Ariat Men's Heritage Roper Western Boot

I always wanted to try wearing cowboy boots but never had a clue on how to get started. Where I live there are no stores that sell cowboy boots where you can try on different style and sizes. Besides I don't know what I'm looking for and don't know how to fit cowboy boots. Finally, prices for cowboy boots that are considered to be high quality seemed to be too expensive for something I knew nothing about.But today's world is far different from the world when I was a young man. Today there are online retailers that offer vast choices in manufacturers, price, models and sizes. There are manufacturers that offer price points from affordable to high quality life-long investments. And finally, there are online videos and blogs that give detailed information relating to sizing and fitting, and the different styles.I was looking for an affordable, good quality boot that was comfortable and stylish. Something that was more plain and not flamboyant. A boot that could be both fashionable for casual wear and rugged enough for outdoor work.The Ariat Heritage Roper in Distressed Brown checked all my boxes. The Roper style is perfect for the novice that wants something that is easier to put on and take off. I wear 9.5Wide for all my tactical boots, so I did the same for the Roper. The 9.5 was super comfortable and was easy to put on and take off. Walking was almost effortless. But there was chafing around the ankles and a loose fit at the top of my foot. Videos said that there should be a pop or whoosh when putting on the boot and it shouldn't be too easy to take off. The 9.5 had no whoosh and taking off was like taking off a slipper.So I returned it for a 9 Wide. The 9 fit snug around the ball and arch of my foot, maybe a little tight. But I knew that 9.5 was too loose. Putting on the boot produced a whoosh and taking off the boot required a healthy pull. Wasling around town today felt a little tight but comfortable enough. There was no rubbing and I don't think it will cause blisters. Overall, I am very pleased with the fit and finish of the boot.The only downside to the boot is that it has no goodyear welt. But that is a compromise between price and performance. The all-rubber sole gives the comfort and performance of a work boot and delivers at a low price. You get what you pay for. Online videos that show the Roper being rebuilt and taken apart shows that the sole is stitched onto the leather, so it's not connected with just cement. Unless that stitching comes apart, I do not expect the sole to separate from the shoe like some well-known hiking boots that will go unnamed.The leather and construction of this boots is of good quality. This is not a boot that just pretends to be rugged. It's a real honest boot that I am glad I purchased.

I’ll start with it’s been years for me to be back in boots . I could never find a good fit . I would say I have a fairly narrow foot but redwing store measurement was 12D on right foot and a strong 11 1/2 D on left foot. ( I bought redwing as well )Getting foot in was a real pain , like I was thinking I’ll never get these off hard . Was really tight on instep. After they were on I’m like I hate these they are too tight. I’ll don’t return items that I bought wrong size of so I figured I’ll wear them and see. I’m so glad I did. Took 4 days of on and walking in them to loosen up. Some my fault I didn’t condition the leather ,I forgot that was needed . Now they are still tight getting on and off but either it’s stretching or I’m getting stronger 😀.At this point day 5 they have a nice pop when foot is seated and little what I would consider perfect fit heal slip . Like it only moves the tiny bit that it should. I love them . Still stiff uppers but I’m working them and I do enjoy wearing. Not putting on or taking off yet but no blisters at all .When they loosen up they are nice and soft. Once the uppers soften up and they are but I’m hand working that part it doesn’t get flexed if you don’t roll them around. I bet they will fit perfectly. The redwing 1155 I bought are easier to get on but I do like the feel of the Ariat better at this point. For the price a nice boot . I only hope the redwing gets as comfortable those were 263$ quality wise I fee redwing are better but you can get almost two pair of Ariat for not much more . I just don’t want to have to go through breaking in more is only reason for getting the other brand . Guys at farm store claim they get a good year out of wrists then another couple as The Who cares stomp around in whatever boots if you keep them conditioned. But these farmers are probably well we know they are putting these Ariat through a lot more than I will.I would say if you want to save some break in and not going to wear often maybe go half size bigger but only if your just wearing once in a while . For a everyday foot I would say get the correct size , expect them to be snug to tight at first. Everyone’s feet are different I do have a high instep foot . And on and off could only be a issue for me . In the othe boot brand I mentioned I kinda wish it was a little more snug to start with and I may have to get a 1/2 size smaller but salesperson said try these forts then if he is wrong no question asked exchange or refund it would be exchange only if I have too. If your on the fence I would say get measured and order the size of your foot and not listing to ones who say buy big or small on boots . Like me thier foot will be different than yours . They run true to size as far as I can tell. If your foot dead have a high instep it will be hard getting on and off . It is getting a lot better on the 5th day. When looking at boots the heal height can help or hurt your back. With me it kinda hurts with these but Ariat sell inserts to address this . As far as foot comfort goes I like them for my back I’ll end up with incerts. The other brand I don’t know yet but heal is different height and so far feel better on back. I do not regret buying the Ariat at all . These are just my personal opinions and trying to help someone else if I can . And I mentioned a few things I learned from boot shopping. Main thing is please get your foot measurements. Length and width. If you do that your ahead of the game . Now my sneakers feel weird to wear 😃Take care everyone

Awesome boot. Great fit. Amazing customer service. I would definitely buy again.

Super good quality and durable leather. It was very comfortable to wear after 2-3 day of use. I would buy it again but I think it going to last quite a while. Recommend to everyone

1. Narrow and Short!: Word of warning: Print out the Ariat sizing chart and measure your foot!!! It appears that the boot size given is more like the size of the rubber sole. I wear a 9.5 Wide in pretty much any other shoe or boot, so that's what I first ordered which was waaaaayyy too narrow and maybe a bit short. After a bit a of research, I found the Ariat printable sizing chart any my foot measured in at a bit bigger than 11.5 Wide. I ordered a size 12E and the boots were plenty wide but just a bit too big. Fortunately I was able to return both boots and the 11E was just right (maybe just a touch narrower than I'd like) but pretty comfortable overall.2. Polishing tips: Don't try to polish these boots without stripping off the factory coating. I used a few coats of rubbing alcohol and barbasol shaving cream. I made the mistake of not stripping it of and the first coats of polish flaked right off. A good number of layers of black polish with a heat gun to melt the layers into one another really brought out the luster with a few neutral clear coats. Minimal flaking and the boots have broken in nicely after wearing them for a few days.