KELCIE: Hi, I'm Kelcie.
I work in Marketing, and today I'm going to
be reviewing the Ariat Vortex Tall Boots.
These boots have to be some of the most comfortable
tall boots I have ever owned.
The leather is of great quality, and the footbed
is really comfortable.
I ride 6-7 times a week, and I wear these
every single time and they've held up wonderfully.
A great thing about these boots is it does
have an elasticized panel, which I find offers
just a great fit.
Makes it almost look custom, and it moves
with me when I'm in the saddle.
There is so much new technology in this boot
that sets it apart from others.
The one thing that stands out the most is
the Premium Nitro™ technology.
It offers lightweight, yet flexible support
in your foot, so you're comfortable all day
long.
The heel of these boots also features Shock Shield™
technology, which offers shock absorption
just like an athletic sneaker.
I have found that with most other tall boots,
once I get out of the saddle, I kinda want
to be done with them and just don't want to
wear them anymore.
But these, I'll wear them all day long, and I've
actually worn them outside of the barn, too.
When I am in the saddle and I'm riding and
jumping, I find that my foot feels really
secure in the saddle because of the traction
zones on the bottom of the shoe.
It offers just the right amount of grip.
The zippers on these boots are a little bit
different from your normal tall boot.
They are a contour, so it starts on the
bottom from the outside and works its way up
the top.
I have found that this makes the boot really
comfortable to be in when I'm in the saddle,
but it also made it a lot more comfortable
to break in the boots, too.
There is also a slight curve behind the knee
on these boots, which makes them just a little
bit more comfortable to break-in, and you
won't have any bunching with your breeches.
These boots also offer a tackier leather on
the inside, so it offers you a little more
grip when you're in the saddle.
Whether you ride one horse a couple days a
week or you're riding multiple horses in a
day and you're looking for a comfortable tall
boot, I highly recommend giving the Vortex
boots a try.
Caring for these boots is super easy.
I usually just brush the dirt off when necessary
and then once a week I'll give them a good
cleaning with just a good old saddle soap.
I ordered the Vortex boots in my normal shoe
size, and I found that the fit was spot-on.
I will say take into consideration that these
boots are going to be a little tricky to get
in on the first try because of the contoured
zipper.
However, Ariat does offer a really great video
on how to fit and try these on, and along
with their video, I also recommend using the
shoe horn that comes with the boots.
Of course if you order a pair of these boots,
you get them and you try them on and they're
not the right size, no worries.
SmartPak offers free return shipping on all
sized items.
That way you can exchange them for the right
size.
I'm Kelcie, and I am absolutely in love with
my Ariat Vortex Tall Boots.
