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Customer Reviews for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers

Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers

Antar?s Sellier has successfully risen to be among the best saddle makers in France. Antares Sellier France specializes in custom made saddles and fine equipment for horses, backed by decades of experience and improvements.Made from supple?calfskin leather internally reinforced with nylon to?prevent stretching.?Half holes.?Oils to match any color leather.
Average Customer Rating:
4.846 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(13 Reviews) 13
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Rating breakdown 13 reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
13 of 13(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Review 1 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Softest Leather

May 19, 2013
Byluv2jump
fromWilmington, NC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I wanted the Spooner leathers, which were a little more affordable, but Smartpak was out and I needed leathers ASAP for a show. These arrived 2 days after I placed the standard order, which was awesome! They are the softest leather so they won't scratch my saddle and they are very comfortable to ride in. The downsides: buckles are hard to adjust when mounted and the leather is so flexible that it's rather hard to put them on. I hope they last a very long time for the price. I've only had them for a month."
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Review 2 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Amazing leather!

April 15, 2013
Bydiceuf
fromDavie, FL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Antares leather is amazing and these are no exception. I purchased the Brown color and am working on darkening them to match my saddle. The leather is sooo soft. I am 5'11" and I purchased the 54". For you tall riders, I have just barely enough tail to tuck in."
Review 3 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Leathers Out There

March 19, 2013
Bykmarvel
fromDenver, CO
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
"I've always had issues with my stirrup leathers stretching, but these haven't stretched at all after 2 months of almost daily use. Pairing these leathers with my calfskin Beval saddle has made me feel more secure when riding, as the leathers seem like they grip to my saddle. They only need a coat or two of oil to break in, and the color darkens nicely to match most calfskin saddles too. They are by no means a bargain at $200, but I'm starting to think they are worth it!"
Review 4 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Lovely Leathers

March 13, 2013
ByPickyOwner
fromPhiladelphia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Hard to say enough great things about these leathers. Leather is soft and easy to oil/stain to match saddle. At this price, I hope that they will wear and last well - -although too soon to tell."
Review 5 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great leathers

November 20, 2012
ByCaliHunterJumper
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"I bought these leathers to go with my amazing Antares saddle and they are great! only problem with them is that they like don't stop stretching.. i have had to switch them at least 5 times in the last year and they still continue to stretch.. i do have both weighted irons and light plastic irons and the weighted ones might have caused a little extra stretching since they weigh a good pound."
Review 6 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

August 18, 2012
Bythreegirls
fromBirmingham,AL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Just right
Runs large
Just right
"Excellent stirrup leathers. Leather is strong yet soft to touch. Matches Antares saddle perfectly after oiled. One caution, they do run short. I'm 5'7'' and definitely needed 54" which left just enough leather to thread through keeper on saddle. (Brown comes is 48" or 54") Very pleased overall"
Review 7 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

They run SHORT

March 13, 2012
Bysierrasunsett
fromPennsylvania
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
"I love these leathers and they match my Antares saddle beautifully. The downside: They run short. I have always used 48" leathers but the 48" Antares Leathers actually measure 46" I had no issue exchanging them for the 54" ones which in actuality are about 50" They work great--No stretching. Please note they are calfskin so can be easily damaged by rubbing but if you take care of them they hold up very well. I have been riding in the 5 days a week for three months and they still look virtually new!"
Review 8 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great quality leathers

November 28, 2011
ByDebitz
fromSpokane, WA
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:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"These are well made leathers that look like they will hold up for a long time. I like to buy lined leathers to minimize stretching. I have only had these a few weeks, so I won't know for about stretching for a while. These are some of the more expensive lined leathers I have found. Antares has a good reputation, so I decided to give them a try even though they are spendy."
Review 9 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Leathers

April 14, 2011
ByPiratesGold
fromRichmond, VA
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
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I got these leathers after I purchased my Antares Jumping saddle. They came to me and were a light color. I used two coats of the Antares oil and it darkened perfectly! Highly recommend using the Antares oil on any Antares leather. It seems to work a lot better in getting your desired results. I am 5`9" and ordered the 54. When I first got into my saddle, I had to adjust the leathers almost to the last hole. I got worried they were too short. BUT they did fit with about 5 holes left to lengthen and I like how there is not this extra long "tail" hanging out of my saddle. Not disappointed at all but if you are tall, order the longest leathers!"
 
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Review 10 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Just what I needed

April 20, 2010
ByDivarider
fromWisconsin
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"The leathers oiled up nicely. Slightly lighter than my calf skin saddle, but I am sure they will darken in time. I thought they were a little pricey...but think it will be worth the investment."
Review 11 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best leathers out there

March 31, 2010
Bykmk2087
fromRochester, NY
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I purchased these to use on my Butet after having disappointing results with the Beval leathers and they are perfect. One coat of oil was all they needed to match my saddle exactly. The half-holed distances are very easy to adjust and they haven't pulled, stretched, or come apart at all. I highly recommend these for any Butet or Antares saddle!"
Review 12 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice leather.

March 15, 2010
Bygerut
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"These stirrup leathers are wonderfully soft and supple. Used 2 coats of Antares oil on them and am thrilled with the results."
Review 13 for Antares Nylon Lined Calfskin Leathers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Antares will never disappoint.

December 19, 2009
ByLNWilliams
fromCA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I got my Antares Saddle 2 years ago and go these exact leather with it. 2 years later my Leathers look fantastic, I have experienced absolutely NO stretching, and the holes have kept there shape."