ARIATWomen's Heritage Breeze Zip Paddock Boot

Nice quality, soft leather, comfortable

Comfortable and DURABLE paddock boots! The washibilty of these boots is an extra plus, and the leather is so soft that they are basically “pre-broken in!” My previous pair stood up to 5-years of barn wear, 3 to 4 days a week. Highly recommended!

These are the most comfortable riding boots I have ever worn! Fast delivery great quality! Highly recommended!

The leather is supple and the quality appears good. However, since I must send back these boots, I cannot speak to durability. I have low-volume feet. For me, the problem usually is not length or width but filling the volume of a boot/shoe. With the boot, I inserted a thicker full insole than the one that comes with the boot, and wore a thick boot sock, but I still could not fill out the volume of the boot. For comparison, I also ordered the Ariat Heritage III Paddock. The Heritage III runs more narrow, has better arch support that the Breeze Zip, and I have no problem with filling the Heritage III boots' volume. However, the Heritage III leather is stiffer and of poorer quality, and the tongue does seem to be vinyl. Quite a few reviews do mention the poorer quality/durability of the Heritage III. My upshot: the Heritage Breeze Zip appears to be of higher quality, with nice, supple pebbled leather. If you have no problem filling out volume of a boot, then the Breeze Zip would be good. The Heritage III has poorer-quality leather, but great arch support. Can't speak to durability, since haven't worn outside. By the way, though not a paddock boot, I also bought the Kodiak Waterproof Acadia Seam-Sealed Combat Boot (women). It is comfortable, pliable, warm, truly waterproof, and appears to have excellent quality, although I've worn them only twice, but walked a lot both times, throughout Seattle. If you're trying to find a low, comfortable boot that looks fun but is highly functional at the same time, I recommend the Kodiak.