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Customer Reviews for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
The Ariat? Challenge II Field Boot is an ideal choice for the avid rider. The Ariat? Challenge II Field Boot?features?updated, refined styling?with a?premium European calf upper, high Spanish cut topline, and contoured fit through the ankle for an improved customized fit.
Average Customer Rating:
(27 Reviews) 27
Rating breakdown 27 reviews
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25 of 27(93%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Review 1 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Boot try on
March 25, 2013
ByShammy
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
of
5
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"Shopping for field boots, so easy, so convenient to be allowed to order them, try them on at home and return if they do not fit. Sadly these did not fit, they were too short, I needed a tall boot and they were out of stock."
Review 2 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Ariat is going down the drain
March 20, 2013
ByMegBog
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
1
of
5
Value:
1
of
5
Durability:
1
of
5
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"I have always bought Ariat tall boots but recently they have really been declining in quality. Every pair of Ariat boots I have had have broken within the first year. I also ride for a team and the other girls who have Ariat boots have had many problems as well. Definitely not worth the money when there are much nicer boots for the same price such as Tredsteps."
Review 3 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Favorite Tall Boots Ever!
March 6, 2013
Byjbm0124
fromAtlanta, GA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I absolutely love these boots! I originally purchased them in 2008, and while they've been retired from show use, I still use them every day to ride. They are easy to maintain and the leather breaks in very easily. No they aren't customs and no they didn't cost $1000, but they feel like it. Unless you have strange proportions that force you to purchase customs, these are perfectly fine. Also, I've found that if you pay much more than this, the leather is so fine and nice that it breaks down much faster. Overall, best boots for the money!"
Review 4 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Amazing Boots!
January 23, 2013
Bycaseyjumper
fromWashington DC
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Just right
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I absolutely love these boots. They're perfect if you're going back and forth from schooling to teaching or doing barn work , which I love! I school anywhere from 2 to 5 horses a day as well as tons of barn work so these boots work great. I also have a very tiny ankles and these have great fit around around my ankles while other boots I tried did not. They're also super comfortable! I could run miles in them and be comfortable. They're definitely a great buy and I totally recommend them."
Review 5 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Great Boots!
November 9, 2012
ByMRenee
fromMobile, AL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I received a pair of these boots recently as a gift. I was prepared for weeks of rubs and blisters, but after only two days of wearing them around the barn & riding in them for a few hours, they'd started to drop comfortably! No blisters, no rubs, and now they're so comfy I could run a marathon in them!"
Review 6 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Wore the snot out of these boots!!
October 22, 2012
ByPaige
fromOxford, CT
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"These are my schooling boots, and let me tell you they've well earned their keep!
I ride in them all seasons, all day. Through rain, mud and snow and they've held up great! The leather is what you pay for.. durable and holds up well for what I put them through. They clean up nicely with a damp rag and look great if I have the time to polish them!
These are fantastic every day schooling boots!"
Review 7 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
What Other Brands?
August 16, 2012
ByEquineDeborah22410
fromSarasota, Florida
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"I can't say enough about these. I simply adore these boots. I am a major tack junkie, I especially love boots. The fit is true and the material is extremely sleek and beautiful. The zipper is smooth and functional. It fits very silm and contours around my leg perfectly. I have a couple pairs of Ariat boots and while they do come with a price tag, they are definitely worth the price! Once you buy a pair of Ariat boots (or anything Ariat) you can never look back!"
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Review 8 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Sumptuous leather, nice fitting contoured calf
August 2, 2012
BySpringerHills
fromSt. Martinville, LA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
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"After trying 5 pairs of boots from 4 different makers, I fell in love with these. The fit is more contoured in the calf than any of the others I tried, including the less and more expensive Ariat Field boots. The leather is luxurious but not so soft that they don't look sharp after breaking in. Even In Louisiana heat my feet don't get hot (as they do with paddock boots). I pray they don't discontinue these. No problems at all with the zipper and the lace design is very smart and sleek. I highly highly recommend these boots."
Review 9 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Updated review
May 9, 2012
Byjanelleaface
fromOlympia, WA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2
of
5
Durability:
1
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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Review 10 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Great fit
April 15, 2012
Bytgwriter
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I needed the wide fit for my calves -- usually a problem -- and these boots fit perfectly. I'm very happy with the quality, and they provide just the right look."
Review 11 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Awesome
March 31, 2012
Bytopbrass
fromSyracuse NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Very nice fit and a real quality boot for the money. I was concerned with ordering without trying them on, and figured we would be shipping boots back and forth. However, with help of the sizing chart they fit on the first try. Of course with Smart Paks great free shipping back and forth, returns would be easy."
Review 12 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Nice boots but...
March 12, 2012
Byslewelf
fromWA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I got these boots as a replacement for my old Mountain Horse tall boots but they didn't fit... I ordered a full calf as that was the size I measured at but when they arrived they were huge around my calves. I exchanged them for a regular calf and that was too small. They are very nice boots for the price and I wish they would fit but I think I am going back to Mountain Horse."
