What Kind of Shoe to Wear to Play Polo?

Polo is played on horseback. Players wear knee-high leather boots and not shoes. The boots are part of the players' protective clothing, which includes helmets, some with face guards, gloves and knee guards.

    Features

    • Polo boots are made of leather and are always brown. Polo players always wear white britches, and black would stain the britches.

    Benefits

    • Boots protect the player from injury if they are struck by a polo ball. They also provide protection form a bump by another horse or if a player is accidentally struck with a polo mallet.

    Function

    • Tall boots help the rider grip the saddle and the side of the horse.

    Types

    • Polo boots come in different types of leather, some softer than others. It is up to the individual player what type of boot they prefer.

    Considerations

    • It is always advisable to try different types of boots to check for comfort and flexibility.