The Ariat Heritage Western, now enhanced with Ariat's exclusive ATS Technology™, provides the best flexibility and cushioning available for the recreational rider. Premium quality leather uppers are paired with the highly flexible and durable Duratread™ outsole. Sometimes, we place all this Hi Tech feature jargon on a website. Yet, do you know what benefit this has for you? ...A really good feeling, good fitting boot. And boots are supposed to be durable too. This one is. The tread on the bottom is easy to keep in a stirrup. Expect the boot to feel like a good handshake in the fore part of the foot, and slip a little on your heel. With about 16 hours of wear, this will break in properly.

Heritage Western  R Toe

If you are a visitor who has never worn Western boots, the heel height is misleading. The boot is shaped with an exterior heel that will aid in controlling how far in the stirrup a foot will slide. It is large at the base and comes under your foot considerably more than many fashion boots. This gives stability and structure, so your legs and back are more properly supported, whether on the ground standing, walking, or riding that horse. (Not a waranteed claim!!!  Don't you hate it when you can't tell common sense stuff because it might make you an expert, or liable, for something? Sports will get you hurt, no matter what.) The boot will feel like wearing a really arch supportive shoe with a 1 inch heel. The technology just sort of absorbs that extra 1/2 inch height in comfort and "pride".  Try 'em...You'll like 'em.

Also: Take a look at the Sedona series for comparison's sake. And, there's a ladies version too. 

 

R toe is a medium round toe, and probably is most popular throughout the world. J toe is more pointed to more easily pick up a dropped stirrup. Expect the toe of a J toe boot to extend past your toes further than any R toe boots. After all, you don't want your middle toes all crossed up in a pointed toe boot, do you? They won't!  We always fit the arch and ball areas of footwear. There is usually plenty of room in the toe when the arch is properly fitted. Boot makers allow more toe room than in a standard shoe, for comfort reasons. Boot comfort, such as allowing more air circulation, means your feet are not as damp all day; therefore, don't rot or smell as badly as in other footwear!  The heel slippage actually pumps air around your foot to help dissipate foot moisture better than any other footwear, (except open toe style sandals).

Heritage Western  J Toe

• 13 inch tops
• Full grain leather uppers (foot and shaft)
• Stabilizing ATS composite fiber forked shank offers unmatched stability and comfort
• Removable, gel cushioned ATS footbed, metatarsal support pad and countered heel cradle for all-day comfort and support
• Duratread outsole provides long lasting comfort and offers oil and slip resistance
• Leather lined.

 (This leather debuted as a winner! A different shading in the popular Distressed Brown series of colors. Imagine a new boot that was broken in already by your granddaddy in WWII.)

 (This is another color that changes as the oil levels in the pores of the boot leathers change. Good boot for the man who needs an extra boot for Tuesday!)

 (Matches jeans really well because it's the same color as much of the stitching on your jeans. This one can be dressy or casual.)

 (An oil pullup leather that easily conforms to your foot. The color is blended, and changes as the oils are added or dry. The colors can even change as you bend your foot. Hides scratches because it looks kinda beat up to begin with! Great, most popular casual boot.)

 (Called Burnt Apple by some makers, this is that beautiful burnished cordovan color that has been popular for decades. Ariat's leather gives this finish with a much softer hand than the old trucker's boots from last century. In fact, this is a great trucker's boot for this century!)

 (A semi gloss, very comfortable black leather that you can polish bright, or oil for a flat finish. Softer on your feet than most hard finish black leathers.)

 (A semi gloss, very comfortable black leather that you can polish bright, or oil for a flat finish. Softer on your feet than most hard finish black leathers.)

 (This leather debuted as a winner! A different shading in the popular Distressed Brown series of colors. Imagine a new boot that was broken in already by your granddaddy in WWII.)

 (Here's your dressy Brown boot. A good looking multi-highlighted leather with style that anyone would appreciate.)