{"id":1087,"date":"2022-03-14T12:08:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T12:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2022-09-23T11:12:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T10:12:41","slug":"tried-tested-lemieux-vector-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/tried-tested-lemieux-vector-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Tried &amp; Tested: LeMieux Vector Balance Stirrups Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>About the tester<\/strong>: Chloe is the proud owner of 24-year-old Toffee, a 14.1hh bay gelding, and together they compete in showjumping and cross-country events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the product: <\/strong>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/lemieux\/stirrup-leathers--and--irons\">LeMieux Vector Balance Safety Stirrups<\/a><\/strong> are machined from aviation-grade aluminium, for a lightweight stirrup offering stability and strength. With a spring-loaded safety arm and shock-absorbing footbed, these stirrups are suitable for all riders across the disciplines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What were your first impressions? <\/strong>&#8220;These are smart-looking stirrups, and I like how they&#8217;ve got the spikes on the footbed to keep the foot secure in the stirrup. I was a little skeptical that the shock absorbers would work for what I wanted!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk01.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1106\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk01.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?attachment_id=1106\" class=\"wp-image-1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk01-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk02.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1101\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?attachment_id=1101\" class=\"wp-image-1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk02.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk02-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk02-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk03.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1102\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?attachment_id=1102\" class=\"wp-image-1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk03.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk03-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk03-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk03-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How was the sizing and fit? <\/strong>&#8220;The stirrups are on the narrow side, which means if you had chunky boots they might be too narrow. I&#8217;m a size 6 and they are fine for me, but it&#8217;s definitely important to check the size guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did you test the product? <\/strong>I used them for hacking, schooling, and jumping. These stirrups were recommend to me to help with joint pain when hacking and schooling. I haven&#8217;t tested the safety release arm yet, but it seems like it will do the job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk06.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1103\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk06.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?attachment_id=1103\" class=\"wp-image-1103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk06.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk06-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk06-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/chloe-lemieux-vector.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1105\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/chloe-lemieux-vector.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?attachment_id=1105\" class=\"wp-image-1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/chloe-lemieux-vector.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/chloe-lemieux-vector-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/chloe-lemieux-vector-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/chloe-lemieux-vector-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk05.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1104\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk05.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?attachment_id=1104\" class=\"wp-image-1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk05.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk05-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk05-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lem_stirrup_vector_balance_blk-blk05-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was your favourite feature? <\/strong>I love the shock absorbers &#8211; they really do relieve joint pressure. The spikes also give a secure feeling, like your foot is glued to the stirrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any other comments?<\/strong> I&#8217;m really impressed with them. Hacking and jumping is much less sore on my knees and I lose my stirrups less. My lower leg is more secure too. Plus, they wipe clean easily which is a super bonus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/lemieux\/stirrup-leathers--and--irons\">SHOP THE LEMIEUX VECTOR BALANCE STIRRUPS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out what Chloe thought of the LeMieux Vector Balance Safety Stirrups in our recent review.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":1096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1087","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tried-tested"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/lm-vectorstirrups5-hr-blog-banner.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Redpost","author_link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/author\/stormjohnson\/"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1087"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1087\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1111,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1087\/revisions\/1111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}