Ariat Women's Fatbaby Western Boots

Let me start with this is my 5th pair of these exact boots boots since 2001. I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said I've got 15,000 miles out of each of the first four pairs. The advertising says "farm to festival" and it was no lie. They have been shitkickers on 5 continents and danced in festivals from Norway to St. Martin. They get retired when I've walked the tread smooth. Do you get that I love these boots? All that to say, pair number five is *not* those boots. They look right, and fit right, but the outsole is different. To be fair, if I'd looked for reviews I would have seen that, but it never crossed my mind with a boot I already loved. They're significantly lighter, and the tread is hard plasticy instead of squishy rubbery. The old material recovered from anything, cactus spines and broken glass, you yanked it out and the rubber kind of "healed" itself. I wore these 2 miles, hit something and have a puncture that seems to be a part of my boots now. I'll wear them out since I waterproofed them before I realized the outsole wasn't an upgrade, but all told I'm pretty bummed.

Loving these new boots! They're definitely made for walkin, dancin, and general boot scootin through life. So comfy my feet don't bother me even after long days and too many steps.

Love these so much!!! The style is perfect for my larger calf so many colors and can be worn with pants skirts dresses shorts. Love them so much

I have not worn other shoes in the month since I got these! They are supremely comfortable and even stood up to some puppy-teething. Would buy again!