These boots were broken into 3 days after i got them. The leather is so soft and wonder. I highly recommend these boots. They are worth theprice.

These boots fit like a glove! Great for horse shows!

Gorgeous, super-comfortablel boots, but leather is far too fragile for everyday use. Would be absolutely perfect if theleather was thicker;thecut andstyling isperfect.My friend wore holes inhers within6 monthswhen she wore them daily (she only has one horse, so that's about 120 rides) so...these are show boots only.

I fell in love with these as soon as I put them on! I rode in them and had no problem with breaking them in, or them being uncomfortable, etc. However,as soon as Igot offthe horse (first time Ihad riddenin them),they had ripped on the inside seam. Definitely returned after this!

These are the boots I show hunters in. Love them! Because of the cost I wear these to show and a cheaper pair of Heritage tall boots to school at home.

Excellent fit, beautiful boot, but extremely fragile. My boot got moist from the horse sweat and the claf region stretched too much after thatandnowtheydon't fit as well(Itlooks kind of 'baggy' aroundtheleg now). I would highly recommend you watch the "care for" video for the boot. I'm disappointed the boot did not come with more clear instructions or guidelines on how to care for the boot (at the store and in the box). Keep your receipt and follow proper care instructions as I think there may be a warranty. The place that sold me the boot says that the warranty is voided if you clean with anything other than the polish specifically for the boot. I'm going to see if they can exchange my boots.

I really like these boots. Took a while to break them in, but they are very comfortable now.

The zippers on these boots constantly broke. Otherwise they were comfy and had a really nice feel.

Beautiful boot and they broke in almost instantaneously; however, the inside seam ripped after my first ride.

Great boot and fits like a glove. Wish I had these years ago instead of spending money on custom boots!

These shredded right off my feet due to horse sweat at my Junior Rider's Test. As soon as I dismounted, they were so ridiculously baggy thatI hadto disposeof them. I wear both theVolants and Crowne Field Zip Pro for schooling; whilst Knigs are worn exclusively for showing.

I have owned Monacos since they first came out three plus years ago and wouldn't go back to any other boot. They are extremely comfortable,take no time tobreak in and makemyleg look great forequitationandmedalclasses. I highly recommend to all!

Broke in instantly-wore them around the house a bit then rode in them the first week. They're like butter and make my leg look super slim. Ican'tsay enoughgreatthings about these boots.

the monaco tall boots are gorgeous. they are comfy and beautiful to look at. but, I would not suggest riding in these boots for schooling. theseare strictlya showboot. thezipper busts and the leatherwillnotholdup. As a show boot, these are wonderful boots.

I bought these a few years ago for shows. They are beautiful, comfortable and extremely functional. I absolutely love the stretch in the back since I'm usually In between sizes for my calves. But it looks "smooth" rather than cheap elastic like on some of the others. I also love the slightly grippy leather on the inside. It really helps over some of the bigger fences with a slick saddle. The only negative I have is the back where the zipper is breaks down prematurely. I wish they would put something stiff down the spine to help hold shape. Please make these in brown! I would buy another pair for schooling at home. But for now I will settle for a different model in brown.

Boot is amazing - softest most supple leather. Oiled panel helps grip saddle and hold leg in place. Would definitelyrecommend.

First, the good. -------------They are beyond beautiful. The leather is buttery smooth, yet doesn't wrinkle or bunch up when you ride.The fitissuperb,particularly for my skinny calvesand wide feet,which is impossible to fit in most brands besides Ariat. The cut is wonderful and flattering. --------------------------Now the bad. -----------------These boots are very delicate. If you want to use them for everday schooling, you can forget about it because they will fly apart if you so much as look at them too harshly. They will not stand up to excessive mud, rough-riding, or months of daily work. ------------------------ BUT. They are well worth it still, for the rated or serious competitor. I wear mine only to competition and they perform wonderfully for that. They create a beautiful, polished look for the show ring, hunter or show jumper. They've held up for over a year with good care and judicious use and I expect they'll come through another few years too!

Not only do these boots provide the sleek, contoured look of customs they also stand the test of time! At competitions I wear these boots almost all day long and my feet don't hurt at the end of the day.

I am 5'8" and have a long inseam. When I went to my local retailer to be measured it was close, but I measured into the tall height boots. I opted to go with this under their recommendation and I deeply regret this. After wearing these a handful of time the foot bed had broken in wonderfully but the boots did not "settle" as promised and now I have terrible bruises and actual blisters on the back of my knees from these boots! I am not a millionaire and these boots were a major investment for me. I love my paddock boots and have been a loyal customer in the past but I feel completely let down now and have no way to return them. What a massive massive disappointment. These beautiful boots are worthless to me now and I've had no luck reselling. SUCH a major disappointment.

I bought these very expensive boots to have the zipper break the first time I wore them. Ariat replaced the zipper with a horribly stiff repair zipper. Now they won't drop or break in. Don't buy these boots. I love Ariat products, but not this one!!

These are the most technically advanced boots I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Bravo!

I am an Advanced level eventer, and I use my Monacos for my show jumping. I absolutely LOVE them! They are beautifuland soft. They needed notime tobebroken in. Theyfit like a glove from the beginning, and they look amazing!