Review 13 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
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7 years and counting
March 4, 2012
ByCrusingKatie
fromVermont
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I've have these for 7 years now, I can't even believe it. They have held up very well. I bought these for my first horse show, and they have accompanied me to every single horse show thereafter. They are a wonderful all around pair which will be retired soon because after all that wear the leather on the inside is growing thin. And after all their use these long years they are ready to be turned in."
Review 14 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Nice Enough for the $$$
March 1, 2012
ByHequestrian
fromKentucky
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
3
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I am about 5'5 and maybe 135 and I have these boots in a 8.5 shoe size (i normally wear 8.5 or 9) with the medium height and regular calf. These boots were pretty uncomfortable at first but now are great- I can wear them all day. I have had mine for a little over a year and I wear them daily. They have not broken down too much height wise. They are however getting rub marks on the inside but I guess that is to be expected now given the amount of wear I have put on them. I actually had to send my first pair back because after not even 10 rides the insides were very worn and discolored. My only other complaint is that they don't seem to have as slim a fit as some others but they aren't custom and as Slim is just a bit too tight for me I had to settle for the Regular. But I have been very happy with this pair and wouldn't hesitate to buy another pair."
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Review 15 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Perfect Show Boots
February 14, 2012
ByBarnBlondie
fromUpstate, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"These boots are awesome. I am 5'4, 110 pounds, and normally a size 6.5 in shoes. I ordered the short/reg height with a normal calf and size 7 and they fit perfectly. They break in nicely in a few weeks. A great buy for the price! They are very durable and fancy. Perfect for the show ring without spending 1000 dollars on custom boots."
Review 16 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Fantastic Boots!
February 8, 2012
Byjmpr11
fromChesterfield, VA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I bought these boots, because my other boots no longer fit and these had the largest calf size. I've only had them a week, but they are already breaking in nicely. The leather has stretched perfectly, giving my leg a flattering shape. These boots are definately better than the Herritage selects and worth the exra money."
Review 17 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
four years and still strong
February 4, 2012
Byeventerlover
fromMass
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I bought these boots 4 years ago and they are still gorgeous. They have done lessons, clinics and the rated circuit and the only wear they have to show is some thin patches on the inside of each calf and one of the buttons broke off just this past year but was easily fixed. They fit very well a hair large in the calf but the ankle is just lovely, it is so soft and flexible I have no problem with my heels. I'm not sure if when the time comes that I need to replace mine that I will get a second pair though because the tredstep donatello look very nice and are cheaper which is always a plus because the rated circuit does suck your wallet thin!"
Review 18 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Well Worth the Money!
January 21, 2012
Byishhunt007
fromNY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Got these as a birthday present, and my goodness they are perfect. The ankle is much more slimming than the Heritage boots. I've ridden in them once and they already are mostly broken in. The Spanish cut top looks really classy. Zippers are fantastic and the foot is really comfortable. Quite a step up from my older model Ariats that ripped my feet apart!"
Review 19 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Fits like a custom boot.
November 15, 2011
BySpringerHills
fromSt. Martinville, LA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"The calf leather is contoured, fitting close in the ankle, then bowing out to accommodate the calf and narrowing at the top, so as not to create a huge gap behind the knee. Leather is more substantial than the Heritage and absolutely sumptuous. The zipper is low enough for easy on/off. Spanish tops make the line very attractive while in the saddle. The laces are elastic and continuous, giving them a sleek line in the front. Wearing them for a week was adequate for breaking in. In the soles, they fit exactly like the paddock boot. Glad I spent the extra money and purchased these boots.
(NOTE I tried the Ariat Heritage Select Field Boot first and it was a really nice boot except the fit in the calf is fairly straight, the leather thinner and the laces tied. I ordered the size to fit the largest part of my calf but that made the rest of the leg very loose with a huge gap at the knee. Then I ordered the Ariat Challenge II Field Boot and am glad I spent the extra money.)"
(NOTE I tried the Ariat Heritage Select Field Boot first and it was a really nice boot except the fit in the calf is fairly straight, the leather thinner and the laces tied. I ordered the size to fit the largest part of my calf but that made the rest of the leg very loose with a huge gap at the knee. Then I ordered the Ariat Challenge II Field Boot and am glad I spent the extra money.)"
Review 20 for Ariat Challenge II Field Boot Zip
Overall Rating:
Best Boots Ever
October 31, 2011
Byroyalblue
fromWalnut Creek, CA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"My dear husband gave me a pair of these for my birthday, and they're by far the best field boots I've ever had. The semi-custom fit is a great option for those of us who can't justify the splurge on actual custom boots. After two days around the barn and a few schooling rides, they were broken in with minimal pain (always a plus). They're stylish and classy, not too fancy to school in but still beautiful and polished in the show ring. The soles are comfortable and supportive, I almost don't want to take them off!"
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