lute Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Anyone know of a source for the elastic that is used on the side of tall riding boots? Seems a lot of boots now have a band of elastic running from the ankle to the top of the boot which gives a better fit. It's about two inches wide, and rthe difference is that it stretches sideways rather than lengthwise. I've been looking for this stuff for quite a while and the suppliers tell me it doesn't exist or they can't get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Anyone know of a source for the elastic that is used on the side of tall riding boots? Seems a lot of boots now have a band of elastic running from the ankle to the top of the boot which gives a better fit. It's about two inches wide, and rthe difference is that it stretches sideways rather than lengthwise. I've been looking for this stuff for quite a while and the suppliers tell me it doesn't exist or they can't get it. I had a roll of 4" that I bought at an auction years and years ago but I have no idea where it came from back then. About 5 years ago I tried to find some for a job and I did track down a manufacturer in NZ, I think, but had to buy about a 100 yards or so and it just wasn't worth it. That's all that I can offer. Try the 'net for makers of the stuff, you may get lucky. Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve hansl Report post Posted March 18, 2011 I would be interested to know if you find some that wide,I can only get 8''.Some of the boots also have a zipper in the back with strip of elastic on each side the full length.Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoes Report post Posted March 23, 2011 go see the shoemaker. he can get it like 6"wide. i get mine from D-L Leather. in Utica, N.Y. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
