manure and muddy paths. Therefore, stable shoes should be easy to care for and waterproof. Shoes with a deep profile are particularly good because they won't slip away easily. A solid upper material can also be helpful if the horse likes to step on its own feet.

Which shoes can you ride with?

Stable and outdoor shoes are usually not suitable for riding. You'd better get up Riding ankle boots To fall back on. Shoes suitable for riding have these characteristics:

• should reach over the ankle
• not a continuous sole with a deep profile, but a small heel and little profile
• no decorative parts that you can get stuck on
• you should be able to slip on, or if there are laces, put them in the shoe
• stable upper material, such as leather or reinforced PU

If you pay attention to these points, you will quickly notice that stable shoes and outdoor shoes are not suitable for riding. They have the advantage, however, that they protect your feet. The thick material offers a little more protection against horse hooves. The thick sole with a strong profile gives you grip even on slippery paths. In autumn and winter they keep water and cold away and your feet nice and dry and warm.

Muck Boots for summer and winter

Muck Boots have long been an insider tip among riders and outdoor enthusiasts. Because the rubber boots offer a combination of neoprene and rubber shell sole. They are available as a half-height and a high version for summer and winter. The models for winter should keep your feet warm and dry even at temperatures as low as -40 ° C. Perfect for everyday stable life. For the summer, the English company also offers boots for temperatures from 0 ° Celsius to 18 ° Celsius.

Sports shoes and sailing shoes from Ariat or Cavallo

You love the style of Ariat or Cavallo and want to carry it away from the stable? Then you are well served with the sports shoes and sailing shoes from the trend brands. Ariat offers a good selection of comfortable sports shoes that you can wear for hours. Cavallo has the particularly beautiful one Bristol sailing shoe on offer, which can also be worn easily in the stable due to the firm upper material and the thick sole.