A lower body equestrian riding boot system for holding a riding spur includes a boot having one or more pockets located on an outer surface of a side and near one end of the boot, the pocket is configured to retain a free end of a riding spur yoke. A backstrap located on an outer surface of a back side and near the bottom of the boot has one end that is releasably attached to the boot and includes an aperture through which a neck of a riding spur projects. A concealed curved zipper extending beyond the front of a pocket. The pocket, the backstrap and the zipper cooperate to secure the riding spur to the boot, so that the spur can be easily attached, adjusted and/or removed from the boot, and so the boot can be removed from the foot with the spur still attached.

A half-spur for use with an equestrian footwear includes a spur having a neck portion that extends in a downwardly direction when warn by the user with a tip portion, which can vary in shape and size. A curved body supports the spur where such that spur is attached to one end of the curved body. The opposite end of the curved body includes a flat, rounded edge. The curved body extends around only on one side of the rider's footwear and the rounded end is inserted into a pocket within the footwear for holding it firmly in place and pivot as needed for chosen spur tip position. The spur neck is secured at the back of the footwear in an open aperture with the tip protruding outwards and backward facing.

The invention is an improved method and apparatus for securing a riding spur to an equestrian legwear garment such as a chap or boot, wherein the spur can be quickly and easily attached, adjusted, or removed by a rider without dismounting the horse. Additionally, the invention can be configured so that the chap or boot may be removed from the wearer without first having to remove the spur.

A shoe with a sole, upper, and shaft, whose upper and shaft contain a number of modifications to increase flexibility of the shoe but maintain protection for the wearer of the shoe. These modifications fall into the general categories of notch and aperture. The upper also has a number of protrusions into the shaft to increase protection in the protrusion areas. The location, shape, and size of these notches, apertures, and protrusions are important for optimizing the flexibility and protective qualities of the shoe.

A shoe with a sole, upper, and shaft, whose upper and shaft contain a number of modifications to increase flexibility of the shoe but maintain protection for the wearer of the shoe. These modifications fall into the general categories of notch and aperture. The upper also has a number of protrusions into the shaft to increase protection in the protrusion areas. The location, shape, and size of these notches, apertures, and protrusions are important for optimizing the flexibility and protective qualities of the shoe.

A boot for riding which includes a spur and a spur-holder seat associated to the boot are provided. The spur can include a portion slidingly inserted in the spur-holder seat. Such boots are configured to allow easy adjustment of the position of the spur which allows the comfortable and safe positioning for horseback riding.

The invention is an improved method and apparatus for securing a riding spur to an equestrian legwear garment such as a chap or boot, wherein the spur can be quickly and easily attached, adjusted, or removed by a rider without dismounting the horse. Additionally, the invention can be configured so that the chap or boot may be removed from the wearer without first having to remove the spur.

A low drag garment comprises a textured fabric in at least one side region of the garment, wherein the textured fabric has a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.2-0.8 mm.

A reinforcing and supportive boot for a rodeo event includes a first strap that is configured for crossing over the anterior region of the shaft portion to the medial side wrapping around the sole and removably attaching to a first fastener disposed on a lateral side of the shaft portion. The boot further includes a second strap that is configured for crossing over the anterior region of the shaft portion to the lateral side wrapping around the sole and removably attaching to a second fastener disposed on the medial side of the shaft portion. A third strap is configured for wrapping around the shaft portion of the upper and removably attaching to a third fastener disposed on the shaft portion. The posterior region of the shaft portion also includes stiff inserts for added support of the wearer's ankle and leg.

An apparatus, a system, and a method for protecting a horse from a riding boot or spur is provided. The apparatus comprises a body section having a rear portion which is padded and configured to cover a lower rear part of a footwear item, and the body section is configured to wrap around an ankle section of the footwear item. The apparatus further includes an adjustable closure mechanism configured to close the apparatus and secure the apparatus around the ankle section of the footwear item; and an open top portion, an open bottom portion, and an open front portion, each of which is configured to receive a part of the footwear item therethrough. The apparatus may be worn over a riding boot having a spur, and the apparatus protects the horse from contact by the spur.