Review: Makebe Stirrups
- Maddie
- Mar 11, 2017
- 2 min read
My instructor first introduced me to these stirrups in October last year. After my first ride I was hooked. I originally rode in one of her pairs to see if they would improve my heel position. They did. It was a miracle. After that first ride the only question on my mind was, What colour to get?! They have helped my riding immensely not only helping my heel position but my lower leg position. They are also beautiful, I have the champagne color which is stunning but they come in a wide range of colors so you can always find the perfect color to suit your matchy matchy needs.
I love them for 5 main reasons:
1. When riding due to the angle and weighting of the stirrup, if you don't have a correct heel and foot position it feels like you have nothing underneath your foot. This can be scary at first but this forces you to ride correctly. It also means now when I ride in other peoples saddles I know the angle my foot should be at, and I'm use to dropping my heel. So even without them, after riding in them for several months I have improved.
2. The grip plate feels amazing when riding.
3. The wave stirrup is made of a unique aluminium, allowing it to have excellent durability and resistance to corrosion. Mine are still scratch free and look new after several months.
4. The "Wave Dressage Stirrup" has a weighted foot bench for better stability of the lower leg, weighing 350 grams total. Light enough so that they are easy to carry around but heavy enough that they feel nice under your foot.
4. They are beautiful; the colour, the shape, the feel and the size are all wonderful. They spice up any of your riding looks, without distracting from your style. Though you will be forever be asked " Where are they from?! I want them!!". So prepare to be the next trend setter at your barn.
1 sentence summary: Once you go Makebe, You'll never look back.
* Find the whole Makebe range at: https://makebe.com.au/
* Images from: https://makebe.com.au/products/wave-dressage-stirrup?variant=33926592131
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