Futurity Boon Western Boot

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased for my teen daughter who was wearing uncomfortable knock-off cowgirl boots from a bargain shoe store. Once she put on these Ariats, it was love at first sight. First thing she said was, wow dad you were right (which is rare)…these boots are LEGIT! Now she proudly wears as much as she can. Ariat makes high quality western boots with the enhanced feel and fit of a sneaker. We’re both life long Ariat supporters. Life is too short to wear bargain boots!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These boots exceeded my expectations with the wooden heel, leather soul and tall shaft. I’ve been wearing area boots for over 20 years. It all started when I worked at Horsetown and rode English at the time. These boots are incredibly durable, comfortable, and with the tall shaft the fenders of my western saddle don’t get hung up in the neck of the boot. I train/start horses and am on my feet or in the saddle a majority of my day. I use a hi quality leather conditioner with natural oils and beeswax designed to nurture and waterproof the leather to help these boots last longer in the barn environment of muck and water. The only thing I would change on these boots is a little more cushioning in the heel for those of us who are working on concrete.

Arita’s been my go-to for everyday work/riding boots. I decided to buy something pretty this time. But I’m disappointed. Pros: beautiful. Comfortable. Easy to resole. Cons: The stitching on the INSIDE of the boot (about ankle height) failed after about 6 months of daily wear and the leather curled in a way that once you put your foot in you CAN’T get the boot off. I thought I’d have to cut it off! Literally my hip was popping as I tried to pull the boot off. Luckily I had a shoe horn!