As one of the most popular country pursuits, horse riding is loved by young and old alike.  Whether you have a history of equestrianism in your family or you are just taking to the saddle, the simple pleasures of keeping and riding a horse are unsurpassable.

What makes equestrianism different to practically every other sport is the amount of time, equipment, money and effort that goes in to keeping a horse fit and healthy.  Unlike tennis, you cannot just put your racket down and be done with it; horses need looking after 24/7, and to be a competent rider you will need lots of specialist horse equipment to keep them at the peak of their game.

Along with the horse tack, the bridles, saddles, boots and bits you need for your horse, you the rider need your own riding wear; the staple attire being a comfy pair of jodhpurs, riding hat, a well fitting pair of long or short leather riding boots and chaps or gaiters.  Once kitted out in such equestrian clothing you will happily be able to get upon a horse and enjoy many hours of hacking or competing at horse shows.

What can set one rider apart from the crowd is a truly quality pair of their riding boots.  Seasoned riders will tell tales of ill fitting boots that they’ve had to squeeze into, and of painful rubbing and sores that have left their legs and feet swollen and aching.  However, more and more riders are coming to realise the fabulous feel and quality of craftsmanship that goes in to Sergio Grasso riding boots.

With 25 years of passionate boot making behind them, Sergio Grasso have levelled themselves as the forerunner in supremely comfortable, unparalleled quality, full leather riding boots for the equestrian athlete.  Their riding boots come in both short and long leather styles made to suit all manner of equestrian disciplines.

When the craftsmen at Sergio Grasso go about creating a leather riding boot they take everything into consideration – height, calf width and foot size.  By making precise measurements it will ensure that you as a rider get many years of comfortable, pain and rub free riding.

The first consideration when making a boot that deserves the Sergio Grasso name is the materials that it is fashioned from.  By making sure that they have only the finest leather and raw materials, the master cobblers can then craft a riding boot that will stand the test of time.

The leatherwork in a Sergio Grasso riding boot directly relates itself to the quality of its craftsmanship.  That’s why by choosing only the finest calf leather, you the rider will feel the incredibly soft and supple benefits right from the outset.

As well as the quality of the Sergio Grasso leatherwork, their riding boots also feature advanced technological innovation especially for rider comfort.  The patented ProComf Technology bases itself on certain key elements:  Non-slip outer sole made especially for Sergio Grasso by renowned sole manufacturer Vibram; a natural leather midsole with a high tensile steel shank; breathable antibacterial latex foam insole; and a high density gel shock absorber.  By combining all these factors into something as small as an insole, you can really see why Sergio Grasso riding boots are favoured by those in the know.

Sergio Grasso’s short and long leather riding boots
The Sergio Grasso riding boot range includes both short and long leather boots.  So whether it is a dressage boot such as Sanremo 12500 Dress boot or maybe you are looking for a classically styled long boot such as the 2500 Vicenza, the Sergio Grasso riding boot collection has it all.

Notwithstanding their beautiful range of long boots, Sergio Grasso has also developed an attractively styled and supremely practical short jodhpur boot in the form of the 500 Rapello.  The Rapello short leather boot differs to that of their long riding boots in the way that it is without a zip. Instead, it has an elasticised side gusset to allow for easy on and offing, whereas the full length zip seen in the Bergamo, Perugia, Sanremo and Vicenza models makes it effortlessly easy to don and doff your full length leather boot.  The Rapello boot is complemented perfectly by the Sergio Grasso 260 Torino gaiters, so as well as practical short boots, they make extremely attractive and effective competition wear.

Although there are obvious differences between Sergio Grasso’s long and short leather boots, there is also one striking similarity in design.  All boots are anatomically designed and shaped to fit your foot perfectly.  So when purchasing a Sergio Grasso boot, once you have given the correct size and additional height and calf measurements, you can rest assured it will fit you perfectly.  You can also be sure that all boots are crafted by master cobblers who have passion, supreme ability and are seasoned experts in their trade.

The Dogwood collection of riding boots
At Dogwood London we pride ourselves on our refined collection of riding wear.  We go to great lengths to ensure we only supply you with the best quality, expertly crafted and professionally endorsed riding equipment. With these criteria in mind, we are extremely proud to have Sergio Grasso as part of our range.

The Sergio Grasso riding boot collection epitomises perfection, so whether it is the Sanremo or Vicenza, the Bergamo or Perugia long leather riding boot you are after, or should you opt for the Rapello short leather boot and the matching 260 Torino gaiters, there is no doubt, whatever your requirement, Sergio Grasso will both meet and exceed all expectations.

For more information about the Dogwood collection and Sergio Grasso riding boots, please telephone 0845 30 10 365.