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Post by kellymarks on Apr 28, 2012 13:13:37 GMT
Now you've sorted my stables  could anyone advise me on acceptable hunter showing boots - are Regent a good leather? Fylde have them in a sale at the moment so about half usual price. Any experiences please? Many thanks Kelly |
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Post by kayjayem on Apr 28, 2012 14:39:24 GMT
Regent boots are gorgeous. I had a pair which I loved but sadly my calves are too fat for them now so I gave them to my niece and they are still fab and in show ring condition and they are 36years old  |
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Post by threekids on Apr 28, 2012 14:57:10 GMT
regent boots are good but are traditional hard leather and take ages to break in.
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Post by fanfarefan on Apr 28, 2012 15:26:34 GMT
had a fab pair of regents , but they do take a bit of wearing in , as a matter of interest what size boots are you after  ?? |
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Post by irishcob on Apr 29, 2012 14:03:45 GMT
I've got the Regent boots and think they're fab. But Compeed blister plasters are a must for the first few outings!
I also replaced the garter straps as I thought the ones they supplied were a bit thin and cheapy looking.
What size boot are you?
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Post by kellymarks on Apr 29, 2012 16:01:28 GMT
Thank you very much for advice. Do you know I did look at Regents and they were lovely but did look very hard and shiney - as I'll probably only do about 5 showing classes a year I think it will take me a REALLY long time to break them in!
I'd be a five and half feet size with a 'normal' leg (I think! Whatever that means!) I did get some second hand boots but they're a bit short - I don't want to let the horses down any more than necessary with my appearance alone! I think I'll take a trip to Calcutt's at Sutton Scotney this week if I can and see what they can offer.
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Post by Wiltshire Man on Apr 29, 2012 21:20:41 GMT
I've had my Regent boots for 28 years and they are still good and comfortable as I first worn them  ![]() [/img] |
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Post by hedgehopper on Apr 29, 2012 21:52:28 GMT
Love mine,but thought I would need normal width calf fitting,and actually needed narrow!
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Post by showqueen on Apr 30, 2012 12:28:20 GMT
ive got 2 pairs of regents, one with no zip and one with zip, they are both excellent and look like new!
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Post by kellymarks on Apr 30, 2012 17:21:33 GMT
Thank you! Looks like Regents it is then ... would you only use boot polish or might you use saddle oil if they start off a bit hard? They look very smart on Wiltshire Man!
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Post by irishcob on Apr 30, 2012 17:35:42 GMT
I started with plenty of saddle soap and Effax (leather balm) to soften them which really helped. Now I just tidy up with boot polish before a show to get a shine.
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Post by threekids on Apr 30, 2012 17:52:45 GMT
they are leather lined so feed the inside with leather feed to help soften them, also found standing on stairs and dropping heels ove and over helped
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Post by threekids on Apr 30, 2012 17:53:39 GMT
keep an eye on ebay, i got new regent boots for £35,and another new pair for £25
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Post by kellymarks on May 1, 2012 10:51:50 GMT
Thank you again!
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Post by Wiltshire Man on May 1, 2012 14:37:41 GMT
Thank you! Looks like Regents it is then ... would you only use boot polish or might you use saddle oil if they start off a bit hard? They look very smart on Wiltshire Man! Thank you Kelly I wouldn't use oil or saddle soap or they will go too soft which will make them go flob which has happen to mine as they usually stay top close to my knee but now flob to below knee as you can see around my ankle it all wriggle, shame isn't  |
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Post by threekids on May 1, 2012 15:41:50 GMT
need to buy them slightly to long in the leg and use heel risers as they will drop a good inch or 2 when broken in
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could anyone advise me on acceptable hunter showing boots - are Regent a good leather? Fylde have them in a sale at the moment so about half usual price. Any experiences please?
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