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.

Bought these boots about a week ago after searching online and trying on boots in stores all around town for almost a year. Overall, I am very happy with these boots and would recommend them across the board for fit, function, quality, and styling. Let's get into the details below.I wear a true 11D in most shoes (some running shoes I need 11.5M) I read all the reviews for all the Ariat boots and they are all over the map. I first bought Ariat Ramblers. Nice, but they were too long and slightly tight at 11D, returned for 10.5 D and those were way too tight. I did not venture to 10.5E and did not want to take the chance on a third pair going wrong. Plus they were a little too fancy in person with lots of stitching across the top. So then I looked at lace up boots like Dr. Marten's and Timberland. The Martens were all too loose up top and not enough ankle support. The Timberlands were too heavy and too warm for summer riding. HD riding boots were too bulky and boxy with large heels. Soooo, I thought I'd try this Heritage Roper.Ordered these on a Wednesday and they showed up on Friday. Lightning fast shipping! I was really hopeful they would fit and not have to return for a different size, avoiding a pain in the butt. They were a tad hard to get on at first, but started to loosen up after a few tries. Then they were a tad tight across the top of the arch, but not enough to be a problem. So I wore them around the house for 3 days with sport socks and they stretched out pretty well. I immediately put conditioner on them and that helped loosen them up, too. The seams were a little stiff at the ankle but worked that out as well.In the mean time, I also found a great remedy for tight shoes/boots online that made the final tweaking a perfect fit. Go to You Tube and search "How To Stretch Leather Boots" by Brian the Fireman... I will be using this anytime I have a tight shoe from now on. No water, no ice, no harsh chemicals... He uses a broom handle, of all things. Excellent tutorial! Rubbed the inside seems with this technique and it smoothed out the stiffness, and worked perfectly across the top arch area.So, I am very happy with this purchase after a long time of looking around and trying on all kinds of boots. Great motorcyle boot, not flashy, and seems to be good quality. Rubber sole and heel are ideal for traction.... Recommend this one.I will post more at a later date after riding with them over the summer.

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