Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gypsy Mom from
Nice Boots!
This is the 4th pair of Ada boots I've purchased. It's hard to find country boots in black. These boots were comfortable out of the box, no breaking in required. I found they run smaller than the other styles. I wear an 8-1/2 and the 39s usually fit, but I had to exchange these for a 40. They're a little loose in the heel, but wool socks fixed that. I don't plan on riding in these boots, as the thick sole is a little clunky. However the boots aren't heavy. I have the shorter boots, and the dirt and mud brushes off the suede part easily. I highly recommend Ada boots. As you can see they're cat approved as well!
Date published: 2022-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lolo41 from
Long lasting great boots
I wear these boots every day in the fall/winter. I do barn chores, ride in them and teach in them, so I'm wearing them for 12+ hours per day. They've held up remarkably well, going on almost 2 years now. I have replaced the insoles with ariat insoles 2x now but thats because I wear them all the time. They take some abuse and are pretty easy to clean- I just hose them down and then wipe with a sponge or towel. Sometimes I put some leather conditioner on them if I want them to look really spiffy. They are waterproof all the way up which is fantastic in snow and puddles. Wide enough to wear thick socks in the winter but not too wide to be uncomfortable with normal socks.
Date published: 2022-01-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JumpStart from
Value as Expected
I needed a casual winter boot but didn’t want to pay some of the high prices of the popular brands and so far I have been happy with the quality for the reasonable price
Date published: 2021-12-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AnotherBlackSheep from
Comfy footbed! / Slightly wider than Dublins
I have worn these boots for 3 weeks now. I had ordered Dublins before and was surprised at how uncomfortable they were for my feet. Had to return them because they were narrow. These Smartpack boots run a tad wider in the foot (but not substantially so) and the footbed is super comfortable. I have not had it move around or come out as some other reviewers have complained. I usually wear an 8 1/2 and I ordered a 9 (the Dublin boots I returned were also size 9.) They are great for riding or hitting the supermarket. The leather is already breaking in nicely and I can tell it is made from quality materials. I’m really happy with this purchase so far.
Date published: 2021-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
KatA from
Loved the short Ada's, love these too!
I bought the slip on paddock Ada's last year and absolutely adore them, so figured I'd also love these river boots. I was right, so comfy, so warm, perfect for running errands before/after the barn. I've cleaned buckets and bathed horses in them and so far they seem to be holding up well. Love the classic river boot look too.
Date published: 2021-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
EQUESTRIAN2000 from
Gorgeous well made high quality country boots
These are well beyond my expectations; so pretty and foot bed feels comfortable. Nice looking boots! I returned them right away as they did not fit me. Otherwise, I would have kept them in the lovely black and bought the brown ones, too. I wear a 9 in Ariat tall boots and paddock boots, ordered the 40 in this boot and it was not as wide in toe box or ball of foot as Ariats... too narrow for me.
Date published: 2021-11-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
crazypopoki from
Puddle tested
I've worn these for just part of a wet season so far, so I can't speak for how long they'll hold up. For the last month I've worn them a lot, with the most recent test being the farm after a flash flood. For the past week, they have kept me dry walking through mid-calf-deep disgusting puddles of boot sucking mud. They are also pretty comfy, and I love the way they look. I wear and 8.5 in Ariat, and the 40 fits well. My foot is quite narrow, and they stay on fine. My foot does slide forward a tiny bit, but it's a rare shoe that this doesn't happen. A+ boot!
Date published: 2021-11-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Amber11 from
Comfortable right out of the box
I bought these before going to a clinic. It rained for days prior to the clinic. The arena was a muddy swamp. Weds lot of groundwork the first day and they kept my feet dry and warm. I wiped them down with a damp cloth and all weekend they endured tough conditions and were great.
We will see how they hold up. I dozed up a half size per other reviewers but I didn’t need too, as they are a bit big. I decided to keep them, as I will wear thick socks anyway. They were also great to ride in and looked cute. I may buy a second pair if they hold up.
Date published: 2021-11-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
myfeethurt from
AWFUL! I wish I had listened to the reviews!
I read the reviews, and I thought certainly Smartpak couldn't make a product this bad. I read about the insoles moving, and I thought no way. I put them on, and by the fifth step the footbed was balled up into the toe of my boot. How on earth was a boot designed for active people not constructed better? Well, I dealt with that and moved on. Now the boot (which is not really too big for me) has loosened and is eating the back of my ankle to shreds. Not to mention the action sole is already coming off. All of this at maybe 6 weeks in? I've now pulled my Dubarrys out of the closet and am resigning these to trash. DO NOT BUY!
Date published: 2021-07-19
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Pemela from
This is the fourth pair of boots. These run small. I even went up a whole size didn’t make a difference
Date published: 2021-05-18
Rated 1 out of
5
by
tbt09 from
Not for big feet
I wear size 11 - usually 42 euro size. when the boots came in the box said 10.5 on the side AND 42 - and definitely were 10.5 and NOT 11s. Had to send back - it was an easy, quick return, but now I won't order any smartpak boots b/c I know they don't really have 11s...
Date published: 2021-03-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Linney from
I Love These Boots!
My boots arrived this morning in the middle
Of a cold rainstorm. I put them on to see how they fit and didn’t take them off until bedtime. So very comfortable. I usually hate to wear new boots to the ranch. I don’t want to get them dirty, which is stupid because I have a horse. Dirt is a big part of my life. Anyway, they feel so good that I didn’t want to switch out for mud boots. They did great in the water and mud. They look great! Awesome boots!
