About Polo Boots

Polo boots have to serve a variety of functions for the rider. They not only help keep the leg in position, but keep the foot from slipping dangerously all the way through the stirrups. They also need to protect the lower legs and feet from collisions and yet remain tough enough to last through all kinds of weather.

  1. Regulations

    • According to the International Polo Association, the only requirements for a polo boot are that it is brown, has a raised heel and does not have sharp protrusions like studs.

    Accessories

    • Permitted accessories for boots are small, rounded, slightly blunt spurs and knee pads, also known as knee guards.

    Identification

    • At first glance, a polo boot looks like any other kind of English pull-on riding boot. But they are brown instead of black and often have a zipper or Velcro closures to help get them on and off quickly.

    Material

    • Polo boots are almost always made of real leather. So far, pleather or man-made leather polo boots have not caught on.

    Considerations

    • Polo boots are like any other bots in that new ones are very stiff and need saddle soap and time in order to break them in.