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Tall Riding Boots

Find the tall boot that fits the way you ride: laced field boots that flex over fences, clean-fronted dress boots for the dressage ring, waterproof country boots for the barn and trail, and insulated winter pairs for cold mornings. Leather and synthetic, in slim to wide calves and short to tall heights, from premium brands for less.

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The Tall Boot Edit

Six ways to find the tall boot that fits your riding

A rider in LeMieux Women's Field Riding Boots in Black standing beside a horse

Shires Moretta · Mountain Horse · LeMieux · Ovation

Field Boots That Flex Over Fences

The Shires Moretta Gianna pairs hard-wearing leather on the inner calf with softer stretch panels on the outside for a close leg, and comes in a wide run of calf widths and heights. Mountain Horse builds the Sovereign with a full-length YKK back zip, hidden elastic beside the zip and its Flexnotch heel for an easier heels-down position.

The LeMieux Field Riding Boot uses full grain leather with elastic calf gussets and elasticated front laces, and the Ovation Flex Sport has a soft cowhide upper with a Flex pattern that lets the ankle bend from the first ride.

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What Riders Say

Tredstep Medici II Field Boot

These are best boots I have triedeven better than my custom boots. There was very little if any break in time. I am a Tredstep fan and have worn their Donatello boots up to now so I know how important it is to fit them as tight as possible at the start. They eased out over the first few days and are now really comfortable. Super delighted with them and would highly recommend them

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Ovation Women's Sofia Grip Field Boot

I have bought additional pairs after the first pair turned out to be so comfortable. I didn't expect them to hold up so well, but the first pair is 3 years old now and going strong! Flexible, comfortable, grippy, easy clean. Even the zippers are tougher than they look. No arch support or cushy foot bed so they aren't great for walking.

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Mountain Horse Women's Sovereign Field Boot

Bought the boots in brown and I love them! They felt great right out of the box and there was very little break in needed. I bought them as a daily schooling boot, but like them so much I might even use them for showing. Going old school in my brown boots and green coat!

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Shires Moretta Gianna Field Boots

I have the Gianna, they have loads of size options which means I can actually have a pair of boots that fit me well! They get used most days - I don't hunt but I am an active rider - they don't receive much TLC but for the price I'm happy with how they've lasted and I have a new pair in the loft (bought on Black Friday) ready for when these ones inevitably die.

Rider review · 2026

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Laced tall boots for jumping, hacking and everyday rides

A rider standing in Shires Moretta Lanciano Leather Riding Boots

Tredstep · Mountain Horse · TuffRider · Horze

Dress Boots for Dressage and the Hunter Ring

The Tredstep Sirani is soft calfskin lined with glove leather, with stretch panels for easier entry and two spur rest positions, and the Donatello III keeps a clean dress front with a flex design so the ankle still moves. Both come in short, regular and tall heights.

Mountain Horse's Serenade has a Spanish top and a forward-placed zip for unbroken leg contact, and the Opus Hunter is a traditional full grain hunter boot. For a lower-cost pair to school in, the TuffRider Belmont has a Spanish top, a contoured ankle and flex construction.

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What Riders Say

Mountain Horse Opus Hunter Boots

While they're not high end, I cannot kill my Mountain Horse dress boots. Cannot. I got them on sale years ago and I am so impressed by their longevity. I believe they're the Opus boot.

Rider review · 2024

Tredstep Medici II Dress Boot

I know tredstep always fits me so I was happy to find these pretty boots at a cheaper price than the other retailers!!

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Horze Tall Boots

I've had theses boots for almost three years now and they are still in basically mint condition! I ride dressage for about 3 hrs every week in these boots ant never once have they ever given me any trouble!! absloutly love these!!

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Horze Genve Teenage Tall Dress Boots

Having a thin young teen rider, we had trouble finding a tall dress boot that fit her leg. The teenage size fit her well and solved our problem. I’m so glad you carried this option.

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Smooth-fronted tall boots for dressage and the hunter ring

A rider standing on a mounting block in Equinavia Karina Synthetic Dress Boots

TuffRider · Saxon · Equinavia · Horze

First Tall Boots and Growing Riders

The TuffRider Starter Back Zip is a water-resistant synthetic field boot with flex construction, elastic gussets and a snap-closure back zip, made in kids' and adult sizes. Saxon's Syntovia uses a grained PU that looks like leather, with stretch panels, an EVA footbed and a YKK zip.

For the show ring, the Equinavia Karina has a Spanish top and a contoured ankle in an easy-care synthetic. Young riders can start in the Horze Kids' Rover, a synthetic field boot with a breathable mesh lining and elastic front laces.

