Riding boots have been part of riding gear for a long time. In England Vernon Hargreaves III Rush Jersey , they tend to be flat or very low heeled, whilst in Western America, it is more common for there to be a small heel even on men's boots.
However, recent trends for flat shoes and boots has brought this style to the forefront of fashion that are often seen on the high street as well as the Catwalks, rather than simply on horse riders. With summers becoming wetter and winters more likely to experience snowy weather than previous years, boots like riding ones are a great deal more practical than most other option that have recently been available.