Ysanne Tall Lace-Up Riding Boots for Country Weekends

Ysanne is a tall riding boot that laces the full height of the shaft rather than pulling on, which is the detail worth paying for. Lacing lets the calf be tightened or let out to fit, so a boot that reaches the knee actually fits the leg it is on. The heel stays low and stable, in keeping with the riding heritage of the shape.

Brown is the traditional choice and the one that looks most at home in the country. Black is the versatile option that works in town and with a dark winter wardrobe. Red is the outlier and the reason to pick this over a plainer pair, reading as deliberate rather than loud against denim or a cream coat. All three take jeans tucked in or a knee-length skirt with tights.

Sizes run US 4.5 through 11 including every half size, fourteen steps in total. These run true to size. The chart below converts each one to EU and UK with the matching foot length. Lacing adjusts the calf but never the foot, so measure rather than assuming if you sit between two sizes.

• Silhouette: tall riding boot
• Closure: full-height lace-up shaft
• Shaft: adjustable through the calf
• Heel: low stacked heel
• Colourways: Brown, Red, Black
• Sizes: US 4.5 to 11, every half size
• Care: wipe clean with a soft damp cloth and let air dry away from direct heat, do not machine wash

Foot length is measured heel to longest toe. Runs true to size, so order your usual size and go up half a size for a roomier fit.