riding boot

Tall leather stirrup-wear

A riding boot is a tall leather boot designed for horseback riding, typically reaching to the knee with a low heel that prevents the foot from slipping through the stirrup.

The style has influenced fashion beyond equestrian use: She wore riding boots with her jeans.

equestrian

saddle

Mounted rider's seat

dressage · showjumping · canter · trot · gallop · bridle · reins · spurs · girth · martingale

style

tall

Of considerable height

pull-on · laced · Spanish · Hessian · jockey · Chelsea

construction

leather

Tanned animal skin

heel · toecap · zipper · pull-tab · insole · outsole · welted · stitching · shaft · instep

durability

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

rugged · weather-resistant · long-lasting · robust · well-made · quality · resilient · tough · reliable · solid

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

outfit · ensemble · elegant · sophisticated · vintage · retro · luxury · sartorial · trendy · streetwear

Categories
Opposites
footwear purpose/activity

riding boothiking boot

Sturdy footwear for trails

running shoe · climbing shoe · ballet slipper · ski boot · house slipper

footwear formality/style

riding bootflip-flop

Sudden change of position

moccasin · espadrille · sandal · house slipper · bedroom slipper

foot coverage/construction

riding bootbarefoot

Wearing no shoes

flip-flop · sandal · thong · slingback · mule

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G