The Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On hoof boots will come in half sizes and use a new metric only size chart.
After finishing the injection molds in sizes #00, #0, #1, #2 and #3 we determined that it was important to add sizes #00.5, #0.5, #1.5 and #2.5. Product testing was very positive using the full sizes but there were many horses that could have a more exact one to one fit if a half size was offered.
Offering half sizes increases our mold and inventory investments but will result in much higher product performance. In addition to a new size chart, a three boot fit kit will be available free of charge to help determine the best boot size. The kit will allow consumers to be able to fit each hoof prior to ordering and quickly see what shell size fits like a glove. The proper shell size will fit the hoof and be difficult to pull off or twist (first photo below). The fit kit is then returned to EasyCare in a postage paid return package. EasyCare will pay return shipping and the consumer will cover outbound shipping.
The first photo shows a hoof that has been roughed and cleaned to accept the glue.
Second photo shows proper Easyboot Glove fit.
Do you have any photos of the boot on the hoof taken from behind so that we can see where the heels sit in the boot so we know we are fitting it correctly?
Thanks
Kylie
Posted by: Kylie | December 18, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Kylie- I do have some and will post then soon.
Posted by: Garrett Ford | December 18, 2008 at 07:54 PM
How easy or hard will these be to slip on? I have a right hand disability and that is one of my concerns.
Posted by: Raven | December 27, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Raven- They the easiest boot to date. Once broken in you can slip them on one handed. Check out the fitting video on the blog.
Posted by: Garrett Ford | December 27, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Will the Glove fit a short upright round club foot? The Bares are too tall and hit the coronet band -couldn't trim them down short enough.
Posted by: Isabella Hite | December 30, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Isabella- I believe they will. The profile is much, much lower than any of our boots. We can get you a "Fit Kit" as soon as they are available and you can try them on without risk.
Garrett Ford
Posted by: Garrett Ford | December 30, 2008 at 08:15 PM