What is the Difference Between the Classic and Viper®?

• Boot Shell Shape
  The Classic is slightly more oval in shape, with a narrower toe area and wider heels. The Viper ® is more rounded overall, with a wider toe and more inward curvature at the heels.
  A hoof that is more “spade” or triangular in shape with very wide heels may fit better into the Classic. A very round, symmetrical hoof will often do best in the Viper.
• Sizing Charts
  The two boot models use different sizing charts and size designations. The Classic uses traditional size designations of 0, 1, 2, etc. The Viper® uses the metric dimensions of the boot length x width as the size designation (135×125 = 135 length and 125 width).
• Heel Captivators
  The heel captivator of the Classic is slightly taller in height and flatter in shape, and will suit a wider range of heel bulb shapes. Heel bulbs that are flatter, or narrower, without much definition, will do better in the Classic captivator. The Viper® captivator has more defined “pockets” for the heel bulbs to seat into, but if the heel bulbs are not well defined, or do not align well with the captivator pockets, this option would not be as suitable. Heel captivators can be changed out between boot styles – send us photos of the hooves if you have a question about captivator suitability.
• Tread
  The Viper tread pattern is slightly deeper and more aggressive. If slipping in mud or wet terrain is a concern, the Viper tread will often be more suitable for wet conditions.

 

If you have any questions about the suitability of the boots, of which style may be the best for your horse, please email us sizing photos taken on a fresh trim, showing the hoof width x length with a tape measure.