Tall Boots

A tall boot is a knee-high English-style riding boot, typically leather, with a rear zip and laces for precise fit. Tall boots are the standard for English-discipline competition (show jumping, hunters, dressage, eventing) and for any class where a polished riding leg matters. Distinct from western (cowboy) boots and from ankle-height jodhpur boots.

Tall boots are required in most formal English-riding competition classes. For schooling at home, ankle boots with chaps are the casual alternative. For lessons, lower-level shows and any class where appearance matters, tall boots are the standard.

Tall boot sizing involves three measurements: foot size (continental shoe sizing), calf width, and calf height. Most riders take their usual continental shoe size, then choose calf width and height from the brand's chart. Calf width matters most - too tight breaks the leather; too loose leaves a saddle-catching wrinkle.

"Tall boot" and "long boot" are used interchangeably to describe the same knee-height English riding boot. Some brands and regions prefer one term over the other but they mean the same thing.

Ego7 - Equijump Ltd is the official Irish distributor. The Ego7 tall boot range covers adult and kids' sizes, with Boot Cream, Boot Bag and a La Gee Boot Washer to support care and travel.

Clean leather with a damp cloth after each use. Condition with a quality leather balm every couple of weeks in regular use. Store with shaped boot trees inside to keep the leg shape, and use a boot bag for travel. Don't dry wet boots near direct heat - leather dries best at room temperature.