Equestrian sports require proper equipment, and shoes are its main component, for which there are both aesthetic and technical requirements. Correctly selected footwear prevents feet from slipping in stirrups. It is strongly not recommended to ride in slippers, shoes, sneakers, sandals, there are special shoes for this sport:
- boots are the most suitable and comfortable shoes , outwardly they are narrow-nosed with a small heel, the sole is smooth. Boots are made of leather, they should fit the leg well and be just below the knee. With their help, you need to feel the horse well in order to accurately convey the command. For convenience, the boots are equipped with a zipper at the back, winter boots are available with fur, made of thermal materials. Less commonly, thermal boots are used - a cheap and practical shoe option. Although outwardly, plastic boots look like leather, but the feet in them sweat, since the air is not allowed to pass through. The price of shoes is very different, online store equine-house.com.ua offers a huge selection of shoes for any wallet, with anti-slip coating and anti-shock inserts in the sole. There are three sizes to consider when choosing riding boots - foot size, calf size and boot height. But this is not a standard option for taking measurements, each company approaches this process in its own way;
- boots are stiff flat-soled boots with small heels, mostly without laces or extra buckles. Feet in them, of course, is easier both on the horse and in the stables. They are small, thus save space in the bag, in addition to them there are leggings;
- Leggings - externally similar to the tops of boots with a zipper or buckle. They protect the inside of the leg from scuffs, put it on top of the boots. Leggings provide protection from mosquitoes, hold the pants so that they do not rise or twist during the races. They are used in any season, since the volume of the bootleg is regulated depending on the type of cut of the trousers. Leggings are soft, hard, made of natural and synthetic materials. Soft ones are more pleasant to the foot, hard ones are more expensive, and synthetic ones can be of any color. Leggings are widely used in everyday driving, only black is allowed for performances. Products of domestic and Belarusian manufacturers are more common on the market.
Special footwear is needed to keep the feet from getting stuck in the stirrup, but stirrup options for the rider may also be considered. Stirrups come in a variety of sizes and can stretch when dropped so your foot doesn't get stuck. Stirrups are much cheaper than boots, so you should pay a lot of attention when choosing them.
