Ariat Heritage Contour II Field Zip Boot vs Journee Collection Gema Wide Knee High Riding Boots
Buy the Ariat Heritage Contour II if you ride or want a boot built to last. It is full-grain leather with a full-leather lining, a Duratread outsole and a contoured ankle, and owners rate it 4.3 from 556 ratings, praising durability and comfort in the irons. The Journee Gema is a faux-leather fashion boot with a wide 14 1/2-inch calf and a cushioned insole; it suits casual wear in cool, dry weather but draws complaints about a baggy shaft and no arch support, and its 2.8 rating from 28 ratings is weak.
- Choose the Ariat Heritage Contour II if you ride, want real leather that holds up, or need a close-fitting boot that looks sharp in the saddle and on the ground.
- Choose the Journee Gema if you want a wide-calf knee-high boot for everyday outfits, mostly in dry or lightly snowy weather, and you do not ride.
Prices
- Ariat Heritage Contour II Field Zip Boot: $199.98 at Amazon (checked today)
- Journee Collection Gema Wide Knee High Riding Boots: $64.39 at Kohl's (last seen Oct 31)
- Difference: the Journee Collection Gema Wide Knee High Riding Boots is $135.59 cheaper than the Ariat Heritage Contour II Field Zip Boot at the latest prices (Oct 31 and Nov 11)