A Bang of Boots

Looking over at fotodecadent a while back and I saw these from an older (like 2001) Vogue Editorial, but it still makes a point:

Ah, of only it was possible to ride in boots like these. It got me to thinking, there are more options to riding boots then your simple tall black boots or plain chaps. Ways to make a fashion statement without looking like an idiot.







For the rider with a large budget, the best option is definitely DerDau Boots:

Photo From http://www.sidelinesnews.com/1802/gSidelightsDer.html
Der-Dau are abosolutely gorgeous custom-made boots. They come in quite a selection of colors, styles, and with an amazing range of options. Through places such as Equestrian Collections, you can purchase "semi-custom" tall boots in black as well as some different (but more neutral) colors. But, the truely fashion forward boots, such as in the photo above, come through the dealer. Retail on these puppies is from around $400.

For the people with a slightly (okay, much smaller) budget, options include some adorable color half chaps such as these pink Dublin ones, for a mere $30 from Equestrian Collections. Also come in purple.
Or these Ovation ones, $35, which i like because you can either go all out in color or get the neutral ones with just a hint.