Question for Mountain Horse Boot Owners!

[jroz]

I just received my first pair of Mountain Horse (High Rider II) boots today...and found them to be larger than what I had anticipated! Normally I wear anywhere from a 7.5 - 8 (US size) but I try to air on the side of caution and go with a size 8. Mountain Horse boots only come in full sizes, so I chose a 8. There is so much room that I can wear a normal pair of socks + a THICK pair of winter socks (and they are a wee bit too high behind my knee) so I am wondering if I should exchange them for a 7? (And hope they are about a 7.5?)

My question is, have you found that these boots run larger, and you have to get a size smaller than your regular sneaker size?

 

[scarymary]

i would say they are slightly larger. i only have little feet anyway ( 3 or 4 ) and wide calves ( fat legs!) so i went for mountain horse coz of the generous size options. wouldnt have another pair of long boots other than these though, i love em

 

[sharpsky]

yes

 

[jroz]

Hmm...sounds like I should probably exchange them then!

 

[dressed4success]

you should get a size smaller... they are mahoosive!! I had a pair, and loved them lots... but I wore them into the ground and they eventually fell apart after 2 and a half years hard usage! you should look after the ankle part well cos when they are not shiny new anymore the ankle ruffles and they rub together and eventually wear a hole in them!

I got a pair of Tuffa ones now, in brown and theyre pretty comfy .. and theyre fur lined!!

 

[eventerstar]

mine are bigger than I thought too but I kept them. I would exchange them or try the other size at least.

 

[molly34]

They definitely come up too big!
My long boots are too big as well (i got 42's instead of 41's because they were a total bargain) but its actually not too bad. I wear thick socks which stop my foot sliding, and although they're a bit loose round my ankles and calves the leather's good enough quality that it hasn't stretched or gone saggy.

 

[i must be mad]

i wear a 6 to 6 1/2 normally but have 5 1/2 in mountain horse and they are still big. i am also wearing the slimmest leg fitting despite always thinking i have normal average legs.

 

[Kazzie]

Hi, I've got the Mountain Horse Sportive high riders. I take size 3.5 narrow fit in both foot and leg - they come in half sizes and are slimmer fitting than the regular ones. I'm on my second pair - they're great!

 

[boe]

Yes they do seem to come up bigger, you will prob be ok with a 7.

 

[poppy 99]

Yes they are large for the sizes! I usually wear a size 6 and my mountain horse are a size 4!

 

[jroz]

Thnx everyone
I've ordered a smaller size to see how it compares

 

[jroz]

So the new pair of boots came today and the definitely fit better.
However...the brown is totally different from the first pair!!!

The size 8's looked like a distressed brown, and the 7's look like a sable brown! Is this common?? I really wanted the darker brown...not sure what to do now!