Girls' Riding Boots 2026: Complete Size and Style Guide

Choosing the right riding boots for girls is essential for safety and comfort during lessons. In this guide, we explain everything you need to know to make the right purchase.

What type of boot does a girl who rides horses need?

Girls who practice horse riding need footwear with a 2-3 cm heel to prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup, a smooth sole, and a shaft that covers the ankle. There are two main options:

• Tall boots: They reach the knee. Ideal for formal lessons and competitions. More stable but harder to put on.
• Jodhpur boots with chaps: More comfortable for day-to-day use. They combine an ankle boot with leather or synthetic chaps.

Girls' riding boots size chart

Materials: leather vs. synthetic for children

For growing girls, synthetic or PU boots are the smarter option: they cost less, withstand daily wear and tear, and require no maintenance. Leather is more durable and breathable, but it makes sense when the girl no longer changes sizes every season (generally from 12-13 years old).

Recommended brands at rincondv.com

• HKM: Excellent value for money in children's sizes. Wide fit.
• Waldhausen: Good durability and fun colors for the little ones.
• Hispano Hípica: Spanish manufacturing, very good for wide feet.

What about boys?

Boys also ride horses and need the same type of footwear. The main difference is that men's lasts tend to be wider. The size chart is identical. Many models are unisex up to size 36.

Tips before buying

• Measure the foot at the end of the day, when it is most swollen.
• Leave 0.5-1 cm of room for growth.
• For the first pair of boots, prioritize comfort over aesthetics.
• If in doubt between two sizes, choose the larger one.

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