Hoofwing Boot

The Hoofwing Boot (formerly HorseSneakers) were one of the first hoof boots developed for barefoot horses back in 1986 and are semi-custom made from measurements of your horse's hooves.

Their open design allows excellent air circulation which makes it possible to keep them on 24/7 making them great for rehab. Improvements to their original design mean Hoofwings can also be used for trail riding and many other horse activities.

The Hoofwing base is made with a very durable urethane with thousands of tiny air bubbles incorporated into it. These bubbles reduce concussion and make the bases very light-weight.

The 'wings' are made with a stretchable kevlar fabric laminated to an open cell neoprene-like material.

If you require extra traction the manufacturer will embed sand into the base or for even more traction, carbide chips - this is recommended if you are using them for trail riding over varied terrain.

They come in a variety of colors including: black, red, gray, blue, white, brown, yellow, orange and green. The entire Hoofwing is repairable.

I have no personal experience with these boots however if you have a horse that is difficult to fit then the option to customize the fit is a big benefit.

Sizing the Hoofwing Boot

Below are the standard sizes. Fully custom Hoofwings can also be made to fit any size or shape hooves.

WidthLength
3" (76mm)3 1/2" (89mm)
3 1/2" (89mm)4" (102mm)
4" (102mm)4 1/2" (114mm)
4 1/4" (108mm)4 3/4" (121mm)
4 1/2" (114mm)5" (127mm)
4 3/4" (121mm)5 1/4" (133mm)
5" (127mm)5" (127mm)
5" (127mm)5 1/2" (140mm)
5 1/4" (133mm)5 3/4" (146mm)
5 1/4" (133mm)6" Hind (152mm)
5 1/2" (133mm)6" (152mm)
5 3/4" (146mm)5 3/4" (146mm)
5 3/4" (146mm)6 1/4" (159mm)
6" (152mm)6" (152mm)
6" (152mm)6 1/2" (165mm)
6 1/2" (165mm)7" (178mm)
6 3/4" (172mm)7 1/4" (184mm)
7" (178mm)7 1/2" (191mm)
7 1/2" (191mm)8" (203mm)
8" (203mm)8 1/2" (216mm)
8 1/2" (216mm)9" (229mm)
9" (229mm)9 1/2" (235mm)
9" (229mm)9 1/2" Hind (235mm)

Cost

These boots normally retail for approx $264-$438 (US) per pair depending on size.

These boots are not available for sale on the All Natural Horse Care website so if you wish to purchase please click here to visit the manufacturer's website.


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