Harry Hall Harrow zip jodhpur boots
Pros
- Very smart
- Comfortable
- Traditional style
Cons
- Need some breaking in
- No half sizes
Manufacturer:
Price as reviewed:
£89.95
Harry Hall Harrow zip jodhpur boots
The Harry Hall Harrow zip jodhpur boots are beautiful short boots. They’re traditionally smart, with a brass zip and lovely stitching detail on the toes, but modern in terms of comfort.
They’re smart enough to compete in, or for non-horsey activities, and although they are a bit stiff to start, they don’t need too much breaking in, and were comfortable to ride in from the start.
They do up at the front, with a sturdy-looking zip and a padded tongue that makes them feel luxurious and they fit as expected. My one personal con on these boots is that they don’t come in half-sizes. My feet are usually a 6½ and Harry Hall advised to go for the 7, which felt a bit roomy but not too big, so I’d recommend going for your usual size, or the one above if you’re between sizes.
The boots retail at £89.95, which isn’t cheap but seems good value if they last as expected. Update, March 2023: No real signs of wear or damage after a full winter of riding in them most days.
I tested these with the Just Chaps Saltos half chaps, and together they were perfect to ride in.
Verdict
Lovely boots and I’d definitely recommend them.
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Who tested these boots?
Eleanor Jones is Horse & Hound’s news editor. She has two warmblood mares who she competes at British Showjumping events. She has made some exploratory forays into dressage but since her mark sheets have contained phrases such as “unexpected manoeuvre between C and M” and “well sat”, tends to stick to the jumping.
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