Mileage will depend on the terrain, speed, and how the horse moves. On average, it is expected to get 500-600 miles out of the Classic model, and 600-800 miles out of the Vipers.

Abrasive rough terrain, or horses who drag their toes will likely get fewer miles out of their boots.

The main difference between the two styles is in the shape of the boot shell, and the associated sizes.

The Viper has a more rounded shape overall, with a wider area at the toe quarters. The Viper is also available in a wider range of sizes.

The Classic hoof boot is often more suited to a more triangular heel like you might find on a draft cross or sometimes on more oval hooves.

More minor differences include a deeper and more aggressive tread on the Viper, the Viper boots have a split at the front while Classics have a 'tongue' like a sneaker.

There are different shapes to the Viper and Classic heel captivators, and these can be mixed and matched with the hoof boot style to suit your horse.

The good news is our sizing team is here to help you get the right hoof boots for your horses.

See the full breakdown of hoof boot model differences at: Difference Between Boot Models

Our boots are sold individually – not in pairs. This means you can replace one as needed - and we sell replacement hoof boot parts too.

Yes, on a limited basis, as those colors require a special material for color stability.

Absolutely not!

Our hoof boots should slip on easily - and getting them off is as easy as peeling open the velcro and slipping them off.

If you feel the need to pound the boot on, it’s too tight! Boots that are too tight will likely twist.

We have chosen hook-and-loop material for our straps because they allow a near-infinite amount of adjustability, and are the most low-profile option. Straps with buckles are not as adjustable throughout a trim cycle, and will not hold up as well to being hit against rocks and rough terrain.

Keeping your boots clean (including removing any material from the velcro) after every ride will extend the life of the straps.

Individual replacement straps and all other parts are available once straps wear out.

No. Our hoof boots are not designed to be used over metal horse shoes. They will not fit correctly and will cause your horse to trip and damage the boots.

Renegade hoof boots are designed to provide hoof protection for barefoot horses.

These hoof boots are designed to hold up to a wide variety of high-performance uses.

Although originally designed as a high-performance endurance boot, our customers include endurance riders, trail riders, barrel races, jumpers, dressage riders, fox hunters, and more.

A properly sized, fitted, and adjusted boot is key to a successful performance, no matter the discipline or use.

The pad option we offer is a permanent, pour-in gel pad. It is a firm gel, designed to add an additional layer of shock and concussion absorption to the boot.

It is most beneficial for a horse recovering from a hoof pathology, or for horses travelling high mileage on rocky and/or concussive ground. These pads are permanent, and cannot be removed or replaced.

It is not recommended. Renegades are designed for performance purposes only, and are not intended to be used for turnout purposes or as a therapeutic boot.

Yes. It is always best to measure your horses hooves after a fresh trim and then make some allowance for the amount of hoof growth you have every month.

Do not fit the boots tightly. It’s better to order a size with a slightly looser fit than to order one too small, as overly tight boots that are too small will twist.

The hoof shape will be the largest determining factor in which boot model is most appropriate.

For help in determining this, please read our Sizing Guide then send us photos of the hooves after a fresh trim.

Captivators (Classic or Viper) can be swapped between boot models.

Horses with well-developed heel bulbs that have good space and definition are best suited for the Viper captivators.

If the horse has heel bulbs that are flatter, narrower, less defined, or heels that are slightly higher, the Classic captivator will be a better option, as it is more accommodating of a wider range of heel bulb shapes and sizes.

Captivators come in 3 different sizes in each style - B for small hooves, D for medium hooves & F for large hooves.

Vipers are sized in millimeters, the size given as a length x width format.

For the most accurate sizing, please re-measure your horse on a fresh trim in millimeters to determine the best Viper size.

5-10mm should be added to the length and width measurements to determine the best boot size.

For example, a hoof that measures 5″ x 5″ or 127mm x 127mm would take the Viper size 135×135, as that falls right between the measurement allowances of 5mm-10mm.

Please consult our Sizing Guide for more information.

While not specifically designed for hooves with high heels, with careful adjustment and installation, they have been known to work on slightly higher heels, but do not expect full performance.

If your horse has high heels we suggest you communicate with your hoof care professional to see what can be done to lower the heels to a more natural hoof shape. Get more detail here.

The boots will not work on true club foot.

The two boot styles use different size charts, which do not necessarily correlate.

The Classic hoof boot model uses size designations such as 0, 1, 2.

The Vipers use a completely different size chart measured in millimeters, in a length x width format.

Please check our Sizing Guide.

Different brands use different size charts and are designed to fit differently, so correlation between sizes/brands is not accurate.

Please re-measure your horse’s hooves on a fresh trim and compare it to the Renegade size chart for the most accurate boot sizing and fit.

This is a semi-custom option that can be done on Classic boots to shorten the boot length. It is not offered as a stock option anymore, and must be authorized by customer service personnel first.

We generally do not do any size modifications to the Vipers as they come in a wider range of pre-formed length x width sizes. If your horse’s measurements do not fall into one of the stock Viper sizes, the boot shape will likely not be compatible with your horse’s hoof shape.

Please send photos of the hooves after a fresh trim with a tape measure showing the width x length dimensions for assessment on whether a cutback would be necessary or not.

It is likely they are too small. The clopping noise is likely coming from the expanding hoof pushing the boot slightly off with each stride.

Although counter-intuitive, the boots should fit slightly loose rather than too tight, and better performance will be achieved with a boot that is even a little bit too large versus too snug.

A boot that is too tight on the hoof will twist. Too narrow of a boot shell, or a captivator that is too tight and not able to be positioned properly on the heel bulbs will cause the boot to twist.

If the captivator is tight or difficult to pull up onto the heel bulbs, the cables should be lengthened.

A tight boot shell that is difficult to get on the hoof is too small and a larger size is needed. It is counter-intuitive, but these boots are designed to not be crammed onto the hoof or cranked down tight in the adjustments. A properly-fitting boot shell needs to have enough space within it to allow for the natural hoof expansion upon landing.

The cables can pull out of the front of the boot if the set screws are not tight, or if the cables are stacked or crossed on top of each other inside the cable clamp. Set screws need to be tight, and cables should lay parallel to each other.

Make sure that when you have removed the set screws to adjust cables or replace cables that when you re-install the set screws, the cable clamp is sitting at a 90° angle to the face of the boot and that you can see both cables laying parallel to each other, and then install the set screws with the clamp in the outwardly rotated position.

See our guide to changing a cable here.

Appropriately sized and fitted, hoof boots should not rub.

Rubbing indicates either the straps are fastened too tight, the cables are not adjusted out long enough for appropriate ease of application, or the heel bulb shape is not compatible with the captivator shape and an alternate captivator model may be necessary.

Wearing at the front of the boot indicates the horse is landing toe-first or toe dragging.

Neither is optimal for how they should be moving, and the trim should be evaluated and adjusted to promote a proper heel-first landing.

They are designed for short-term use, and it is recommended they not be left on longer than 7-10 days.

They are a short-term hoof protection solution, not a long-term shoe replacement, and are not intended to be left on for a full trim cycle.

We recommend and supply Renegade Viper Bond Glue right here.