By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-02-16 19:45:05 | Word Count: 493
Don't worry, you are not hallucinating if you think you are seeing even hundreds of riding-style boots trotting around town.' There isn't a horse convention in town; those are women who are simply savvy of the current trend in women's riding boots.' Both Western and English inspiration can be found in the everyday trends in women's riding boots. Giddy up to the perfect style in women's riding boots for you!
When shopping for women's riding boots, narrow down key design elements in order to simplify your search. Women's riding boots come with great variety of detail: English or Western; pointed, square or rounded toe; mid-calf or knee-high; slightly heeled or completely flat; and soft suede or hard leather.' Take a look at some of our picks to help you decide, and shopping for women's riding boots will be a breeze.
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Cowboy Couture
The Western look of women's riding boots has been a long-time influence on feminine foot fashion. Ralph Lauren's 'Isabelline Riding Boot' is a high fashion take on more traditional women's riding boots. Luxurious chocolate suede leather is decorated with silver buckle detail to create a softer, sexier version of the motorcycle boot look. The stacked 1-inch heel also adds a feminine quality that is lost on the more flat variations.
Women's riding boots can also take on a more rugged, rustic attitude.' For ladies who like to mix and match different styles and colors, we love the Tony Lama '3R Series Stockman Boots.' The fancy stitching and detailing adds a special rancher's charm to the tan leather shaft.' While these women's riding boots are built for durability and heavy use, they are stylish enough to find their way into your everyday wardrobe.
Elegantly Equestrian
Of course, the more elegant trends in women's riding boots come from the family of footwear inspired by English riders.' We can't get enough of the sleek low-profile look of this family of women's riding boots. The Seychelles 'Broadway' women's riding boot says it all when it comes to classy elegance in a nearly flat heel.' The buckle and stud detail along the shaft is subtle but unique, making the 'Broadway' a step above the standard.' Pair this delightful design with black leggings and a knee-length plaid shirt dress and run around town all day!
If you prefer a more updated, city bound design to your women's riding boots for on-the-go comfort with a bit more attitude, check out the 'Stella Armada' waterproof boots from Alpinestars. Still carrying the minimal influence of equestrian boots, these women's riding boots turn up the 'tude with a full lace-up shaft and a sneaker-inspired soul for traction on slippery wet streets.
Regardless of season, women's riding boots are going to stay in fashion for a very long time. Great with skirts and even better with leggings, these women's riding boots do their best when given the chance to shine!' Get with the trend and start shopping for women's riding boots today!