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What Riders Say

Equinavia Tall Boots

These are my daughter's default riding boots. We've ordered them several times. Each time she outgrows them, we get them again! They last a full season of nearly daily wear and sometimes multiple horses a day.

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Equinavia Tall Boots

Have been a blessing, had these in the past and they lasted about 5 years for everyday/lesson use. Tried to go with a different brand for about a year but ended up coming back to these. Super reliable and took about 5-6 rides to break in.

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Tredstep Tall Boots

If you want another cheap boot to just abuse, I really like my Tredstep Starter Boots. I have the men's version because I have a ridiculously big foot (women's 12.5), and I just put heel lifts in. I've had mine for 5 years and I've never had a single issue with them.

Rider review · 2026

Shires Moretta Gianna Field Boots

My daughter absolutely loves the quality of these boots. They are a bit on the snug side around the calves but fit perfectly in the foot and length. - just need some gentle stretching. Would definitely recommend.

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Field and dress boots in kids' sizes

A walker with a dog on a wet path in Shires Moretta Teramo Lace Country Boots

Dublin · Ovation · Shires Moretta · B Vertigo

Country Boots for Mud, Rain and Trail

The Dublin River Boots IV have a full-length waterproof membrane, a light Phylon midsole and an elastic top gusset with adjustable laces, and the Pinnacle III adds full side lacing for a closer fit. The Ovation Moorland II pairs an oiled leather foot with a grippy sueded upper and a side zip.

For winter days, the Shires Moretta Teramo has a full lace-up front, a padded cuff and a faux fur lining, and the B Vertigo Cetus is waterproof with a Thinsulate lining and a YKK back zip.

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What Riders Say

Shires Moretta Pamina Country Boots

These are the best fitting boots for my large calves that I have ever purchased. No boots ever fit me and these fit like a glove. I am extremely happy with my purchase.

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Tredstep Tall Boots

I took a chance and bought a pair (only one available) from the clearance selection. I was initially unable to get my foot all the way in. I have never had a pair of riding boots with the zipper in the back and when I unzipped it all the way my foot went right in and the boot fit like a glove. What a great boot! The leather is supple and they look terrific. I will wear them even when I'm not riding.

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Horze Tall Boots

I always had my boots custom made. I have now ventured back to riding and while I am not riding for competition, I am riding for pleasures and trail riding. These boots exceeded by expectation. They look and feel like real leather without having to break a leather pair in!!

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Dublin Tall Boots

I love these boots! I replaced an old pair of Dublins that I had for years. Very happy with this purchase.

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Waterproof tall boots for barn, field and trail

A rider in Mountain Horse Snowy River Winter Tall Boots standing in snow

Mountain Horse · Equinavia · Ovation

Winter Tall Boots for Cold Mornings

The Mountain Horse Snowy River is waterproof oiled leather with a faux fur lining and a hidden elastic panel, and the Veganza Winter adds a plush vegan fleece lining to a slim field boot shape. The Active Winter Rider has a side zip and a foot tested to one million flexes at 14°F.

Equinavia's Josefine Winter is pull-up leather with a lugged sole for slippery ground, and the Ovation Telluride has a waterproof rubber foot and a faux fur-lined footbed.

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What Riders Say

B Vertigo Cetus Waterproof Tall Boots

I purchased a pair of these boots on impulse and it was the best impulse buy I ever made! Attractive, comfortable, warm, abd durable. No breaking pain, no waxing or polishing, no cold toes!! Just step in, zip up wipe off, and go. I'll buy them again!!!

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Ovation Telluride Winter Tall Boot

I’ve tried boots from every outfitter imaginable. Some were too tight on my calves some were just rigid and inflexible. These boots have been perfect ! They fit with enough flex for me to move around the barn all day long. They’re warm and my feet have been dry despite all the rain. At this price point this is a win win for anyone.

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Equinavia Tall Boots

Was worried they wouldn't be warm but with a thick pair of wool socks they went all day today outside in a Nor'easter in low 20's, wind and wet! Also easiest on/off boots I ever had and they look fantastic!! SOOOO comfy too, and I have weird feet - cant wait to hit the winter trails on my fjord in them - perfect!!!!

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Shires Moretta Tall Boots

really comfortable fit, keeps my legs so warm, usually while riding no matter how many socks i layer my toes always get cold, but because of the fleece lining of these boots that wasnt the case! my faveriot pair that ill miss wearing as the warmer weather sets in! highly recommend and very worth the price

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Lined and waterproof tall boots for riding in the cold

A rider standing beside a horse in Equinavia Ari Thinsulate Lace Country Boots

Calf widths · Heights · Foot sizes

Getting the Fit Right: Calf Width and Height

Most brands we carry make a style in several calf widths and heights. Shires Moretta, Tredstep and Mountain Horse cover slim to wide calves and short to tall heights, and the Shires Moretta Voltana and Mountain Horse Rimfrost III Wide Calf are built for fuller calves.

