Stirrup Iron Size Guide

To find your stirrup iron size, measure the widest part of your riding boot (ball of foot) and add about 1 inch (or 2.5-3 cm) to get the correct width, ensuring there's roughly ½ inch (or a finger's width) of space on each side of your boot when it's in the iron for safety and comfort. Common adult sizes are 4.75" (12cm) and 5", while children need smaller sizes. 
How to Measure for Stirrups

  1. Wear Your Riding Boots: Put on the riding boots you'll wear with the stirrups.
  2. Measure Your Boot: Place a tape measure across the widest part of your boot, around the ball of your foot. Make it snug but not tight.
  3. Calculate Stirrup Width: Add 1 inch (or 2.5-3 cm) to that measurement.
  4. Check for Clearance: When you place your foot in the stirrup, you should have about ½ inch of space on either side of the boot for safety and movement. 

Common Sizes

  • Adults: Often 4.75" (12cm) or 5".
  • Children: Smaller sizes like 4.5" or child-specific sizes. 

 


Why Size Matters

  • Too Tight: Risk of foot getting stuck if you fall.
  • Too Loose: Foot can slide through, making it hard to keep the stirrup correctly placed.