My horse is a super sensitive mare that is really reactive to her tack, I have always struggled to keep her happy with xc boots always slipping at the back (this is worsened when she goes through water) and bothering her. However, with these boots, not only are they of a really nice quality, but with the velcro straps I find that the boots are much better fitted to her legs and that they don't slip (no matter if she's been through water). She's so much happier in them and I am more confident that her legs will be protected from any knock she might get from xc.