| The horsey-set is back in vogue. According to | | | | heel to prevent the foot from sliding through the |
| Advertising Age Mad Men has all of the fashion world | | | | stirrup." |
| buzzing, "The 1960s-era AMC series is causing a stir in | | | | Translation? That means looking good, while being |
| the fashion world this fall, with designers citing it as their | | | | prepared for anything! Safety first, according to |
| muse and retailers stocking their shelves accordingly. | | | | Wikipedia! "The modern riding boot is relatively |
| Thanks to Don Draper, Joan Holloway and the gang, | | | | low-heeled, with a heel of less than one inch, though |
| slim suits, skinny ties, sheath dresses and pearls are | | | | historically a higher heel was common, as it has |
| finding their way into the closets of consumers." | | | | always been critically important for riding boots to |
| Most sought after is Betty's equestrian style, which is | | | | prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup. |
| on track to inspire a barn size wardrobe. | | | | Today, only some styles of cowboy boot retain a |
| However, one must start somewhere, and in clothing, | | | | higher heel than other modern riding boots." Now you |
| one must start at the bottom and work up, which | | | | have an excuse for buying new riding attire, it's |
| means a dandy pair of riding boots. Wikipedia defines | | | | fashionable AND sensible. Here is a typical fall |
| riding boots as a "classic boot comes high enough up | | | | ensemble: Lots of layers, European-inspired, |
| the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from | | | | print-on-print equestrian outfits that scream old money |
| pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect | | | | and of course a posh pair of riding boots. |
| the rider's foot when on the ground, and has a distinct | | | | |