Hope is a pair of new, fully custom Fabbri riding boots! Elpida Equestrian, which is named after the greek word for 'hope,' recently partnered with Fratelli Fabbri, makers of handcrafted Italian riding boots since 1924. Founded by coming 16-year-old show jumper Athena Lekkas, Elpida Equestrian's colors and branding were accented in the her pair of custom Fabbris, which are known for their unique combination of performance, style, and elegance.

Lekkas was looking for a new riding boot with increased performance and a superior fit. Every Fabbri boot is crafted in Italy through a traditional, handworked system, and Fabbri’s principal technical characteristic is adaptability. Each sole is cut either to custom specifications or, for their ready-to-wear Fabbri PROs, with the intent of molding to the rider’s foot. Supple, full grain Italian leather and an Eco-Elastic Gusset System ensures that each boot settles perfectly and immediately to the shape and movement of the leg, heel, and foot of the rider with minimal break-in time.

Lekkas' new pair of riding kicks include all of Fabbri's handcrafted detailing in addition to her own custom creations: subtle silver accents along the top to catch the light, periwinkle blue crystals in the Fabbri logo, and navy interior leather to align with her brand.

"I was really impressed with how the boots felt from day one, and from my first time riding in them," said Lekkas. "There was almost zero break-in, my first ride we jumped 1.20M or higher! They're gorgeous and I can't wait to show in them this weekend and at WEF 2023!"