Ariat Spat Boot II Review

Must Have Monday

The Ariat Spat Boot II had my heart and soles immediately! Reminiscent of the spat boots I admire in old black and white films; the leather covered button snaps offer classic styling to these otherwise thoroughly modern boots. I have had my Ariats for several years but they seem to be fitting right in to the ankle boot craze of this fall season. I wear them with everything--dress slacks, jeans and sassy skirts with funky tights for fun.

Ariat is best known for their foothold in the equestrian world. I am thankful for their casual line for us city folks. They infuse the technical and comfort of features of their riding/work boots into all their shoes. One of my favorite comfort features is the additional green gel lining underneath the leather-lined insoles—shock absorption with every step—aaahhhhh! Ariat delivers great stability to your stride by using a “forked shank” under the arch. What I love most is this indescribable sense of satisfaction I feel when I pull these boots on, snap those snaps and give them a wink—knowing that I can go, go, go all day with style to spare.

This particular style has been around a while and I have noticed that Ariat has been phasing out the color selections which can only mean one thing: discontinued!...so sad! So, if you want a pair...time is of the essence! If you can find them at your local Ariat retailer snatch them up right away otherwise you can find them online at: orvis.com and footwearetc.com

Fitting Notes:

American sizing. These boots fit true and have a nice amount of toe space considering the tapered shape of the toe. There is a hidden elastic gore at the ankle so the leather won't cut into your ankle as you walk and allows for most foot and ankle shapes to be comfortable in them. The removable insoles allow for slim orthotics. These boots should have a little bit of slip in the heel when they fit properly as any well made boot should.