When you are around horses, you have to be aware that your horse might accidentally step on your foot. It’s better if you wear steel toe riding boots or steel toe riding shoes. Riding shoes have heels like riding boots, they look like work boots and you can buy them at many discount stores or online at eBay. It’s very important to wear horse riding safety boots. They are stronger and more sturdy than gym shoes. They are more comfortable than gym shoes for riding horses.