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Seconds and Sample SALE

Explore our Seconds & Sample Collection – boots with minor cosmetic imperfections or one-off sample pieces that don’t quite meet our very high standards. These boots are still great quality, come with free UK returns, and offer an eco-friendly way to enjoy premium footwear while helping reduce waste. Perfect for savvy shoppers who want top-quality boots at a bargain price.

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Our boots size up differently style to style. Tell us what you ride in now and we will tell you what fits.

Talk to a fitter01886 888873, 10am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday. Free UK delivery over £70, and free UK returns for 45 days.
Colour
UK size
153 products

Not sure of your size?

Our boots size up differently style to style. Tell us what you ride in now and we will tell you what fits.

Talk to a fitter01886 888873, 10am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday. Free UK delivery over £70, and free UK returns for 45 days.

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Tell us what you are treating and we will tell you which product to use.

Talk to our team01886 888873, 10am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday. Free UK delivery over £70, and free UK returns for 45 days.

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Our over the phone fitting service specialises in matching your requirements to the perfect size and style.

We also offer UK free postage and free returns, if you are not completely satisfied you can post them back to us free of charge.

Seconds & Sample Sale Buying Guide

Our Seconds and Sample Sale is where we list genuine Bareback Footwear boots that, for one reason or another, can't go out as full-price stock – but are still built to the same standard you'd expect. Each listing is a single pair, in a single size, so once it's gone, that particular boot won't be back.

What Are Seconds and Samples?

"Factory seconds" are boots with a minor cosmetic mark picked up during production or quality control – a small scuff on the leather, a slightly uneven stitch line, or a mark on the sole that doesn't sit quite where it should. "Samples" are pairs made to test a new design, colourway or fitting before it goes into full production, and are sometimes from a discontinued or one-off run. In both cases, the fault is cosmetic only: the construction, materials and any waterproofing are exactly the same as the full-price version of that model.

What Should I Check Before Buying?

Each product title tells you the model, colour and UK size of that specific pair, along with a reference number (e.g. "Factory Second 787b"). Read the product description for any notes on the exact imperfection where we've listed one. If you're at all unsure whether a fault will bother you, get in touch with our team before ordering – we're happy to describe the mark in more detail.

A Note on Sizing

Because every pair in this collection is a one-off, we only ever have one size and one colour of each. We can't offer exchanges for a different size within the sale, so please check our standard size guide carefully against your usual Bareback fit before buying. If your size isn't shown for a model you like, it simply isn't in stock as a second or sample at the moment.

Are Seconds and Samples Covered by Our Returns Policy?

Yes. These boots are covered by our standard returns policy in the same way as any other order, so you can send a pair back if it doesn't fit or isn't right for you. The one thing we can't do is treat the noted cosmetic mark itself as a fault, since that's the reason the pair is in this sale in the first place.

Does Waterproofing Still Apply?

Where the original full-price version of a model uses a waterproof membrane or lining, that construction is unchanged in the second or sample version – the cosmetic mark doesn't affect it. If a boot's description doesn't mention waterproofing, treat it as not waterproof, the same as you would with any other Bareback listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a "second" and a "sample"?

A second is a standard production boot with a minor cosmetic flaw. A sample is a pair originally made for design or fit testing, which may be from a colourway or style that never reached full production, or that has since been discontinued. Neither affects how the boot performs.

Will more stock be added in my size?

Not usually. Each pair here is a one-off, so once a size or colour sells out it's unlikely to be replaced. If you see your size, it's worth acting on it.

Can I exchange a second or sample for a different size?

Because stock is limited to a single pair per size and colour, we generally can't offer a like-for-like exchange within this collection. You're welcome to return the boots under our standard returns policy and order a different size if we have it in stock.

Are these boots as durable as full-price stock?

Yes. The leather, soles and construction are identical to the full-price version of that model – only the cosmetic mark that put the pair into this sale sets it apart.

How do I know if a boot is waterproof?

Check the individual product description. If it mentions a waterproof membrane or lining, that feature carries over from the full-price model. If it isn't mentioned, treat the boot as non-waterproof.