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Customer Reviews for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers

M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers

Stirrup Leathers to match the Toulouse saddles, and designed by Marcel Toulouse, Master French Saddler. These half hold lined leathers are made of fine calfskin with a nylon lining for years of use. Buckle end is riveted in a metal sleeve to reduce bulk under your leg for a closer contact in the saddle.Chocolate or Cognac. 1x54.
Average Customer Rating:
4.308 out of 5
4.3
 out of 
5
(13 Reviews) 11
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 13 reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Star
0
11 of 13(85%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Review 1 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Match the saddle

January 18, 2013
Bytsarpa
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Bought a M. Toulouse saddle for my daughter and didn't know what size leathers she needed so picked up these after the fact. VERY important for her to have them match and they do. Quality seems top noth and the price was reasonable. Smart Pak pricing and service was great."
Review 2 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Leathers

November 2, 2012
By6763
fromPacific Northwest
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
"These leathers are comparable to one's twice their cost. The leather is soft right out of the box. THe 1/2 hole design is great, and the flat buckle feels great under the leg. Highly recommend these!"
Review 3 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice Quality for the Price

June 20, 2012
ByEverReady
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"I purchased these leathers to go with my M Toulouse Legano (SmartPak--start selling these saddles, you'll make a mint!). I was prepared from other reviews that the steel portion of the stirrup leather would not be completely hidden. I didn't feel it would be a big deal--they are unnoticeable while in the saddle. The leather, while not the Paris leather that Antares boasts, is certainly worthy of respect. With one coat of Leather Therapy conditioner/restorer the leathers were slightly darkened and VERY soft. The ONLY reason these leathers don't get 5 stars is that they are supposed to be manufactured with half-holes. With holes separated by almost an inch, I'm not sure how these can be considered as such."
Review 4 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Easy and good looking

June 11, 2012
Byfreshair
fromDog land
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"not much thought had to go into buying this. Nice leather, great color, well spaced holes. Got a compliment on them the first day."
Review 5 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Disappointed

March 12, 2012
ByGiana
fromOld Tappan, NJ
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I had a pair of Toulouse stirrup leathers in the past and they served me well for almost three years. When the nylon lining started coming through the holes it was time for a new pair so I chose Toulouse again. Within a week the leather began to look like it was "flaking" off on the inside as I would pull my stirrups down. I used the appropriate leather conditioner but these leathers won't last. Very disappointed."
Review 6 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

a little thick, but nice quality

November 22, 2011
ByPArider
fromPA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"They weren't too hard to get on my saddle, I think that depends on your stirrup bars, but they are a bit thick under my leg. However, the leather is so soft and does not mark up my saddle, so it's worth it. A thinner stirrup with this kind of leather would stretch, but so far these have not. The only thing I do not like is that you can see the metal piece that attaches the buckle, but only when you aren't in the saddle, and it may depend on the saddle."
Review 7 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Sooooo Soft!

November 1, 2011
ByKelseyB
fromKirtland, OH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Non-competitor
"These stirrup leathers are amazing! They are super soft so you don't have to worry about breaking them in! The quality is superb!"
Review 8 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice leather; don't like the metal showing

July 20, 2011
Byhollyhorse
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"Pretty leathers, nice, pliable and matched my saddle. I just didn't care for the metal showing underneath my saddle skirt. I realize that you can't see it with my leg over it, but I was also afraid it would scratch. So I did return these."
Review 9 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

awesome product

May 5, 2011
ByPoshPets
fromLA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"the leather is super soft , I have a Calfskin saddle and with a little oil they match exactly! and the feel of the leathers is exactly that of my saddle. Supper happy with purchase. recommend the product to anyone . Have had no issues with streaching out"
Review 10 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good with reservations

June 15, 2010
Bycleozowner
fromIthaca, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"These leathers are very soft and take oil pretty well, but when put on my saddle they needed to be set at different holes to be even. I now have one stirrup on hole 12 and the other on hole 11. It's not due to stretching, I know, because it's the right side that's longer than the left! They look lovely, and this doesn't really bother me, but I did find it strange."
Review 11 for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good leathers

June 7, 2010
ByMentalist
fromVirginia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"Really soft leather. Glad to know they are nylon lined because the leather seems so soft that it may not be as durable as I would like. They look great with my saddle though!"
Ratings-Only Reviews for M. Toulouse European Stirrup Leathers
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
4.5 of 5
4.5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2
Quality:
4.5 of 5
4.5 of 5
Value:
4.5 of 5
4.5 of 5
Durability:
4.5 of 5
4.5 of 5