IHandmade Jodhpurs Boots Double Monk Strap Leather Interior Exterior & Sole Equestrian 8 C Jodhpur Boots Like most boots, Jodhpurs have an equestrian root, being developed for riding after the “invention” of the Jodhpur pants. Before the invention of the Jodhpur pants, men’s riding breeches were designed to be worn with tall boots that extended to just below the knee. However with the revolutionary design of the Jodhpur trousers, tall riding boots were no longer required as the new pants protected the inner calf from rubbing while riding. This was a boon in many ways as tall riding boots besides being expensive were also difficult to pull on and off. A less expensive boot suitable for riding with Jodhpur pants was only waiting to be designed. An ankle length boot that was easy to slip on and off and that would be relatively cheaper to make and thus easier to replace especially for growing feet , would fit the bill perfectly. Ankle boots were already in existence at the time Jodhpur pants were designed (1890)