Use Find Your Fit above to filter by foot size, calf width and height. Brands size differently, so check that brand's chart: our Tredstep and Shires Moretta guides show how to measure.

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What Riders Say

Shires Moretta Gianna Field Boots

I was so excited to find a pair of boots that fit both my Xtra wide and very short calfs! Not only did they fit they were comfortable right out of the box and looked amazing...let's be honest the competitors plus size boots look terrible...these look classy and feel amazing!

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Shires Moretta Tall Boots

As I am pushing 60 and have a bunion developing I needed a wider footbed. But my calves are extremely thin and tall. I took a chance on these and they are fantastic, fit my feet with no pain and fit my calves- which is rare. No break in yet very high quality. And the price was great, look good as well.

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Horze Tall Boots

I looked far in wide for a tall boot that fits me, and I found it! I have a weird size 5 foot, 14” calf & 16” in height - I was shocked that they had it! I’ve ridden in lots of shows last summer and got many compliments! Superb leather, superb quality!

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Equinavia Tall Boots

These boots are incredibly comfortable and look very expensive! It took me a little while to pick my size with the EU size chart, but I ended up buying the 39EU Wides (I’m a size 8US with regular calf) and they fit like a glove. Definitely worth the extra effort and I will be buying these again!

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Tall boots in Wide to XX Wide and Full Plus calf widths

How the main kinds of tall boot differ, from the product descriptions on tackoftheday.com, checked November 10, 2026.

BootFrontShaftFasteningBest forBrands to start with
Field bootLaces across the instepFirm leather or syntheticBack zipJumping, hunters, eventing, everyday ridingShires Moretta, Mountain Horse, LeMieux, Ovation
Dress bootSmooth, no lacesStiffer for a long, still legBack zipDressage, hunters, equitationTredstep, Mountain Horse, TuffRider, Horze
Synthetic field or dressLaced or smoothPU or synthetic leatherBack zipFirst boots, growing riders, rainy daysTuffRider, Saxon, Equinavia, Horze
Country bootLaced or plainSofter, roomier, waterproofSide or back zip, lacesBarn work, trail and hackingDublin, Ovation, Shires Moretta, B Vertigo
Winter tall bootLaced or plainLined, waterproof footBack or side zipRiding and chores in the coldMountain Horse, Equinavia, Ovation

Questions riders ask

Tall Boots FAQ

What is the difference between field boots and dress boots?

Field boots have laces across the instep so the ankle can flex into a jumping position. Dress boots have a smooth, stiffer front with no laces for a long, still leg. Jumpers and everyday riders usually choose field boots; dressage riders choose dress boots, and hunter riders wear either.

How do I measure for tall boots?

Measure the widest part of your calf and the height from the floor to the crease behind your knee, seated, in the socks and breeches you ride in. Measure both legs and use the larger numbers, then check them against that brand's size chart.

How much will new leather tall boots drop?

Leather boots usually drop about an inch at the back as the ankle creases in, so a new pair should sit slightly high behind the knee. Synthetic boots drop less.

Can I ride in country boots?

Yes, for hacking, trail riding and barn work. Country boots are waterproof and roomier with a sturdier sole, so they don't hold the leg as closely as a field or dress boot in the show ring.

What tall boots work for wide calves?

Look for styles sold in Wide, X Wide or Full Plus calf widths, or with stretch panels beside the zip. Use Find Your Fit on this page to filter by calf width.

A good pair of tall boots holds your leg steady, protects it from the stirrup leathers and keeps you looking turned out from the schooling ring to the show. Field boots flex at the ankle for jumping, dress boots give a long, quiet leg, and country and winter boots keep you dry and warm for barn work, trail rides and cold mornings.

Fit matters more than style. Measure your calf and height first, then use the calf width and height filters to narrow the choices. Tack of the Day brings you premium brands for less, with tall boots for women, men and kids from TuffRider, Tredstep, Mountain Horse, Ovation, Horze, LeMieux, Dublin, Shires Moretta and Equinavia.

Shop every style in Tall Boots, or browse Women's Riding Boots, Men's Riding Boots and Kids' Riding Boots.

Sources: materials, fastenings and fit features from product descriptions on tackoftheday.com, checked November 10, 2026.

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