Date published: 2021-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sammy from
Great boot no break in time
I bought this boot and absolutely love them.... I work in then 10 hours a day and they are very comfy
Date published: 2021-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Zen dog and pony show from
Fantastic Boots!
I bought these in all black and they are much more attractive in person than in photos. The quality is excellent, I like them so much I'm saving them for aprés barn. My regular size is 7.5, but I usually order an 8 and put a high quality orthotic in all my shoes first thing. They are comfortable to wear all day right out of the box, fit is very good, no heel lift. The shaft could be slimmer for me (14.5" calves) but it's not a deal-breaker and theres no calf-smacking like some other tall boots. Clean up nicely after mud and rain. I'm really impressed with these boots.
Date published: 2021-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Reigny from
Exceptionally nice boots!
Purchased these boots and very pleased with how boots fit and look. Made well and the leather is soft and giving when riding.
Date published: 2021-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Laura B from
Perfect fit
These boots are the bomb for me! They fit my foot, the footbed is cushy and the calf is snug but not so much so that they don’t slide on and off relatively easy. They fit true to size in the foot. I was surprised that the calf fit so well. I have tried several Dublin sizes and none worked. Thank you Smart Pak.
Date published: 2021-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Shay from
Great boot!
Just got mine this afternoon and immediately wore them for 8 hours. Very impressed with the comfort. There is a lot of cushioning in the sole so no break in time required. If I HAD to knit pick for a negative it would only be that that are a tad wide for my narrowish foot but I’m good with that. The perfect boot for when you’re out of the saddle and just knocking around.
Date published: 2021-01-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Topcat from
Boots
I bought the boots for my granddaughter and they fit her great she loved them
Date published: 2020-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GEC_11 from
I LOVE these boots
I bought these a couple months ago and I am in love with them! They hold up to the muck and clean up nicely. They are super comfortable to ride in as well and I’ve gotten tons of compliments! They are a little loose fitting on the calf, but I haven’t had any trouble with the boot sagging or folding at the ankle.
Date published: 2020-12-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ajhoenig from
Unable to exchange
I purchased these boots on Black Friday. I’m not sure of what happened, but I ended up with a size too small (not sure if I hit the wrong drop down item and didn’t realize it,
or computer Issue). Either way, there is no way to exchange a sale item. I called and spoke with a customer service person, and they were unhelpful. I was told someone would call me to work it out, and there was no follow through on that.... so I returned the boots and smart pak lost the sale. I was very disappointed in my experience.
Date published: 2020-12-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
PYride from
Returned
Quality seemed fine especially fir the great price but found the boots quite wide. Decided to go with Dubarry Slims which fit my skinny legs perfectly. If you can wear a wider leg, give these a try. Customer service and returns are so easy with SmartPak, they're worth a try
Date published: 2020-12-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Judi from
Nice boot!
Only worn a couple times but no break-in required; very comfortable. Has a dressy look.
Date published: 2020-11-20
Rated 3 out of
5
by
DallasRider from
We'll See When I Get the Next Size Up
They were comfortable and beautiful, but having to send back for a larger size. I ordered the correct size for my size foot (size 10) on the chart but they were a bit too small, hoping the next size up isn't too big. These do not run true to size in my opinion. I am a true size 10 and the 41 was too small. Was really needing them for a special occasion, was hoping the customer service would throw in the next up shipping level so I could get in time, but didn't.
Date published: 2020-11-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cooper from
Love these boots right out of the box!
Only had these a few days but they are super comfortable and great looking. Might order a second pair just to run around in.
Date published: 2020-10-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
emily from
Good Value for Price
I wore these boots for about a year straight almost every day teaching lessons, cleaning stalls, hiking through mud, lava, and tall wet grass (Hawaii is rough on shoes), and riding a little bit. For the price, I think they were a good buy.
The insoles came out right away but no biggie. The bummer came when I yanked out the whole liner when my sweaty socks stuck to the flannel in there. Oh well. I cut them out, put in fancy new insoles, and continued to wear the boots another six months or so. The boots themselves held up well, the interior design is just a bit cheap. But for the abuse I put them through they did fine.
Date published: 2020-10-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
HippieChic from
Great boot!
I've worn these half a dozen times (received 2 weeks ago). They are great. So far I haven't encountered any of the issues the other reviewers have had. I do wish the boots had pull tabs sewn in. They are a little difficult to get on if you have a high instep.
The boots are super cute and comfy. The footbed does compress quite a good bit when they are walked in for several hours... but there is still good arch support!
Date published: 2020-10-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Illinois rider from
Great value great quality
These boots remind me of the Solstice line of SmartPak boots from many years ago which by the way I’m still wearing. Fit is good, footbed comfortable and they look fantastic. I have only worn them a few times and have not yet had the problems others described with the inner sole pad coming out. I’m considering a second pair for everyday wear for errands.
Date published: 2020-06-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sidesaddle454 from
Great boot and price point!!
I got these boots a month ago and love them!! They give great support for walking hounds and chores, but are also not bulky for when you are riding. I already recommended them to a friend!
Date published: 2020-06-10
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Spare87 from
Started breaking after 5 wears.
Bought this item a little over a month ago and have worn them 5 times. They have started coming apart at seam where sole meets boot (see pic). These are also very tough to put on as the calf has no give. I love the boots except for them coming apart already. I expected better from smart pak.
Date published: 2020-05-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jcjacobs from
Comfortable
I bought these to replace my Dublin boots. Well made,durable and super comfortable!
Date published: 2020-01-03