Riding Boots: Custom & Non Custom

As a request I am doing a review on the best riding boots out their for showing & just riding. With so many brands of boots it can be complicated to even begin looking, then tack on the option of customization and your head might spin. What is very important no matter what boot you choose custom or not is that they fit just right. Nobody wants to see someone in boots with a baggy oversized calf or boots that are too short. Also I am really loving how boots are giving the options of laces or no laces (I particularly like the no lace boots right now, who needs laces anyways? I think the boots without laces look a lot more expensive and elegant as a dress boot.)

CUSTOM BOOTS

F.illi Fabbri- I am being biased and starting with my own boots because I love them so much. F.illi Fabbri is an amazing authentic Italian brand of boots that are fully custom from top to bottom- you think they create. These boots are made in Italy in a boot shop by hand and then are sent back to you. Although they run pricey they are well worth it because you can literally put anything you want on the boots even down to the color of the crystals that surround the logo. They come fitting perfect and also if anything ever breaks you have their personal number to have them fixed right away.
Some of the cusomizable options include, toe punch, toe shape, patent leather, crocodile, crystal color, laces or no laces, etc...
$1300 with any option of your choosing
Check out their website here



NON CUSTOM BOOTS

Tredstep da Vinci Field Boot- I think this is a wonderful option for people not looking to spend a ton of money on boots but want a great looking boot to show and ride in. This boot looks custom but the price tag is cut in half. I love how they come with low profile laces and spur rest. A great boot for a great price. If you don't like the lace option they have another style called the Raphael without laces. 
$489
Shop here and watch a video on them








Ariat Monaco Field Boot- Now this is Ariat's most expensive tall boot but I have not heard great things about this boot. Many people are wearing them but I have heard from numerous people that they fall apart very fast. I feel spending an extra couple hundred dollars is well worth it for a custom fit and something with quality that you know will be fixed by the maker if something does happen. For the price these boots get a thumb down in my book.
$900











Der Dau Contour II Field Boot- Now Der Dau is usually known for making fully custom boots but these are a great pair of their off the shelf boots. These boots have great reviews as well. A custom look and feel without the price tag.
$899
Shop this look here

Sergio Grasso Verona Boot- I love how this boot looks- Super elegant and classic. Hand crafted in Italy these look like fully custom boots. I think they are fabulous for the price. You can also choose a square or round toe as an option with this boot.
$899
Check them out here