I purchased the EquiFit MultiTeq boots as an upgrade from Rigil's cheap, basic fleece boots. I wanted something that would offer better protection while still balancing price point (don't get me wrong, they were still quite an investment for me, but fall about in the middle of the price range of comparable horse boots). They version I have retail for $136. I've had them for just over a year now and use them for every ride, so they get about an hour of use a day, five days a week. Rigil is a 16.3 Thoroughbred and the size large fit him great.
Biggest Pro: Coverage and Protection
I wanted something I could both flat and jump in, and use for other random activities like trail rides, so I was thrilled that EquiFit offered this full coverage style (as opposed to an open front, although they do have that option as well). These boots also have the same ImpacTeq liners as the more expensive EquiFit boots, which form a protective shield on impact offering great protection for your horse's legs while still being comfortable and breathable. The option to have the ImpacTeq liners in a full coverage style is why I bought these boots, and I've been very happy with how they've performed.
Biggest Con: Durability
The outside of this boot is EverLeather which EquiFit says is "virtually indestructible", and I have found this to be true so far. It has held up to daily wear and tear with no rips or punctures. The same cannot be said of the binding, however. The edges of the boot, particularly at the bottom, are splitting open showing the yellow foam-like material inside. So far it's mostly just cosmetic damage, but I expect it will likely continue to wear and split along he rest of the binding. The liners are also starting to show a little wear, and unlike some of EquiFit's other boots with removable liners, these are sewn in and so can't be replaced. While I do use these for every ride I'm not particularly hard on them (we do more flatwork than jumping, and I don't leave them on for turnout), and for the price I did expect them to hold up better.
More Details
The MultiTeq boots come in several different styles: both a full coverage and an open front, and with standard or sheepswool liners. They also come in multiple colors (black, brown, white), which I love because I really wanted brown to match my the rest of my tack. There is also a custom option if you really want to go all out.
Because the outer shell is synthetic, cleaning these boots is wonderfully easy. I just hose them down or wipe them with a damp cloth.
So, are they worth it?
I don't think I will buy them again. While I love the level of protection they provide, I definitely expected them to last longer, especially for a boot that cost over $100.
If you can afford to replace them every year I do think they make an excellent multipurpose schooling boot, but if you have that kind of budget you might as well upgrade to a higher end option in hopes that they would last longer and not need replacing.
For now, I will continue using them until they are no longer functional, and then the hunt for the perfect boot will continue.