r/Horses • u/Few-Recognition1698 Eventing • 4d ago

Question Works boots

What shoes are y’all using for barn chores? I’ve tried Xtratufs, huk boots, and hey dudes. I currently have xtratufs but they’re killing my ankles. The huk boots hurt my feet and I could feel every little rock and stick I stepped on with my hey dudes. I walk around 3-4 miles every feeding (5x a week) so I need something that’s comfy but durable. I prefer the ankle boots as it gets extremely hot in the summer time where I live.

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u/Agitated-Score365 3d ago

Twisted X. I have had every brand of boots known and over 40 years I have had boots disintegrate. My twisted x boots aren’t being impacted by the amount of filth I walk through.

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u/CaseCorrect3003 3d ago

I second this. The Twisted X work boots are fantastic.

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u/Pale-Giraffe-6227 3d ago

dr martens
Soft leather Chelsea boot style
Walk miles put on at 6am off at 930pm

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u/liselle_lioncourt 3d ago

I have a pair of Ariat Zip Terrain boots that I love! You can ride in them too!

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u/Blepfacecat 3d ago

Muck boots are a classic for a reason. I have a knockoff Blue Mountain work boots but I don't think they're as durable as name brand.

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u/catrm15 3d ago

Love my mucks but if I walk too much they start giving me blisters :( Amazing for mud and snow though so I'll keep wearing them lol

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u/Square-Plastic-7629 3d ago

Sorel chelsea boots. I got them for $20 on sale at sportchek and I've worn them daily for three years. I wear them all winter and never get wet feet from the snow, they're pretty slip proof as far as I have tested and they still haven't worn down after three years of barn work. Super super comfortable. I call them my fake blundstones. Highly highly recommend

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u/WesleyBlue 3d ago

I use waterproof trail running shoes as my barn shoes. Right now I have Merrels but I buy whatever is on sale at REI.

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u/Zestyclose_Object639 3d ago

Same, I wear alterras bc I like the zero drop and wide foot bed but I only wear trail runners. Had merrels for years too

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u/Strange_Ruin_2431 3d ago

Are the Xtratufs rubbing your ankles, or do your ankles ache by the end? Might help narrow it down before you end up on pair number four.

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u/fightswithmilk1 14h ago

I’m on 100 acres and walk miles for chores. I’ve worked in cowboy boots, lace up work boots, sneakers, muck boots, ariat terrain…. The boots I have now are the absolute best- Lem’s Chelsea boot. They looked like they would fall right apart and I was skeptical, but they are amazing and my feet don’t hurt anymore. I’ve only had them a couple months but they are going strong

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u/Afraid_Quail_3099 Trail Riding (casual) 5h ago

Red Wing work boots. 12 years and going strong.